Join us for a day of trail restoration up in the Spring Mountains! Social trails are user-created trails that veer off the designated official trail. The repeated use of these unofficial trails leads to dangerous situations for hikers, damage to vegetation, soil erosion, and wildlife disruption.

Hiking off-trail can be dangerous for hikers because these unofficial trails are not maintained. There could be downed trees, lots of uneven surfaces, and unstable rocks/boulders.

Up here in the Spring Mountains, we have at least twenty different endemic plants, meaning they are found nowhere else on Earth. Off-trail use makes these rare plants susceptible to being trampled, lowering their chances of survival. Increased soil erosion from off-trail disturbances also decreases the chances of survival for these plants. 

Want to get your hands dirty and restore these social trails back to their natural, beautiful state? Sign-up today! 

Read more about the beautiful Mount Charleston Wilderness here!

Details:

Difficulty level: Moderate - See our difficulty rating scale here. This project is suitable for individuals in good physical condition who participate in a semi-exercise routine. Most people who are physically active can participate at this level. We expect to be hiking 2-4 miles, lifting heavy objects, and using some tools. 

When: Saturday, July 19th, 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, 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: Spring Mountains Restoration #2

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

For more information, check out our Volunteer Information page HERE! or email [email protected].