2016-Mike O'Brien Memorial Project: Stone Quarry Trail Construction and Recreation Day

Start Date-End Date: 09/24/2016-09/25/2016 Land Manager Office: BLM - San Luis Valley Land Manager Contact: Sean Noonan Funding Partner: San Luis Valley Great Outdoors - SLVGO, Mike O'Brien Memorial Trail Fund Programmatic Partner: San Luis Valley Federal Bank Summary: Work a day, then stay and play, in the vast San Luis Valley! Description: About the Stewardship Site Named for quarries that provided building material for several towns in the San Luis Valley over a century ago, the Del Norte Stone Quarry area is a geologically unique and awe-inspiring outdoor playground, offering panoramic views of the Sangre de Cristo and San Juan Mountains. About the Volunteer Experience This is a unique project that combines one day of new trail construction on Saturday, followed by a day of recreation on Sunday. As such, volunteers are strongly encouraged to bring their mountain bikes, running shoes, and hiking boots! VOC kicked off the first 7-mile phase of trail construction in this area in 2013, and is working on the next 6-mile phase this year. Following a short, easy hike to the project worksite, construction tasks will range from basic to technical and can accommodate most abilities. We'll provide the meals, tools, and experienced leaders; you just need to bring your own camping gear and a willingness to work as a team and get dirty. About the Overall Impact The Stone Quarry trail system is part of the Bureau of Land Management's efforts to expand and diversify trail-based recreation in the San Luis Valley. These trail systems will continue to provide easy access to outdoor recreation for local residents as well as visitors from afar that come to experience the natural treasures of southern Colorado! Latitude/Longitude: 37.646326, -106.296158 Additional Information: Camping Available: Yes Physical Difficulty: Easy, Moderate High Altitude Project: No Desired Number of Volunteers: 50 Total Adult Volunteers Attended: 89 Total Youth Volunteers Attended: 0 Total Volunteer Days: 89 Total Unique Volunteers: 53 Total Volunteer Hours: 568 Staff Hours: 133 Stipend Hours: 80 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: