What: This volunteer trail work day is part of the Monumental Trails Program, a partnership between the Southern New Mexico Trail Alliance and Friends of Organ Mountains – Desert Peaks. We will be continuing the work on this trail from two previous trail days. We are so close to having this whole trail maintained, so come out and help!
Volunteers will meet at the Discovery Site trailhead. This is the second parking area (larger of the two) located on the left upon entering the Prehistoric Trackways National Monument from Rocky Acres Drive. We will work until about 12pm but anyone can show up or leave as they wish. Bring a lunch and more water and snacks if you would like to work longer. Trail work will consist of brushing and improving drainage. No experience is needed. Tools, water, and instruction will be provided. Please bring snacks, water bottle, and any other personal items you need to be comfortable and safe on the trails.
When: Feb. 10, 2018 8am-12pm
Where: SST trail in the Prehistoric Trackways National Monument
Directions: Coming from the North (I-25): At the Doña Ana Exit: From NM320 (Thorpe Road) in Doña Ana, go west to US 85, then go north about a half a mile to Shalem Colony Road. Turn west on Shalem Colony Trail, which curves to the south. Go about 1.5 miles until you cross over the Rio Grande, and take a right onto county road, Rocky Acres Trail. After turning on Rocky Acres Trail, go approximately 1/4 mile, and then turn left onto the only dirt road (Permian Track Road) leading to the west. Cross over a cattleguard, and continue to the west. This road, past about a mile, is for high-clearance, 4wd vehicles only. The meeting location is before this point.
Coming from the South (Las Cruces): Travel on Picacho Ave./Hwy. 70, at the stop light with Shalem Colony Trail. Go north on Shalem Colony Trail for approximately 5.5 miles. Prior to reaching the Rio Grande, you will reach a county road, Rocky Acres Trail. Turn west on Rocky Acres Trail. Go west approximately 1/4 mile to a dirt road entrance on the left-hand side. Cross over a cattleguard and continue to the west. This road, past about a mile, is for high-clearance, 4wd vehicles only. The meeting location is before this point.
Email Phil Simpson at philipbsimpson@comcast.net with any questions.