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WEEKLY TRAIL MAINTENANCE

GUIDELINES

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. (Note: State Parks no longer automatically close the backcountries during all Red Flag Warnings but will during any extreme weather decided on a case by case basis - if any doubt, check with the crew leader.)

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: 818-222-4531, or e-mail us at mail@smmtc.org. If you can’t reach the leader call Burt Elliott at 805-338-7150.

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.

In the listing below, addresses in brackets { } can be used in car navigation systems for approximate meeting locations.

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).

SEE PICTURES of recent outings

SCHEDULE

Print-friendly version of September 2009 - January 2010 Schedule (pdf)
Print-friendly version of February 2010 - June 2010 Schedule (pdf)

2/10/10   8:30 am   Wednesday
NICHOLAS FLATS AND WILLOW SPRINGS TRAILS, LEO CARRILLO STATE PARK
Leaders: Tom Siebert 805-987-3437/ Norm Simmonds 805-523-7250
Meet in Leo Carrillo day parking lot. Tell the attendant that you are part of the volunteer trail maintenance crew and get a parking pass to display on the windshield. You should not have to pay for parking.  Note since rain may be expected this week - please be sure to leave your phone number or email with leader(s) so they can contact you in the event of cancellation due to rain. Map ("Leo Carrillo")

2/13/10   8:30 am   Saturday
STOKES RIDGE TRAIL, CALABASAS
Leader: Chris Morneau 818-757-0948
Limited trailhead parking, so meet at Linda's at 24735 Mulholland Hwy to carpool. Map ("Stokes Ridge Trail Meeting Place ONLY")

2/20/10   8:30 am   Saturday
BACKBONE TRAIL - SADDLE PEAK TRAIL, MALIBU CREEK STATE PARK**
Leader: Casey Gonzalez 323-222-4600
Meet on north side of Stunt Road at milepost 2.9 (measured from Mulholland). Map ("Stunt Mile 3")

2/27/10   8:30 am   Saturday
BACKBONE TRAIL - CHAMBERLAIN TRAIL (UPPER), POINT MUGU STATE PARK
Leader: Dave Edwards 805-985-3728
Meet at the Sandstone Peak trailhead parking at milepost 6.37 on Yerba Buena Rd. Tools and gear to be transported to the trailhead. NOTE: Extra long day. Plan to be back at the vehicles by 4 PM. Map ("Sandstone Peak")

3/6/10   8:30 am   Saturday
SECRET TRAIL/CALABASAS-COLD CREEK TRAIL, LA PARKS & REC.
Leader: Casey Gonzalez 323-222-4600
Meet at trailhead on Mulholland Hwy 1.9 miles west of Old Topanga Road. Map ("Secret Trail")

3/10/10   8:30 am   Wednesday
WEDNESDAY PROJECTS ARE SCHEDULED BASED ON NEED
Leaders: Norm Simmonds 805-523-7250 / Tom Siebert 805-987-3437
Call for location.

3/13/10   8:30 am   Saturday
BENT ARROW TRAIL EAST, TOPANGA STATE PARK**
Leader: Jerry Mitcham 818-406-1269
Meet almost at the South end of Redesa Blvd. - just before the line that indicates there is a parking fee beyond. Map ("Reseda")

3/20/10   8:30 am   Saturday
TOPANGA SCHOOL TRAIL & BACKBONE TRAIL, TOPANGA STATE PARK
Leader: Greg Sweel 310-452-4443
Meet at end of Topanga School Rd, west off Topanga Blvd about 6 mi south of the 101 freeway or 4.5 mi north of Pacific Coast Highway. Map ("Topanga School")

3/27/10   8:30 am   Saturday
CONEJO OPEN SPACE - ANNUAL SPRING WORK DAY, CONEJO OPEN SPACE
Leader: Burt Elliott 805-338-7150
PROJECT TO BE DETERMINED, CALL OR CHECK WEBSITE AS DATE GETS CLOSER FOR MEETING PLACE. Thousand Oaks Area

4/3/10   8:30 am   Saturday
GARAPITO TRAIL (UPPER),TOPANGA STATE PARK**
Leader: Greg Sweel 310-452-4443
Meet at Trippet Ranch off Entrada Rd. From Topanga Canyon Blvd. turn up Entrada Rd. at the State Park sign. Tell the parking attendant that you are a trail maintenance volunteer. If there is no parking attendant be sure to get a trail worker card to display on the dashboard or you will get a parking ticket. Map ("Topanga - Trippet")

4/10/10   8:30 am   Saturday
NATOMA TRAIL - TOPANGA STATE PARK
Leader: Burt Elliott 805-338-7150
Meet at the north end of Natoma Ave. From the 101 Freeway exit De Soto Ave. south, street changes to Serrania Ave. then left on Wells to Natoma Ave. Turn right on Natoma Ave. Map ("Natoma")

4/17/10   8:30 am   Saturday
BACKBONE TRAIL - UPPER SOLSTICE CANYON, NPS
Leader: Barb Thomas 805-492-0460
Meet at the north end of Corral Canyon Rd. Turn north from PCH at the 76 gas station and drive to the dirt parking area. Map ("Corral Canyon Road / Castro Crest")

4/21/10   8:30 am   Wednesday
WEDNESDAY PROJECTS ARE SCHEDULED BASED ON NEED
Leaders: Tom Siebert 805-987-3437/ Norm Simmonds 805-523-7250
Call for location.

4/23, 4/24, 4/25/10   Friday through Sunday  
29th ANNUAL SANTA MONICA MTS. TRAIL DAYS, POINT MUGU STATE PARK**
Call for information flier and registration: 818-222-4531
This is a weekend trail event at Point Mugu State Park. Attend one or all days, free camping at Danielson Ranch Group Camp. Map ("Santa Monica Mountains Trail Days")

5/1/10   8:30 am   Saturday
WINNETKA TRAIL TO MULHOLLAND DRIVE, TOPANGA STATE PARK
Leader: Norm Simmonds 805-523-7250
Meet at the south end of Winnetka Ave. Map ("Winnetka")

5/8/10   8:30 am   Saturday
OPEN DATE -
CHECK THE ONLINE TRAIL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE AS DATE GETS CLOSER TO FIND IF A PROJECT HAS BEEN SCHEDULED.

5/15/10   8:30 am   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 cards need to be displayed in the car. Map ("Point Mugu State Park - Sycamore Canyon")

5/19/10   8:30 am   Wednesday
WEDNESDAY PROJECTS ARE SCHEDULED BASED ON NEED
Leaders: Norm Simmonds 805-523-7250 / Tom Siebert 805-987-3437
Call for location.

5/22/10   8:30 am   Saturday
MISHE MOKWA TRAIL, CIRCLE X RANCH, NPS
Leader: Norm Simmonds 805-523-7250
Meet at the Mishe Mokwa trailhead parking at milepost 7.0 Yerba Buena Road. Map ("Mishe Mokwa")

5/29/10   8:30 am   Saturday
PHANTOM TRAIL, MALIBU CREEK STATE PARK
Leader: Casey Gonzalez 323-222-4600
Meet at the south end of Liberty Canyon Rd. Turn south from the 101 freeway on Liberty Canyon Rd., Calabasas Area. Map ("Liberty Canyon")

6/5/10   8:30 am   Saturday
NATIONAL TRAILS DAY- CONDUCTED BY THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
Site will be Malibu Creek State Park. Tell the attendant that you will be attending the National Trails Day event to receive your parking tag. We will be working on a variety of trails in the park. A great event with many groups and individuals participating. Call to receive information flier and specific information when available: 805-370-2301 Map ("Malibu Creek State Park - Main")

6/12/10   8:30 am   Saturday
BACKBONE TRAIL - NEWTON CANYON WEST OF LATIGO ROAD, NPS**
Leader: Barb Thomas 805-492-0460
Meet at trailhead parking on Latigo Cyn. Rd. about 3 mile east and south from Kanan Rd. The parking area is not very visible so keep watching to your left as you near the 3 mile point from Kanan Rd. Map ("Backbone Trail - Latigo")

6/16/10   8:30 am   Wednesday
WEDNESDAY PROJECTS ARE SCHEDULED BASED ON NEED
Leaders: Tom Siebert 805-987-3437/ Norm Simmonds 805-523-7250
Call for location.

6/19/10   8:30 am   Saturday
BAY TREE TRAIL, TOPANGA STATE PARK**
Leader: Burt Elliott 805-338-7150
Meet at Trippet Ranch off Entrada Rd. From Topanga Canyon Blvd. turn up Entrada Rd. at the State Park sign and follow park signs to the State Park. Tell the parking attendant that you are a trail maintenance volunteer. If there is no parking attendant be sure to get a trail worker card to display on the dashboard or you will get a parking ticket. Map ("Topanga - Trippet")

6/26/10   8:30 am   Saturday
FIRELINE TRAIL - LOWER, 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 attendant that you are part of the volunteer trail crew to get a parking tag. If there is no parking attendant be sure to get a trail worker card to display on the dashboard or you will get a parking ticket. Map ("Point Mugu State Park - Sycamore Canyon")

** indicates joint project with the Sierra Club Task Force; *** indicates joint project with CORBA.

NOTE: Other trail maintenance projects, unscheduled at this time, may be conducted in the Santa Monica Mountains NRA and Channel Islands National Park. Special projects might be arranged for school or corporate groups interested in performing trail maintenance as public service projects. If you are interested in arranging a special project, please contact Burt Elliott at 805-338-7150 or email us at mail@smmtc.org.