Family Volunteer Events & Activities

CDTA Family Volunteer Adventures Program

Join the Continental Divide Trail Alliance this summer and have a shared experience in nature or make volunteering on the CDT a family tradition as you camp, hike, and work as a team. In 2010, families with children ages 10 and above can join CDTA on the following projects:

El Malpais, #1 New Mexico, April 16-18
High Divide Jamboree, Montana, June 12-13
Autumn Creek, Montana, June 26
Two Medicine, Montana, July 16-18
Cruces Basin #1 New Mexico, August 27-29
Mangas Mtn #2 New Mexico, Sept. 10-12
Burro Mtn #2 New Mexico, Sept 17-19

To find out more information and sign up for the projects listed above, go to our main volunteer project listing.

Want to hike, explore and also volunteer your time on the CDT? Join us on Berthoud Pass for a just taste of the kind of CDT adventures that can be had.

Family Hike and Trail Maintenance 101, Berthoud Pass, Arapaho Roosevelt NF, CO, July 10, 2010

• Enjoy a spectacular firsthand experience on The King of Trails on a interpretive hike from Berthoud Pass, a world-class trailhead rich in history.
• This two mile interpretive hike will introduce families to the beauty of Colorado high alpine country.
• Families will also have a unique chance to learn firsthand about trail design, forest monitoring methods, forestry tools and also spend a couple hours getting their hands dirty maintaining the CDT.

To find out more information about this free event and sign up, please contact Brenda Dolan Hobgood at (888) 909-CDTA or email brenda@cdtrail.org

A new youth component is our Youth on the Divide Program! Please visit our Youth on the Divide page for more information.

Youth Corps Site Visits or Presentations
You and your family can take an opportunity to visit or also work alongside a CDTA Youth Corps Crew. Work alongside young people ages 17-25 to build new trail for the CDT and assist in the completion of the Trail. Or a CDTA Youth Corps Crew could make a fun and educational presentation to your school, organization or group. If you’re interested in learning more about CDTA Youth Corps Program or in hosting a Youth Corps presentation, please contact Teresa Martinez at (888) 909-CDTA or email teresa@cdtrail.org

National Get Outdoors Day
June 12, 2010. A FREE event encouraging healthy active outdoor fun. Bring the whole family for a day of outdoor activities. Meet Smokey the Bear, Become a Jr. Ranger, Take your family fishing, Learn to Rock Climb, Go Canoeing, Mountain Bike in the Park and more!
Denver City Park Pavilion
Denver, CO
9:00am-3:30pm