Help us maintain and restore hiking trails in and around Ouray County.  We work with the Uncompahgre National Forest and others to keep some of America’s most dramatic and beautiful trails in shape.  To participate, join the Ouray Trail Group, then sign up for one of the scheduled trips below, and join our email list to hear about other single-day work opportunities.

2021 Wilderness Trips:

Trail Work Weekends and NEW Weekdays!  OTG has an exciting summer schedule of backcountry trail work trips, more than ever this summer!  All volunteers are welcome to join us on these trips lasting from 1 to 4 days.  Most multi-day trips will have pack horse support to carry camp in and out.  Volunteers can expect vigorous hikes on some of the most scenic trails anywhere in Colorado, trail maintenance work removing down trees or encroaching brush and repairing trails and erosion problems, and the camaraderie that comes with meeting new friends and helping keep our public land trails safe and sustainable.  These backcountry trips require reservations and space may be limited.  Contact John Hulburd: 360-643-1593. wholebird@gmail.com 

For more information, contact Wilderness Crew Leader John Hulburd, 360-643-1593, wholebird@gmail.com. 

Front Country Single Day Trips:

Every Monday and Thursday- Check with Hale for details

For more information, contact Front Country Crew Leader Hale Houts, 248-807-8613, hhouts1@gmail.com.

Contact the crew leaders above to join the email list and find out when and where we are working.

Trail Register Maintenance:

These folks are responsible for collecting and replacing trail register sheets at trailheads.  We maintain 39 trail register boxes, and you may sign up for whatever you are able to do.  Contact Lisa Hickman, 970-209-5246, ouray.otg@gmail.com.

Trail Reconnaisance:

Join the OTG Trail Reconnaissance Team. This team hikes the local trails that OTG crews work, reporting on issues of downed trees, tread problems, etc.  Our Recon Leader, Jill Parisi, works to get information from recon hikers to our trail crew leaders before work days.  If you just love to hike, this is the group for you!  Email Jill Parisi for information at parisistack@yahoo.com. 

OTG follows Covid 19 recommendations for mask use and social distancing.  All trainings and work days are subject to Ouray County Covid 19 safety restrictions.  You will be contacted by OTG if there are schedule changes made after your registration.

The membership of the Ouray Trail Group is voluntary, and new members are always welcome. To join OTG and be placed on an email list to receive notice of meeting dates, projects, and more, click below.