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Beatty’s Trail (SFNF)
May 18 @ 8:00 AM - May 19 @ 2:00 PM
Contact Leader(s): Dan Potter, d.potter@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, Santa Fe National Forest. Volunteers wishing to arrive early may do so, the camp will be open Friday evening, May 17. The camp is provided with tables, fire rings, and a composting toilet. Nights will be chilly, so bring warm clothes and a bit of firewood (if available) to help warm the group. Don’t forget that folding chair!
Work: Our work will focus on clearing the trailhead area of brush, and bench-cutting the first mile of Beatty’s Trail, FT25. The bench-cutting will address a “trail-slip” issue on the trail, we’ll improve the tread as well, and install grade-reversals (also known as “rolling dips”) where needed. If time allows, we’ll continue beyond the first mile of Beatty’s, through a series of switchbacks to the trail crest, working as we go. As such, this project will involve some brushing with loppers, but will mostly focus on McLeod and mattock work.
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 extra water for work during the day.
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), 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.
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Group Size: Up to 15, plus 2 cooks
Please remember that while we love our pets, they are not allowed on NMVFO projects.
Closing date for signups is May 12, 2024
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.