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Little Mountain

Day Work Party

Thu Dec 18, 2025: 8:30 AM — 3:30 PM

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Region

Puget Sound and Islands — Bellingham Area

Crew Leader: Mike Bellis

Lower Surfer's Way by OneHundredMilesAYear.

Overview

Help out WTA and Mount Vernon Parks and Rec as we work on trail realignments and improvements in Little Mountain Park. Located on the south side of town, our work will help make these popular trails more accessible to locals and visitors alike.

About the Area

Aptly named Little Mountain is easily accessible year-round. This 522-acre forested park—just a few miles from Mount Vernon’s downtown area—feels much farther from the city. A narrow road leads to the sub-1,000-foot summit, where Skagit Valley views await. While driving to the top is pleasant, it is far more rewarding to hike.

What to Expect

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

Project Description

We will be working on building some split rail fence to block off a social trail/denuded area just outside the upper parking lot. This project will include use of hand tools for digging/grubbing, use of power drills, and other carpentry tools.

Hiking Information

The hike to the work site is expected to be less than 1 mile round trip over hilly terrain.

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

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

From I-5, take exit 225, Anderson Rd. and turn East up the hill on Anderson Rd. Continue straight at the traffic circle and continue straight on S. Laventure for about a mile. Turn right on E. Blackburn and in .3 of a mile another right onto Little Mt. Rd. where the park entrance will be in .7 of a mile. As you enter the park, you will find a large parking lot on your right. Your crew leader will meet you at the parking lot, and we will drive up to the trailhead as a group.

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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