Carlito Springs (Bernalillo County Open Space)
Rock work and some tread work at Carlito Springs
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Rock work and some tread work at Carlito Springs
Tread work and some brushing on the Crest Trail south of Emory Pass with the Back Country Horsemen, Gila Chapter
Level and define tread, clear debris and invasive vegetation
Learn guidelines for trail building and maintenance
Hands-on training in trail construction, maintenance, and repair
Horse supported. Brushing and tread work on an alternate of the CDT, with the Back Country Horsemen Gila Chapter and CDTC
Remove barbed wire fence to help free up wildlife corridors
Build new trail and install signage on the south rim of the canyon
Horse supported. Tread work, brushing, and removing downed trees with the Gila Chapter of the Back Country Horsemen
Lopping, drainage improvement and adding wood chips to tread