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Conservation – Santa Fe Open Space

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Conservation – Santa Fe Open Space

Join Rock Mtn Field Institute (RMFI) at Santa Fe Open Space where we will be building the new Corral Loop Trail near Palmer Lake.

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Dean Waits
Dean Waits
Primary Leader
  • Sat, Jun 7, 2025
  • Pikes Peak
  • Conservation
  • Adults, Families
  • moderately challenging
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 2.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 150 ft

This project will focus on the new trail construction of the Corral Loop Trail. Project tasks may include decompacting hardened soils, moving materials such as rock and dirt, and other new trail construction tasks. Trail alignment and construction details are at the final discretion of RMFI staff and EL Paso County Parks. This is moderately strenuous work using tools in the outdoors. Be prepared for a rewarding day of trail work! If you have concerns about accessibility on this stewardship day, please reach out to us, or for your reference please use our Trail Terminology Guide to learn more about this activity.

Please park and meet RMFI staff at the New Santa Fe Trailhead lot at Hwy 105 and Spruce Mountain Road, adjacent to Palmer Lake at 8:30 am and work to 2:30. Please use the link provided below to ensure you navigate to the correct trailhead location. 

New Santa Fe Trailhead (Palmer Lake)

To be on this project you must sign up here as well as with RMFI.  It's open to the public so don't be left out. 

RMFI sign up: https://www.rmfi.org/civicrm-event/2569

Route/Place

Santa Fe Open Space

Roster
Required Equipment

Required Equipment

All items listed below are mandatory for workdays. If you do not have access to an item(s) on the list, please reach out to us in advance so we can assist you.

  • Wear long pants and sturdy shoes (This is required. NO open-toed shoes or shorts!)
  • Work gloves - a pair to borrow will be provided if you do not have your own
  • Eye protection (work eyewear, sunglasses or RX glasses) 
  • Water bottle(s) or hydration system with plenty of water (2+ liters)
  • Sack lunch and snacks - RMFI will provide a small snack, please note we may not be able to accommodate all allergies or dietary needs.
  • Weather appropriate clothing (e.g. rain jacket)
  • Sunscreen
  • Backpack to carry all of your things

We will provide all the needed tools. 

There are bathroom facilities available at the trailhead.

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