Volunteer Archives - Enchanted Circle Trails Association

09/11: Bull of the Woods Marathon – Course Volunteers Needed

When: Saturday, September 11, 2021Where: Taos Ski ValleyWhat: Race support ECTA is looking for volunteers to man aid stations, support…

08/14: Palo Flechado Trail Construction Day

When: Saturday, August 14, 2021 @ 8:30amWhere: Palo Flechado PassWhat: Trail construction! The Enchanted Circle Trail Association is psyched to…

Enchanted Circle Trails Association

5 days ago

Do you love climbing AND trails? Combine your two passions during New Mexico Climbers Resource and Advocacy Group - NMCRAG and the U.S. Forest Service - Carson National Forest volunteer cleanup and trail maintenance day.

- Saturday, June 14, 2025.

- Two start times. 08:30 for cleanup, 10:30 for trail work

- Meet at the Comales Canyon Trailhead (NM Hwy 518)

- Wear long pants, bring work gloves, eye protection (sunglasses OK), closed-toe shoes, sunscreen, snacks and waterEmail info@nmcrag.org with any questionsDetails on the NM CRAG website: www.nmcrag.org/eventsJoin the NM CRAG email list to get emails about future events: www.nmcrag.org/subscribe#trailsconnectus #enchantedcircletrails #enchantedcircle #nmoutdoors #nmoutside #nmtrue ... See MoreSee Less

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Enchanted Circle Trails Association

6 days ago

Looking for a fun and unique way to celebrate Father's Day? Celebrate by coming out and giving back to YOUR public lands. ECTA andU.S. Forest Service - Carson National Forestorest will be conducting Phase 2 of our El Nogal Bridge Rearrangement project, which will consist of deconstructing and then reconstructing the bridge in its new alignment. Anyone is welcome, but we're particularly interested in folks with carpentry skills and who can volunteer their own power tools (impact drivers, sawzalls, etc.) to supplement our own.When: June 15th, 9 AM - 4 PMWhere: El Nogal Recreation AreaSpace is limited on this project and we'll be signing folks up on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please RSVP by emailing carel@enchantedcirc#trailsconnectust#enchantedcircletrailst#enchantedcirclee#nmoutdoorsc#nmoutsideo#nmtrueo#trails##trailmaintenancer#nmtrailsn#volunteera#taosv#NewMexicot#getoutdoorsco #getoutdoors ... See MoreSee Less

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Enchanted Circle Trails Association

1 week ago

We'd like to give a warm welcome to ECTA's YCC Crew, formed in partnerRocky Mountain Youth Corps - New MexicoNew MexicU.S. Forest Service - Carson National Forestnal Forest

Yesterday, ECTA and trails and recreation staff from the Carson met the crew on the Gavilan trail to teach them the principles behind effective and sustainable trail maintenance.The crew learned all about:

Switchback maintenance

Maintaining water crossings

How to implement drainage features like knicks and rolling grade dips

How to maintain trail corridor based on different types of trail usersOver the next eight weeks the crew will be chipping away at some much-needed trails projects across the Carson National Forest.Be sure to give them a hello and a big thank you when you see them this summer! ... See MoreSee Less

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Enchanted Circle Trails Association

1 week ago

Were you not able to make our crosscut training? Fret not, you can read all about it in this week's Taos News: ... See MoreSee Less

Certifying today's thinking trained sawyer

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At the Enchanted Circle Trail Association’s final training session of the season, a few individuals trekked to an unmarked trail off U.S. 64 near Tres Piedras to participate in the

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