Contact Leader(s): Don Lemke, d.lemke@nmvfo.org with any questions.
RESULTS: 16 volunteers worked 2 days refurbishing just under 3 miles of trail by brushing back overgrowth. They also removed 4 deadfall from the trail.
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Description: Come join us in the Manzanos! We will climb up Bosque Trail – elevation gain 1200’, distance 2 miles – to the Manzano Crest Trail, where we will clear a few fallen trees on upper Bosque. At the Crest Trail we will go south about 1.5 miles and brush back a heavily overgrown section. On Sunday we will go back up Bosque and work north for about a mile. Because of the distance and elevation gain this is at least a moderately difficult project (2 Pulaskis).
Camping will be available Friday and Saturday night at the Bosque Trailhead, which has a few tables and a pit toilet. Meals will be provided Saturday morning, Saturday night and Sunday morning. Bring your own food for lunch Saturday and your own drinks. Also, you will need to provide your own camping gear. Joining us for part of the weekend will be fine. Please let the project leader know. Long shirt, long pants, work gloves and (sun)glasses are required. No pets are allowed on NMVFO projects.
Pandemic Protocols: The project will be limited to 15 volunteers, divided into separate teams of 5 or fewer. Masks are mandatory. Except for people from the same household, carpooling will not be possible. If you wake up with any symptoms of Covid-19 or do not feel well for any reason, please don’t hesitate to stay home. For more information, go to https://nmvfo.org/covid-19-protocols/.
Directions: Go east from Albuquerque to the Tijeras exit and take Highway 337 south about 30 miles to the “T” junction with Highway 55. There turn right (west) and follow it 3 miles to Tajique. In Tajique turn right on the Fourth of July Campground Road (well signed, at the old stone church and graveyard) and take the good dirt road 7 miles to the Fourth of July Campground. Continue past the campground 3 miles where the road gets much rougher and more rutted. High clearance vehicles are needed for these last 3 miles. If you plan to show up Saturday morning please be there before 8:30 am.
Please sign up below by Monday, April 19th.
Difficulty: 2 Pulaskis
Group Size: 15
For more information: If this is your first NMVFO project, you can find more information about difficulty ratings and what to expect at our Volunteer FAQ’s, or email the project leader.
Please read our volunteer guidelines before signing up for this project.
