Passage 7 is such a gorgeous example of the lower Sonoran Desert in bloom for the spring. The Rotary Club turned out 11 volunteers to help with brushing and drain installation ahead of the Vail Scramble in April. We managed to remove encroaching vegetation, brush 0.6 miles of trail and installed 13 brand new drains to help with trail erosion. We also opened up about 20 drains or natural washes that were already existing.
This group was great to work with and took direction well, with a quick learning curve on how to build an effective drain. Even the weather cooperated with the event, remaining overcast and warm. We saw about 10 through hikers, numerous bikers, including Neil Stitzer, and a group of pack mules! Busy trail day!
Thank you to Chuck Sawyer for reaching out and helping initiate this event and I look forward to working with them in the future.
Tasha Pontifex, Southern Arizona Volunteer Field Coordinator
Arizona Trail Association
