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Juan Trail (Santa Fe National Forest)
October 5 @ 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Contact Leader(s): Mike Timmer, 281-622-6858, m.timmer@nmvfo.org with any questions.
RESULTS: Eight volunteers from NMVFO and Santa Fe Fat Tire Society cut back vegetation and installed numerous erosion-control structures on this two-mile long well-used trail near Santa Fe. Two SFNF staff joined us on this project.
Description: Join NMVFO and the Santa Fe Fat Tire Society as we collaborate on a one-day project to improve the tread of the two-mile long Juan Trail (#399) in the Santa Fe National Forest. The Juan Trail has been damaged by years of use. We will reshape the trail tread to improve drainage, fill in entrenched areas, and remove rocks that are obstructing traffic using pick/mattocks and McLeod hoes. We will also do some light lopping and limbing to cut back brush and tree limbs that are encroaching onto the trail. All tools will be provided.
US Forest Service 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.
Reminder: Pets are not allowed on NMVFO projects.
The closing date for signups is October 3rd, 5:00 pm
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Group size: Up to 20
Meet at: Sierra del Norte Trailhead, Coordinates 35.71094, -105.89943. Look for the green NMVFO sign along NM 475 (Hyde Park Road).
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.