Stewardship project will help restore damaged social trail and improve sustainability at one of Grand Teton National Park’s most popular destinations
The Teton Climbers’ Coalition (the TCC) and the Access Fund Conservation Team are inviting volunteers to participate in an Adopt-a-Crag stewardship project at Delta Lake in Grand Teton National Park on Saturday, July 25, 2026.
Those interested in volunteering may register here.
The volunteer workday is part of a larger trail restoration effort taking place from June 29 through August 6 aimed at improving visitor safety, reducing resource damage, and helping establish a more sustainable route to Delta Lake, one of the park’s most heavily visited backcountry destinations.
Volunteers will assist with closing and restoring user-created social trails, delineating the preferred access route, and installing retaining structures designed to protect fragile alpine terrain from further degradation.
“Delta Lake has become one of the most popular hiking destinations in the Tetons, and that popularity has created significant impacts to the surrounding landscape,” said Christian Beckwith, Executive Director of the Teton Climbers’ Coalition. “This project gives local climbers, hikers, and outdoor enthusiasts an opportunity to give back to a place they love while helping preserve the experience for future generations.”
Participants will meet at 8:00 a.m. at the Grand Teton National Park Trail Shop, located at 200 Pine Marten Drive in Moose, Wyoming. Volunteers will then shuttle to the Lupine Meadows Trailhead. The workday will conclude at approximately 3:00 p.m.
No park entrance fee is required for registered volunteers.
The project is physically demanding and may involve carrying rocks and materials weighing between 50 and 100 pounds, working on uneven terrain, and exposure to varying mountain weather conditions. Volunteers should wear closed-toe footwear, bring water, snacks, and extra layers, and be prepared for a full day of trail work.
Those unable to attend the July 25 event may have opportunities to participate on weekdays throughout the project period. Interested volunteers are encouraged to contact the Access Fund Conservation Team for additional workday opportunities.
All volunteers must complete the Access Fund volunteer waiver and Code of Conduct before participating.
The Adopt-a-Crag program is a nationwide stewardship initiative led by the Access Fund that brings climbers and land managers together to care for climbing areas and public lands across the country.
For more information or to volunteer, contact stewardship@accessfund.org.