National Public Lands Day: Sep 23 - Enchanted Circle Trails Association

Post published:September 5, 2023

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With severe budget and personnel cuts at land management agencies, it's more important than ever that we all do our part to keep our public lands clean and pristine. One way we can help is by practicing the Seven Principles of Leave No Trace: 1. Plan Ahead and Prepare 2. Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces 3. Dispose of Waste Properly 4. Leave What You Find 5. Minimize Campfire Impacts 6. Respect Wildlife 7. Be Considerate of Others © Leave No Trace: www.LNT.org Visit our blog post to learn about each principle in more detail: enchantedcircletrails.org/2025/04/21/the-seven-principles-of-leave-no-tra #trailsconnectuse#enchantedcircletrailsr#enchantedcirclei#nmoutdoorsd#nmoutsidet#nmtruem#volunteern#getoutdoorsdoors ... See MoreSee Less

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Enchanted Circle Trails Association

5 days ago

Come join the smiling faces of the Taos Trail Runners to kick off trails season with a volunteer trail maintenance day on the San Cristobal Canyon trail ⛏⛏ When: Saturday, May 3rd from 9 AM - 3PM (folks may come and go as they need, there's no requirement to stay the entirety of the workday)⛏ What to Expect: A day full of fun and trail maintenance! Work may consist of crosscutting trees that have fallen across the trail, using loppers and hand saws to cut back encroaching vegetation, and using hand tools to improve drainage and the trail tread.The trail starts at 8,000' and steadily climbs for about 4.7 miles before ending on a ridge at 11,600' We'll be hiking anywhere from 4-10 miles depending on trail conditions.⛏ 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 (the trail follows a creek you can filter from), sunscreen, layers, and rain gear. *We will be on the trail all day and not returning to the cars for lunch*ECTA will provide the hard hats and tools.⛏ How to Get There: The trailhead is located at 36.617163, -105.610547. The road to the trailhead can be rough and higher clearance vehicles are recommended (a Subaru or RAV4 or something similar will get you there, just pick your lines!)If you have any questions email carel@enchantedcircletrails.org.We hope to see you there!#trailsconnectus #enchantedcircletrails #enchantedcircle #nmoutdoors #nmoutside #nmtrue #adoptatrail #trails #trailmaintenance #nmtrails #volunteer #taos #newmexico #trailbuilding #getoutdoors ... See MoreSee Less

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Enchanted Circle Trails Association

6 days ago

Get PAID to play in the dirt! Join ECTA's Youth Conservation Corps Crew trail crew this June-July as a Corpsmembers (age 16-25), a Supervisor, or an Assistant Crew Leader. We're partnering with Rocky Mountain Youth Corps - New Mexico to provide this outstanding opportunity to spend the summer OUTSIDE in some of the New Mexico's finest public lands.Apply here: youthcorps.org/apply-now/ (Look for "ECTA trail crew").Working on a youth corps is a great way to give back to the community, learn invaluable skills from industry professionals, make lifelong friends, and get paid to explore your national forests.We'll see you this summer!#trailsconnectus #enchantedcircletrails #enchantedcircle #nmoutdoors #nmoutside #nmtrue #trails #trailmaintenance #nmtrails #taos #newmexico #trailbuilding #getoutdoors #rmyc ... See MoreSee Less

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Enchanted Circle Trails Association

1 week ago

Are you looking to enjoy this lovely springtime weather but don't have the time to get out of town?Fred Baca Park andTaos Land TrustTrust offer superb walking trails rich with wildlife that will make you feel like you're deeply immersed in nature miles away. And the best part? They're right in the middle of Taos!Check out our blog post to learn more about these close-to-home gems: enchantedcircletrails.org/2025/04/16/guide-to-fred-baca-park-and-taos-land-#trailsconnectust#enchantedcircletrailst#enchantedcirclee#nmoutdoorsc#nmoutsideo#nmtrueo#trails##nmtrailsr#taos##NewMexicot#getoutdoorico #getoutdoor ... See MoreSee Less

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