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Ute Lake State Park
October 6, 2018 @ 9:00 AM - October 7, 2018 @ 12:00 PM
Contact Leader(s): Jenny Blackmore, j.blackmore@nmvfo.org with any questions.
RESULTS: We removed grass and plants in the trail on Saturday to define the trail, and later removed sand burrs and burned them at the campfire. Sunday work was cancelled for rain.
Join us at Ute Lake State Park! This reservoir on the Canadian River near Logan, NM is over 13 miles long, one of the longest lakes in the state. Activities include camping, fishing, boating, hiking and birding. There is a short (1.7mi) hiking trail running from the campground, with beautiful views of the lake. We will work to mitigate erosion and generally shore up areas in need of attention, including building rolling dips and possibly some rock work. We plan to work from 9-3 on Sat and finish by noon on Sun. On Fri and Sat free group camping will be available at a site above the lake, with restrooms and showers nearby. If you prefer not to camp, lodging is available ¼ mi from our campground and also in Logan, 5 miles down the road. NMVFO will supply breakfast and dinner on Saturday, and breakfast on Sunday. Please bring your own camp utensils and dinnerware.
For camping you will need your own tent (or RV, no hookup), sleeping pad and sleeping bag, plus camp chair if desired. Nights will be cold, so bring warm clothing. Rain is possible. There will be plenty of opportunity for fishing when we finish work each day. Please bring your own lunch for the trail, plus plenty of water. Sturdy boots, work gloves, long pants and eye protection (sunglasses) are mandatory. Sunblock and hat are also recommended. All tools provided. NOTE: Sand burrs (goatheads) are an issue at the park! Short gaiters can be very helpful, and we highly recommend bringing them for this project.
Here is a link to directions for our camping/meeting spot. map Note that the turnoff to this section of the park, on Loop 540, is about 3mi past the main entrance to the park (i.e. don’t turn onto State Park Road).
Signups close Mon, Oct 1st. Please contact Jenny to sign up, or with questions. See you there!