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.
September 12, 2026 Saturday
Topanga State Park - Hondo - Lower
Hondo Cyn Lower
Dave Edwards 805-279-3029
Saturday, September 12, 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 Old Topanga Hwy - about a half a mile from Topanga Hwy. Parking is very limited. Consider carpooling. Leader: Dave Edwards (805-279-3029)
September 19, 2026 Saturday
Backbone Trail
Stunt-Schueren-Saddle Peak
Greg Sweel 424-877-1075
Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 8:00AM to 2:00PM. Pack a lunch and bring a couple liters of water. Please contact the leader before attending and consider arriving a few minutes early to sign the necessary forms. Meet near top of Stunt Road. If you reach the top of Stunt Road, you have gone a few hundred feet too far. Leader: Greg Sweel (424-877-1075)
September 26, 2026 Saturday
Rancho Sierra Vista / Satwiwa
RSV - Various
Jon Sheldon 805-906-1069
Saturday, September 26, 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 the main parking lot of Ranch Sierra Vista. Located on the western edge of the SMNRA in Newbury Park at the intersection of Lynn Road and Via Goleta. Leader: Jon Sheldon (805-906-1069)
October 3, 2026 Saturday
Backbone Trail
Mulholland- Etz-Meloy Bypass
Denise Pomonik 818-389-3789
Saturday, October 3, 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. This will be a joint project with CORBA Meet at parking area off Mulholland near where the BBT from Etz Meloy comes out. Leader: Denise Pomonik (818-389-3789)
October 10, 2026 Saturday
Backbone Trail
Mulholland- Etz-Meloy Bypass
Greg Sweel 424-877-1075
Saturday, October 10, 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. This will be a joint project with CORBA Meet at parking area off Mulholland near where the BBT from Etz Meloy comes out. Leader: Greg Sweel (424-877-1075)
October 14, 2026 Wednesday
Backbone Trail
Mulholland- Etz-Meloy Bypass
Denise Pomonik 818-389-3789
Wednesday, October 14, 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. This will be a joint project with CORBA Meet at parking area off Mulholland near where the BBT from Etz Meloy comes out. Leader: Denise Pomonik (818-389-3789)
October 17, 2026 Saturday
Backbone Trail
Stunt-Schueren-Saddle Peak
Greg Sweel 424-877-1075
Saturday, October 17, 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 near top of Stunt Road. If you reach the top Stunt, you have gone a few hundred feet too far. Leader: Greg Sweel (424-877-1075)
October 24, 2026 Saturday
Malibu Creek State Park - Liberty Cyn
Phantom/Liberty Cyn
Dave Edwards 805-279-3029
Saturday, October 24, 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 South End of Liberty Canyon Road - From Hwy 101 Exit Liberty Cyn and park near end of the road. Leader: Dave Edwards (805-279-3029)
October 31, 2026 Saturday
Malibu Creek State Park - Liberty Cyn
Phantom/Liberty Cyn
Anne Russell 310-600-4798
Saturday, October 31, 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 South End of Liberty Canyon Road - From Hwy 101 Exit Liberty Cyn and park near end of the road. Leader: Anne Russell (310-600-4798)
November 7, 2026 Saturday
Malibu Creek State Park - Liberty Cyn
Phantom/Liberty Cyn
Ruth Feldon 805-906-1953
Saturday, November 7, 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 South End of Liberty Canyon Road - From Hwy 101 Exit Liberty Cyn and park near end of the road. Leader: Ruth Feldon (805-906-1953)
November 14, 2026 Saturday
Malibu Creek State Park - Liberty Cyn
Phantom/Liberty Cyn
Jon Sheldon 805-906-1069
Saturday, November 14, 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 South End of Liberty Canyon Road - From Hwy 101 Exit Liberty Cyn and park near end of the road. Leader: Jon Sheldon (805-906-1069)
November 18, 2026 Wednesday
Point Mugu State Park
Chamberlain Trail
Roger Young 314-691-4811
Wednesday, November 18, 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 the dirt parking area at the juncture with Wendy Dr. and Potrero Rd. in Newbury Park. From the 101 take Wendy Dr. south to the end of the road at Potrero Rd. We will be shuttling into the park. - Be prompt! Leader: Roger Young (314-691-4811)
November 21, 2026 Saturday
Point Mugu State Park
Chamberlain Trail
George Sherman 805-490-0381
Saturday, November 21, 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 the dirt parking area at the juncture with Wendy Dr. and Potrero Rd. in Newbury Park. From the 101 take Wendy Dr. south to the end of the road at Potrero Rd. We will be shuttling into the park. - Be prompt! Leader: George Sherman (805-490-0381)
November 28, 2026 Saturday
TBD
TBD
Don Brusselars 805-276-0830
Saturday, November 28, 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. Leader: Don Brusselars (805-276-0830)
December 5, 2026 Saturday
Malibu Creek State Park - Forest Trail
Lake Vista
Jon Sheldon 805-906-1069
Saturday, December 5, 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 Reagan Ranch Lot. Near intersection of Mulholland and Cornell. We will shuttle into Malibu Creek State Park Leader: Jon Sheldon (805-906-1069)
December 12, 2026 Saturday
Malibu Creek State Park - Forest Trail
Lake Vista
Ruth Feldon 805-906-1953
Saturday, December 12, 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 Reagan Ranch Lot. Near intersection of Mulholland and Cornell. We will shuttle into Malibu Creek State Park Leader: Ruth Feldon (805-906-1953)
December 19, 2026 Saturday
TBD
TBD
George Sherman 805-490-0381
Saturday, December 19, 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. Leader: George Sherman (805-490-0381)
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, September 12
Hondo Cyn Lower - Topanga State Park - Hondo - Lower

Leader: Dave Edwards
Phone: 805-279-3029
Saturday, September 12, 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 Old Topanga Hwy - about a half a mile from Topanga Hwy. Parking is very limited. Consider carpooling. Leader: Dave Edwards (805-279-3029)
Saturday, September 19
Stunt-Schueren-Saddle Peak - Backbone Trail

Leader: Greg Sweel
Phone: 424-877-1075
Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 8:00AM to 2:00PM. Pack a lunch and bring a couple liters of water. Please contact the leader before attending and consider arriving a few minutes early to sign the necessary forms. Meet near top of Stunt Road. If you reach the top of Stunt Road, you have gone a few hundred feet too far. Leader: Greg Sweel (424-877-1075)
Saturday, September 26
RSV - Various - Rancho Sierra Vista / Satwiwa

Leader: Jon Sheldon
Phone: 805-906-1069
Saturday, September 26, 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 the main parking lot of Ranch Sierra Vista. Located on the western edge of the SMNRA in Newbury Park at the intersection of Lynn Road and Via Goleta. Leader: Jon Sheldon (805-906-1069)
Saturday, October 3
Mulholland- Etz-Meloy Bypass - Backbone Trail

Leader: Denise Pomonik
Phone: 818-389-3789
Saturday, October 3, 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. This will be a joint project with CORBA Meet at parking area off Mulholland near where the BBT from Etz Meloy comes out. Leader: Denise Pomonik (818-389-3789)
Saturday, October 10
Mulholland- Etz-Meloy Bypass - Backbone Trail

Leader: Greg Sweel
Phone: 424-877-1075
Saturday, October 10, 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. This will be a joint project with CORBA Meet at parking area off Mulholland near where the BBT from Etz Meloy comes out. Leader: Greg Sweel (424-877-1075)
Wednesday, October 14
Mulholland- Etz-Meloy Bypass - Backbone Trail

Leader: Denise Pomonik
Phone: 818-389-3789
Wednesday, October 14, 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. This will be a joint project with CORBA Meet at parking area off Mulholland near where the BBT from Etz Meloy comes out. Leader: Denise Pomonik (818-389-3789)
Saturday, October 17
Stunt-Schueren-Saddle Peak - Backbone Trail

Leader: Greg Sweel
Phone: 424-877-1075
Saturday, October 17, 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 near top of Stunt Road. If you reach the top Stunt, you have gone a few hundred feet too far. Leader: Greg Sweel (424-877-1075)
Saturday, October 24
Phantom/Liberty Cyn - Malibu Creek State Park - Liberty Cyn

Leader: Dave Edwards
Phone: 805-279-3029
Saturday, October 24, 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 South End of Liberty Canyon Road - From Hwy 101 Exit Liberty Cyn and park near end of the road. Leader: Dave Edwards (805-279-3029)
Saturday, October 31
Phantom/Liberty Cyn - Malibu Creek State Park - Liberty Cyn

Leader: Anne Russell
Phone: 310-600-4798
Saturday, October 31, 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 South End of Liberty Canyon Road - From Hwy 101 Exit Liberty Cyn and park near end of the road. Leader: Anne Russell (310-600-4798)
Saturday, November 7
Phantom/Liberty Cyn - Malibu Creek State Park - Liberty Cyn

Leader: Ruth Feldon
Phone: 805-906-1953
Saturday, November 7, 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 South End of Liberty Canyon Road - From Hwy 101 Exit Liberty Cyn and park near end of the road. Leader: Ruth Feldon (805-906-1953)
Saturday, November 14
Phantom/Liberty Cyn - Malibu Creek State Park - Liberty Cyn

Leader: Jon Sheldon
Phone: 805-906-1069
Saturday, November 14, 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 South End of Liberty Canyon Road - From Hwy 101 Exit Liberty Cyn and park near end of the road. Leader: Jon Sheldon (805-906-1069)
Wednesday, November 18
Chamberlain Trail - Point Mugu State Park

Leader: Roger Young
Phone: 314-691-4811
Wednesday, November 18, 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 the dirt parking area at the juncture with Wendy Dr. and Potrero Rd. in Newbury Park. From the 101 take Wendy Dr. south to the end of the road at Potrero Rd. We will be shuttling into the park. - Be prompt! Leader: Roger Young (314-691-4811)
Saturday, November 21
Chamberlain Trail - Point Mugu State Park

Leader: George Sherman
Phone: 805-490-0381
Saturday, November 21, 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 the dirt parking area at the juncture with Wendy Dr. and Potrero Rd. in Newbury Park. From the 101 take Wendy Dr. south to the end of the road at Potrero Rd. We will be shuttling into the park. - Be prompt! Leader: George Sherman (805-490-0381)
Saturday, November 28
TBD - TBD

Leader: Don Brusselars
Phone: 805-276-0830
Saturday, November 28, 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. Leader: Don Brusselars (805-276-0830)
Saturday, December 5
Lake Vista - Malibu Creek State Park - Forest Trail

Leader: Jon Sheldon
Phone: 805-906-1069
Saturday, December 5, 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 Reagan Ranch Lot. Near intersection of Mulholland and Cornell. We will shuttle into Malibu Creek State Park Leader: Jon Sheldon (805-906-1069)
Saturday, December 12
Lake Vista - Malibu Creek State Park - Forest Trail

Leader: Ruth Feldon
Phone: 805-906-1953
Saturday, December 12, 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 Reagan Ranch Lot. Near intersection of Mulholland and Cornell. We will shuttle into Malibu Creek State Park Leader: Ruth Feldon (805-906-1953)
Saturday, December 19
TBD - TBD

Leader: George Sherman
Phone: 805-490-0381
Saturday, December 19, 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. Leader: George Sherman (805-490-0381)
our crew wearing SMMTC shirts
September 2026
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Hondo Cyn Lower
Topanga State Park - Hondo - Lower
Dave Edwards 805-279-3029
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19
Stunt-Schueren-Saddle Peak
Backbone Trail
Greg Sweel 424-877-1075
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RSV - Various
Rancho Sierra Vista / Satwiwa
Jon Sheldon 805-906-1069
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October 2026
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Mulholland- Etz-Meloy Bypass
Backbone Trail
Denise Pomonik 818-389-3789
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Mulholland- Etz-Meloy Bypass
Backbone Trail
Greg Sweel 424-877-1075
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Mulholland- Etz-Meloy Bypass
Backbone Trail
Denise Pomonik 818-389-3789
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Stunt-Schueren-Saddle Peak
Backbone Trail
Greg Sweel 424-877-1075
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21
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24
Phantom/Liberty Cyn
Malibu Creek State Park - Liberty Cyn
Dave Edwards 805-279-3029
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Phantom/Liberty Cyn
Malibu Creek State Park - Liberty Cyn
Anne Russell 310-600-4798
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November 2026
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Phantom/Liberty Cyn
Malibu Creek State Park - Liberty Cyn
Ruth Feldon 805-906-1953
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Phantom/Liberty Cyn
Malibu Creek State Park - Liberty Cyn
Jon Sheldon 805-906-1069
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Chamberlain Trail
Point Mugu State Park
Roger Young 314-691-4811
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Chamberlain Trail
Point Mugu State Park
George Sherman 805-490-0381
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TBD
TBD
Don Brusselars 805-276-0830
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December 2026
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Lake Vista
Malibu Creek State Park - Forest Trail
Jon Sheldon 805-906-1069
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Lake Vista
Malibu Creek State Park - Forest Trail
Ruth Feldon 805-906-1953
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TBD
TBD
George Sherman 805-490-0381
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