Trail Work Volunteer Signup | Afternoon Shift | National Trails Day

Grab a shovel and help reroute a trail with the Loess Hills Nordic Ski Patrol on National Trails Day!

This volunteer event is perfect for hardworking helpers who aren't afraid to get a little dirty while assisting with trail repair and maintenance on National Trails Day. Due to the steep topography in the Loess Hills, portions of various trails, including Badger Ridge, Turkey Run, and Hohneke Trail, have suffered significant erosion and damage from rain and foot traffic. We need YOUR help to repair these trails, improve the visitor experience, and protect this ecologically significant area.

Pre-registration is required. Please meet in the Bluestem Room at Hitchcock Nature Center's Loess Hills Lodge. Training, a safety briefing, and lunch (at the beginning of the shift) will be provided. Before registering, be sure to read our Activity Liability Waiver here.

What to wear and bring:

• Long pants
• Closed-toe shoes
• Hat or head covering
• Work gloves
• Reusable water bottle (water refill stations will be available)

Rules and considerations:

• Because of the intensity of this work, please do not bring children under 12 years old or dogs. Bring them back another day to blaze the trails you helped repair and maintain!
• Park volunteers do not need to pay park entrance fees, so drive on through those pay stations carefree.

This volunteer event is sponsored by the Loess Hills Ski Nordic Patrol. Learn more about this amazing volunteer group here. This event is weather-permitting. In the event of inclement weather, we will attempt to reschedule. Thank you!

Related Events

• Trail Work Volunteer Signup | Morning Shift | National Trails Day
  June 6, 2026