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This year’s project will focus on the Trail 251 between Pecos Baldy and Horse Thief Meadow. A portion of Trail 256 will also be re-conditioned. The trail has numerous blow downs and a severe erosion problem at a major switch back. The trail tread has not been maintained in a number of years. Trail work will include water bars, clearing the trail of trees, pruning, check dams and other drainage structures. Most of the work will be above 10,000 feet. There will be occasional views of the Pecos Valley and Puerto Nambe. Most of the trail work will be well sheltered with engleman spruce and ponderosa pine. At the time of this writing, the project has not been previewed by the project leader, and some minor changes to the work may occur. Please sign up early to receive updates about the project. A base camp has not been established. The hike from the Jacks Creek campground via Trail 259 to Trail 256 is approximately 5.0 miles with an elevation gain of 1800 feet. All food will be provided for the entire nine days. Wednesday, June 25 is a non-working day, to allow volunteers to enjoy the splendor of the Wilderness. Volunteers may come for the entire nine days, a weekend or just a few days. Interested volunteers should contact Kevin Balciar for project updates. The sign-up deadline is June 16.
Last updated on:
May 31, 2008