Join us this year in the Mt Moriah Wilderness as we take on Horse Canyon! This is your chance to be part of a hands-on effort to restore a beautiful backcountry trail and make it safer and more enjoyable for everyone who visits.

We’ll be rolling up our sleeves and getting to work—clearing overgrown brush, removing downed trees, rebuilding sections of trail, and possibly building features like rock steps, retaining walls, and armored drainages. Whether you’re new to trail work or have experience, there’s a role for you on this project. We’ll share more details about trail conditions after our spring scouting trip.

Trail work isn’t just hard work—it’s meaningful work. By improving and maintaining this trail, you’ll help protect the surrounding landscape, reduce impacts to fragile ecosystems, and create a durable path for future visitors. You’ll leave with new skills, a strong sense of accomplishment, and a direct connection to the land you helped care for.

Come be part of this rewarding trip, we’d love to have you out there with us.

You can see more pictures from the area here.

Learn more about the Mt Moriah Wilderness area here.

Information

Difficulty level: Challenging- see our difficulty rating here. This project is suitable for individuals in good physical condition who participate in a regular exercise routine. This project may be physically challenging to some people, participants need to be in good physical condition and aware of their physical abilities and limits before joining this project. 

When: Friday May 22nd - Monday May 25th

Where: Mt Moriah Wilderness Area - about 6.5 hours from Reno and roughly 5 hours from Las Vegas there will be no FNW vehicle leaving from the Las Vegas area.

Travel: An AWD vehicle is needed to reach the campsite, high clearance recommended, please contact staff if you have any questions. There are limited spots in FNW vehicles from Reno, there will be no FNW vehicle leaving from the Las Vegas area. 

What to bring: sturdy work or hiking shoes, long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, sun protection, a pack with the ability to carry at least three liters of water, lunch, and snacks. As this is an overnight trip you will need camping gear, dinner for Thursday, lunch and snacks for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, a camp chair, and any entertainment you would like for the evenings. Check out our suggested Packing List.

What to expect: In-depth information, such as weather, travel plans, parking/camping, and project specifics, will be sent to those who RSVP about 1 week before the project. This is a multi-day project; we will provide breakfast for Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, and dinner for Saturday and Sunday. You will need to provide food for yourself on Friday, lunches, and any other snacks you would like. We will hike to the project area with all tools, safety equipment, lunch, and whatever else you may need for the day, and we will return to camp in the afternoon to make dinner. 

Are Dogs Allowed? Due to the dangerous nature of trail maintenance, no dogs are allowed on this project. 

What we need from you: If you're interested in joining us for this project, you must RSVP. When you RSVP, you are committing to join us on this project. We understand circumstances may arise where you need to cancel. If you’re no longer able to attend, please cancel your RSVP as soon as possible so another volunteer can join the project.

Want to bring a friend? All participants must RSVP individually (even partners, spouses, children, etc). Please send them to this link and tell them to sign up.

Questions?: Check out our FAQ page here or email [email protected].

We can't wait to see you out there!