Location: Southeastern Utah
Strenuous. 8 mile hike to basecamp, daily hikes of 2-4 miles
Backpacking with support.
Join us for trail maintenance and sign installation in Arch and Texas Canyons in the stunning Bears Ears National Monument backcountry.
Service Project Details
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THIS IS NOT AN ARCHAEOLOGICAL PROJECT. There is NO Manti-La Sal National Forest archaeological project for 2026 due to staffing.
Join us for trail maintenance and sign installation in Arch and Texas Canyons in the stunning Bears Ears National Monument backcountry! This project will involve constructing a rock barrier and placing signs in a wash at the forest boundary to prohibit vehicles from travelling onto the forest 1-2 days. Once the barrier is constructed, the project will focus on brushing and maintaining tread on the Arch and Texas Canyon trails.
Project Leaders: Carrie Henderson and Bob Fink
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Itinerary:
Sunday, April 26th. The volunteer group meets at a time/place TBD to hike into basecamp. The group will go through check-in, introductions, an orientation, and will help set up camp in preparation for the work week ahead.
Monday, April 27th. Workday.
Tuesday, April 28th. Workday.
Wednesday, April 29th. Day off.
Thursday, April 30th. Workday.
Friday, May 1st. Workday.
Saturday, May 2nd. Break down camp, goodbyes, and depart.
Nearest Cities
Blanding, UT
Monticello, UT
Nearest Airports
Canyonlands Field Airport (CNY) – ~137 miles away
Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) – ~336 miles away
Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) – ~233 miles away
Free Time Details
Volunteers can hike to nearby arches and Puebloan archeological sites.
Accommodations
Backpacking with support. 8 mile hike with 700′ of elevation gain to basecamp.
Difficulty
Strenuous. 8 mile hike to basecamp, daily hikes of 2-4 miles
Task Details
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