Cave Creek Trails Maintenance Event Registration  – link to registration form is at bottom of this page

Saturday, March 16, 2024

Assemble 8:30 AM at the Cave Creek Trailhead

Seven Springs Recreation Area

Thank you for joining us out in the field! Please complete the following steps to register for our Cave Creek Trails Maintenance Event. Once you complete this form you will get a confirmation email with event details. If you have any questions, email project lead Susan Sridharan, susan@friendsofthetonto.org

1. Fill out this form to register.
2. Fill out the Liability Waiver which can be found here
3. Review our Field Safety notes which you will find here
4. If you’d like to bring friends or family to volunteer with you, please ask them to fill out a registration form. Volunteers under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult.

General Information

The Cave Creek Ranger District has identified Trail #247 for high priority trail maintenance. Work will consist of clearing and brushing trails, closing social trails, and installing fiberglass trail markers. Forest Service personnel will accompany both crews and assist with the work. There will be TWO options for volunteer crews. Indicate which shift you would like on the registration form:

• Shorter Day (2 to 4 miles hiking total):  8:30 AM to 12:00 noon.  Hiking and trail work will be closer to the trailhead
• Longer Day (4 to 6 miles hiking total):   8:30 AM to 4:00 PM (approximate). Trail work will begin further down Trail #247 and will be more physically demanding

Location

Meet in the parking lot of the Cave Creek Trailhead at 8:30 AM. From Pima Road, turn right onto Cave Creek Road. The trailhead is 16.5 miles (37 minutes) from this intersection. Be aware that Cave Creek Road becomes a gravel road for the last 8 miles. Although it is rated for passenger cars, it can be rough in places.

Link to Trailhead Map:  Cave Creek Trailhead

What to Bring

• Dress for the weather. Close-toed shoes are required, but hiking boots are highly recommended. Wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt and a hat.
• Water. We suggest 1- 2 liters per person. Bring more if the weather is hot, or if you will be out on the Longer Day crew.
• Snacks (Longer Day volunteers should bring a lunch)
• Heavy garden gloves (leather if possible). We will have extra gloves on hand.
• Safety glasses or sunglasses
• Sunscreen
• Bring your favorite garden clippers or loppers if you have them. The Forest Service will have a limited number of tools on hand