The fine weather in Santa Fe has been unusually hot this summer, with seldom a real break from the intense heat. For some of the Team Leaders, the heat cut short the work sessions. This was necessary so that our teams do not get too much sun exposure, or become overly fatigued from their trail maintenance work.
The Team Leaders and their volunteers this summer have worked diligently and have been a mighty crew, not letting the sun daunt their desire to make significant progress on the trail. The three sections of trail, Picacho Peak, Sierra del Norte and Cerros Colorado have all been greatly improved and the hard work of our volunteers is evident.
Steve, Cath, Larry and Margaret have been concentrating their efforts on the Sierra del Norte Trail off Hyde Park Road and have completed fixing five switchbacks on the west side and one switchback and other trail damage on the south side that was caused by a couple of marauding bears frequently spotted in the neighborhood and on the trails. Judy has been working on the Cerros Colorados Trail off Cerros Colorados (also off Hyde Park Road) and has installed several drainage dips, humps and has completed plenty of de-berming. Les has invented his own “Lesanator” and is tackling the trail from the Nature Conservancy/City Trail entrance, going up to Picacho Peak. He is already past trail marker #30 and is determined to make significant progress before the snow flies.
The amount of work accomplished on each section of trail is truly inspiring and the Trails Alliance of Santa Fe is grateful and proud to have such hardworking and dedicated volunteers.
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