Trail Work Events

Stuff you Need to Know
✽RSVP Required: 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.
May 30, 2026 Saturday
Point Mugu State Park - PCH
Serrano Canyon Trail
George Sherman 805-490-0381
Saturday, May 30, 2026 — 8:00AM to 2:00PM. BRING: water (at least a liter), lunch, work gloves, eye protection, sunscreen, hat; wear sturdy shoes, long sleeve shirt, long pants. Tools are provided. Please contact leader before attending and arrive a few minutes early to sign the necessary forms. Meet at the gate to Sycamore Canyon just off the PCH. The gate officially opens at 8:00. Show your parking pass at the gate or tell the attendant you are there for volunteer work and request a parking pass. We will shuttle to the trailhead about a mile to the work site. Something to consider, the trail is overgrown and there's lots of poison oak. Leader: George Sherman (805-490-0381)
June 3, 2026 Wednesday
Circle-X
Tri Peaks -BBT
Roger Young 314-691-4811
Wednesday, June 3, 2026 — 7:30AM to 2:00PM. BRING: water (at least 2 liters), lunch, work gloves, eye protection, sunscreen, hat; wear sturdy shoes, long sleeve shirt, long pants. Tools are provided. Please contact leader before attending and consider arriving a few minutes early to sign the necessary forms. Meet at Sandstone Peak Trailhead. Yerba Buena Road. We will hike about 3 miles to work on the Backbone Trail in the Tri-Peaks area. We may also continue to work the top of Chamberlain if time permits. Leader: Roger Young (314-691-4811)
June 6, 2026 Saturday
Paramount Ranch
Various
Dave Edwards 805-279-3029
Saturday, June 6, 2026 — 8:30AM to 1:00PM. NPS will provide lunch. Bring a couple liters of water. Please RSVP here: National Trails Day 2026 Tickets | Sat, June 6 at 8:30am | EventBrite - arrive a few minutes early to sign the necessary forms. Meet at main parking lot off of Cornell Road. Leader: Dave Edwards (805-279-3029)
June 13, 2026 Saturday
Leo Carrillo - Decker School Road
Nicholas Flat Trails
Greg Sweel 424-877-1075
Saturday, June 13, 2026 — 8:00AM to 2:00PM. Pack a lunch and bring a couple liters of water. Please contact leader before attending and consider arriving a few minutes early to sign the necessary forms. Meet at Decker School Road [33586 Decker School Rd Malibu, CA 90265] very near the 0.11 mile marker on Decker School Road [do not turn right on Decker School Lane]. If approaching from the north on Decker Canyon Road (CA23) If you end up at a gate, you have gone too far. Leader: Greg Sweel (424-877-1075)
June 20, 2026 Saturday
Leo Carrillo - Decker School Road
Nicholas Flat Trails
Ruth Feldon 805-906-1953
Saturday, June 20, 2026 — 8:00AM to 2:00PM. Pack a lunch and bring a couple liters of water. Please contact leader before attending and consider arriving a few minutes early to sign the necessary forms. Meet at Decker School Road [33586 Decker School Rd Malibu, CA 90265] very near the 0.11 mile marker on Decker School Road [do not turn right on Decker School Lane]. If approaching from the north on Decker Canyon Road (CA23) If you end up at a gate, you have gone too far. We will walk a mile or so to the work area. Leader: Ruth Feldon (805-906-1953)
June 27, 2026 Saturday
Malibu Creek State Park - Piuma Trailhead
Mesa Pk Motorway - BBT
Roger Young 314-691-4811
Saturday, June 27, 2026 — 8:00AM to 2:00PM. Pack a lunch and bring a couple liters of water. Please contact leader before attending and consider arriving a few minutes early to sign the necessary forms. Meet at BBT Trailhead off of Las Virgenes Road/ Malibu Canyon Road. Leader: Roger Young (314-691-4811)
RSVP Required: Please contact the crew leader in advance to let them know you're coming. This helps us prepare tools and ensure a safe, productive outing for everyone.
Saturday, May 30
Serrano Canyon Trail - Point Mugu State Park - PCH

Leader: George Sherman
Phone: 805-490-0381
Saturday, May 30, 2026 — 8:00AM to 2:00PM. BRING: water (at least a liter), lunch, work gloves, eye protection, sunscreen, hat; wear sturdy shoes, long sleeve shirt, long pants. Tools are provided. Please contact leader before attending and arrive a few minutes early to sign the necessary forms. Meet at the gate to Sycamore Canyon just off the PCH. The gate officially opens at 8:00. Show your parking pass at the gate or tell the attendant you are there for volunteer work and request a parking pass. We will shuttle to the trailhead about a mile to the work site. Something to consider, the trail is overgrown and there's lots of poison oak. Leader: George Sherman (805-490-0381)
Wednesday, June 3
Tri Peaks -BBT - Circle-X

Leader: Roger Young
Phone: 314-691-4811
Wednesday, June 3, 2026 — 7:30AM to 2:00PM. BRING: water (at least 2 liters), lunch, work gloves, eye protection, sunscreen, hat; wear sturdy shoes, long sleeve shirt, long pants. Tools are provided. Please contact leader before attending and consider arriving a few minutes early to sign the necessary forms. Meet at Sandstone Peak Trailhead. Yerba Buena Road. We will hike about 3 miles to work on the Backbone Trail in the Tri-Peaks area. We may also continue to work the top of Chamberlain if time permits. Leader: Roger Young (314-691-4811)
Saturday, June 6
Various - Paramount Ranch

Leader: Dave Edwards
Phone: 805-279-3029
Saturday, June 6, 2026 — 8:30AM to 1:00PM. NPS will provide lunch. Bring a couple liters of water. Please RSVP here: National Trails Day 2026 Tickets | Sat, June 6 at 8:30am | EventBrite - arrive a few minutes early to sign the necessary forms. Meet at main parking lot off of Cornell Road. Leader: Dave Edwards (805-279-3029)
Saturday, June 13
Nicholas Flat Trails - Leo Carrillo - Decker School Road

Leader: Greg Sweel
Phone: 424-877-1075
Saturday, June 13, 2026 — 8:00AM to 2:00PM. Pack a lunch and bring a couple liters of water. Please contact leader before attending and consider arriving a few minutes early to sign the necessary forms. Meet at Decker School Road [33586 Decker School Rd Malibu, CA 90265] very near the 0.11 mile marker on Decker School Road [do not turn right on Decker School Lane]. If approaching from the north on Decker Canyon Road (CA23) If you end up at a gate, you have gone too far. Leader: Greg Sweel (424-877-1075)
Saturday, June 20
Nicholas Flat Trails - Leo Carrillo - Decker School Road

Leader: Ruth Feldon
Phone: 805-906-1953
Saturday, June 20, 2026 — 8:00AM to 2:00PM. Pack a lunch and bring a couple liters of water. Please contact leader before attending and consider arriving a few minutes early to sign the necessary forms. Meet at Decker School Road [33586 Decker School Rd Malibu, CA 90265] very near the 0.11 mile marker on Decker School Road [do not turn right on Decker School Lane]. If approaching from the north on Decker Canyon Road (CA23) If you end up at a gate, you have gone too far. We will walk a mile or so to the work area. Leader: Ruth Feldon (805-906-1953)
Saturday, June 27
Mesa Pk Motorway - BBT - Malibu Creek State Park - Piuma Trailhead

Leader: Roger Young
Phone: 314-691-4811
Saturday, June 27, 2026 — 8:00AM to 2:00PM. Pack a lunch and bring a couple liters of water. Please contact leader before attending and consider arriving a few minutes early to sign the necessary forms. Meet at BBT Trailhead off of Las Virgenes Road/ Malibu Canyon Road. Leader: Roger Young (314-691-4811)
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