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Red Dirt Thursdays | Trail Work Night -June 11

  • Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area 17934 Co Rd 30 Ironton, MN, 56455 United States (map)

Join the Crew for Red Dirt Thursdays in Cuyuna. These every-other-Thursday work nights focus on maintaining and improving the trail system in partnership with the DNR. Locations rotate and will be shared ahead of each work night.

Projects range from corridor clearing to tread work and event prep. Tools provided. No experience needed. Come for what you can. Stay after for a little trail magic.

RSVP Required - Below.

Schedule:

  • 5:15 -5:30 pm | Sign-in, tool check-out, + project meeting

    • Prep (for trail captains & bosses)

  • 6 - 7:15 pm | Trail work 

  • 7:15 – 7:30 pm | Return tools + log volunteer hours Lunch break.

What to bring:

  • Tools (if you have trail tools you prefer)

  • Full, refillable water bottle

  • Bug spray

  • Buff or bandana to cover face (as needed)

  • Close-toed shoes

  • Long pants

Participants are encouraged to BYO camp chairs and BYOB for trailside happy hour and hangs.

What to Expect + Registration

A variety of trail maintenance tasks from berm rework, corridor clearing, treadway rebuilds, tamping, pruning, weed whipping, raking, drain cutting, etc.

  • Teams of 3 - 5 volunteers

  • Tools provided by the Crew

  • Look for crew shirts when you arrive

🛑 Parking Pass Required – Purchase at the entrance or online.
📝 RSVP Required