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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.
September 7, 2024 Saturday
Point Mugu State Park
Serrano Canyon
Don Brusselars 805-276-0830
Event Canceled
September 14, 2024 Saturday
Point Mugu State Park
Serrano Canyon
George Sherman 805-490-0381
8:00AM - 2PM. Work will be on the Serrano Canyon trail. Meet at the Sycamore Canyon day parking just off the PCH 1. Tell the attendant that you'll be doing trail work.
 Link to Map 
September 21, 2024 Saturday
Point Mugu State Park
Serrano Canyon
Dave Edwards 805-279-3029
8:00AM - 2PM. Work will be on the Serrano Canyon trail. Meet at the Sycamore Canyon day parking just off the PCH 1. Tell the attendant that you'll be doing trail work.
 Link to Map 
September 28, 2024 Saturday
National Public Lands Day
Rancho Sierra Vista
Dave Edwards 805-279-3029
8:00AM to 12PM. National Public Lands Day is sponsored by the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. Work will be on trails at Rancho Sierra Vista Satwiwa. Meet at 8:00 a.m. at the RSVS main parking lot at the south end of Via Goleta. There will be sandwitches and drinks served afterward.
 Link to Map 
October 5, 2024 Saturday
Point Mugu State Park
La Jolla Valley Trails
Roger Young 314-691-4811
8:00AM to 2PM. Work will be on the trails in La Jolla Valley. Meet at the Sycamore Canyon day parking just off the PCH 1. Tell the attendant that you'll be doing trail work.
 Link to Map 
October 12, 2024 Saturday
Point Mugu State Park
La Jolla Valley Trails
Don Brusselars 805-276-0830
8:00AM to 2PM. Work will be on the trails in La Jolla Valley. Meet at the Sycamore Canyon day parking just off the PCH 1. Tell the attendant that you'll be doing trail work.
 Link to Map 
October 19, 2024 Saturday
COSCA Fall Trail Work Day
COSCA
John Kross 805-587-0721
8:00AM to 12PM. Work site TBD. Registration begins at 7:30 AM - Work begins at 8:00 AM. Work completes at 12:00 PM. Lunch provided after work. All tools and training provided. See COSCA website for additional details.
 Link to Map 
October 26, 2024 Saturday
Point Mugu State Park
La Jolla Valley Trails
Greg Sweel 424-877-1075
8:00AM to 2PM. Work will be on the trails in La Jolla Valley. Meet at the Sycamore Canyon day parking just off the PCH 1. Tell the attendant that you'll be doing trail work.
 Link to Map 
November 2, 2024 Saturday
Malibu Creek SP
Creek Trail towards MASH Site
Ruth Feldon 805-906-1953
8:00AM to 2PM. Work will be on the trail starting just past Malibu Creek up to the MASH site. Meet at the lower parking lot at Malibu Creek SP. Tell the kiosk attendant that you'll be doing trail work.
 Link to Map 
November 9, 2024 Saturday
Point Mugu State Park
La Jolla Valley Trails
Roger Young 314-691-4811
8:00AM to 2:00PM. Work will be on the trails in La Jolla Valley. Meet at the Sycamore Canyon day parking just off the PCH 1. Tell the attendant that you'll be doing trail work.
 Link to Map 
November 16, 2024 Saturday
Leo Carillo State Park
Malibu Springs trail
Anne Russell 310-600-4798
8:00AM to 2:00PM. 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.
 Link to Map 
November 23, 2024 Saturday
Topanga State Park
Backbone Trail - Hondo
Jon Sheldon 805-906-1069
8:00AM to 2:00PM. This is a joint project with the Sierra Club Task Force. The SCTF will work starting at the upper section of Hondo and will meet at the trailhead parking just east of Topanga Overlook along Stunt Rd.The SMMTC crew will work starting at the lower section of Hondo and will meet at the Dead Horse parking lot of Topanga State Park for shuttle to trailhead along Old Topanga Canyon Rd.
 Link to Map 
November 30, 2024 Saturday
Topanga State Park
Backbone Trail - Hondo
Barb Thomas 805-509-3426
8:00AM to 2:00PM. This is a joint project with the Sierra Club Task Force. The SCTF will work starting at the upper section of Hondo and will meet at the trailhead parking just east of Topanga Overlook along Stunt Rd.The SMMTC crew will work starting at the lower section of Hondo and will meet at the Dead Horse parking lot of Topanga State Park for shuttle to trailhead along Old Topanga Canyon Rd.
 Link to Map 
December 7, 2024 Saturday
Topanga State park
Backbone Trail - Hondo
George Sherman 805-490-0381
8:00AM to 2:00PM. This is a joint project with the Sierra Club Task Force. The SCTF will work starting at the upper section of Hondo and will meet at the trailhead parking just east of Topanga Overlook along Stunt Rd.The SMMTC crew will work starting at the lower section of Hondo and will meet at the Dead Horse parking lot of Topanga State Park for shuttle to trailhead along Old Topanga Canyon Rd.
 Link to Map 
December 14, 2024 Saturday
Point Mugu State Park
Old Cabin Trail
George Sherman 805-490-0381
8:00AM to 2:00PM. Work will be on the Danielson fire road leading to the Old Cabin site. Meet at dirt parking area at the end of Wendy Dr. for shuttle into the park.
 Link to Map 
December 21, 2024 Saturday
Point Mugu State Park
Old Cabin Trail
Jon Sheldon 805-906-1069
8:00AM to 2:00PM. Work will be on the Danielson fire road leading to the Old Cabin site. Meet at dirt parking area at the end of Wendy Dr. for shuttle into the park.
 Link to Map 
December 28, 2024 Saturday
Point Mugu State Park
Old Cabin Trail
Ruth Feldon 805-906-1953
8:00AM to 2:00PM. Work will be on the Danielson fire road leading to the Old Cabin site. Meet at dirt parking area at the end of Wendy Dr. for shuttle into the park.
 Link to Map 
Date Location Trail Description
September 7, 2024Point Mugu State ParkSerrano CanyonThis event has been cancelled. Red Flag warning in effect. Leader:Don Brusselars 805-276-0830  Link to Map Saturday
September 14, 2024Point Mugu State ParkSerrano Canyon8:00AM - 2PM. Work will be on the Serrano Canyon trail. Meet at the Sycamore Canyon day parking just off the PCH 1. Tell the attendant that you'll be doing trail work. Leader:George Sherman 805-490-0381  Link to Map Saturday
September 21, 2024Point Mugu State ParkSerrano Canyon8:00AM - 2PM. Work will be on the Serrano Canyon trail. Meet at the Sycamore Canyon day parking just off the PCH 1. Tell the attendant that you'll be doing trail work. Leader:Dave Edwards 805-279-3029  Link to Map Saturday
September 28, 2024National Public Lands DayRancho Sierra Vista8:00AM to 12PM. National Public Lands Day is sponsored by the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. Work will be on trails at Rancho Sierra Vista Satwiwa. Meet at 8:00 a.m. at the RSVS main parking lot at the south end of Via Goleta. There will be sandwitches and drinks served afterward. Leader:Dave Edwards 805-279-3029  Link to Map Saturday
October 5, 2024Point Mugu State ParkLa Jolla Valley Trails8:00AM to 2PM. Work will be on the trails in La Jolla Valley. Meet at the Sycamore Canyon day parking just off the PCH 1. Tell the attendant that you'll be doing trail work. Leader:Roger Young 314-691-4811  Link to Map Saturday
October 12, 2024Point Mugu State ParkLa Jolla Valley Trails8:00AM to 2PM. Work will be on the trails in La Jolla Valley. Meet at the Sycamore Canyon day parking just off the PCH 1. Tell the attendant that you'll be doing trail work. Leader:Don Brusselars 805-276-0830  Link to Map Saturday
October 19, 2024COSCA Fall Trail Work DayCOSCA8:00AM to 12PM. Work site TBD. Registration begins at 7:30 AM - Work begins at 8:00 AM. Work completes at 12:00 PM. Lunch provided after work. All tools and training provided. See COSCA website for additional details. Leader:John Kross 805-587-0721  Link to Map Saturday
October 26, 2024Point Mugu State ParkLa Jolla Valley Trails8:00AM to 2PM. Work will be on the trails in La Jolla Valley. Meet at the Sycamore Canyon day parking just off the PCH 1. Tell the attendant that you'll be doing trail work. Leader:Greg Sweel 424-877-1075  Link to Map Saturday
November 2, 2024Malibu Creek SPCreek Trail towards MASH Site8:00AM to 2PM. Work will be on the trail starting just past Malibu Creek up to the MASH site. Meet at the lower parking lot at Malibu Creek SP. Tell the kiosk attendant that you'll be doing trail work. Leader:Ruth Feldon 805-906-1953  Link to Map Saturday
November 9, 2024Point Mugu State ParkLa Jolla Valley Trails8:00AM to 2:00PM. Work will be on the trails in La Jolla Valley. Meet at the Sycamore Canyon day parking just off the PCH 1. Tell the attendant that you'll be doing trail work. Leader:Roger Young 314-691-4811  Link to Map Saturday
November 16, 2024Leo Carillo State ParkMalibu Springs trail8:00AM to 2:00PM. 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. Leader:Anne Russell 310-600-4798  Link to Map Saturday
November 23, 2024Topanga State ParkBackbone Trail - Hondo8:00AM to 2:00PM. This is a joint project with the Sierra Club Task Force. The SCTF will work starting at the upper section of Hondo and will meet at the trailhead parking just east of Topanga Overlook along Stunt Rd.The SMMTC crew will work starting at the lower section of Hondo and will meet at the Dead Horse parking lot of Topanga State Park for shuttle to trailhead along Old Topanga Canyon Rd. Leader:Jon Sheldon 805-906-1069  Link to Map Saturday
November 30, 2024Topanga State ParkBackbone Trail - Hondo8:00AM to 2:00PM. This is a joint project with the Sierra Club Task Force. The SCTF will work starting at the upper section of Hondo and will meet at the trailhead parking just east of Topanga Overlook along Stunt Rd.The SMMTC crew will work starting at the lower section of Hondo and will meet at the Dead Horse parking lot of Topanga State Park for shuttle to trailhead along Old Topanga Canyon Rd. Leader:Barb Thomas 805-509-3426  Link to Map Saturday
December 7, 2024Topanga State parkBackbone Trail - Hondo8:00AM to 2:00PM. This is a joint project with the Sierra Club Task Force. The SCTF will work starting at the upper section of Hondo and will meet at the trailhead parking just east of Topanga Overlook along Stunt Rd.The SMMTC crew will work starting at the lower section of Hondo and will meet at the Dead Horse parking lot of Topanga State Park for shuttle to trailhead along Old Topanga Canyon Rd. Leader:George Sherman 805-490-0381  Link to Map Saturday
December 14, 2024Point Mugu State ParkOld Cabin Trail8:00AM to 2:00PM. Work will be on the Danielson fire road leading to the Old Cabin site. Meet at dirt parking area at the end of Wendy Dr. for shuttle into the park. Leader:George Sherman 805-490-0381  Link to Map Saturday
December 21, 2024Point Mugu State ParkOld Cabin Trail8:00AM to 2:00PM. Work will be on the Danielson fire road leading to the Old Cabin site. Meet at dirt parking area at the end of Wendy Dr. for shuttle into the park. Leader:Jon Sheldon 805-906-1069  Link to Map Saturday
December 28, 2024Point Mugu State ParkOld Cabin Trail8:00AM to 2:00PM. Work will be on the Danielson fire road leading to the Old Cabin site. Meet at dirt parking area at the end of Wendy Dr. for shuttle into the park. Leader:Ruth Feldon 805-906-1953  Link to Map Saturday
September 2024
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Serrano Canyon
Point Mugu State Park
George Sherman 805-490-0381
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Serrano Canyon
Point Mugu State Park
Dave Edwards 805-279-3029
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Rancho Sierra Vista
National Public Lands Day
Dave Edwards 805-279-3029
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October 2024
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La Jolla Valley Trails
Point Mugu State Park
Roger Young 314-691-4811
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La Jolla Valley Trails
Point Mugu State Park
Don Brusselars 805-276-0830
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COSCA
COSCA Fall Trail Work Day
John Kross 805-587-0721
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La Jolla Valley Trails
Point Mugu State Park
Greg Sweel 310-452-4443
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November 2024
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Creek Trail towards MASH Site
Malibu Creek SP
Ruth Feldon 805-906-1953
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La Jolla Valley Trails
Point Mugu State Park
Roger Young 314-691-4811
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Malibu Springs trail
Leo Carillo State Park
Anne Russell 310-600-4798
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Backbone Trail - Hondo
Topanga State Park
Jon Sheldon 805-906-1069
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Backbone Trail - Hondo
Topanga State Park
Barb Thomas 805-509-3426
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December 2024
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Backbone Trail - Hondo
Topanga State park
George Sherman 805-490-0381
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Old Cabin Trail
Point Mugu State Park
George Sherman 805-490-0381
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Old Cabin Trail
Point Mugu State Park
Jon Sheldon 805-906-1069
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Old Cabin Trail
Point Mugu State Park
Ruth Feldon 805-906-1953
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Working Together, We Can Make a Difference On Our Trails

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.
  • Watch a Training and Safety Video
  • Review “Know Before you Go”
  • Or review the “Trail Work Guide”

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