The U.S. Forest Service and Truckee Trails Foundation are hosting a trail volunteer weekend Aug. 18-19.

The Hole in the Ground Trail is a popular mountain biking trail on Donner Summit. Volunteer participants will work under direction from local Forest Service and trail advocate crew leaders.

Bring sturdy shoes, sunscreen, water, lunch, and appropriate clothing for a full day (or two) of trail work. Meet at the Interstate 80 Pacific Crest Trailhead (Boreal/Castle Valley exit) at 8:30am. The workday ends at 4pm.

Interested volunteers must preregister by emailing allison@truckeetrails.org.

Volunteers will complete such tasks as brushing, drainage work, tread enhancement and repair, and even a minor re-route. To complete the remaining deferred maintenance on the Hole in the Ground Trail, the Forest Service received a $14,000 grant from the Nevada and Placer County Resource Advisory Committee.