Ranger Patrol
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Ranger Patrol
Welcome to FDRD’s most popular volunteer program! This opportunity is designed for hiking enthusiasts who enjoy interacting with fellow forest users and giving back to their local National Forest all at once! With visitation in Summit County increasing on an annual basis, the need for informed and dedicated volunteers patrolling our trails is at an all-time high. Each Ranger will be asked to complete (4) 4-hour hikes throughout the summer season (June-September). For each hike volunteers will sign up on the calendar, engage our trail users in a friendly manner and report back to the USFS with what they encountered on the trail that day. If you’re looking to give back to your local forest in a leisurely way and on your own schedule, this program is for you!
2025 Training Dates
New Ranger Patrol Training: Saturday May 10th 9am-2pm. Mandatory for new volunteers.
Attendance can be in person or virtually.
Returner Ranger Patrol Training: Tuesday May 20th 5pm (in person) or Thursday May29th 5pm (virtual)
As a Ranger Patroller you will be responsible for the following:
2024 Ranger Patrol Accomplishments
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