Silver City Watershed Keepers World Water Day San Vicente Creek Hike on
Sunday, March 29th at 9-11am at Hudson St. Bridge Trailhead
In celebration of World Water Day 2026, the Silver City Watershed Keepers is organizing a hike along San Vicente Creek focused on the historical importance of this waterway to the industries and sanitation systems of our Town. The hike will feature a guest expert, Bob Schiowitz. Bob is a retired Forest Service archaeologist, serves on Silver City's Trails and Open Space Advisory Committee, and is an active outdoorsman, mountain biker, and trail builder. As hikers travel along San Vicente Creek, they will enjoy spring wildflower blooms and migratory bird songs, learn about historical land and water usage, and view the status of ecological restoration work being conducted along the Creek. Whether this is your first time on San Vicente Creek or you're a local expert, you can enjoy coming together with community members on this easy-moderate hike.
World Water Day, officially observed on March 22nd, is a United Nations annual day of observance focused on the importance of clean water and sanitation systems. World Water Day is a day to celebrate the importance of water to human societies and also raise awareness for those that can't access it. 2.1 billion people around the world live without access to safe water. The Silver City Watershed Keepers program celebrates this day annually by offering educational opportunities to learn about and protect Silver City's water resources and sanitation system.
Hikers will meet at the San Vicente Creek trailhead located beneath the Hudson St. Bridge from 8:30am - 9:00am on Sunday, March 29th. The hike will begin at 9:00am. Hikers will travel approximately 2 miles. The trail terrain is unpaved, covers mostly flat ground with a few areas with uneven surfaces and moderate inclines. There will be shallow creek crossings, which will get shoes wet and muddy. Please bring plenty of water, sun protection, and appropriate shoes.
This hike will be fun for all ages! Children 17 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
In addition to organizing this hike event along San Vicente Creek, the Watershed Keepers, through its Pick It Up - Toss No Más program, will organize a community litter cleanup on Saturday, March 21st, from 9 am - noon at the Grant County Community Foundation parking lot. More information is available at silvercitytossnomas.org.
Check out the Silver City Watershed Keepers website www.silvercitywatershedkeepers.org to learn more about volunteer opportunities, upcoming events, our Adopt-A-Waterway program, and more. The Silver City Watershed Keepers is a citizens' water resources stewardship program that engages community members in protection and restoration of the Silver City Watershed. Silver City Watershed Keepers is a program of Gila Resources Information Project (GRIP) and is funded by the Lineberry Foundation and private donations.
More information for the event can be found at silvercitywatershedkeepers.org or contact Alesia Hallmark at 575-538-8078 or via email at
