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Sunday May 24 through Saturday May 30, 2009
Leader: Ray Peale, (505) 473-9670, trpeale@msn.com
Join us as we camp along the scenic Gila River and work on Trail #403
which heads west toward Brushy Mountain. The trail has many areas
where the tread is uneven resulting in difficult footing and hiking.
We'll be building retaining walls to allow for a more level tread among
other trail tread improvements. The base camp is reached by Trail
#788 which descends from NM Hwy 15 to the Gila River. The
backpack required is 2 - 3 miles. The trailhead for trail #788 is on the
west side of Hwy 15 about one mile south of the Grapevine campground and ten miles north of the junctions of NM Highways 15 & 35 north of Silver City. There is plenty of parking at the 788 trailhead. A green VFO direction sign will mark the 788 trailhead on
Hwy 15 by Sunday morning. Note that the distance from Albuquerque is about 225 miles.
All tools will be provided by the Forest Service. Group meals will be provided beginning the evening
of Sunday, May 24 through lunch on Sat, May 30. Volunteers are expected to bring their own personal
camping gear, work clothes (long sleeve shirt and long pants), work gloves, and eating utensils. You
may stay and work the entire 5 day project or only 1 day should your time be limited. It's up to you
and any time you have is appreciated.
The Gila Wilderness experiences some of its best weather during May and our camp will be in a
stunning setting. There is reportedly a swimming hole in the area! The project will provide an
experience you won't want to miss! Please sign up with the leader by May 18 and don't hesitate to call
should you have questions.
Last updated on:
April 28, 2009