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Neglected Mine (Gila NF)
October 6, 2022 @ 8:00 AM - October 9, 2022 @ 3:00 PM
Contact Leader(s): Jenny Blackmore, j.blackmore@nmvfo.org with any questions.
RESULTS: Four NMVFO volunteers joined forces with volunteers from CDTC to build part of a reroute along the CDT in the Burro Mountains of southern NM.
Description: In October NMVFO will partner with Continental Divide Trail Coalition, CDTC, to address a short but challenging 1.5-mile reroute starting at Jacks Peak Trailhead and working south along the Neglected Mine area in the Burro Mountains. Work will include clearing corridor, sawing trees and brush, building trail, and creating rock retaining walls. This reroute will move the CDT onto sustainable contours and soil types and enhance the user experience along this nationally designated trail. Volunteers will be car camping at Jacks Peak Trailhead or are welcome to commute from Silver City each day. Expect long, physically demanding workdays from Thursday to Sunday. This is the first of two CDTC projects in 2022 to address the Neglected Mine reroute.
Breakfast will be provided Thu-Sun, and dinner will be provided Thu-Sat. Volunteers are asked to bring their own snacks and lunches. Water will be made available, but please bring extra containers for camping. Required when working with the USFS: work gloves, eye protection (sunglasses okay), long pants, long sleeves, and boots or sturdy shoes. Tools and hard hats (also required) will be provided.
Note that CDTC requires all registered volunteers to provide proof of vaccination before attending projects, with some exceptions. We will adhere to this rule when we partner with them.
You can sign up below until Saturday, October 1. One person per signup.
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Group Size: 12
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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.