SAT, APR. 26 "FIRE AND WATER" Register

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Sat, Apr 26, 2025; 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM  (Mountain)

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04/26/2025 9:30 AM 04/26/2025 4:00 PM America/Denver
SAT, APR. 26 "FIRE AND WATER"

We'll be exploring the South Fork area of the Lincoln National Forest in theSmokey Bear Ranger District within the proximity of the South Fork Campground(closed) and the South Fork Trail #19 which is within the Little Bear Fire scar from2012. We'll also look and discuss the Federal seasonal Public water system of thecampground and its requirements of the EPA Federal Safe Drinking Water Act.Along Trail #19 we'll discuss the original Bonito pipeline history which is on theNational Register of Historic Sites. We'll hike to the White Mountain Wildernessboundary which skirts the Rio Bonito along the way with several stream crossings.We'll visit Bonito Lake via the abandoned West Lake Campground owned by theCity of Alamogordo and currently managed by the New Mexico Game and FishOPEN GATE Program. We'll be doing some short off trail hiking so sturdy bootsand hiking poles are strongly recommended. This will be an all day event, so bringlunch/snack/water and there are picnic tables (Restroom facilities might not beavailable/open) at the campground. Please dress accordingly to the weather.Elevation is a moderate 250' with approximately 4.5 miles of hiking with severalstops as needed.No dogs please and appropriate for participants 18 years and older. Registration islimited to 6 participants. RSVP no later than April 23rd.TRIP LEADER: John Pijawka 575-937-7422 jastro@windstream.netLEVEL: ModerateDRIVING DIRECTIONS: From the intersection of SR Hwy 48 & 37, proceed onHwy 37 west to Bonito Hollow Campground then turn left onto Bonito Lake Road(FR 107 is dirt) 5-6 miles (going around the lake) to the first left hand turn goingover the bridge (the confluence of the Rio Bonito and the South Fork of the RioBonito) and proceed to the South Fork Campground locked gate and park and hasplenty of room!GPS coordinates: N 33.4483 W 105.7538SIGN UP AT: www.riograndesierraclub.org/calendar

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33.44830000,-105.75380000 John Pijawka jastro@windstream.net MM/DD/yyyy amOUuwqNAzpGSXwtHmnd12740

Organized By: Southern New Mexico Group

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Event Organizers:
John Pijawka
   jastro@windstream.net
   (575) 937-7422

SAT., APRIL 23rd "Fire and Water" 9:30am-4:00 pm
We'll be exploring the South Fork area of the Lincoln National Forest in the
Smokey Bear Ranger District within the proximity of the South Fork Campground
(closed) and the South Fork Trail #19 which is within the Little Bear Fire scar from
2012. We'll also look and discuss the Federal seasonal Public water system of the
campground and its requirements of the EPA Federal Safe Drinking Water Act.
Along Trail #19 we'll discuss the original Bonito pipeline history which is on the
National Register of Historic Sites. We'll hike to the White Mountain Wilderness
boundary which skirts the Rio Bonito along the way with several stream crossings.
We'll visit Bonito Lake via the abandoned West Lake Campground owned by the
City of Alamogordo and currently managed by the New Mexico Game and Fish
“OPEN GATE” Program. We'll be doing some short off trail hiking so sturdy boots
and hiking poles are strongly recommended. This will be an all day event, so bring
lunch/snack/water and there are picnic tables (Restroom facilities might not be
available/open) at the campground. Please dress accordingly to the weather.
Elevation is a moderate 250' with approximately 4.5 miles of hiking with several
stops as needed.
Limit to 6 people and no dogs. Deadline for registering is April 23rd.
TRIP LEADER: John Pijawka, 575-937-7422 jastro@windstream.net
LEVEL: Easy
Location & DRIVING DIRECTIONS: From the intersection of SR Hwy 48 & 37, proceed on
Hwy 37 west to Bonito Hollow Campground then turn left onto Bonito Lake Road
(FR 107 is dirt) 5-6 miles (going around the lake) to the first left hand turn going
over the bridge (the confluence of the Rio Bonito and the South Fork of the Rio
Bonito) and proceed to the South Fork Campground locked gate and park and has
plenty of room!
GPS coordinates: N 33.4483 W 105.7538
SIGN UP AT: www.riograndesierraclub.org/calendar

 

Level: Moderate

Cost: free

Signup Instructions: SIGN UP AT: www.riograndesierraclub.org/calendar

Bring: water, snacks, lunch and wear appropriate clothes and shoes for the weather. hiking poles are recommended.

Signup Restrictions: Limit to 6 people and no dogs. Deadline for registering is April 23rd.

Additional Directions: We'll meet at the Fort Stanton Museum located at 104 Kit Carson Road, Fort Stanton off Hwy 220 (Airport Road)

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