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CANCELED DUE TO FIRE DAMAGE – Hollinger Trail Backpack (Santa Fe NF)
August 4, 2022 @ 9:00 AM - August 7, 2022 @ 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 Hollinger Trail #219. We will meet at the Porvenir Campground and hike about 5.1 miles up the Porvenir Trail #247 to its junction with the Hollinger Trail to set up base camp. We will clear downed trees and brush and define tread as needed on the 2.1 mile length of the Hollinger Trail. If time allows, we will do similar work on the upper portion of the Porvenir Trail and the Bluebell Ridge Trail #212.
While the project starts on Thursday, August 4th, you are welcome to join us on Friday or Saturday and spend as much time working with us as you can. Please be sure to let us know your plans.
All tools will be provided. We will be using one- and two-person crosscut saws, pruning saws, loppers, and trail maintenance tools. USFS rules require all volunteers to wear 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.
We will be practicing social distancing on this project. Specific details will be provided prior to the start of the project.
Reminder: Pets are not allowed on NMVFO projects.
Meet at: Porvenir Campground (GPS Coordinates 35.71029, -105.41364 )
Please sign up below by August 1st. One person per signup.
Difficulty: 
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 Volunteer FAQ, or email the project leader.
Please read our Volunteer Guidelines before signing up for this project.