Beatty’s Trail (SFNF)
June 14 @ 8:00 AM - June 15 @ 2:00 PM
Contact Leader(s): Dan Potter, d.potter@nmvfo.org; Russ Garland, r.garland@nmvfo.org with any questions.
Description: Join us for a car-camping weekend at Jack’s Creek Group Camp Sites A and B, Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest. At 9,000 feet elevation, Jack’s Creek is the northern-most and highest campground in the Pecos Canyon, providing fine views to the South and West. The road to the camp is paved throughout. Volunteers wishing to arrive early may do so, the camp will be open Friday evening, June 13. The camp is provided with tables, fire rings, and a composting toilet. Nights will be chilly, so bring warm clothes and some firewood if you have it. Remember that folding chair!
Work: Our work will focus on clearing the trailhead of brush, and improving the first two miles of Beatty’s Trail, FT25. Bench-cutting will address a “trail-creep” problem on the trail, we’ll improve the tread as well, and install grade-reversals (also known as “rolling dips”) where needed. As such, this project will involve some brushing with loppers, but will mostly focus on modifying the trail tread with McLeods and pick-mattocks.
Food: Our cook team will provide a light meal or snacks on Friday night, breakfast on Saturday and Sunday mornings, and supper on Saturday night. Volunteers should bring their own snacks and lunch materials, as well as beverages of their choice and a cooler.
Water: Due to maintenance issues, this will be a dry camp. NMVFO will provide some water for camp, but volunteers should be prepared with your own extra water for the weekend.
Tools/Equipment/Clothing: NMVFO will provide all tools needed and hard hats, which are required on this project. Participants should wear sturdy boots (no sandals or light shoes), long pants, long-sleeved shirts, hat, eye protection (sunglasses are fine), gloves, daypack with plenty of room for water, sunblock, and bring gear for rain.
Difficulty: 
for treadwork and 1,000 ft elevation gain on trail.
Group Size: Up to 15, plus 2 cooks
Please remember that while we love our pets, they are not allowed on NMVFO projects.
Please read our Volunteer Guidelines before signing up for this project. On the signup form please leave the "Number of Volunteers" at 1. If you would like to sign up additional volunteers please submit multiple signups.