Trail Work Calendar

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
May 17, 2025 Saturday
Point Mugu State Park - PCH
Scenic Trail
Barry Dydyk 805-490-2707
Routine Trail Maintenance. 8AM to 2:30PM. Meet at Sycamore Canyon Day Use Area. We will be working with Boy Scout Troop 730. Please arrive a few minutes early. We will be shuttling into the park.
 Link to Map 
May 24, 2025 Saturday
Topanga State Park
Garapito
Dave Edwards 805-279-3029
Garapito trail starting at the northern end near the Bent Arrow trail via Eagle Rock This will be a joint project with the Sierra Club Task Force. Work will involve clearing weeds and brush. Opening this trail is a priority for State Parks. Meet at the top of Reseda Blvd. at 8:00. Leader: Dave Edwards 805-279-3029
 Link to Map 
May 31, 2025 Saturday
Topanga State Park
Garapito
TBD
Garapito trail starting at the northern end near the Bent Arrow trail via Eagle Rock. Work will involve clearing weeds and brush. Opening this trail is a priority for State Parks. Meet at the top of Reseda Blvd. at 8:00. Leader: TBD
 Link to Map 
June 7, 2025 Saturday
Topanga State Park
Garapito Trail
George Sherman 805-490-0381
Garapito trail starting at the northern end near the Bent Arrow trail via Eagle Rock. Work will involve clearing weeds and brush. Opening this trail is a priority for State Parks. Meet at the top of Reseda Blvd. at 8:00.
 Link to Map 
June 14, 2025 Saturday
Topanga State Park
TBD
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
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 TBD
TBD = We anticipate this event being held in Topanga State Park pending approval from State Parks
 Link to Map 
Date Location Trail Description
May 3, 2025Topanga State ParkGizmo PeakThis Saturday we'll be working again on the Gizmo trail. Jason wants to get the work finished so let's make a showing and get it done. Carpoolers meet at totc at 7:00 or otherwise at the top of Reseda at 8:00. Let me know if you are carpooling. Leader: Jon Sheldon 805-906-1069
 Link to Map 		Saturday
May 10, 2025Stunt Mile 3Backbone TrailEvent Canceled - Heat
Saturday
May 17, 2025Point Mugu State Park - PCHScenic TrailRoutine Trail Maintenance. 8AM to 2:30PM. Meet at Sycamore Canyon Day Use Area. We will be working with Boy Scout Troop 730. Please arrive a few minutes early. We will be shuttling into the park. Leader: Barry Dydyk 805-490-2707
 Link to Map 		Saturday
May 24, 2025Topanga State ParkGarapitoGarapito trail starting at the northern end near the Bent Arrow trail via Eagle Rock This will be a joint project with the Sierra Club Task Force. Work will involve clearing weeds and brush. Opening this trail is a priority for State Parks. Meet at the top of Reseda Blvd. at 8:00. Leader: Dave Edwards 805-279-3029 Leader: Dave Edwards 805-279-3029
 Link to Map 		Saturday
May 31, 2025Topanga State ParkGarapitoGarapito trail starting at the northern end near the Bent Arrow trail via Eagle Rock. Work will involve clearing weeds and brush. Opening this trail is a priority for State Parks. Meet at the top of Reseda Blvd. at 8:00. Leader: TBD Leader: TBD
 Link to Map 		Saturday
June 7, 2025Topanga State ParkGarapito TrailGarapito trail starting at the northern end near the Bent Arrow trail via Eagle Rock. Work will involve clearing weeds and brush. Opening this trail is a priority for State Parks. Meet at the top of Reseda Blvd. at 8:00. Leader: George Sherman 805-490-0381
 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: TBD
 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: TBD
Not Set		Saturday
June 28, 2025Topanga State ParkTBDTBD = We anticipate this event being held in Topanga State Park pending approval from State Parks Leader: TBD TBD
 Link to Map 		Saturday
May 2025
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Gizmo Peak
Topanga State Park
Jon Sheldon 805-906-1069
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Event Canceled
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Scenic Trail
Point Mugu State Park - PCH
Barry Dydyk 805-490-2707
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24
Garapito
Topanga State Park
Dave Edwards 805-279-3029
25
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Garapito
Topanga State Park
TBD
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7
June 2025
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Garapito Trail
Topanga State Park
George Sherman 805-490-0381
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TBD
Topanga State Park
TBD
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TBD
Topanga State Park
TBD
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TBD
Topanga State Park
TBD TBD
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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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