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Mimbres River Trail Backpack (Gila NF)
Contact Leader(s): Melissa Green, m.green@nmvfo.org with any questions.
RESULTS: 40 cairns built, 65 logs removed in addition to brushing, and lots o tread work. This trail was affected by the Black Fire and post-fire flooding in 2022.
Description: Join us for lots of brushing, and some logging/tread/marking on Mimbres River Trail # 77 (map) in the Gila. We will meet at Mimbres River Trailhead and hike to base camp 2.6 miles away. Volunteers should be prepared to hike up to 6.0 miles each day,
Food: Gila BCH homemade vacuum sealed meals (breakfasts and dinners) will be available for this project. We can accommodate meat eaters, vegetarians, and some gluten free diets. But you can also bring your own breakfasts and dinners if you prefer. Everyone will need to provide their own lunches and snacks. Water: Please bring water for the backpack to base camp. We will provide jugs of water at base camp. There is no water on the trail where we will work, so bring a 3-quart water capacity. We will provide: Tools, hard hats, trail and safety training, project supervision, and first aid kit with Wilderness First Responder trained personnel.
Please see the BCH website description for a packing list and more information! Sign up below by Sunday, March 16.
Difficulty: 
Group Size: up to 7
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.