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San Lorenzo Canyon (BLM Socorro)
November 5, 2021 @ 6:00 PM - November 7, 2021 @ 2:00 PM
Contact Leader(s): Jim (Sagebrush) Sells, 505-898-6345, j.sells@nmvfo.org; Nick Tenorio, n.tenorio@nmvfo.org with any questions.
RESULTS: 18 volunteers constructed over a mile of new trail along the south rim of San Lorenzo Canyon, while camping at the nearby cottonwood grove.
Description: Come join us as we build new trail and convert user trail for 2 miles on BLM land along scenic San Lorenzo Canyon outside of Socorro NM. The drive to the camping area (Google Maps does not understand the canyon, so we will flag the route.) is on 5 miles of dirt road with intermittent loose sand, normally passable in passenger cars with sufficient care.
You are welcome to join us on Friday evening for car-camping– bring your own dinner. Saturday breakfast and dinner and Sunday breakfast will be provided by NMVFO cooks. Bring your own pack lunches for Saturday and Sunday. If you live nearby and do not wish to car-camp, that is fine — just let the project leader know.
Difficulty: 
Pulaskis
Group Size: 24
Current Covid-19 protocols will be observed. Details will be provided prior to the start of the project.
Please bring:
• Your own work gloves (required) and face mask
• Eye protection (sunglasses)
• Gloves, long pants, long-sleeved shirts and sturdy boots are required.
NMVFO/BLM will provide the tools, and hard hats are not required.
Please note that pets are not allowed on NMVFO projects.
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.
Please read our Volunteer Guidelines before signing up for this project.