August news - workday & plein air hike

Next Trail Work Day: Saturday 8/14 at Chicken Creek

MTG is hosting another trail work day to build on the progress we've made on the new Blue Jay trail at Chicken Creek. (For more information on the new trails at Chicken Creek, check out this post).

• When: Saturday August 14 at 8:30 am. If you arrive late, park by the MTG banner and go through the red gate. Walk uphill to the east until you see the pinflags. Follow them to the group worksite.
• Where: Park east of the boat ramp on the south side of the road at Joe Moore State Wildlife Area near the “Dead End” sign. This provides the closest access to the work zone and has shaded parking. Directions & google map:  https://goo.gl/maps/tuKQA6FJhD2w5MqP9
• What: Trail construction. Wear long pants, sturdy boots or closed-toe shoes, gloves, and eye protection. Bring a day pack with lots of water, snacks, sun protection, and necessary personal items. MTG will provide tools. Feel free to bring your own trail tool if you have a personal favorite. We’ll be building new trail tread in a corridor that has already been brushed.

Bring friends and family! Many hands make for light work and a good time! And if you can’t donate time, please consider making a donation at MancosTrails.org. And remember - if the dates for our scheduled group days don't work out for you, you can always adopt a segment of the Mancos Spur Trail!
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​August Social Hike: Not Just a Plein Air Affair

ATTENTION: This month's hike has been moved to August 13th!
 
Join us on Friday, August 13th for our first "Not Just a Plein Air Affair" event. You don't have to be a painter to enjoy doing art outdoors. Bring your knitting needles, crochet hooks, color pencils, crayons or whatever! This is a time to enjoy your favorite arts and crafts outdoors with a community of supportive friends.
Meet at Boyle Park at 5:30 pm to carpool OR at the Transfer trailhead at 6:00 pm. We will be walking the Big Al Trail to a scenic overlook deck.

Please bring any needed arts/crafts supplies and a camping chair. If you wish, you can also bring a beverage and a snack. Extra art supplies will be available for those who need them, so if you don't have any you can still join. Come let your artistic side be inspired by our beautiful trails and mountains!

Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/190920289720885/​