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Enchanted Circle Trails Association

2 days ago

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Rio Grande Trail Update: At the 23rd Rio Grande Trail Commission Meeting, commissioners unanimously voted to designate 5.85 miles of the Horsethief Mesa trail as part of the greater Rio Grande trail. It's always a great day when when folks come together for the benefit of our trail#trailsconnectuse#enchantedcircletrailsr#enchantedcirclei#nmoutdoorsd#nmoutsidet#nmtruem#trailsr#nmtrailsrails ... See MoreSee Less

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Enchanted Circle Trails Association

3 days ago

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Thank you to the Rio Grande Trail Commission for taking the time to engage with our community on this monumental and exciting new #nmtrails During the site tour at Horsethief Mesa, ECTA Director, Loren Bell, educated attendees on the role that ECTA is playing in developing a safe, sustainable alignment over the mesa and down into the gorge.For more info on the trail visit: riograndetrailnm.org/ #trailsconnectus #enchantedcircletrails #enchantedcircle #nmoutdoors #nmoutside #nmtrue #trails #nmtrails ... See MoreSee Less

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Enchanted Circle Trails Association

4 days ago

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One week until our fun day working on the Deer Creek Trail! If you're looking to spend as much as time as possible outside before the snow flies, here's your chance! ☀️ Please email carel@enchantedcircletrails.org if you plan on attending ☀️Details:☀️ When: Sunday, October 5th at 9 AM (folks may come and go as they need, there's no requirement to stay the entirety of the workday)☀️ Where: Meet at the Columbine Canyon trailhead at the southern end of the Columbine Campground☀️ What to Expect: A day filled with fun and trail maintenance! Work will consist of using pick mattocks, McLeods, and shovels to bench (widen) narrow, erosive sections of the trail.The hike into the worksite is about 2.1 miles and is a gentle but steady uphill climb. Expect to hike 5-6 miles roundtrip. We'll be taking the Columbine Canyon trail (8,000') for 1.5 miles before turning on to the Deer Creek trail (~8,300') and continuing on the Deer Creek trail for 0.6 miles until we reach the beginning of the work site (~8,750').☀️ What to Bring: Please wear long pants, sturdy hiking shoes/work boots, work gloves, and eye protection (sunglasses okay). Bring a day pack with plenty of food and water, sunscreen, layers, and rain gear. *We will be on the trail all day and not returning to the cars for lunch*ECTA will#trailsconnectusd#enchantedcircletrailsi#enchantedcircleh#nmoutdoorst#nmoutsideh#nmtruer#trailso#nmtrailsnmoutside #nmtrue #trails #nmtrails ... See MoreSee Less

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Enchanted Circle Trails Association

5 days ago

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ECTA and volunteers from the Taos Trail Runners and Friends of the Carson Trails logged out 3 trees on the upper reaches of Manzanita Canyon trail and 33 trees on the Lobo Peak trail between Lobo Peak and Italianos Canyon.Manzanita is now clear of deadfall and the ridge (Lobo Peak trail) is now clear of deadfall between Flag Mountain and Italianos Canyon! Thanks to all who came out for a great day!#trailsconnectus #enchantedcircletrails #enchantedcircle #nmoutdoors #nmoutside #nmtrue #trails #nmtrails ... See MoreSee Less

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