Santa Monica Mountains Trails Council
News & Newsletters
An archive of SMMTC newsletters, Backbone Trek stories, trail work, events, and news from the Santa Monica Mountains.
Newsletters
PDF archiveBackbone Trek
Photographs & stories- Backbone Trek Photographs & Story 2016
- Backbone Trek Photographs & Story 2015
- Backbone Trek Photographs & Story 2014
- Backbone Trek Photographs & Story 2013
- Backbone Trek Photographs & Story 2012
- Backbone Trek Photographs & Story 2011
- Backbone Trek Photographs & Story 2010
- Backbone Trek Photographs & Story 2009
- Backbone Trek Photographs & Story 2008
- Backbone Trek Photographs & Story 2006
News & Events
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2012Trail Days 2012Point Mugu State Park, April 27–29 — photos and story on the CORBA website.
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2011Status of Property Acquisition to Complete the Backbone TrailNPS has acquired one of the three remaining land parcels.
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201130th Annual Trail DaysApril 29–May 1, 2011 — over 100 volunteers improved trails in Point Mugu State Park.
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2011Las Virgenes Trail To Be ExtendedThe trail will extend under Agoura Road and the 101 Freeway, over Las Virgenes Creek.
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2010Remembering Ron SchaferAngeles District Superintendent of California State Parks, who died September 15, 2010.
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2010Trail Crew Enjoys Trip To Santa Rosa IslandJune 14, 2010.
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2010Backbone Trail TrekMay 1–8, 2010.
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2009Santa Monica Mountains Trail Days 2009Photos from the 28th Annual Santa Monica Mountains Trail Days, April 24–26 in Point Mugu State Park.
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20098th Backbone Trail TrekMay 2009 — 17 hikers completed the trek, held May 2–9, 2009.
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200928th Annual Santa Monica Mountains Trail DaysApril 24–26, 2009 in Point Mugu State Park — photos.
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20087th Backbone Trail TrekMay 2008 — 21 hikers completed the trek, May 3–10, 2008.
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2008Milt McAuleyLong an icon of the Santa Monica Mountains, Milt McAuley died December 10, 2008 at age 89.
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2008Remembering Al BandelAl passed away on September 6, 2008.
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2008National Trails DaySaturday, June 7, 2008 — photos from the event at Peter Strauss Ranch.
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200827th Annual Santa Monica Mountains Trail DaysApril 25–27, 2008 in Point Mugu State Park — photos and more.
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2007King Gillette Ranch ProposalsPlans for a new visitor center and details of six SMMNRA projects under review.
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2007Santa Monica Mountains Trail ConditionsOver 20 trail miles improved by SMMTC volunteers.
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2007New Signs in Point Mugu State ParkSeptember 2007 — the SMMTC, with help from Eagle Scouts, installed new trail signs throughout the park.
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2007Pepperdine Step Forward DaySeptember 8, 2007 — over 40 volunteers participated at Malibu Nature Preserve.
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200726th Annual Santa Monica Mountains Trail DaysApril 27–29, 2007 in Point Mugu State Park — photos and more.
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2007New Trail Signs Throughout Point Mugu State ParkFebruary 2007, with updates through May 26.
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2006Many Attend Basic Trail Maintenance WorkshopNovember 2006.
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2006SMMTC Crew Leaders Attend Traditional Trails Skills TrainingSeptember 2006.
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2006
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20066th Backbone Trail TrekMay 2006 — a great way to explore the Backbone Trail.
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2006Many Commendations Given to Frank Padilla, Jr.Retirement party on March 18, 2006.
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200625th Annual Santa Monica Mountains Trail DaysApril 28–30, 2006 in Point Mugu State Park — photos and more.
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2005De Anza Trail DedicationNovember 21, 2005.
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2005Trail Management PlanOctober 8, 2005.
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2005