CALL the listed leader to receive specific information about the trail and meeting place and to answer your questions.
PLEASE let the leader know in advance of your intention to participate so that enough tools will be available; also it is good to confirm because there have been occasions we had to cancel or change location on account of rain or fire danger. You can check local Red Flag warnings by calling the State Park Fire Closure Info line, 805-488-8147, and/or visiting NOAA's website, http://fire.boi.noaa.gov - click on "LOX" on map.
Meeting places and times vary as noted on the schedule below, and are subject to change;
make sure when you call that you confirm the meeting time and place.
We plan to end work at 2 pm at the trailhead, please tell the leader when you call if you need to leave earlier. Keep in mind we often car pool, shuttle or hike to the actual work site, so leaving earlier is not always feasible.
A parent or organization group leader must accompany volunteers under the age of 18.
General SMMTC information: Linda Palmer at 818-222-4531, or e-mail us at
mail@smmtc.org.
If you can’t reach the leader call Burt Elliott at 805-498-2475.
BRING: water, lunch, work gloves, long sleeve shirt and eye protection.
Sturdy shoes or boots and long pants are required. See training video at right for more information.
The Trails Council will provide tools, but you may bring your own.
JOIN US for four maintenance outings and you will receive an SMMTC T-shirt.
Eight outings and you'll receive Milt McAuley's book Hiking Trails of the Santa Monica Mountains!
View Trail Maintenance Training video:
To view low resolution version, click play button below, or, click
here
for alternate higher resolution version (links to external website).
4/25, 4/26, 4/27/08 Friday - Sunday
27th ANNUAL SANTA MONICA MTS. TRAIL DAYS, POINT MUGU STATE PARK
This is a weekend trail event at Pt. Mugu State Park. Attend one or all days, free camping.
Click or call for information flyer and registration: Linda Palmer 818-222-4531
Map
5/3/08 8:30am Saturday
BACKBONE TRAIL – FOSSIL RIDGE TRAIL, TOPANGA STATE PARK
Leader: Greg Sweel 310-452-4443
Meet at the trailhead on Saddle Peak Rd. about ¾ mi. east from the junction with Schueren & Stunt Roads.
Map
5/10/08 8:30am Saturday
BAY TREE TRAIL, TOPANGA STATE PARK *
Leader: Liz Baumann 805-277-3606
Meet at Trippet Ranch off Entrada Rd. From Topanga Canyon Blvd. turn up Entrada Rd. at the State Park sign. Trail worker card needs to be displayed in the car. *Joint Sierra Club Task Force project.
Map
5/17/08 8:30am Saturday
SERRANO CANYON, POINT MUGU STATE PARK
Leader: Barry Dydyk 805-499-5627
Meet at Sycamore Cyn day parking, north off PCH at Sycamore Cyn for shuttle to the trailhead. Tell the attendant that you are part of the volunteer trail crew. Trail worker card needs to be displayed on the car.
Map
5/21/08 8:30am Wednesday
WEDNESDAYS AT WENDY, POINT MUGU STATE PARK (VARIOUS TRAILS)
Leaders: Tom Siebert 805-987-3437 / Norm Simmonds 805-523-7250
Meet at Wendy Dr & Potrero Rd in Newbury Park for shuttle. From the 101 Freeway take Wendy Rd south to the end of the road at Potrero Rd.
Map
5/24/08 8:30am Saturday
SERRANO VALLEY LOOP TRAIL, POINT MUGU STATE PARK
Leader: Jerry Mitcham 818-406-1269
Meet at the gate on Serrano Rd. Take Yerba Buena Rd from PCH and turn left on Cotharin Rd then right on Serrano Rd.
Map
5/30-31/08 Friday - Saturday
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC BioBlitz IN SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS
Call 805-370-2301 for information.
6/1/08 8:30am SUNDAY
PROJECT WILL BE DETERMINED BY NEED
Leader: Liz Baumann 805-277-3606
Contact Liz for directions to the meeting place.
6/7/08 8:30am Saturday
NATIONAL TRAILS DAY – NEW TRAIL FROM PETER STRAUSS RANCH, NPS *
Leader: Burt Elliott 805-498-2475
Meet at the Peter Strauss Ranch parking area. From the 101 freeway take Kanan Rd south and turn left on Troutdale Dr. The parking area is left off Mulholland Rd. *Joint project with Sierra Club Task Force.
Map
6/11/08 8:30am Wednesday
WEDNESDAYS AT WENDY, POINT MUGU STATE PARK (VARIOUS TRAILS)
Leaders: Tom Siebert 805-987-3437 / Norm Simmonds 805-523-7250
Meet at Wendy Dr & Potrero Rd in Newbury Park for shuttle. From the 101 Freeway take Wendy Rd south to the end of the road at Potrero Rd.
Map
6/14/08 8:30am Saturday
BACKBONE TRAIL – RAY MILLER TRAIL, POINT MUGU STATE PARK
Leader: Virginia Grue 805-493-4010
Meet in La Jolla Canyon day parking lot. Trail worker card needs to be displayed.
Map
6/21/08 8:30am Saturday
PROJECT WILL BE DETERMINED BY NEED
Leader: Norm Simmonds 805-523-7250
Contact Norm for directions to the meeting place.
6/28/08 8:30am Saturday
PROJECT WILL BE DETERMINED BY NEED
Leader: Pete Warden 805-277-3606
Contact Pete for directions to the meeting place.