Contact Leader(s): Jenny Blackmore, j.blackmore@nmvfo.org with any questions.
RESULTS: Six NMVFO volunteers joined volunteers from New Mexico Wild and Heart of the Gila to improve navigability along 3 trails in the Glenwood RD of the Gila.
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Description: NMVFO is partnering with Heart of the Gila and New Mexico Wild on a trail maintenance project on the Gila National Forest’s Glenwood Ranger District. Located in a stand of old growth ponderosas, the Pueblo Park Campground (road map) is a perfect jumping-off point to the WS Mountain Trail and the Dangerous Park Trail. We will also work on the Cottonwood Trail, which intersects with Dangerous Park. Work will include brushing, deadfall removal, reestablishing washed-out tread, and possibly some creek-crossing reconstruction in the canyons. Five volunteers plus one leader will work in each crew. Hikes to work sites could be up to 4 miles for those who choose the more distant sites. Tools will be provided.
Volunteers will be asked to bring their own face masks and work gloves, both mandatory. Also mandatory: Sturdy boots, long pants, long sleeves when doing brush work or saw work, eye protection (sunglasses), and hard hats (provided). Each day volunteers will need to bring a day pack, rain gear, sun protection, lunch and snacks, and enough water for a full day of work. Mornings will be chilly and afternoons are likely to be hot, so layers are recommended.
For camping, volunteers are asked to supply their own gear, including a tent, sleeping pad, sleeping bag, headlamp and camp chair, as well as their own plate, bowl, eating utensils and coffee mug. Camping will be available the night before the project begins (Wednesday night) and the night the project ends (Saturday night). It is highly recommended that you arrive on Wednesday evening. The campground can accommodate vehicles up to 40’ in length, but there are no hookups. There are vault toilets and picnic tables at the campground. There is no water at the campground, but water will be provided. Volunteers may wish to bring a supplemental supply as well. Cooks will provide breakfast May 13th, 14th & 15th, and dinner May 13th & 14th. Feel free to bring your own coolers and beverages! Please leave pets at home.
Please sign up below by Wednesday, May 5th. You can contact Jenny B for more info or to be added to the waitlist once the project fills.
Should be a great project! Hope to see you there!
Difficulty: 2 Pulaskis
Group Size: 10
For more information: If this is your first NMVFO project, you can find more information about difficulty ratings and what to expect at our Volunteer FAQ’s, or email the project leader.
