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Trail Work Calendar

Upcoming Trail Work Events

Stuff you Need to Know
Contact the leader a few days before the event to ensure we have enough tools and to confirm the meeting place and time. If we know you are coming, we can contact you if there are any last minute changes. Wear a long sleeve shirt, long pants, hat and sturdy closed-toed shoes. Bring work gloves and a pack with lunch, water (at least 2 qts.) and snacks. Participants will be required to sign a liability waiver at the trailhead in order to work with us.
Volunteer FAQ
February 22, 2025 Saturday
Point Mugu State Park
Old Boney Trail
Greg Sweel 424-877-1075
8:00AM to 3:00PM. Meet at the dirt parking area at the end of Wendy Dr. for a shuttle into the park. Work will be on the Old Boney Trail - we will be hiking 4.4 miles (~800 feet loss/gain) to and from the work site. Pack a lunch and bring some water. Please contact leader before attending and consider arriving a few minutes early to sign the necessary forms.
 Link to Map 
March 1, 2025 Saturday
Point Mugu State Park
Old Boney Trail
Jon Sheldon 805-906-1069
8:00AM to 2:00PM. Meet at the dirt parking area at the end of Wendy Dr. for a shuttle into the park. Work will be on the Old Boney Trail - we will be hiking 4.5 miles (~800 feet loss/gain) to and from the work site. Pack a lunch and bring some water. Please contact leader before attending and consider arriving a few minutes early to sign the necessary forms.
 Link to Map 
March 5, 2025 Wednesday
Topanga State Park
Natoma
Denise Pomonik 818-389-3789
Special Project with State Parks. Pack a lunch and bring some water. Please contact leader before attending and consider arriving a few minutes early to sign the necessary forms.
 Link to Map 
March 8, 2025 Saturday
Point Mugu State Park
Old Boney Trail
Ruth Feldon 805-906-1953
8:00AM to 2:00PM. Meet at the dirt parking area at the end of Wendy Dr. for a shuttle into the park. Work will be on the Old Boney Trail - we will be hiking 4.6 miles (~800 feet loss/gain) to and from the work site. Pack a lunch and bring some water. Please contact leader before attending and consider arriving a few minutes early to sign the necessary forms.
 Link to Map 
March 12, 2025 Wednesday
Topanga State Park
Natoma
Barb Thomas 805-509-3426
Special Project with State Parks. Pack a lunch and bring some water. Please contact leader before attending and consider arriving a few minutes early to sign the necessary forms.
 Link to Map 
March 15, 2025 Saturday
Los Robles Trailhead
COSCA
John Kross 805-587-0721
Event will be held on the Whole Access Trail (the WAT trail) , at the south end of Moorpark Road. If you plan to attend, please arrive by 7:30 a.m. There will be lots of lopping and filling-in ruts. Volunteers will hike, at the far end, about a mile each way but work begins as soon as you hit the trail, so those who would prefer not to hike will have plenty to keep busy. We will work until ~11:30 and then enjoy tacos, treats and beverages.
 Link to Map 
March 19, 2025 Wednesday
Topanga State Park
Natoma
Barb Thomas 805-509-3426
Special Project with State Parks. Pack a lunch and bring some water. Please contact leader before attending and consider arriving a few minutes early to sign the necessary forms.
 Link to Map 
March 22, 2025 Saturday
Point Mugu State Park
Old Boney Trail
Greg Sweel 424-877-1075
Routine Trail Maintenance. 8:00AM to 2:00PM. Pack a lunch and bring some water. Please contact leader before attending and consider arriving a few minutes early to sign the necessary forms.
 Link to Map 
March 29, 2025 Saturday
Leo Carillo State Park
Malibu Springs
Anne Russell 310-600-4798
Meet at Leo Carrillo State Park parking area just off PCH 1 for shuttle to the trailhead along Mulholland. Tell the kiosk attendant that you'll be doing trail work. We will be working with NPS staff trail crew. 8:00AM to 2:00PM. Pack a lunch and bring some water. Please contact leader before attending and consider arriving a few minutes early to sign the necessary forms.
 Link to Map 
April 5, 2025 Saturday
Point Mugu State Park
Trail Days
Barb Thomas 805-509-3426
Trail Days is a weekend for individuals, families, and groups to give back to the parks by helping maintain trails. Partners for this event include California State Parks National Park Service, Santa Monica Mountains Trails Council, CORBA, and Santa Monica Mountains Task Force of Sierra Club.
 Link to Map 
April 6, 2025 Sunday
Point Mugu State Park
Trail Days
Barb Thomas 805-509-3426
Trail Days is a weekend for individuals, families, and groups to give back to the parks by helping maintain trails. Partners for this event include California State Parks National Park Service, Santa Monica Mountains Trails Council, CORBA, and Santa Monica Mountains Task Force of Sierra Club.
 Link to Map 
April 12, 2025 Saturday
Topanga State Park
TBD

TBD = We anticipate this event being held in Topanga State Park pending approval from State Parks
 Link to Map 
April 19, 2025 Saturday
Topanga State Park
TBD

TBD = We anticipate this event being held in Topanga State Park pending approval from State Parks
 Link to Map 
April 26, 2025 Saturday
Topanga State Park
TBD
Jon Sheldon 805-906-1069
TBD = We anticipate this event being held in Topanga State Park pending approval from State Parks Jon
 Link to Map 
May 17, 2025 Saturday
Topanga State Park
TBD

TBD = We anticipate this event being held in Topanga State Park pending approval from State Parks
 Link to Map 
May 24, 2025 Saturday
Topanga State Park
TBD

TBD = We anticipate this event being held in Topanga State Park pending approval from State Parks
 Link to Map 
June 7, 2025 Saturday
Topanga State Park
National Trails Day

TBD
 Link to Map 
June 14, 2025 Saturday
Topanga State Park
TBD

TBD = We anticipate this event being held in Topanga State Park pending approval from State Parks
 Link to Map 
June 21, 2025 Saturday
Topanga State Park
TBD

TBD = We anticipate this event being held in Topanga State Park pending approval from State Parks
June 28, 2025 Saturday
Topanga State Park
TBD

TBD = We anticipate this event being held in Topanga State Park pending approval from State Parks
 Link to Map 
Date Location Trail Description
February 1, 2025Point Mugu State ParkOld Cabin TrailRoutine Trail Maintenance. 8:00AM to 2:00PM. Pack a lunch and bring some water. Please contact leader before attending and consider arriving a few minutes early to sign the necessary forms. Leader: Dave Edwards 805-279-3029
 Link to Map 		Saturday
February 8, 2025Point Mugu State ParkOld Boney TrailRoutine Trail Maintenance. 8:00AM to 2:00PM. Pack a lunch and bring some water. Four Mile RT hike on this event. Please contact leader before attending and consider arriving a few minutes early to sign the necessary forms. Leader: George Sherman 805-490-0381
 Link to Map 		Saturday
February 15, 2025Point Mugu State ParkOld Boney TrailEvent Canceled - Rain
Saturday
February 19, 2025Point Mugu State ParkOld Boney TrailCome join us this coming WEDNESDAY, 2/19, to work on the Old Boney Trail, which has been scheduled as a makeup work day for our rained out session. Meet at Wendy/Potrero before 8:00 am to shuttle into the Park. We will hike 2.0 or 2.3 miles in/out, depending on road conditions, to continue work where we left off last time. Please let me know if you plan on coming. Leader: Ruth Feldon 805-906-1953
 Link to Map 		Wednesday
February 22, 2025Point Mugu State ParkOld Boney Trail8:00AM to 3:00PM. Meet at the dirt parking area at the end of Wendy Dr. for a shuttle into the park. Work will be on the Old Boney Trail - we will be hiking 4.4 miles (~800 feet loss/gain) to and from the work site. Pack a lunch and bring some water. Please contact leader before attending and consider arriving a few minutes early to sign the necessary forms. Leader: Greg Sweel 424-877-1075
 Link to Map 		Saturday
March 1, 2025Point Mugu State ParkOld Boney Trail8:00AM to 2:00PM. Meet at the dirt parking area at the end of Wendy Dr. for a shuttle into the park. Work will be on the Old Boney Trail - we will be hiking 4.5 miles (~800 feet loss/gain) to and from the work site. Pack a lunch and bring some water. Please contact leader before attending and consider arriving a few minutes early to sign the necessary forms. Leader: Jon Sheldon 805-906-1069
 Link to Map 		Saturday
March 5, 2025Topanga State ParkNatomaSpecial Project with State Parks. Pack a lunch and bring some water. Please contact leader before attending and consider arriving a few minutes early to sign the necessary forms. Leader: Denise Pomonik 818-389-3789
 Link to Map 		Wednesday
March 8, 2025Point Mugu State ParkOld Boney Trail8:00AM to 2:00PM. Meet at the dirt parking area at the end of Wendy Dr. for a shuttle into the park. Work will be on the Old Boney Trail - we will be hiking 4.6 miles (~800 feet loss/gain) to and from the work site. Pack a lunch and bring some water. Please contact leader before attending and consider arriving a few minutes early to sign the necessary forms. Leader: Ruth Feldon 805-906-1953
 Link to Map 		Saturday
March 12, 2025Topanga State ParkNatomaSpecial Project with State Parks. Pack a lunch and bring some water. Please contact leader before attending and consider arriving a few minutes early to sign the necessary forms. Leader: Barb Thomas 805-509-3426
 Link to Map 		Wednesday
March 15, 2025Los Robles TrailheadCOSCAEvent will be held on the Whole Access Trail (the WAT trail) , at the south end of Moorpark Road. If you plan to attend, please arrive by 7:30 a.m. There will be lots of lopping and filling-in ruts. Volunteers will hike, at the far end, about a mile each way but work begins as soon as you hit the trail, so those who would prefer not to hike will have plenty to keep busy. We will work until ~11:30 and then enjoy tacos, treats and beverages. Leader: John Kross 805-587-0721
 Link to Map 		Saturday
March 19, 2025Topanga State ParkNatomaSpecial Project with State Parks. Pack a lunch and bring some water. Please contact leader before attending and consider arriving a few minutes early to sign the necessary forms. Leader: Barb Thomas 805-509-3426
 Link to Map 		Wednesday
March 22, 2025Point Mugu State ParkOld Boney TrailRoutine Trail Maintenance. 8:00AM to 2:00PM. Pack a lunch and bring some water. Please contact leader before attending and consider arriving a few minutes early to sign the necessary forms. Leader: Greg Sweel 424-877-1075
 Link to Map 		Saturday
March 29, 2025Leo Carillo State ParkMalibu Springs Meet at Leo Carrillo State Park parking area just off PCH 1 for shuttle to the trailhead along Mulholland. Tell the kiosk attendant that you'll be doing trail work. We will be working with NPS staff trail crew. 8:00AM to 2:00PM. Pack a lunch and bring some water. Please contact leader before attending and consider arriving a few minutes early to sign the necessary forms. Leader: Anne Russell 310-600-4798
 Link to Map 		Saturday
April 5, 2025Point Mugu State ParkTrail Days Trail Days is a weekend for individuals, families, and groups to give back to the parks by helping maintain trails. Partners for this event include California State Parks National Park Service, Santa Monica Mountains Trails Council, CORBA, and Santa Monica Mountains Task Force of Sierra Club. Leader: Barb Thomas 805-509-3426
 Link to Map 		Saturday
April 6, 2025Point Mugu State ParkTrail Days Trail Days is a weekend for individuals, families, and groups to give back to the parks by helping maintain trails. Partners for this event include California State Parks National Park Service, Santa Monica Mountains Trails Council, CORBA, and Santa Monica Mountains Task Force of Sierra Club. Leader: Barb Thomas 805-509-3426
 Link to Map 		Sunday
April 12, 2025Topanga State ParkTBDTBD = We anticipate this event being held in Topanga State Park pending approval from State Parks Leader:
 Link to Map 		Saturday
April 19, 2025Topanga State ParkTBDTBD = We anticipate this event being held in Topanga State Park pending approval from State Parks Leader:
 Link to Map 		Saturday
April 26, 2025Topanga State ParkTBDTBD = We anticipate this event being held in Topanga State Park pending approval from State Parks Jon Leader: Jon Sheldon 805-906-1069
 Link to Map 		Saturday
May 17, 2025Topanga State ParkTBDTBD = We anticipate this event being held in Topanga State Park pending approval from State Parks Leader:
 Link to Map 		Saturday
May 24, 2025Topanga State ParkTBDTBD = We anticipate this event being held in Topanga State Park pending approval from State Parks Leader:
 Link to Map 		Saturday
June 7, 2025Topanga State ParkNational Trails DayTBD Leader:
 Link to Map 		Saturday
June 14, 2025Topanga State ParkTBDTBD = We anticipate this event being held in Topanga State Park pending approval from State Parks Leader:
 Link to Map 		Saturday
June 21, 2025Topanga State ParkTBDTBD = We anticipate this event being held in Topanga State Park pending approval from State Parks Leader:
Not Set		Saturday
June 28, 2025Topanga State ParkTBDTBD = We anticipate this event being held in Topanga State Park pending approval from State Parks Leader:
 Link to Map 		Saturday
February 2025
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Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
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Old Cabin Trail
Point Mugu State Park
Dave Edwards 805-279-3029
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3
4
5
6
7
8
Old Boney Trail
Point Mugu State Park
George Sherman 805-490-0381
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
Event Canceled
16
17
18
19
Old Boney Trail
Point Mugu State Park
Ruth Feldon 805-906-1953
20
21
22
Old Boney Trail
Point Mugu State Park
Greg Sweel 424-877-1075
23
24
25
26
27
28
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
March 2025
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
23
24
25
26
27
28
1
Old Boney Trail
Point Mugu State Park
Jon Sheldon 805-906-1069
2
3
4
5
Natoma
Topanga State Park
Denise Pomonik 818-389-3789
6
7
8
Old Boney Trail
Point Mugu State Park
Ruth Feldon 805-906-1953
9
10
11
12
Natoma
Topanga State Park
Barb Thomas 805-509-3426
13
14
15
COSCA
Los Robles Trailhead
John Kross 805-587-0721
16
17
18
19
Natoma
Topanga State Park
Barb Thomas 805-509-3426
20
21
22
Old Boney Trail
Point Mugu State Park
Greg Sweel 424-877-1075
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
Malibu Springs
Leo Carillo State Park
Anne Russell 310-600-4798
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
April 2025
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
Trail Days
Point Mugu State Park
Barb Thomas 805-509-3426
6
Trail Days
Point Mugu State Park
Barb Thomas 805-509-3426
7
8
9
10
11
12
TBD
Topanga State Park
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
TBD
Topanga State Park
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
TBD
Topanga State Park
Jon Sheldon 805-906-1069
27
28
29
30
1
2
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4
5
6
7
8
9
10
May 2025
Sun
Mon
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TBD
Topanga State Park
18
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TBD
Topanga State Park
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June 2025
Sun
Mon
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Thu
Fri
Sat
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2
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7
National Trails Day
Topanga State Park
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
TBD
Topanga State Park
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
TBD
Topanga State Park
22
23
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28
TBD
Topanga State Park
29
30
1
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Trail Work Event Basics

  • Most trail work is on Saturdays and we usually start work at 8:30AM. Be punctual.
  • Sometimes we may hike a mile or two to the work site. Are you okay with that?
  • We generally work until 2:30 with some variation (rain, heat or we run out of work)
  • Call the Leader listed for the date you selected to let him/her know you are coming.
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