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Sugarite Canyon State Park
June 16, 2018 @ 8:00 AM - June 17, 2018 @ 12:00 PM
Contact Leader(s): Chris Fritzsche, 505-504-3768, fritzsche.christopher@gmail.com with any questions.
RESULT: Fourteen volunteers work on the Coal Camp Trail, refurbishing 0.30 miles.
Come join us at Sugarite Canyon State Park! The park is located 6 miles northeast of Raton, NM, and nature enthusiasts will appreciate the abundance of wildlife, birds, butterflies, and wildflowers among the lakes, creeks, forests, and meadows. Outdoor recreation opportunities in the park include fishing, boating, hiking, horseback riding and camping.
Over the past few years NMVFO volunteers have been working to repair water damaged park trails, including washed out areas and deep cuts. This year we will move our efforts to a new area, the historic Coal Camp Trails, fixing trail tread, building rolling dips, and cutting back overgrowth. All tools will be provided.
Volunteers can camp Friday and Saturday nights at the Ponderosa Horse Camp. There are motels in Raton for those who do not wish to camp. Vault toilets are available near the campsite; potable water is available at Lake Alice Campground, and shower facilities at the park entrance. NMVFO will provide breakfast Saturday and Sunday, and dinner Saturday night. PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN CAMP DINNER WARE and trail lunch for Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday morning we will meet for the project at the Sugarite Canyon Visitor Center. Please sign up for this project no later than 12:00 PM on Tuesday, June 12th so our meal coordinator can match provisions to participants. Unfortunately, we will not be able to support restricted diets. Hope to see you there!