Location: Dolores, CO
Strenuous. Up to 5 mi. daily.
Front country. Dispersed tent/car camping.
This is a medium elevation project: 5,000′-7,000′
This is a new project for 2024! Help close social trails and brush within the Sand Canyon Trails System. Work may also involve replacing signage, cairn rebuilding, rehabilitating trail corridors, etc.
Service Project Details
This is a new project for 2024! Learn more about and volunteer your time at the Canyons of the Ancients National Monument in Colorado. We’ll spend the week closing down and naturalizing social trails and brushing within the Sand Canyon Trails System. Work may also involve replacing signage, cairn rebuilding, rehabilitating trail corridors, etc.
Project Leaders: Ross Holloway and Linda Altenhofen
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Itinerary:
Sunday, May 19th. The Volunteer group meets at midday at a time/place TBD. The group will go through check-in, introductions, orientation, and will help set up camp in preparation for the work week ahead.
Monday, May 20th. Workday.
Tuesday, May 21st. Workday.
Wednesday, May 22nd. Day off.
Thursday, May 23rd. Workday.
Friday, May 24th. Workday.
Saturday, May 25th. Break down camp, goodbyes, and depart.
Nearest Cities
Cortez, CO
Monticello, UT
Nearest Airports
Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) – ~128 miles away
Four Corners Regional Airport (KFMN) – ~82 miles away
Free Time Details
Day hikes in the Monument, visiting Hovenweep National Monument and the outliers, Painted Hand Pueblo and Lowry Pueblo, view wildlife, etc.
Accommodations
Front country. Dispersed tent/car camping.
Difficulty
Strenuous. Up to 5 mi. daily.
Task Details
Bending, cutting, hauling, swinging, digging, pulling, throwing, lifting, etc.
Equipment List
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