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Skyline Trail Backpack (Santa Fe NF)
July 15, 2021 @ 8:00 AM - July 18, 2021 @ 3:00 PM
Contact Leader(s): Mike Timmer, 281-622-6858, m.timmer@nmvfo.org with any questions.
Description: Join NMVFO on a four-day backpacking project to clear downed trees and improve drainage and tread along the popular Skyline Trail. NMVFO will be setting up a base camp at the Intersection of Trails #251 and #271 near Stewart Lake. The Backcountry Horsemen of America will be supporting the project by transporting our tools and equipment to the base camp. The base camp will be about 5.8 miles from the Winsor Ridge trailhead (#271) located near Cowles, NM. While the project starts on Thursday, July 15th, you are welcome to join us on Friday or Saturday and spend as much time working with us as you can. NMVFO will supply the tools, water purification equipment, a portable toilet, and a campstove to heat water for rehydrating meals and for hot drinks. Volunteers will need to bring their own food but will be reimbursed at $15/day.
NMVFO will be practicing the then current Covid-19 protocols on this project. Specific details will be provided prior to the start of the project.
Reminder- Pets are not allowed on NMVFO projects.
Please sign up at NMVFO.org by July 10th, 2020.
Meeting Location: Parking area next to Pecos River at 35.81224, -105.65910
Difficulty: 3 Pulaskis
Group Size: 15
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.
This project is full but you can still sign up to be put on the waitlist.