Fall Trail’s Day

The Friends of Higley Flow State Park anticipate a robust winter season this year. Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing the trails at Higley are a way for families to get outside in the fresh, crisp air of the winter months.

In preparation for the season, the Friends will host a trails day at the Park from 9:00 A.M. to approximately 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, November 4^th. The purpose of the workday is to put the trails in the Park into top shape for winter cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.

Much work which required machinery has been done over the summer and fall months by Park staff. What remains is the final dressing up and light trimming on the trails.

 Those volunteering, with the capability to do so, are asked to download, print and complete a volunteer waiver beforehand. Waivers are on the group’s website: www.higleyfriends.org . When entering the Park, volunteers will stop at the camping toll booth, where the waivers will be collected. Those who can’t complete a waiver ahead will be given one to complete in their vehicle. Volunteers needing to complete one onsite are asked to bring a pen.

There will be a group picture this year and volunteers are encouraged to take some candid photos to share. Volunteers are asked to wear sturdy shoes, and may want to wear work gloves. The Park has some tools for volunteers to use, but volunteers may also bring their own loppers, rakes, etc.

A list of jobs needing completing will be posted on the website and Facebook page. Volunteers can identify the area they wish to work on when handing in their waivers. The attendant will tell them where to go to get instructions and equipment for their area.