ECTA identifies projects, provides resources, conducts training, and coordinates volunteer programs to help maintain the existing trails in the Enchanted Circle region.
Trail Master Training
Our annual Trail Master Training provides volunteer groups and individuals with the knowledge and skills they need to build and maintain sustainable trails. Next Trail Master Training: Date: May 30-31, 2026Location: Questa Ranger District, Questa, NMCost: Free!Register: carel@enchantedcircletrails.org What you'll learn Presented with our agency partners, the 2-day course discusses the principles of sustainable trail...
Adopt-a-Trail Program
Calling all businesses, organizations and user groups: your trails need you! Be a Hero! Adopt a Trail. Recognizing that even the most sustainably built trails need regular maintenance, ECTA works with our agency partners to identify, train, and support community organizations who wish to Adopt a Trail. Through this program, ECTA empowers organizations to take...
Trail Stewardship Events
The Enchanted Circle Trails Association hosts a number of trail maintenance and construction events every year, including a celebration of National Public Lands Day, and National Trails Day. These opportunities to give back to public lands are a great way to meet fellow trail enthusiasts, while getting a much better workout than any session at...
Crosscut Saw Training
Our annual Crosscut Saw Training provides volunteer groups and individuals with the knowledge and skills they need to safely and efficiently log out trails. Next Crosscut Saw Training: Date: June 6th-7th, 2026Location: Enchanted Circle (exact locations TBD)Cost: Free!Prerequisites: First Aid/CPR Certification (must be valid at time of course)Register: carel@enchantedcircletrails.org What you’ll learn Presented with our agency partners,...