South Fork Trail Volunteer Event
Join Wild Arizona for three days of backcountry trail maintenance in the Chiricahuas!

Dates: November 8-10, 2022 

Volunteer Project Description: 
Experience the Chiricahua Wilderness in early November on a multi-day event to restore one of the area's most beautiful trails. This is a canyon-to-crest route. The South Fork Trail project has been active for several years and is nearing completion. Several experienced locals join Wild Arizona's crew and are looking for volunteers to help restore the upper 1.5 mile segment of FT 243.

We will meet at the South Fork trailhead at 8:00 AM on the 8th and return to the trailhead on the afternoon of the 10th.

We will backpack in 6+ miles to the work area. Brush and log removal will be the primary focus. Light tread work may also be required. 

*This is an overnight, backpacking trip into the backcountry*

Location: 
  • South Fork trailhead, near Portal, AZ, in the Coronado National Forest
  • At the end of 42E Forest Service Rd, San Simon, AZ 85632
  • Directions from Tucson:  take I-10 east 139 miles to US 80 (you will cross the New Mexico border to get to this intersection). Turn right (south) and drive 28 miles, then turn right (west) on the road to Portal, 7 miles. Drive west on FR 42 approximately 2 miles to the South Fork turnoff, turn right (south) and continue 1 mile to the South Fork trail, which begins where the road is blocked. All roads are suitable for passenger vehicles (fs.usda.gov)
Gear, Tools, PPE:
  • All necessary trail tools along with training will be provided by Wild Arizona
  • Hard hats and gloves provided
  • Bring your own: long-sleeve shirt, long pants, sunglasses/safety glasses, and closed toe shoes, (gloves if you have them) 

What to Bring:
  • Large, backpacking backpack
  • Water bottles (3 liters minimum per day) and a filter system
  • BYO food: breakfast, lunch, snacks, dinner, etc
  • long-sleeve shirt, long pants, sunglasses/safety glasses, and closed toe shoes are mandatory to participate in volunteer work
  • Rain jacket and extra layers
  • Sunglasses, sunscreen, hat
  • Personal Camping Gear (tent, sleeping bag, pad, headlamp, plate/bowl/utensil, toiletries, etc, etc)
More About the Area: 
"The Chiricahua Wilderness is home to a fascinating diversity of both plant and animal life, as well as some of the Southwest’s most spectacular geology. Climaxed by 9,797 foot Chiricahua Peak, this 87,700-acre Wilderness covers the upper slopes and inner canyons of the largest mountain range in the “Sky Island” region. Here, you will find views international in scope set in an area that supports a variety of birds and other wildlife, some of which are more commonly thought of as denizens of subtropical habitats in Mexico or Central America. This natural cornucopia attracts nature lovers from all over the world. The sharp ridges, high peaks and deep canyons of the Chiricahuas once served as a home and refuge to Chiricahua Apaches led by Cochise and Geronimo. Later, the area attracted prospectors, loggers and ranchers searching to find fortune or a home with elbow room in America’s far corners. Today, the Chiricahua Wilderness with its extensive system of trails provides an opportunity for nature lovers to engage in a more gentle quest, one of self-renewal, inspiration and personal discovery." (fs.usda.gov)


Weather: 
https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=31.914680000000033&lon=-109.14789999999999#.Y02WcOzMJQI

Contact the Wild Arizona trip leader for any and all questions: 
Luke Koenig 
luke@wildarizona.org
443 676 3200

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