California’s Great Beyond

20 Lakes Basin Restoration: Backcountry Volunteer Work-Week 8/17-19

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  • Sponsoring Partner: Friends of the Inyo
  • Location: Saddlebag Trailhead
  • Dates: August 17, 2024
  • Address: Saddlebag Lake Road, Lee Vining, CA 93541
  • Phone: (760) 873-6500
  • Time: 9:00 AM

Join Friends of the Inyo and the USFS for a week of immersive restoration work in the Backcountry of the Hoover Wilderness.
Where: 20 Lakes Basin, Mono Ranger District, Inyo NF Meet at the Saddlebag Trailhead  8/17 @ 9am

When: Saturday August 17th- Monday August 19th 

What: Restoring system trails and rehabilitating riparian habitat from user damage. 

Why: This is critical habitat for the Yosemite Toad among other sensitive species. Many social trails and illegal campsites in the area threaten the health of this ecosystem. 

How: We will backpack in approximately four miles to basecamp and spend our days performing trail maintenance and campsite restoration 

NOTE: Please be aware that this will be a weekend of physical work and hiking in a rugged, high elevation environment. Participants will be in charge of carrying their own gear, food, bear canister, and provisions. Backpacking experience is preferred. 

Registration is limited, so please only sign up if you are certain you can make the commitment.

20 Lakes Basin Restoration: Backcountry Volunteer Work-Week 8/17-19