ABOUT THE SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS TRAILS COUNCIL (SMMTC)

Since 1972, the Santa Monica Mountains Trails Council has been the only organization devoted to representing all trail user groups in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. Our volunteers are maintaining a trail somewhere in the Park almost every weekend year-round. Our monthly Board meetings are attended by both State and National Park representatives and the public is welcome. Your $35 membership is hard at work protecting and enhancing the trail system that serves as a recreational, educational and historical resource for generations to enjoy.

MISSION STATEMENT:
The Santa Monica Mountains Trails Council is a volunteer, nonprofit organization dedicated to establishing and maintaining the public trail system throughout the Santa Monica Mountains, through advocacy and partnership with public and private sectors.

KEY GOALS:

• Pursue and protect public trail easements, connections, and access through partnerships.
• Promote the establishment of trail camps for the Backbone Trail.
• Improve fiscal health/fundraise.
• Increase public awareness of the Santa Monica Mountains Trails Council.
• Support and encourage consistent and comprehensive signage.

We welcome your suggestions on the website and comments on trails, email us at mail@smmtc.org. You are also welcome to attend our Board Meetings - January through September we meet the 4th Thursday of the month. We do not meet in August due to so many people away on vacation. In November and December we meet the 1st Thursday of the month due to the holidays. (To view upcoming dates, see our Calendar page.)

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