Cape Horn volunteers work closely with the NSA Forest Service and Washington Trails Association to provide maintenance, keeping the trail safe and protecting the surrounding environment.  Monthly work parties include, cutting back vegetation, cleaning up debris, removing invasive plants and native plant installation. 

More rigorous work parties involve digging and reshaping the trail to promote good drainage or reroute sections for safety and habitat protection. Many are held in collaboration with the Washington Trails Association (WTA)

Early Detection, Rapid Response squads are organized to respond to graffiti and downed trees.

Both CHC and WTA work parties will be on our sign ups page along with instructions

• Please plan to dress for the weather

• Wearing layers is a good idea, since the conditions tend to change throughout the course of the day.

• Long pants and hiking or work boots (preferably the kind that cover your ankles) are a necessity.  ​

• Bring work gloves, a lunch and plenty of drinking water. 

Work parties typically meet in the mornings at one of the Cape Horn Trail parking areas, and last for a full or half day, depending on the nature of the work party.

​Since we work as a group and need to account for everyone's safety, we ask that you try to avoid the need to leave early or come late. Details about what we'll be working on, and where we'll be meeting are sent out to you via email a week or two before an event.

Email any questions to info@capehornconservancy.org