Peñas Negras Backpack (San Pedro Parks, Cuba RD) – CANCELED

This project has been canceled because of the fire in San Pedro Parks.

Description: Join us on a four-day backpacking project to clear downed trees and brush on the Peñas Negras Trail #32 and others in the south eastern part San Pedro Parks Wilderness. We will camp along the Rito de las Perchas to ensure a good source of water. While the project starts on Thursday, August 24th, you are welcome to join us on Friday or Saturday and spend as much time working with us as you can.

All tools will be provided. We will be using one- and two-person crosscut saws, pruning saws, and loppers. USFS rules require all volunteers to wear ankle-high 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. NMVFO will reimburse volunteers for food expenses at the rate of $20/day. Further information such as probable camping sites and water sources will be provided after the Project Leader scouts the entire loop just before the start date.

Reminder: Pets are not allowed on NMVFO projects.

Closing date for signups is August 21st, 2023.

Difficulty:

Group Size: 15

Meet at: Palomas Trailhead #50 on FR70 [Google Map] We will hike Palomas Trail #50 and Perchas Trail #418 to our campsite.

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.

 

Peñas Negras Trail

Rio Puerco Trail (Coyote RD, SFNF)

RESULTS: 11 NMVFO Volunteers were able to clear approximately 135 trees (deadfall) from 3.6 miles of trail.

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Description: The Rio Puerco Trail #385 is located on the east side of the San Pedro Parks wilderness, and after two miles forms a 6 mile loop with the Peñas Negras Trail #32 and Perchas Trail #418. Join us as we clear downed trees and lop corridor along these trails, and define tread as needed. We will car-camp at Resumidero Campground and shuttle a couple of miles on FR 93 Resumidero to the trailhead. NMVFO will provide breakfast and dinner on Friday, breakfast and dinner on Saturday, and breakfast on Sunday morning. Volunteers should bring packed lunches to eat along the trail on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Volunteers are encouraged to camp with us on Thursday night for an easier start on Friday morning. Be ready to hike up to 6 miles each day.

We also welcome volunteers that can only join us Saturday and Sunday, but let us know 3 weeks in advance.

Meeting Location: Resumidero Campground, 36.109496. -106-753533. From Albuquerque head on I25 to Bernalillo, take 550 past Cuba to La Jara, Travel on SH 96 to FR 103, the on FR 103 for 9 miles to FR 93. Another 2 miles on FR93 will lead visitors to the campground. USFS link.

Difficulty:

Group Size: 20

Please bring:
• Your own face mask
• Work gloves (required)
• Long pants
• Long-sleeved shirts
• Sturdy boots, as required by the Forest Service.
• Eye protection (sunglasses)
• Day pack with water, snacks, and lunch

NMVFO/Forest Service will provide tools and hard hats.

Sign up below by Aug. 10th, one person per signup.

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.