Harry Osborne State Forest - Monthly Skagit BCHW Volunteer Workparty
January 17, 2026
8:30 A.M. TO 1 P.M.
Volunteer with the Skagit Chapter of the Back Country Horsemen of Washington (BCHW) to improve rustic equestrian and multi-use trails on DNR-managed land at the Harry Osborne State Forest in Hamilton. Experience in trail work is not necessary to volunteer. All the tools and safety equipment, with the exception of personal work gloves, will be provided by BCHW. Power equipment such as chainsaws and brush cutters require training and experience which can be acquired through work party participation and scheduled trainings. Workparty activities could include brushing trail corridor, clearing fallen trees and debris, tread maintenance, along with building and maintaining drainage features.
Workparty participants first meet at the Les Hilde Trailhead shelter where donuts and coffee are provided before traveling to the work site. Afterwards, volunteers meet back at the trailhead shelter where lunch and refreshments are also provided. Volunteers are welcome to bring lunch potluck dishes if desired.
What to Bring
Volunteers should bring water, boots, gloves, and dress for working in the outdoors.
Directions
Volunteers will meet at the Les Hilde Trailhead shelter at 6998 Medford Road in Hamilton, WA. At the trailhead there is ample parking with a vault toilet but no potable water.
Contacts
Mike McKenzie
(360) 999-3811
Resources
- This event is eligible for a voucher toward a complimentary Discover Pass
- To learn more about volunteering on DNR-managed lands, click here
- To learn more about the latest volunteer guidelines for working on DNR-managed lands, click here
