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South Sandia Peak Backpack (Cibola NF)
June 9, 2023 @ 8:00 AM - June 11, 2023 @ 4:00 PM
Contact Leader(s): Anna Flessner, a.flessner@nmvfo.org with any questions.
RESULTS: 12 NMVFO volunteers brushed back ~2.25 miles of the South Crest Trail.
Description: Join us for a rare opportunity to camp off the Crest Trail near South Sandia Peak as we work to clear the trail corridor from overgrowth and deadfall. The hike to camp is approximately 7 miles, with 3000’ of elevation gain. We will hike in on Friday morning and hike out on Sunday, with the bulk of the work taking place on Saturday (some on Friday and Sunday too, but we will take our time hiking in and out). The Back Country Horsemen will support us by transporting tools and water to base camp.
Volunteers will need to bring their own breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and snacks, and their own backpack and camping gear (including tent, sleeping bag/pad, water containers, spoon, coffee mug, headlamp, t.p., trowel, etc.). If you have a backpacking stove and fuel, please bring those too. A day pack is highly recommended for work days. Long pants, long-sleeved shirts, sturdy boots, work gloves and eye protection (sunglasses) are required by the USFS. We assume anyone signing up for this project will have some backpacking experience and will be aware of clothing needs, including rain gear, and come prepared for the wide range of temperatures which could occur! Beginning backpackers are welcome, but must inform the trip leader(s) in advance. Volunteers also have the option of hiking in separately to meet the group for one or more days; please contact the project leader(s) if you intend to do so.
Difficulty: 
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 Volunteer FAQ, or email the project leader.
Please read our Volunteer Guidelines before signing up for this project. On the signup form please leave the "Number of Volunteers" at 1. If you would like to sign up additional volunteers please submit multiple signups.