[NMCCSC] Extension of Challenge Trail below Sandia Peak Ski Area

[Sherry Barrett]

Thanks Sam.  I’m curious as to why the Forest Service would build a trail close to the wildlife drinkers.  It seems that it would increase human presence and disturb the wildlife that may use the drinkers.

Sherry

> On Dec 16, 2022, at 10:07 AM, Sam Beard via NMCCSCeGroup <nmccscegroup at mailman.swcp.com> wrote:
> 
> Hello Skiers,
>  
> The Sandia Ranger District is extending Challenge Ski Trail from the base of the Ski Area to Bill Spring Trail that leads to Doc Long Picnic Area. Many years ago the original Challenge Trail was planned as a ski trail from Ellis Trailhead to the base of the Ski Area. The new trail will be multiuse for hiking, skiing, snowshoeing and mountain biking.
>  
> Recently Sam Beard and Michael Arndt hiked the new segment from Tree Spring Trail to the Old Crest Road near two wildlife drinkers between Doc Long PA and Tree Spring Trailhead.
>  
> A report of this hike with a map is attached as a Word document.
>  
> Sam Beard, Trails Chair
> NMCCSC
>  
>  
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