Continental Divide Trail

The Middle Rio Grande Chapter has supported the Socorro BLM District by working on the Continental Divide Trail in the area of Pelona Mountain. This year we were joined by members of the Socorro Chapter and the Northwest Chapter. The task was to pack signage to the gate leading into BLM portion of the Trail leading from the Gila and install signs, a registration station, and a hitching rail at a new Trailhead where the trail crosses NM 163. Along the way, we re-set posts and installed signs.

John and JoAnne work on the post holes for the hitching rail while Nancy supervises.

John and Rick in pour the cement and water and Tom checks to see if it's level. "Looks good to me!"

Tom and JoAnne drive the post for the new sign and the trailhead.

Tom and John hold the registration box while Rick pours in the cement.

Tom and his pack horse are ready to ride to the trailhead and attached the signs.

Rick and John admire their handy work.

Rick and John attached the new sign at the other end of the trail - 4 miles away - with a little help from JoAnne

JoAnne crosses the grasslands heading for camp at the end of the day and hoping to beat the monsoon showers.