Location: Superstition Wilderness, AZ
Strenuous. Daily ~3-mile one-way hikes.
Front country. Dispersed tent camping near cars.
After over a year off, we’re so excited to head back into Superstition Wilderness for a week of trail work, including crosscut work, brushing, improving tread, and way-finding cairn construction.
Service Project Details
Sign up for a week of much-needed trail work in the Tonto National Forest’s Superstition Wilderness. Limited staff and resources have caused neglect to this area, with most of the wilderness burned in the 2019 Woodbury fire. Our volunteer crew will spend the week completing trail work, including crosscut work, brushing, improving tread, and way-finding cairn construction. Volunteers need to be prepared for daily ~3-mile one-way hikes, as we work the West Pinto Trail in eastern Superstition Wilderness.
The road is windy, steep, and narrow in sections. Multiple spots would not be suitable for a low clearance vehicle or sedan. 4×4 and high clearance are highly recommended. Carpooling between the volunteer crew to the campsite may be arranged but isn’t guaranteed.
Project Leaders: Tony Zimmer and Kathryne Zaborowski
Check out the photo gallery from previous projects in Superstition Wilderness.
Agency Website
Itinerary:
Sunday, April 10th. The Volunteer group meets in the afternoon 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, April 11th. Workday.
Tuesday, April 12th. Workday.
Wednesday, April 13th. Day off.
Thursday, April 14th. Workday.
Friday, April 15th. Workday.
Saturday, April 16th. Break down camp, good-byes, depart.
Free Time Details
Hike, view wildlife, flowers, geology, photography, etc. The towns of Globe, Miami, and Superior are a ~40-minute drive. Roosevelt Lake is 90 minutes away.
Accommodations
Front country. Dispersed tent camping near cars.
Difficulty
Strenuous. Daily ~3-mile one-way hikes.
Task Details
Bending, digging, lifting, carrying, cutting, hauling, tensioning, etc.
Equipment List
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