The nonprofit Forest Service partner stewarding the White River National Forest around Summit County — 35-plus summer volunteer trail projects plus free year-round ranger-led hikes, ski tours, and snowshoe outings.
Friends of the Dillon Ranger District
Weekly · Sundays · summer through early Sept
Copper Mountain (American Eagle lift)
A free, family-friendly Sunday hike at Copper Mountain — chairlift ride up, then a naturalist-led walk to the alpine rock garden. Spanish interpretation offered.
Friends of the Dillon Ranger District
35+ projects · 9am starts · June–Sept
Varies by project (sent after registration)
Trail-maintenance days across the White River National Forest — no experience required, all ages welcome (kids supervised), most run 9am to noon. A free annual waiver and registration are encouraged; walk-ins accepted.