This was a routine planned trail maintenance event. A crew of 9 met at the trailhead on Topanga School Road at 8:15 am. After signing-in and discussing the goals and objectives for today we distributed tools and proceeded up the trail. The crews broke into two groups with one group lead by two hedge trimmers and two supporters who followed to rake/clean cuttings and cut overhead branches using McLeods, loppers and folding hand saws. This first group headed east towards Greenleaf Canyon Road. The second group was lead by two weed whackers and three supporters who also followed to rake/clean cuttings and cut overhead branches using McLeods, loppers and folding hand saws. This second group headed west towards Old Topanga Canyon Road. Lots of thistle and mustard from the abundant winter rains made for slow going; however, we managed to restore a well-groomed trail corridor. We made very good progress with the first group finishing their section and joining with the second group. Together we finished this entire section of the Backbone Trail. We ended work at 1:45 pm and then we hiked back to our meeting place at 2:15 pm. We cleared approximately 0.51 mile. Crew size: 9 Total Hours worked: 52 hours total (7 volunteers 6 hours each, 1 volunteer 3 hours, 1 volunteer 7 hours) Total feet of trail maintained: 2693 feet (0.51 miles)
Crew: Jon Sheldon, Ruth Feldon, Dave Edwards, Denise Pomonik, Don Brusselars, John Kross, George Sherman, Greg Sweel