TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — The Coronado National Forest (CNF) is hosting a weekend event packed with trail mapping, hiking, camping and sign installation.
The event will take place from Friday, Dec. 16 through Sunday, Dec. 18th.
Hikers will be hiking through the trail in the Galiuro Wilderness to identify and map user-developed trails and install several Wilderness Boundary signs.
CNF says they will be hiking up to 4 miles per day to access the work areas.
If you'd like to sign up through the online Google form.
What to Bring:
- Day bag/backpack
- Water bottles (3 liters per day)
- Food: breakfast, lunch, snacks, dinner (one group dinner will be provided at no cost)
- Long-sleeve shirt, long pants, sunglasses/safety glasses, and closed-toe shoes are mandatory to participate in volunteer work
- Rain jacket and extra layers
- Sunglasses, sunscreen, hat
- Personal Camping Gear (tent, sleeping bag, pad, headlamp, plate/bowl/utensil, toiletries, etc.)
- Fun stuff (hammock, frisbee, guitar, etc.)
Join Wild Arizona for a weekend of trail mapping, hiking, camping, and sign installation!
— Coronado NF (@CoronadoNF) December 11, 2022
Dates: December 16-18 (Fri-Sun) Galiuro Wilderness Hiking up to 4 miles per day
Requires camping
*Absolutely no experience necessary*
Sign up: https://t.co/yN1BowafLM pic.twitter.com/RLiiZBRP7W
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