Project status: US Forest Service approved

Date Planned: Summer/Fall 2024

Location: Norski Track/Trail

Project summary: This project is the continuation of a project started in FY 2021.  In FY 2021 rocks and roots were removed from approximately 30% of the Norski Track main loop. Continued work will include removing trip hazards (rocks and roots) from the trail, and trail grading to facilitate drainage. The minimum crew size is two.  The only limit on crew size would be driven by the ability of team leads to provide oversight and guidance to the work crew. The project may be performed concurrently with maintenance projects being performed at other locations within the Santa Fe National Forest.

Maintenance activity: Work activities will consist of removing trip hazards (rocks and roots) located in the trail, grading the trail tread, the trail tread will be adjusted to facilitate water draining off the trail, and brushing will be performed as necessary. Tools used to perform the maintenance activity will include the following tools: pick Mattocks, Pulaskis, axes, shovels, rakes, small saws, and battery-operated reciprocating saws.

Activity level: Physical requirements will range from light to moderate, with the most arduous being associated with removing rocks and roots from the trail. Some sections of the trail to be worked will require limited maintenance, while other sections will require extensive maintenance. The maximum roundtrip distance to the most remote work site is approximately 2.0 miles, with a gain or loss in elevation of approximately 200 feet.