2014-Stone Quarry Trail Construction

Start Date-End Date: 05/17/2014-05/18/2014 Land Manager Office: BLM - San Luis Valley Land Manager Contact: Sean Noonan Funding Partner: San Luis Valley Great Outdoors - SLVGO Programmatic Partner: Summary: Help construct a new trail in a geologically breathtaking region of Colorado. Description: 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. Access to the work site will require a 1.5 mile hike. PARTNERS & SPONSORS BLM- San Luis Valley San Luis Valley Great Outdoors Xcel Energy The Boeing Company Oracle Clif Bar & Company OTHER FUN STUFF Meals: Saturday breakfast through Sunday lunch. Camping: Free camping will be available along the banks of the Rio Grande River Friday and Saturday nights. Activities: Volunteers are encouraged to arrive on Friday to enjoy live music and a cookout provided by several Del Norte Community members. There will also be a raffle after work on Saturday. Trails workshops: Want to build up your trailbuilding skills? Check out our upcoming workshops. NOTE: Volunteers are NOT required to take a workshop before volunteering. This is an opportunity for those interested in building deeper skills. May 9-11 in Del Norte athttp://www.voc.org/project/del-norte-elements-trail-design-and-rock-skillstraining June 21 in Genesee athttp://www.voc.org/project/genesee-basic-trail-construction-skills-training. Latitude/Longitude: 37.645759, -106.297392 Additional Information: Camping Available: Yes Physical Difficulty: Moderate, Difficult High Altitude Project: No Desired Number of Volunteers: 60 Total Adult Volunteers Attended: 116 Total Youth Volunteers Attended: 1 Total Volunteer Days: 117 Total Unique Volunteers: 69 Total Volunteer Hours: 1198 Staff Hours: 152 Stipend Hours: 0 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: