EXPLORE Act Archives - Enchanted Circle Trails Association

EXPLORE Act introduced to House of Representatives

On November 28, 2023, Congressman Westerman and Congressman Grijalva introduced the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act to…

Enchanted Circle Trails Association

1 week ago

Thanks to Friends of the Carson Trails for putting in the hard work of logging out the Manzanita Canyon trail. The first 2.6 miles have been cleared of deadfall and the rest of the trail will be cleared shortly! #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

1 week ago

Join PPC Solar and ECTA for a trail maintenance day on the East Fork of the Red River trail ⛏ Please email carel@enchantedcircletrails.org if you plan on coming. Details: ☀️ When: Saturday July 19th 9 AM - 3 PM ☀️ Where: Meet at the East Fork of the Red River trailhead: 36.606217, -105.384091 Higher clearance vehicles are recommended (Subarus, RAV4s, and the like will get you there) and 4WD is recommended if there's rain in the forecast.☀️ What to Expect: A day filled with fun and trail maintenance on the beautiful singletrack section of the locally famous Lost Lake Loop. Work will consist of general trail maintenance: improving drainage, cutting back encroaching vegetation, and benching (leveling) the trail. We'll be using tools like pick mattocks, McLeods, loppers, and hand saws.The trail starts at about 10,000'. We'll be hiking about 4 miles roundtrip and our highest elevation will be around 10,700'. ☀️ 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 the hard hats and tools. #trailsconnectuse#enchantedcircletrailsn#enchantedcircled#nmoutdoorss#nmoutsided#nmtrue##adoptatrailn#trailse#trailmaintenancer#nmtrailsl#volunteeri#taosn#NewMexicol#trailbuildingt#getoutdoorsco #trailbuilding #getoutdoors ... See MoreSee Less

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Enchanted Circle Trails Association

2 weeks ago

Thank you to The Saums for keeping the Italianos Canyon trail in tip top shape 👏While most folks were enjoying a holiday weekend, The Saums worked hard to clear encroaching vegetation from almost one mile of trail.#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 is with Visit Taos Ski Valley and Taos Ski Valley.

2 weeks ago

It's almost trail race season and we need YOU to help support runners during these annual, epic trail races held at Taos Ski Valley:🏃‍♀️ Up & Over 10k and VerticAL’s Vert-K: Aug 2nd (Sat) & Aug 3rd (Sun)taosskivalley.com/up-over-10k-trail-run/🏃 Bull of the Woods Half & Full Marathon Trail Races: Sep 6th (Sat)runsignup.com/Race/NM/TaosSkiValley/BullOfTheWoodsTrailRacesEnjoy a beautiful mountain setting while supporting some remarkable athletes, and in return for your help, a portion of the race proceeds will be donated to ECTA.Food, swag, and other goodies provided for volunteers—because you’re awesome!Email events@enchantedcircletrails.org to sign up for a volunteer slot or for more info.#trailsconnectus #enchantedcircletrails #enchantedcircle #nmoutdoors #nmoutside #nmtrue #trails #nmtrails #volunteer #taos #newmexico #getoutdoors #trailraces ... See MoreSee Less

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