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Juan Trail Project for Military Veterans
May 25 @ 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Contact Leader(s): Mike Timmer, 281-622-6858, m.timmer@nmvfo.org with any questions.
Description: Veterans – Join NMVFO on a one-day project to improve the tread of the Juan Trail (#399) in the Santa Fe National Forest. The Juan Trail has been damaged by years of use. We will reshape the trail tread to improve drainage, fill in entrenched areas, and remove rocks and roots that are obstructing traffic using pick mattocks, McLeod hoes, and Pulaskis (combination axe/mattock). All tools will be provided.
This project is set aside for veterans of our military services and their significant others.
Since parking is limited at the Juan Trailhead, we will meet at the Dale Ball Trailhead at Coordinates 35.710685, -105.899316 at 8:00 am then carpool 1.8 miles to the Juan Trailhead at Coordinates 35.72597, -105.88721.
US Forest Service rules require all volunteers to wear boots, long pants, long sleeves, hard hats (provided), work gloves, and eye protection (sunglasses okay) while working. Please bring a daypack to carry your lunch, snacks, sunblock, rain gear, and a full-day’s supply of water.
Reminder: Pets are not allowed on NMVFO projects.
Please sign up below. The closing date for signups is May 21, 5:00 pm
Difficulty: 
Group size: Up to 15
Meet at: Meet at: Dale Ball Trailhead Coordinates 35.710685, -105.899316
How to find us: Look for the green NMVFO sign along NM 475.
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.