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

2 days ago

Want a fun way to kick off October and get outside? Join us and Spider for a day on the Deer Creek Trail out of Columbine Canyon! ☀️ Please email carel@enchantedcircletrails.org if you plan on attending ☀️☀️ 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 provide the hard hats and tools. ... See MoreSee Less

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Enchanted Circle Trails Association

2 days ago

It was a very cold and rainy day on the trail, but it was perfect for re-working drainages on Long Canyon! Thanks to TSV Ski Patrol for braving the conditions with us! #trailsconnectus #enchantedcircletrails #enchantedcircle #nmoutdoors #nmoutside #nmtrue #trails #nmtrails #TSV #skipatrol #adoptatrail #trailmaintenance #volunteer ... See MoreSee Less

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Enchanted Circle Trails Association

3 days ago

Wednesday is the day! If you're looking for a fun way to spend some time outside this Wednesday, join us and the crew from Taos Mountain Outfitters Red River to work on the Lost Lake trail! Please email carel@enchantedcircletrails.org if you plan on coming😎 ☀️ What to Expect: A day filled with fun and trail maintenance in the gorgeous subalpine forest just outside of Red River! Work will mostly consist of maintaining switchbacks on the trail by improving drainage. We'll be using tools like pick mattocks, McLeods, and shovels. The trail starts at about 10,000' and the switchbacks continue at a steady climb for about three miles up to 11,300'. We'll be hiking anywhere from 4 to 6 miles roundtrip. ☀️ 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 provide t#trailsconnectus #enchantedcircletrailsu#enchantedcirclel#nmoutdoorsc#nmoutsidel#nmtruet#trailsn#nmtrails##tmorr #trails #nmtrails #tmorr ... See MoreSee Less

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Enchanted Circle Trails Association

7 days ago

Need something to do next Wednesday? How about joining us and the crew from Taos Mountain Outfitters Red River for a day out on the Lost Lake Trail! Check out the details below, and please email carel@enchantedcircletrails.com if you plan on attending! Details: ☀️ When: Wednesday September 17th 9 AM - 3 PM ☀️ Where: Meet at the Middle Fork Lake Trailhead parking area on US Forest Road 58(36.612391, -105.409164) ☀️ What to Expect: A day filled with fun and trail maintenance in the gorgeous subalpine forest just outside of Red River! Work will mostly consist of maintaining switchbacks on the trail by improving drainage. We'll be using tools like pick mattocks, McLeods, and shovels. The trail starts at about 10,000' and the switchbacks continue at a steady climb for about three miles up to 11,300'. We'll be hiking anywhere from 4 to 6 miles roundtrip. ☀️ 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 (it's officially monsoon season!). *We will be on the trail all day and not returning to the cars for lunch* ECTA will provide t#trailsconnectus #enchantedcircletrailsu#enchantedcirclel#nmoutdoorsc#nmoutsidel#nmtruet#trailsn#nmtrails##taosmountainoutfitterss#getoutsideainoutfitters #getoutside ... See MoreSee Less

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