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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.
November 2, 2024 Saturday
MCSP - Mesa Peak
Backbone Trail
Roger Young 314-691-4811
8:00AM to 2PM. Mesa Peak Motorway off of Malibu Canyon road. The work will be on the section of trail starting near Malibu Canyon road to the beginning of the Mesa Peak Motorway. The work will consist mostly of brushing with some tread work. Meet at the trailhead parking along Malibu Canyon road at 8:00 (34.080000 -118.703702). We will be joined by the New Basin Blues running club.
 Link to Map 
November 9, 2024 Saturday
Point Mugu State Park
La Jolla Valley Trails
Roger Young 314-691-4811
8:00AM to 2PM. Work will be working on trails in La Jolla Valley. Meet at the Wendy & Potrero.Routine Trail Maintenance. 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 
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
Point Mugu State Park
La Jolla Valley Trails
Barb Thomas 805-509-3426
Routine Trail Maintenance. 8:00AM to 2:30PM. Pack a lunch and bring some water. Please contact leader before attending and consider arriving a few minutes early to sign the necessary forms. We will be driving into the park.
 Link to Map 
November 30, 2024 Saturday
Point Mugu State Park
La Jolla Valley Trails
Jon Sheldon 805-906-1069
Routine Trail Maintenance. 8:00AM to 2:30PM. Pack a lunch and bring some water. Please contact leader before attending and consider arriving a few minutes early to sign the necessary forms. We will be driving into Point Mugu State Park.
 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
November 2, 2024MCSP - Mesa Peak Backbone Trail8:00AM to 2PM. Mesa Peak Motorway off of Malibu Canyon road. The work will be on the section of trail starting near Malibu Canyon road to the beginning of the Mesa Peak Motorway. The work will consist mostly of brushing with some tread work. Meet at the trailhead parking along Malibu Canyon road at 8:00 (34.080000 -118.703702). We will be joined by the New Basin Blues running club. Leader:Roger Young 314-691-4811  Link to Map Saturday
November 9, 2024Point Mugu State ParkLa Jolla Valley Trails8:00AM to 2PM. Work will be working on trails in La Jolla Valley. Meet at the Wendy & Potrero.Routine Trail Maintenance. 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: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, 2024Point Mugu State ParkLa Jolla Valley TrailsRoutine Trail Maintenance. 8:00AM to 2:30PM. Pack a lunch and bring some water. Please contact leader before attending and consider arriving a few minutes early to sign the necessary forms. We will be driving into the park. Leader:Barb Thomas 805-509-3426  Link to Map Saturday
November 30, 2024Point Mugu State ParkLa Jolla Valley TrailsRoutine Trail Maintenance. 8:00AM to 2:30PM. Pack a lunch and bring some water. Please contact leader before attending and consider arriving a few minutes early to sign the necessary forms. We will be driving into Point Mugu State Park. Leader:Jon Sheldon 805-906-1069  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
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MCSP - Mesa Peak
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Point Mugu State Park
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Leo Carillo State Park
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Point Mugu State Park
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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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