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Chambers Creek Canyon Trail

Day Work Party

Mon Dec 1, 2025: 8:30 AM — 3:30 PM

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Region

Puget Sound and Islands — Seattle-Tacoma Area

Crew Leader: Tom Roalkvam

A wooden bridge through the forest at Chambers Creek Canyon Trail

Overview

Help create a unique backcountry experience in the middle of a dense urban setting!  

About the Area

Chambers Creek Canyon is a forested stream corridor between Lakewood and University Place in the South Puget Sound region. The trail engulfs users in a thick native understory, tranquil stream sounds, and some of the most incredible views you'd never expect a block away from a Fred Meyers. Get the experience of far out trails without needing to drive on Forest Service roads!

What to Expect

We'll have fun, work hard and make a difference! No experience is necessary.

Project Description

We will be improving existing trail sections by widening the trail, smoothing the trail surface, or possibly installing retaining structures.

Hiking Information

Our hike for the day is expected to be about 2-4 miles roundtrip The trail is mostly boardwalk and has some steep sections of steps. The hike has some steep sections but is mostly flat.

Schedule

  • 8:30 AM: Be ready to sign in and meet the crew, rain or shine
  • 8:35 AM: Gather for a safety briefing, then hike to the project site
  • Morning: Work at your own pace, and take breaks throughout the day
  • 12:00 PM: Lunch on the trail
  • Afternoon: Consider trying a new task before wrapping up the day's work
  • 3:30 PM: Sign out after enjoying refreshments at the trailhead

For safety reasons, arriving late or leaving early is not allowed.

Planning Information

Get ready for a great day outside!

What it Takes to Do This Work Party

  • No experience is necessary—just bring a great attitude for working with a team! WTA provides the training and tools you need
  • Expect to be physically active at your own pace for up to 6 hours on uneven terrain
  • Recommended for ages 10 and older; under 14 must be accompanied by an adult and a parental consent form must be signed for anyone under 18

What to Wear

Required:

  • Sturdy closed-toe shoes
  • Work gloves
  • Eye protection (glasses, sunglasses, or safety glasses)
  • Long pants

Recommended:

  • Sturdy work or hiking boots
  • Long sleeved shirt

A hard hat will be provided by WTA. Additionally, work gloves and eye protection will be provided by WTA if you do not have your own, but when possible we recommend bringing your own. For safety reasons, certain tasks may be assigned based on the safety level of your footwear. Volunteers who do not have long pants, or sturdy closed toes shoes, will not be able to participate in the work party.

What to Bring

  • Lunch and plenty of water
  • Rain jacket and pants
  • Extra warm clothing in case of wet or cold weather
  • A pack to carry your personal gear
  • A sense of fun and adventure for learning new skills and meeting great people!

Firearms and weapons are not allowed.

More Information

From the Hiking Guide

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Directions

GPS Coordinate: 47.199276, -122.5316


*Parking is limited. Please try to carpool to this work party.*


Southbound: Follow I-5 S to Tacoma Mall Blvd in Tacoma. Take exit 130 from I-5 S

Slight right onto the Tacoma Mall Blvd ramp to S 56th St W. Take S 56th St and Alameda Dr W to Chambers Creek Rd W in University Place 10 min (3.6 mi). Turn left onto Tacoma Mall Blvd. Turn right onto S 56th St. At the traffic circle, take the 3rd exit onto Alameda Dr W. Turn left onto 67th Ave W. 67th Ave W turns right and becomes Chambers Creek Rd. Destination will be on the left.


Northbound: Take I-5 N toward Seattle. Follow I-5 N to Pierce County. Take exit 124 from I-5 N toward Gravelly Lake Dr. Continue on Nyanza Rd SW. Take Gravelly Lake Dr SW and Bridgeport Way SW to Chambers Creek Rd W in University Place 13 min. Use the right lane to turn left onto Gravelly Lake Dr SW/Nyanza Rd SW. At the traffic circle, take the 1st exit onto Nyanza Rd SW. Turn right onto Gravelly Lake Dr SW. Use the left 2 lanes to turn left onto Bridgeport Way SW. Turn left onto 67th Ave W. 67th Ave W turns right and becomes Chambers Creek Rd W. Destination will be on the left.

Note: Please follow the written directions above instead of using a GPS device. This will ensure that you get to the correct meeting location for this work party. The location of the pinpoint below is only approximate.

Getting to WTA work parties can involve travel on rough, unpaved roads in areas without cellular service and without street addresses that can be accurately used by navigation devices. Unless specifically noted otherwise, routes can generally be traveled by all types of vehicles. Volunteers with limited experience driving on unpaved mountain roads may want to allow extra time, beyond what is recommended in the directions above, to get to the meeting location.

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