Trail Maintenance

What We Do

The Friends of Garibaldi Park Society's Trail Maintenance Committee works alongside BC Parks to maintain and improve the trail systems throughout Garibaldi Provincial Park. Our volunteer crews undertake essential work including trail restoration, drainage improvements, bridge maintenance, and general upkeep to ensure safe and enjoyable experiences for all park visitors.

Through organized volunteer work parties and dedicated efforts, we help preserve the natural beauty of the park while maintaining access to its stunning wilderness areas. Our work directly contributes to the sustainability of the park's trail network and facilities.

Recent Projects

Helm Creek Trail Restoration

August & September 2025

Our volunteers tackled the rocky switchbacks on the first few kilometres of the Helm Creek trail, clearing rocks and debris to make the path safer and more enjoyable. Five volunteers did some serious smoothing during our August work party — so many fewer loose rocks to stumble over! In September, we partnered with ACC Squamish for a follow-up trail day, clearing more debris, installing trail markers, and re-digging a signpost at the Helm Creek campground.

Garibaldi Lake Trail Kiosk Replacement

October 2021

Six FOGPS volunteers and two BC Parks rangers replaced the last old rotting kiosk on the Garibaldi Lake trail at the 6.5km junction — completing a planned two-day project in just one day. The crew mixed 20 bags of cement by hand using water carried from Barrier Lake, built and installed the new kiosk, and dismantled the old structure which was later flown out by helicopter.

Cheakamus Lake Trail Cleanup — BC Trails Day

June 7, 2025

For BC Trails Day, our crew headed out to Cheakamus Lake to clear debris, clip back branches and overgrown bushes, and tidy up the trail. Perfect weather made for a great day — volunteers even jumped in for a swim afterwards! There's always lots to do on the Cheakamus trail, and this cleanup helped keep it in top shape for the busy summer season.