More trail work in the Superstitions

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VOLUNTEER TRAIL MAINTENANCE EVENT
PROJECT NAME: ARIZONA TRAIL MAINTENANCE VOLUNTEER PROJECT - PASSAGE 19, EASTERN SUPERSTITIONS, March 25-27

• DESCRIPTION: From March 25-27, 2012 volunteers will work north of Rogers Trough Trailhead in the Eastern Superstition Wilderness, near Queen Valley, to trim vegetation, install signs, and break up fire rings along Passage 19a (Trail 109) up to 2.5 miles from the trailhead. For more information on Passage 19, see http://www.aztrail.org/passages/pass_19.html. Volunteers may work one day, March 25, or may camp overnight with other volunteers near the Rogers Trough Trailhead and work daily through March 27th.
• MEETING LOCATION/TIME: 8 AM, March 25, Tonto National Forest, Mesa Ranger District, 5140 E. Ingram St, Mesa, 85205 OR 10:15AM, February 26, Rogers Trough Trailhead
• TRAVEL: You must provide your own transportation to the site, even if you are meeting at the Mesa Ranger District. Travel requires a high clearance all-wheel/four-wheel drive vehicle.
• DIRECTIONS: From Phoenix, take US Route 60 past Florence Junction. Between mileposts 214 and 215, turn north (left) on Queen Creek Road for 1.6 miles to Forest Road 357, go right (at the Y on road) on Road 357. Continue 3 miles on Road 357 to Forest Road 172. On FR 172 go left 10 miles to junction of 172A. Go right 3 miles on 172A to the end of road. (Map to Rogers Trough Attached)
• PPE: Boots, gloves, long sleeves and pants, extra socks, tools (if available), backpack with 3 liters water, snacks and food, camping gear if staying overnight.
• SIGN-UP: To participate, contact the Mesa Ranger District Volunteer Coordinator, Don Dixon, at jddixon@fs.fed.us, 480-610-3336.