South Loop Trail Maintenance

Come lend a hand on the stunning South Loop Trail for a day of volunteer trail maintenance! After Tropical Storm Hilary swept through the Spring Mountains in 2023, trail closures led to a surge in foot traffic on open trails like South Loop. This increased use, along with off-trail travel and shortcutting switchbacks, has taken a toll on the trail—and we need your help to fix it!

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

Check out these photos from a previous trail maintenance project on the South Loop Trail!

Read more about the beautiful Mount Charleston Wilderness here!

Information

Difficulty level: Challenging - See our difficulty rating scale 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. South Loop Trail is challenging in that it has a lot of elevation gain. We will be hiking with heavy packs, tools, hardhats, and anything else we may need for the day (food, water, layers) for between four and six miles total, with up to 2,000 feet of elevation gain. Be prepared!

When: Saturday, July 26th, 8AM-4PM

Where: Spring Mountains National Recreation Area, Kyle Canyon

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. 

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? All participants must RSVP individually (even partners, spouses, children, etc). Please send them this link and tell them to sign up: South Loop Trail Work - Friends of Nevada Wilderness

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

For more information on volunteering with Friends of Nevada Wilderness, check out our volunteer information page here!