National Trails Day is celebrated with special events throughout the United States and is considered the largest and most influential trails celebration in the country. Every year, the American Hiking Association helps citizens organize hundreds of trails projects throughout the country. The Open Space Division and other local organizations including the U.S. Forest Service, REI, Friends of the Sandia Mountains, and the Open Space Alliance have planned an exciting day of trails projects that will take place at the Elena Gallegos Open Space.
National Trails Day serves three main purposes: 1) Educate the public on the importance of trails and their conservation; 2) Strengthen alliances of different agencies that work together beyond National Trails Day; 3) Create new trail advocates.
NATIONAL TRAILS DAY IS SPONSORED LOCALLY IN PART BY REI, THE OPEN SPACE ALLIANCE, and FRIENDS OF THE SANDIA MOUNTAINS.
Parking is limited, so please carpool if possible and arrive early to find a parking place and enjoy donated snacks.
Children younger than 18 must be accompanied by an adult
Please see below the attached lists and description of each Project.
What to bring:
- Please bring sunscreen, comfortable shoes, and remember to dress in layers.
- Water in a refillable bottle. Refill opportunities may be limited, so bring plenty of water with you!
- A snack, in case you need to refuel.
- If you have them, bring work gloves/gardening gloves that fit you well. We will have gloves available to borrow, but you may be more comfortable with your own.
- There will be restrooms onsite available for use.
