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
June 28, 2025 Saturday
Topanga State Park
Santa Ynez Trail
Dave Edwards 805-279-3029
Routine Trail Maintenance. 8:00AM to 2:00PM. Pack a lunch and bring some water. Please contact leader before attending and consider arriving a few minutes early to sign the necessary forms. This trail is in the footprint of the Palisades fire. We will be working in an area with poison oak growing alongside the trail. There is tread work and also plenty of brush to trim back. Expect to get dirty!
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Date Location Trail Description
June 7, 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: George Sherman 805-490-0381
 Link to Map 		Saturday
June 7, 2025Rancho Sierra Vista / SatwiwaNational Trail DaysRoutine Trail Maintenance. 8:30AM to 1:30PM. Lunch is provided.Bring some water. Please contact leader before attending and consider arriving a few minutes early to sign the necessary forms. Link to NPS National Trail Days Site Leader: Barb Thomas 805-509-3426
 Link to Map 		Saturday
June 14, 2025Topanga State ParkGarapitoRoutine Trail Maintenance. 8:00AM to 2:00PM. Garapito trail starting at the northern end near the Bent Arrow trail. Work will involve clearing weeds and brush. 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: Greg Sweel 424-877-1075
 Link to Map 		Saturday
June 21, 2025Topanga State ParkSanta Ynez TrailRoutine Trail Maintenance. 8:00AM to 2:00PM. 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: Dave Edwards 805-279-3029
 Link to Map 		Saturday
June 28, 2025Topanga State ParkSanta Ynez TrailRoutine Trail Maintenance. 8:00AM to 2:00PM. Pack a lunch and bring some water. Please contact leader before attending and consider arriving a few minutes early to sign the necessary forms. This trail is in the footprint of the Palisades fire. We will be working in an area with poison oak growing alongside the trail. There is tread work and also plenty of brush to trim back. Expect to get dirty! Leader: Dave Edwards 805-279-3029
 Link to Map 		Saturday
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Topanga 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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