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Capulin Trail Backpack (Espanola RD, Santa Fe NF) – CANCELED
September 7, 2023 @ 9:00 AM - September 10, 2023 @ 4:00 PM
Contact Leader(s): Mike Timmer, 281-622-6858, m.timmer@nmvfo.org with any questions.
Description: Join us on a four-day backpacking project to clear downed trees and brush on the Capulin Trail (#158) in the Pecos Wilderness. The Capulin Trail was hard hit in the Pacheco fire, and it has almost disappeared over the years. We will be hiking about 5.3 miles from the Aspen Ranch trailhead at GPS Coordinates 35.79832, -105.83347 to a base camp along Capulin Creek at about GPS Coordinates 35.85564, -105.82158. More details will be provided after the Project Leader scouts the trail and base camp this summer
While the project starts on Thursday, September 7th, you are welcome to join us on Friday or Saturday and spend as much time working with us as you can.
All tools will be provided. We will be using one- and two-person crosscut saws, pruning saws, and loppers. USFS rules require all volunteers to wear ankle-high boots, long pants, long sleeves, hard hats (provided), work gloves, and eye protection (sunglasses okay) while working. Please bring a daypack to carry your lunch, snacks, sunblock, rain gear, and a full day’s supply of water. NMVFO will reimburse volunteers at the rate of $20/day for meals.
Reminder: Pets are not allowed on NMVFO projects.
Closing date for signups is September 6, 2023.
Difficulty: 
Group size: Up to 15
Meet at: Aspen Ranch trailhead at GPS Coordinates 35.79832, -105.83347 and proceed to a base camp at about GPS Coordinates 35.86856. (The trailhead is not visible on Google Maps; driving directions will follow.)
For more information: If this is your first NMVFO project, you can find more information about difficulty ratings and what to expect at Volunteer FAQ, or email the project leader.