2025 Spring Trail Crew Recap: Trip #7 Powwow Trail

Crew #7, aka Groundbreaking Latrine… with A Chance of Hail, had a successful trip to the Superstition Lake area of the Powwow Trail over Memorial Day weekend.

Following an 11+ mile hike to basecamp, the crew had a mission in addition to trail clearing: a new latrine installation at Superstition! With guidance from the U.S. Forest Service–Superior National Forest, the crew dug a hole for the latrine, assembled it, and installed it, which is a first for BWAC volunteers. We are so glad trail users will now have access to a latrine at this remote site.

In addition to this accomplishment, the crew cleared a quarter mile south from the campsite in rocky, exposed terrain, which meant mostly hot working conditions. It also turns out our work helmets are useful for more than just trail work, as the crew was happy to have them on while being pelted during a full ten minute hailstorm mid-workday Saturday.

There’s never a dull moment with our volunteers!