National Trails Day: trail maintenance and bike feature build near Del Norte
Two-day National Trails Day project on BLM's Pronghorn trail system in the San Luis Valley — tread work, drainage, and mountain bike feature construction at 8,200 ft.
Why we picked this
National Trails Day weekend project in the San Luis Valley — two days building the Pronghorn trail system at 8,200 feet, with camping and meals provided. Mountain views included.
The BLM Pronghorn trail system near Del Norte is 9.5 miles of single-track through the San Luis Valley with views of surrounding mountain ranges. This National Trails Day project focuses on tread work, drainage structures, and mountain bike feature construction — the kind of hands-on build work that makes a trail worth riding.
The project runs two days (Friday setup and Saturday work) with overnight camping provided Friday and Saturday. Meals are provided Saturday and Sunday; bring your own Friday dinner. Work starts with about a one-mile hike to reach the site. Elevation is 8,200 feet, so prepare accordingly. Expect physical work including digging, moving rock, and shaping trail surfaces.
Age 16 and up; volunteers under 18 need an adult (21+) chaperone. VOC provides tools and on-site instruction. Register at the link above — spaces are limited.