Conservation – Pikes Peak - Barr Trail - Barr Camp

Barr Camp is needing help. Composting toilets are needing some tender loving care.  This is a current, desperate need.  It will involve working in teams, preferably 6 people.  Two digging a nearby trench, two using the ATV / trailer to haul compost to the trench and two removing compost and each group rotating during the time.

Here’s the complete plan:  On Aug 3, catch the 8 AM Cog, be there at 7:30.  Your parking will be reimbursed for the Dillon parking lot, 134 Manitou Ave, ride the COG 6 mi’s up to the Mountain View trail.  From there, it is a 1 ½ mi. hike to Barr Camp. Check in with the Barr Camp caretakers.  Work days will be Aug 3 & 4. On the morning of Aug 5, hike 1 ½ mi’s back to Mountain View siding to catch the COG at approximately 11 AM for your ride back to Manitou Springs, either walk back to your vehicle at Dillon p/l or catch the free shuttle near the COG Station.

Thanking you for your help:  Besides the COG rides, the caretakers will feed you well (some special meals) for all B/L/D during your stay, and offer free drinks, snacks, showers, lodging (bunk) and protective clothing as needed. 

You will Need:  Summer sleeping bag, personal items, camp shoes are helpful along with clothing for work and two full water containers.

Questions:  Contact Chris Mattingly….  jamescmattingly@comcast.net    Chris is your POC.  Dean Waits will not be leading the trip.  We are needing 6 people; other groups have been asked to help so register early.
 

Thank you, 

Barr Camp Caretaker Team

Please park at the Dillion Mobility Lot -at 134 Manitou Ave, Manitou Springs, CO 80829 - this lot is just east of the Hwy 24 and Manitou Ave interchange. Catch the free Manitou Shuttle to ride to the COG station.  Or be dropped off at the COG station by 7:30 at 535 Ruxton Ave in Manitou.  Parking fees will be reimbursed.  The free shuttle runs every 15 minutes.

Dillon Lot Map Link