Forest Corps’ Kemmerer District Glow-Up

September 9–14, FBT Forest Corps got to do pretty much everything in its toolbox—clear trees, build new tread, stack new cairns, reinforce slopes, and clear brush—during its first-ever hitch on the Kemmerer District. Guided by goals set by Coleman Haueter, the district’s Recreation Management Specialist, the crew worked on the Roaring Creek, West Bear Trap, Bluejay-Indian Mountain, and Commissary Ridge Trails.

Over 8 days, the crew cleared 135 trees, cleared brush along 3+ miles of trail, dug in about 250 feet of new tread, and built 5 new cairns on an 11-mile loop. If you’re interested in checking out Forest Corps’ work firsthand, “This loop is a great way to experience Kemmerer trails,” says Program Manager, Monica Elliott. “The crew crushed it, making the trails much more accessible and visible for visitors.”

Not done by FBT Forest Corps—there are a few things they’re not capable of doing—but the parking area at the Roaring Creek Trailhead has recently been improved. It was expanded, graded, and graveled, making for an easier visit.

Roaring Creek TH coordinates: 42.28740, -110.57487