JUNE 16-17: ARIZONA TRAIL MAINTENANCE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
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| Kaibab National Forest |
FROM: Jacqueline Banks, Public Affairs Officer, Kaibab National Forest
TUSAYAN,
Ariz. – The Kaibab National Forest and the Arizona Trail Association
are seeking volunteers to assist with maintenance of the Arizona
National Scenic Trail
on the Tusayan Ranger District June 16 and 17.
Volunteers
will conduct trail maintenance on the Coconino Rim section of the trail
between Russell Tank and Grandview Lookout. Work will include clearing
fallen
trees, trimming tree limbs, cleaning water drainage features, and
removing rock, pines needles and other debris from the trail.
Any
person interested in volunteering is welcome. Those under age 18
should be accompanied by an adult. Trail work will take place all day
June 16 and until noon
on June 17. Volunteers are invited to camp on the Tusayan Ranger
District at the junction of forest roads 310 and 302 on the nights of
June 15 and 16, if they so choose.
The
Kaibab National Forest and Arizona Trail Association will provide tools
and hard hats. A large water tank will be available at the campsite.
Volunteers should
bring food, snacks, day pack, and appropriate clothing. Leather boots
are encouraged, but closed-toe shoes are required. Pants and
long-sleeved shirts are recommended.
The
Arizona National Scenic Trail is a continuous, 800+ mile diverse and
scenic trail across Arizona from Mexico to Utah. The Arizona Trail
Association’s mission
is to build, maintain, promote, protect and sustain the trail as a
unique encounter with the land.
Individuals
interested in volunteering should contact Joe Welke, Tusayan Ranger
District, at (928) 635-8219, or Tom Coulson, Arizona Trail Association,
at (480)
326-0459.
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