Over the summer, high winds knocked over these two trees on the South Loop trail, cutting off the original switchback and causing trail users to create a new one. The erosion that is taking place is only going to grow, making the trail potentially unstable and eventually dangerous. 

Join us for a rewarding day of trail restoration to keep our trails safe and sustainable. Get ready for hands-on work—hiking with packs, using tools, and repairing trails at higher elevations in the cold. It’ll be tough, but the difference you make (and the epic views you’ll earn) will be totally worth it!

Information

Difficulty level: Most challenging - See our difficulty rating scale here. Strenuous with longer hikes, off-trail hiking, sometimes with significant elevation changes. These trips are very challenging and require excellent aerobic conditioning, past experience in outdoor settings, and familiarity with backcountry hiking and/or camping. Not for beginners. We will be hiking six miles in total with 2,000 feet of elevation gain while carrying heavy tools. 

When: Thursday October 30th, 8AM-4PM

Where: Spring Mountains National Recreation Area, South Loop Trail

What to bring: sturdy closed-toe 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.

What to expect: In-depth information, such as weather, trailhead, parking, and project specifics, will be sent to those who RSVP about 1 week before the project. Day of: Friends staff members will provide any tool training necessary for the project. We will meet in the morning for a safety/stretch circle and to talk about the project, and then we will hike to the project site and begin working, stopping for lunch and snack breaks as necessary. 

Are Dogs Allowed? Due to the dangerous nature of trail maintenance, dogs are not allowed on this project. 

What we need from you: If you're interested in joining us for this project, you must RSVP. Friends of Nevada Wilderness and our partners put a great deal of time and resources into organizing volunteer projects. 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? Please do!! All participants must RSVP individually (even partners, spouses, children, etc). Send them the link for the event and make lasting memories 

We can't wait to see you on the trail!