Gila Trails: Wood Haul Wagon Road

April 29, 2024

Working with Gila Trails and the Backcountry Horsemen to clear part of Wood Haul Wagon Road. It was a lovely day to be outdoors, and it feels good to help care for our wonderful trail system!

Starting out, on a beautiful morning.

Tim working with a loppers near where supply wagons hauling wood from the Piños Altos range carved deep ruts in the volcanic caprock.

BEFORE: Working with a loppers and a hand saw to clear brush on a steep section of Wood Haul Wagon Road.

AFTER

There were terrific views, all day long. Here's looking south toward the Chino Mine.

A very old sign for National Recreational Trails.

A big and beautiful Indian Paintbrush.

Garrett and Melissa, our amazing trail bosses!

Dave, Garrett and Melissa enjoying the fruits of their labor.

Backcountry Horsewomen.

Hard-Hatted Woman.