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SFCT Trail Events in 2017
Links below describe how each event in 2017 went. For information on upcoming trail events, see SFCT’s Events page or take a look at the TAOSF calendar.
La Tierra Trails / Dog Park Connector, July – September 2017
The "Dog Park Connector" is a GUSTO demonstration project to help create a long-awaited connection through city open space out to La Tierra Trails via the "Montoyas Trail" and underpass under the Relief Route. The GUSTO demonstration comprises the northern six-tenths...
Cerro Gordo Trailhead Connection, Dale Ball Trails, July 20
On July 20, a handful of dedicated city trail volunteers met to take care of some last needs for pruning, wayfinding signage, and tread work around the old Sand Filter Plant site. The area had recently been re-contoured and mulched by Youthworks volunteers on behalf...
Signage and Other Trail Work in Dale Ball South, June 2017
On the morning of June 23, the Trails Program Manager met with a seven-member team of County staff and volunteers at Junction 39 in Dale Ball Trails. Under the leadership of Carol Branch, County Volunteer Coordinator, this group was combining a hiking outing with a...
Take a Kid Hiking Day
On Sat., June 17, 2017, SFCT's Trails Program Manager worked with the City of Santa Fe and local hiking enthusiasts to put on "Take a Kid Hiking Day." Thanks go to Elaine Pinkerton, author of "Santa Fe on Foot," and Richard Polese of Ocean Tree Books, who worked with...
Work at Frijoles Trailhead, La Tierra Trails
On June 13, 11 volunteers met with the Trail Volunteer Coordinator at Frijoles Trailhead to remove and re-install wooden parking delineators for horse trailers. The group included a fairly even mix of hikers, mountain bikers, and equestrian users of our trails. The...
El Camino Real Academy – Fourth Graders
Mr. Tison's Class - May 17, 2017 Ms. Gersh's Class - May 17, 2017 ...
Nina Otero Community School – Fifth Graders
Miss Meaghan's Class - May 10, 2017 Ms. Bowker's Class - May 11, 2017 ...
Nina Otero Community School – Fourth Graders
Mr. Norris's Class - May 9, 2017 Ms. Bass's Class - May 9, 2017 ...
El Camino Real Academy – Fifth Graders
Mr. Perez's Class - May 3, 2017 Ms. Menter's Class - May 3, 2017 ...
Bike-to-Work Day, May 19, 2017
Removing Fallen Trees near Cerro Gordo Trailhead, Jan. 25
Community Cruise to Gail Ryba Trail for “Bike Day at the Capitol,” Feb. 25
Trail Work in La Tierra Trails, April 5
Trail Work in Dale Ball Trails, April 12, 19 & 27, May 8
Bike Route 66 Ride with BTAC On-Road Subcommittee, April 23
Field Trips to Dale Ball Trails for Camino Real Academy and Nina Otero Community School, May 3 – 18
River and Acequia Cruise, May 13
Bike-to-School Celebration, May 16
Caja del Rio Gravel Grinder, May 19
Bike-to-Work Day, May 19
Magical History Cruise, May 20
Atalaya Trail Work, May 30
Work at Frijoles Trailhead, La Tierra Trails, June 13
Take a Kid Hiking Day, June 17
Signage and Other Trail Work in Dale Ball South, June 23 and 29
Cerro Gordo Trailhead Connection, Dale Ball Trails, July 20
La Tierra Trails / Dog Park Connector, July – October
Arbolitos Trail, August – September
Seed Ball Throw, Native Plant Day, August 19
Demonstration Work Day and Hike with International Visitors, August 28
Putting up Wayfinding Signage on Talaya Hill with County Volunteers, September 15 and 22
Bicycle Tour for International Making Cities Livable Conference, Oct. 2
Field Trips to La Tierra Trails for Camino Real Academy and Nina Otero Community School, Oct. 3 – 26
Outing with Capital High School “Outdoors Club,” Oct. 6: Trail Work and Hike up to Picacho Peak