Sagebrush Trails

Eleven NMVFO and Socorro Trails volunteers lopped brush on North Baldy Trail #8 and Hop Canyon Trail #25A.

Gambel Oak along trails is a mighty foe.

Six NMVFO volunteers backpacked in to the West Fork Trail from Santa Barbara Campground in the Carson National Forest, and cleared about 60 blowdowns Friday and Saturday.

Saturday evening we joined the car-camp NMVFO group at Santa Barbara Campground for dinner.

Sunday the volunteers constructed a crossing structure over a muddy area on the Middle Fork trail that was enbiggened by cattle.

We also planted a sign announcing our adoption of the trail.

Good people, good work, good trip.

Two NMVFO and Socorro Trails volunteers scouted the Hop Canyon Trail #25/25A + North Baldy #8 Trail loop, about 10 miles. We had received a report about downed trees in that area, and decided to clear the Hop Canyon trails in preparation for an upcoming project that will concentrate on North Baldy.

We enjoyed good weather, fine views, and worthy conversation, while clearing over 25 blowdowns.

Hope to see you on the trail project!