Mt. Wrightson Wilderness - Old Baldy Trail Maintenance Part II

Join Wild Arizona's Wild Stew Field Crew in trail maintenance on the Old Baldy Trail out of Madera Canyon in the Mt. Wrightson Wilderness. This day will involve improving drainage, building rock structures including steps and retaining walls, and renaturalization of excessively wide tread on the Old Baldy Trail. Volunteers will be working alongside and interacting with Wild Stew Field Crew Members for the day.

The Old Baldy Trail is a steep but very popular and well-traveled trail and we will be hiking in between 1 to 1.5 miles to the project area.

COVID-19 PROTOCOL

In order to ensure the health and safety of our staff, volunteers and others, Wild Arizona asks that you follow our COVID-19 protocol:

• Do not participate in an event if you have symptoms or believe you may have been in contact with someone who has COVID-19. Notify Wild Arizona staff if you develop symptoms of COVID-19 within 14 days after your participation in an event.
• Practice physical distancing during events while working or when in group camp spaces. When distancing is not possible, have a suitable face mask easily accessible and wear it whenever in close proximity to others.
• Minimize the sharing of tools and personal protective equipment (hard hats, gloves, eye protection). Wild Arizona sterilizes tools and group PPE between events.
• When group meals are provided, Wild Arizona will provide and require the use of a handwashing station and/or hand sanitizer and require the wearing of masks while being served food.

MEETING LOCATION & DIRECTIONS

Meet at 8 AM Saturday at the Old Baldy Trailhead. We will be gathered at the benches at the upper end of the upper parking lot. If you are interested in camping the night before, please contact jonathan@wildarizona.org for details.

From Tucson, Drive South on Interstate 19 approximately 13 miles to Exit 63 Continental Road/Madera Canyon.
Follow Madera Canyon Road for 14.4 miles to the picnic area and trailhead at the end of the road.

Please reach out to jonathan@wildarizona.org with any questions on travel before you depart.

Trailhead coordinates: 31.71229, -110.87458
Meetup coordinates: 31.71229, -110.87458

Google Maps Link: https://goo.gl/maps/BkUrjhQ1zxehDAUq9

CalTopo Map Link: https://caltopo.com/map.html#ll=31.71285,-110.87033&z=15&b=f16a

Weather forecast for area: https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lon=-110.87294965807816&lat=31.713256496854356#.YiuTfXrMK5c

GEAR LIST

• Day pack to carry supplies throughout the day
• Water (2 – 4 liters per day)
• Food (lunch and snacks, dinner and breakfast if spending the night)
• Sturdy, closed-toe shoes, NO SANDALS. Under our volunteer agreement with the USFS, you must wear closed-toe shoes or you will not be able to join us. Extra shoes or water shoes for stream crossings.
• Safety glasses and work gloves (earplugs recommended but not required)
• Face mask
• Blanket or warm clothes for cold nights in camp
• Appropriate clothing (long pants and long sleeve shirt), with warm layers for the higher elevation camp and worksite
• Sun protection (sun screen, sunglasses, hat, etc.)
• Camping equipment if coming down Friday night or staying Saturday night (sleeping bag, sleeping pad, tent/shelter, flashlight/headlamp & batteries, plate/bowl, eating utensils, toiletries, first aid kit, etc.)

QUESTIONS?

If you have any questions about this project, please don't hesitate to contact jonathan@wildarizona.org or leave a comment on Meetup!