Service Project - Caprock Canyons SP (with Cross Bar BLM land visit)
Details
***RSVP ON MEETUP ALONE DOES NOT RESERVE A SPOT ON THE TRIP***
About the Park
If you're looking for a stunning outdoor adventure, Caprock Canyons State Park in the Texas Panhandle is an absolute gem! This sprawling 15,000-acre park showcases gorgeous, rugged canyons shaped over time by wind and water, creating some truly breathtaking scenery.
One of the coolest features? It's home to the official Texas State Bison Herd – you will spot these majestic animals roaming the landscape! With over 90 miles of trails, there's plenty to explore whether you're into hiking, biking, or horseback riding.
The park also features prairie dog towns, camping options ranging from primitive sites to convenient drive-up spots, and spectacular viewpoints like Holmes Creek Canyon. Don't miss the Folsom Historic Site, a beautiful natural bridge, and the intriguing Fern Cave – they all add to your visit!
About the Work
The park rangers would like us to do trailway bridge work along with brushing trails.
About Transportation
Participants are responsible for their own transportation. Carpooling is encouraged; please contact other attendees on this trip to arrange your carpool.
About Lodging
We will be tent camping within the state park. Participants are responsible for bringing their own camping equipment.
About Meals
Participants bring their own breakfasts and lunches. For evening meals, you and your cooking group (TBA) will feed the entire group one evening - this includes bringing and preparing the food, as well as dish patrol (washing pots/pans/etc.)
About Our Day Off
We will have one day off during the week (day TBD) - participants can decide what they want to do during this day. There are usually hikes or other outings organized within the group.
But wait - there’s more!
On Saturday April 18, (after Palo Duro SP, and before Caprock Canyons SP) we get to check out a huge area nearby that is not open to the public, and won’t be for at least three years!
The Cross Bar Special Recreation Management Area is big - 11,883 acres. It is the only BLM land in Texas.
We have received special permission to have them guide us across private property to get to the preserve. They are meeting us at the gate at 10:30am on Saturday April 18. It is about an hour drive from Palo Duro. The gate’s address is 9610 Brickplant Road, Amarillo, TX.
After exploring the Cross Bar, many of us will proceed to Caprock Canyons State Park (2 hour drive) for another week long service project.
TO SIGN UP FOR CAPROCK CANYONS SP SERVICE PROJECT:
- RSVP on Meetup. The Meetup may show as full, but if you want to come, please sign up. There is usually plenty of turnover.
- Wait for approval from Trip Leaders, who might reach out for more details. Hiking and camping in rugged wilderness areas takes extraordinary preparation, so we strive to make sure this trip is right for you.
- Contact information: Send your name, cell number, and email address to [stanpeyton@gmail.com](mailto:stanpeyton@gmail.com)
- Complete the Medical Form https://tinyurl.com/SCMedicalForm2021. Scan and email the form also to [stanpeyton@gmail.com](mailto:stanpeyton@gmail.com) (preferred) or to Stan Peyton’s mailing address below.
- Read the Participation Agreement and fill out Page 1 https://tinyurl.com/SCSignUpSheet2020
- Mail the forms to:
Stan Peyton
8408 Hanbridge Lane
Austin, TX 78736
VERY IMPORTANT - IF WE HAVE NOT RECEIVED THE ABOVE PAPERWORK WITHIN TEN DAYS OF YOUR SIGNING UP, YOU WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE TRIP.
Don’t sign up unless you are serious about attending.
YOU WILL NEED TO BRING:
-Food and drink for all your breakfasts, snacks, and lunches.
-5 gallons of potable water (park water is high in nitrates and unpotable)
-Mess kit (plate/bowl, utensils, napkin)
-Your cooking groups’ dinner ingredients & containers for leftovers
-Tent and tent supplies (footprint, tent, fly, mallet, stakes)
-Implements of sleeping (sleeping bag, pillow, earplugs)
-Work gloves, eye protection, kneeling pad, trail tools, geologist hammer
-Day pack to carry to work sites
-Flashlight/headlamp
-camp chair
-Clothes for the weather, including long shirt, long pants, & boots for trail work, and rain gear
-Personal prescriptions
-Water bottle
-Personal First Aid kit (include tweezers)
-Sunscreen, bug spray
ASCO group cooking equipment (large pots/pans, etc.) will be brought by Trip Leaders.
AI summary
By Meetup
In-person outdoor service project for volunteers to perform trail maintenance (bridge work and brushing trails).
AI summary
By Meetup
In-person outdoor service project for volunteers to perform trail maintenance (bridge work and brushing trails).