Wednesday: Bridge Re-Decking

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Date & Time
Wednesday, April 24, 2019 | 9am to 2pm
Location
Middle Fork Trail
Event Overview
On its 25 year anniversary, the Middle Fork Gateway Bridge will be receiving a much-needed update: a new layer of decking will be installed this spring, and you can help! Thousands of Middle Fork recreationalists, on bike, foot, and horse, use the bridge each year to explore the scenic Middle Fork and Pratt River Valleys. After 25 years of use its time to replace the boot, wheel, and hoof-beaten top-decking. The United States Forest Service (USFS), Backcountry Horseman of Washington (BCHW), Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust (Greenway Trust), and several dedicated community members are joining together to carry out the repair. The initial work of fundraising and milling the decking planks is finished, so now it is time to make this vision a reality.  During the week of April 22 (Monday-Friday), local volunteers will work alongside the BCHW, Greenway Trust, and USFS to remove the old top-decking and install the new decking. If you’d like to join on Wednesday April 24, sign up here. No experience necessary, all training provided.There will be no cell reception at the Middle Fork Trailhead. If you have questions about your event, please contact Caroline Villanova at (206) 373-1600. Thank you!
Difficulty
Moderate to Strenuous
Age Restriction
Ages 14 and up.
What to Bring

For safety, volunteers are required to wear:

  • Long pants (we’ll be working with tools, so no shorts!)
  • Sturdy, close-toed shoes (absolutely no sandals)
  • Gloves

In addition, we recommend that participants bring:

  • Warm layers, especially during the fall, winter, and spring
  • Rain gear
  • Big sack lunch
  • Water for the day (3 liters minimum)
  • Small daypack for lunch, extra layers, etc.
Driving Directions
Volunteers will meet and park at the Middle Fork trailhead: https://goo.gl/maps/VGyjGdSvq5o There will be no cell reception at the Middle Fork Trailhead. If you have questions about your event, please contact Caroline Villanova at (206) 373-1600. Thank you! From Seattle, drive east on I-90 to exit 34 (Edgewick Road). Turn left (north) onto 468th Ave SE and follow it to the junction with the Middle Fork Snoqualmie Road (Forest Road 5600). Turn right and continue up the Middle Fork Snoqualmie Road for approximately 11 miles to the Middle Fork trailhead parking area on the right. Look for Greenway signs and staff.
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