Scout project restores Metolius trails

Sisters area volunteers gathered at the head of the Metolius River on Saturday, May 16, to participate in an Eagle Scout project for Andrew Hyde.

Friends, family, and others around the community helped build trail on the bank of the Metolius River. They built 1/2-mile of trail and covered up the previously used track.

Kirk Metzger of the U.S. Forest Service, helped plan and run the project.

The volunteers also took apart many campfire rings around the trail.

This project took over 120 combined hours and was the last requirement Hydes' advancement to Eagle Scout rank.