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Rociada Trail Backpack (Santa Fe NF)
August 28, 2020 @ 9:00 AM - August 30, 2020 @ 2:00 PM
Contact Leader(s): Mike Timmer, 281-622-6858, m.timmer@nmvfo.org with any questions.
RESULTS: 11 volunteers split into two groups and cleared 60 trees and brushed the 5.6-mile section of the Rociada Trail from the Iron Gate Trailhead to the switchback going up to the Skyline Trail. They braved a few rainfall events, followed NMVFO’s COVID-19 protocols, and had no accidents or injuries!
Description: Join NMVFO on a three-day backpacking project to remove brush and clear downed trees along the Rociada Trail and other trails in the Pecos Wilderness. NMVFO will be setting up a base camp in the Mora Flats area near the Rio Mora at an elevation of about 9,300 feet. The Backcountry Horsemen of America will be supporting the project by transporting our tools and other equipment to the base camp. The base camp will be about four miles from the Iron Gate trailhead.
While the project starts on Friday, August 28th, you are welcome to join us on Friday evening or Saturday morning and spend as much time working with us as you can.
NMVFO will be practicing social distancing on this project. Specific details will be provided prior to the start of the project.
Meet at: Iron Gate Campground. GPS Coordinates: N35° 50’ 19” W105° 37’ 01”
Reminder: Pets are not allowed on NMVFO projects.
Please sign up below: Closing date for signups is Tuesday August 25th, 2020
Difficulty: 3 Pulaskis
Group Size: Up to 15
For more information: If this is your first NMVFO project, you can find more information about difficulty ratings and what to expect at https://nmvfo.org/volunteer/volunteer-faq, or email the project leader.
This project is made possible by a grant from the National Wilderness Stewardship Alliance.
