2014-SLV 14-Fall 2014 Build Day at Stone Quarry

Start Date-End Date: 09/06/2014-09/06/2014 Land Manager Office: BLM - San Luis Valley Land Manager Contact: Sean Noonan Funding Partner: San Luis Valley Great Outdoors - SLVGO Programmatic Partner: Summary: New trail construction at the Quarry continues! Come out and enjoy the fall weather and help expand this new trail system. Bring your bike! Description: BUILD DAY Please wear sturdy closed toed shoes and weather apropriate clothes that can get dirty. Also please bring water for the day(2 to 3 liters is suggested), rain gear, sunscreen, and work gloves (gloves will be provided for those that do not have their own). All tools will be provided. We will meet at the parking area on Rifle Range Road just off of Highway 160 at 8:00 and then carpool from there a little closer in to the project site. Please contact Brink Messickwith any questions you may have. Google map link from Del Norte. Google map link from Monte Vista STEWARDSHIP SITE The aptly named Stone Quarry Trail System winds its way through a geologically rich area just outside the town of Del Norte, Colorado. Several abandoned quarry sites in the area are the source of the stone that built many of the historic buildings in Monte Vista and other surrounding towns. Unique rock formations, sweeping panoramic views of the San Luis Valley, and the towering Sangre De Cristo Mountain Range all come together here, creating a picturesque landscape. VOLUNTEER PROJECT - WHAT & WHY The Stone Quarry Trail System is a citizen proposed trail system that will be open for hiking, mountain biking, and equestrian use. Volunteers will utilize standard trail building techniques to construct a new section of the Stone Quarry Trail. Volunteers will also install more technical features such as rock structures. Once completed, the trail willincrease access to various recreational activities in the San Luis Valley. PARTNERS & SPONSORS BLM- San Luis Valley San Luis Valley Great Outdoors High Valley Trail Riders Del Norte Trails Southwest Conservation Corps AMPierce Cycles OTHER FUN STUFF Meals: a light breakfast and a pack lunch will be provided Camping: Dispersed camping is availible on area BLM lands Activities: Bring your bike to test the new trails after the work day! Latitude/Longitude: 37.644183, -106.271267 Additional Information: Please contact Brink Messick with questions or to register, 719-655-6133 or brink@voc.org Camping Available: Yes Physical Difficulty: Moderate, Difficult High Altitude Project: No Desired Number of Volunteers: 40 Total Adult Volunteers Attended: 40 Total Youth Volunteers Attended: 0 Total Volunteer Days: 40 Total Unique Volunteers: 40 Total Volunteer Hours: 202 Staff Hours: 52 Stipend Hours: 128 Project Summary: Successes and Challenges: Lessons Learned: Special Notes: Stewardship Education: Key Concerns or Comments from Staff or Volunteers: Description of Accidents/Incidents: Description of Work Completed: