SMMTC Volunteer Trail Maintenance Calendar
Sat Jan 2, 2016
8:30am - 2:30pm Chumash Trail, Point Mugu State Park Where: 34.09166,-119.065606 Calendar: George Sherman Description: Meet at the Chumash trailhead on the PCH about 2 miles east of PCH and Las Posas Rd. It's directly across from the Navy shooting range. Dave Edwards 805-985-3728 h 805- 279-3029 c
Thu Jan 7, 2016
8:30am - 2:30pm Santa Ynez Trail Where: Meet in the parking lot at Trippet Ranch. Calendar: George Sherman Created by: George Sherman Description: Topanga State Park. This will be a joint project with the Sierra Club Task Force. Routine Trail Maintenance. SMMTC leader: John Kross 805-587-0721; Sierra Club leader: Rachel Glegg 310-985-2826
Sat Jan 9, 2016
8:30am - 2:30pm Serrano Valley, Point Mugu State Park Where: 1375-1399 S Wendy Dr Thousand Oaks, CA 91320 34.154551, -118.950331 Calendar: George Sherman Description: Meet at Wendy Dr and Potrero Rd in Newbury Park for shuttle. From the 101 fwy take Wendy Rd south to Potrero Rd. Dave Edwards 805-985-3728 h 805-279-3029 c
Wed Jan 13, 2016
8:30am - 2:30pm Backbone Trail - Saddle Peak Trail Where: 34.080895, -118.647226 Calendar: George Sherman Description: Backbone/Saddle Peak Trail. This project will repair serious erosion damage to the trail. Work will be difficult to strenuous, requiring digging and moving large rocks to reconstruct damaged steps in the trail. Leader: Jerry Mitcham 818-406-1269. Meet at the large dirt pull-out at the 3.9 mile marker on Stunt Road. Note: This meeting place is about 300 feet BEFORE the junction of Stunt, Schueren and Saddle Peak Roads.
Thu Jan 14, 2016
8:30am - 2:30pm Canyon View Trail Where: Meet at the Sandstone Peak trail head parking at milepost 6.37 on Yerba Buena Road. Calendar: George Sherman Created by: George Sherman Description: Circle X Ranch, NPS. Routine trail maintenance. Leader: Jerry Mitcham 818-406- 1269 SMMTC Volunteer Trail Maintenance Calendar
Sat Jan 16, 2016
8:30am - 2:30pm Waterfall/Danielson Memorial trail, Point Mugu State Park Where: 1375-1399 S Wendy Dr Thousand Oaks, CA 91320 34.154551, -118.950331 Calendar: George Sherman Description: Meet at Wendy Dr and Potrero Rd in Newbury Park for shuttle. From the 101 fwy take Wendy Rd south to the end of the road at Potrero Rd. Dave Edwards 805-985-3728 h 805- 279-3029 c
Mon Jan 18, 2016
8:30am - 2:30pm Old Boney trail, Point Mugu State Park Where: Meet at Wendy Dr and Potrero Rd in Newbury Park for shuttle. From the 101 fwy take Wendy Rd south to the end of the road at Potrero Rd. Calendar: George Sherman Created by: George Sherman Description: Work will be on Old Boney from near Old Cabin site. Leader: Norm Simmonds 805- 523-7250
Wed Jan 20, 2016
8:30am - 2:30pm Saddle Peak Trail Where: 34.080895, -118.647226 Calendar: George Sherman Description: Meet at the large dirt pull-out at the 3.9 mile marker on Stunt Road. Note: This meeting place is about 300 feet BEFORE the junction of Stunt, Schueren and Saddle Peak Roads. Norm Simmonds 805-523-7250
Sat Jan 23, 2016
8:30am - 2:30pm ADA/Camp 13 Trail, Leo Carrillo State Park Where: Leo Carrillo State Park, 35000 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA 90265, United States Calendar: George Sherman Description: Meet in the day use parking area at Leo Carrillo State Park. Tell the kiosk attendant that you will be doing trail work. Turn left just pass the kiosk and left again to the east end of parking area. Barb Thomas 805-492-0460
Wed Jan 27, 2016
8:30am - 2:30pm Serrano Canyon, Point Mugu State Park Where: 34.071227 -119.012953 Calendar: George Sherman Description: This is a special project to clear downed trees. Meet at Sycamore Canyon day parking, north off PCH. Tell the attendant at the kiosk that you are part of the volunteer trail crew. Norm Simmonds 805-523-7250 SMMTC Volunteer Trail Maintenance Calendar
Thu Jan 28, 2016
8:30am - 2:30pm Gizmo Trail Where: Meet in the Marvin Braude Mulholland Gateway Park at the end of Reseda Blvd. THIS IS A FEE PARKING AREA - OUR STATE PARK PASSES ARE NOT ACCEPTED HERE. To avoid the parking fee, park outside the first gate and walk in. We will meet at the second gate, where the park ends and the road enteres Topanga State Park. This is a joint project with the Sierra club. Calendar: George Sherman Created by: George Sherman Description: This will be a joint project with the Sierra Club Task Force SMMTC Leader: Barb Thomas 805-492-0460; Sierra Club Leader: Rachel Glegg 310-985-2826
Sat Jan 30, 2016
8:30am - 2:30pm Mishe Mokwa Trail, Circle X Ranch, NPS Where: 34 06.859, -118 55.091 Calendar: George Sherman Description: Meet at the Mishe Mokwa trailhead parking at milepost 7.0 on Yerba Buena Road. Greg Sweel 310-452-4443
Sat Feb 6, 2016
8:30am - 9:30am BBT/Trancas Canyon Trail Where: 34.085069, -118.861432 Calendar: George Sherman Description: The work will be on the Backbone trail in Trancas Canyon. Leader:Greg Sweel 310- 452-4443. Meet at BBT Trailhead off of Encinal Canyon. This will be a joint project with CORBA. Meet at the Backbone trailhead parking lot across from Fire Camp 13.
Sat Feb 13, 2016
8:30am - 2:30pm Saddle Peak Trail Where: N 34 5.163 W 118 39.605 Calendar: George Sherman Description: Meet on the north side of Stunt Rd. at milepost 2.9 as measured from Mulholland. Leader:Jerry Mitcham 818-406-1269
Wed Feb 17, 2016
8:30am - 2:30pm BBT between Etz Meloy and Mullholland Rd Where: 34.091530 -118.867667 Calendar: George Sherman Description: Meet at parking area off Mulholland near where the BBT from Etz Meloy comes out. GPS coordinates: 34.091530 (minus) -118.867667 Leader:Norm Simmonds 805-523-7250 SMMTC Volunteer Trail Maintenance Calendar
Sat Feb 20, 2016
8:30am - 2:30pm Sycamore Canyon - Old Boney Trail Where: Wendy & Potrero Calendar: George Sherman Description: This will be a joint project with the Conjeo Valley Trail Runners. SMMTC trail crew and other volunteers meet at the Wendy Trail head at 8:00 AM. CVTR runners meet the SMMTC trail crew at the Old Boney Trail (Toe Stubber) trail head, on Sycamore Canyon Road, 1 mile west of Danielson Ranch Campground at 9:00 AM. Leader: Jerry Mitcham (818) 406-1269
Sat Feb 27, 2016
8:30am - 2:30pm BBT from Mishe Mokwa east to Yerba Buena Rd. Where: 34 06.859, -118 55.091 Calendar: George Sherman Description: Meet at the Mishe Mokwa trailhead parking at milepost 7.0 on Yerba Buena Road. This will be a joint project with CORBA Leader:Jerry Mitcham 818-406-1269
Sat Mar 5, 2016
8:30am - 2:30pm Saddle Creek Trail Where: N 34 5.163 W 118 39.605 Calendar: George Sherman Description: Meet on the north side of Stunt Rd. at milepost 2.9 as measured from Mulholland. Leader:Barb Thomas 805-492-0460
Sat Mar 12, 2016
8:30am - 2:30pm Camp 13 Trail Leo Carrillo State Park Where: Leo Carrillo State Park, 35000 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265, United States Calendar: George Sherman Description: Saturday. Camp 13 Trail, Leo Carrillo State Park. Meet in the day use parking area at Leo Carrillo State Park - NOT on the Beach side of the road. Tell the kiosk attendant that you will be doing trail work. Turn left just pass the kiosk and left again to the east end of parking area.This will be a special project with students from Cal State Channel Islands. Leader: John Kross (805) 587-0721
Wed Mar 16, 2016
8:30am - 2:30pm Camp 13 Trail Leo Carrillo State Park Where: Leo Carrillo State Park, 35000 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265, United States Calendar: George Sherman Description: Wednesday. Camp 13 Trail, Leo Carrillo State Park. Meet in the day use parking area at Leo Carrillo State Park - NOT on the Beach side of the road. Tell the kiosk attendant that you will be doing trail work. Turn left just pass the kiosk and left again to the east end of parking area.This will be a special project with volunteers from The North Face store in Camarillo. Leader: Norm simmonds (805) 523-7250 SMMTC Volunteer Trail Maintenance Calendar
Sat Mar 19, 2016
7:30am - 12:30pm COSCA Spring Trail Work Days Where: 493-499 Greenmeadow Ave, Thousand Oaks, CA 91361 Calendar: George Sherman Description: The COSCA Spring Trail Work Day is March 19 with registration at 7:30am. Work will be done on the Whole Access Trail, Lilly Tomlin Trail and Space Mountain on the Los Robles Trail. Trail work should be completed by noon and then a free bbq will be available for the volunteers. Turn right off Moorpark Road onto Greenmeadow and drive into the parking area. COSCA leader: Bruce Pace. SMMTC leader: Jerry Mitcham (818) 406-1269.
Wed Mar 23, 2016
8:30am - 2:30pm Backbone Trail Upper Zuma Canyon Where: 1234 S Kanan Dume Rd Malibu, CA 90265 Calendar: George Sherman Description: Wednesday. Backbone Trail - Upper Zuma Canyon. This will be a joint project with the National Park Service and a large corporate, volunteer group. SMMTC trail crew and other volunteers meet at the Kanan Dume Road Alternate parking area on Kanan Dume Road (large dirt pull out, one quarter mile north of the official Kanan Dume Road BBT Trailhead) at 8:30 AM. From the meeting place, we will shuttle to the work site. Leader: Jerry Mitcham (818) 406-1269
Sat Mar 26, 2016
8:30am - 2:30pm Ray Miller trail, Point Mugu State Park Where: 34.084272,-119.035835 Calendar: George Sherman Description: Meet at the La Jolla Canyon day parking lot across the PCH from the western end of Thornhill Broom State Beach. This will be a joint project with the Sierra Club Task Force. Leader:Dave Edwards 805-985-3728 h 805-279-3029 c
Sat Apr 2, 2016
8:30am - 2:30pm Backbone Trail between Kanan and Latigo Where: 34.076035,-118.815411 Calendar: George Sherman Description: Meet at the Trailhead and main parking area for Backbone Trail on Kanan Dume Road. Just before the 3rd tunnel if you are driving from the San Fernando, Conejo, Simi and Santa Clarita valleys. This will be a joint project with CORBA Leader:John Kross 805-587-0721
Sat Apr 9, 2016
8:30am - 2:30pm !!CANCELLED by RAIN!! - Backbone trail, Etz Meloy bypass Where: 14617 Yerba Buena Rd, Malibu, CA 90265, USA Calendar: George Sherman Description: Dirt pull out, vicinity of 14617 Yerba Buena Road. Mile marker 9.1 on Yerba Buena Road. This pull out is just around the curve (to the north) from the Etz Meloy Motorway junction with Yerba Buena Road. This is a new section of the Backbone trail which bypasses the Etz Meloy Motorway. This will be a joint project with CORBA. Leader:George Sherman 805-499-8345 SMMTC Volunteer Trail Maintenance Calendar
Sat Apr 16, 2016
8:30am - 2:30pm Leo Carrillo State Park Where: Leo Carrillo State Beach, California 90265, USA Calendar: George Sherman Description: Meet in the day use parking area at Leo Carrillo State Park - NOT on the Beach side of the road. Tell the kiosk attendant that you will be doing trail work. Turn left just pass the kiosk and left again to the east end of parking area.This will be a special project with students from Cal State Channel Islands. Leader:Jerry Mitcham 818-406-1269
Sat Apr 23, 2016
All day Santa Monica Mountains Trail Days, Sycamore Canyon, Point Mugu State Park Sat Apr 23, 2016 - Sun Apr 24, 2016 Where: 4122 West Potrero Road Calendar: George Sherman Description: This is a weekend trail event at Point Mugu State Park. Attend one or all days, free camping at Danielson Ranch Group camp. See the Santa Monica Mountains Trails Council website at http://www.smmtc.org/maint/traildays.php for registration and detailed information. Barb Thomas is the POC at 805-492-0460.
Sun Apr 24, 2016
All day Santa Monica Mountains Trail Days, Sycamore Canyon, Point Mugu State Park Sun Apr 24, 2016 - Mon Apr 25, 2016 Where: 4122 West Potrero Road Calendar: George Sherman Description: This is a weekend trail event at Point Mugu State Park. Attend one or all days, free camping at Danielson Ranch Group camp. See the Santa Monica Mountains Trails Council website at http://www.smmtc.org/maint/traildays.php for registration and detailed information. Barb Thomas is the POC at 805-492-0460.
Sat Apr 30, 2016
All day Annual Backbone trek - no trail work Sat Apr 30, 2016 - Sun May 1, 2016 Calendar: George Sherman Description: Annual Backbone trek - no trail work.
Sat May 7, 2016
All day Annual Backbone trek - no trail work Sat May 7, 2016 - Sun May 8, 2016 Calendar: George Sherman Description: Annual Backbone trek - no trail work. SMMTC Volunteer Trail Maintenance Calendar
Wed May 11, 2016
8:30am - 2:30pm Sycamore Canyon, Point Mugu State Park Where: Wendy & Potrero Calendar: George Sherman Description: The work will be on the Old Boney trail 1/2 mile east of the juncture with the Toe Stubber trail. 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. Norm Simmonds 805-523-7250
Sat May 14, 2016
8:30am - 2:30pm BBT - Etz Meloy Where: N34 06.444 W118 53.817 Calendar: George Sherman Description: This project will be working to complete one of final sections of tthe Backbone Trail. Meet at the large dirt pull out, near mile marker 9.1 on Yerba Buena Road. This pull out is just around the curve (to the north) from the Etz Meloy Motorway junction with Yerba Buena Road. This is a new section of the Backbone trail which bypasses the Etz Meloy Motorway. Leader: Jerry Mitcham (818)406-1269
Sat May 21, 2016
8:30am - 2:30pm Serrano Canyon, Point Mugu State Park Where: 34.071227 -119.012953 Calendar: George Sherman Description: Meet at Sycamore Canyon day parking, north off PCH. Tell the attendant at the kiosk that you are part of the volunteer trail crew. This is a special project with Boy Scout Troop 730. Leader:Barry Dydyk 805-499-5627
Sat May 28, 2016
8:30am - 2:30pm BBT - Etz Meloy Where: N34 06.444 W118 53.817 Calendar: George Sherman Description: This project will be working to complete one of final sections of tthe Backbone Trail. Meet at the large dirt pull out, near mile marker 9.1 on Yerba Buena Road. This pull out is just around the curve (to the north) from the Etz Meloy Motorway junction with Yerba Buena Road. This is a new section of the Backbone trail which bypasses the Etz Meloy Motorway. Leader: Jerry Mitcham (818)406-1269
Sat Jun 4, 2016
8:30am - 2:30pm National Trails Days Where: 1501 Will Rogers State Park Rd, pacific Palisades, CA 90272 Calendar: George Sherman Description: This is the 2016 SMMNRA National Trails Day event. This is a non-work day. The event will celebrate the completion of the Backbone Trail from the City of Los Angeles to the Pacific coast in Ventura County. This celebration may include the announcement of "National Recreation Trail" designation for the Backbone Trail. Location: Will Rogers State Historic Park, 1501 Will Rogers State Park Rd, pacific Palisades, CA 90272. RSVP to: [email protected]. SMMTC Volunteer Trail Maintenance Calendar
Wed Jun 8, 2016
9am - 3pm Upper Sycamore Canyon Where: Wendy & Potrero Calendar: George Sherman Description: Wednesday. Upper Sycamore Canyon Trail - Point Mugu State Park. This will be routine trail maintenance. Meet at the Wenday Trailhead at the intersecton of Wendy Drive and Potrero Road in Newbury Park. We will carpool from the meeting place to the trailhead inside the park. Leader: Norm Simmonds (805) 523-7250
Sat Jun 11, 2016
8:30am - 2:30pm Malibu Lake Vista trail, Malibu Creek State Park Where: Meet at the Reagan Ranch parking lot near the southeast corner of the intersection of Cornell Rd and Mulholland in Calabasas. Calendar: George Sherman Description: Leader:Jerry Mitcham 818-406-1269
Sat Jun 18, 2016
8:30am - 2:30pm Backbone Trail, Saddle Peak trail, Malibu Creek State Park Where: 34.076604 -118.688050 Calendar: George Sherman Description: Meet at roadside parking on Piuma Road 1 mile east of Las Virgenes Road (gps 34.076604 -118.688050) Dave Edwards 805-985-3728 h 805-279-3029 c
Sat Jun 25, 2016
8:30am - 2:30pm BBT - Near Topanga School Where: 22075 Topanga School Rd., Topanga, CA 90290 Calendar: George Sherman Description: We will be working on that segment of the Backbone Trail behind the Topanga School. Meet at Topanga School, 22075 Topanga School Rd., Topanga, CA 90290. Upon completion of work we will join the Sierra Club Task Force at Trippet Ranch for the trail work end of year pot luck picnic and the SCTF 40th anniversary celebration. Leader: Jerry Mitcham (818) 406-1269
Thu Aug 4, 2016
8am - 12pm Saddle Peak Plant Restoration Where: 34°04'51.2"N 118°38'49.9"W Calendar: George Sherman Description: Thursday. Plant restoration, Saddle Peak. This is a special project with the SAMO Youth. The project will involve removing Spanish broom from the peak. Meet at the large dirt pull-out at the 3.9 mile marker on Stunt Road, about 400 feet before the intersection with Schueren Road. We will carpool from the meeting place to the work site on Saddle Peak. Leader: Jerry Mitcham (818) 406-1269 SMMTC Volunteer Trail Maintenance Calendar
Fri Aug 12, 2016
8:30am - 2:30pm Triunfo Pass BBT Where: 34.110913, -118.915085 Calendar: George Sherman Description: Friday. Trail Maintenance, Backbone Trail - Triunfo Pass, in the Circle X Ranch area.. This is a special project with the SAMO Youth. This project is routine trail maintenance. MMishe Mowka parking lot at the 7.0 mile marker on Yerba Buena . Leader: Jerry Mitcham (818) 406-1269
Sat Sep 3, 2016
8:30am - 2:30pm State Park Beach Access Trail Where: 34.048434 -118.950451 Calendar: George Sherman Created by: George Sherman Description: Meet and Park at the Malibu Sector Offices (MSO) at 39996 Pacific Coast Hwy, This project will repair the trail and steps for beach access Leader: Barb Thomas 805-492-0460
Sat Sep 10, 2016
8:30am - 12pm Malibu Bluffs Where: malibu bluffs Calendar: George Sherman Created by: George Sherman Description: Trail maintenance in Malibu Bluffs Community Park. This is a special event for the Pepperdine University Step Forward Day. Leader: Greg Sweel 310-452-4443 Meet in the Malibu Bluffs parking lot where the south end of Malibu Canyon Road dead ends at Pacificic Coast Highway
Sat Sep 17, 2016
8:30am - 2:30pm Backbone Trail Triunfo Pass segment Where: 15001 Yerba Buena Rd Malibu, CA 90265 Calendar: George Sherman Created by: George Sherman Description: Routine trail maintenance on the Backbone Trail - Triunfo Pass segment. This will be a joint project with members of the "UC Outfitters Club" of University of Southern California. Leader: Jerry Mitcham 818-406-1269 Meet at the large dirt pull out, near mile marker 9.0 on Yerba Buena Road. This pull out is just around the curve (to the north) from the Etz Meloy Motorway junction with Yerba Buena Road.
Wed Sep 21, 2016
8:30am - 2:30pm Backbone Trail - Etz Meloy bypass Where: 34.110933, -118.915262 Calendar: George Sherman Created by: George Sherman Description: Routine trail maintenance on the Backbone Trail in the Circle X Ranch area. Leader: Norm Simmonds 805-523-7250 Meet at the dirt pullout off Yerba Buena Rd near milepost 9.0 SMMTC Volunteer Trail Maintenance Calendar
Sat Sep 24, 2016
8:30am - 12pm Various trails in Leo Carrillo State Park Where: Malibu Creek State Park, 1925 Las Virgenes Rd, Calabasas, CA 91302, USA Calendar: George Sherman Created by: George Sherman Description: This is a joint State Parks and National Parks event for National Public Lands Day. Leader: Jerry Mitcham 818-406-1269 Meet in the day use parking area at Malibu Creek State Park. Tell the kiosk attendant that you will be doing volunteer trail work. Turn left just pass the kiosk and left again to the east end of parking area.
Sat Oct 1, 2016
8:30am - 2:30pm Solstice Canyon, NPS Where: 34.0350, -118.7445 Calendar: George Sherman Created by: George Sherman Description: This will be a joint project with the Sierra Club Task Force SMMTC Leader:Barry Dydyk 805-499-5627; Sierra Club Leader: Rachel Glegg 310-985-2826 From Pacific Coast Hwy turn inland on Corral Canyon Rd. Drive 0.25 mile to park entrance on left. Drive to the second parking lot near the vistor center and gate. Malibu, CA, 90265. GPS N34.0350 W -118.7445
Sat Oct 8, 2016
8:30am - 2:30pm Phantom Trail Where: 3711 Liberty Canyon Rd, Agoura Hills, CA 91301, USA Calendar: George Sherman Created by: George Sherman Description: Phantom trail, Malibu Creek State Park. Routine trail maintenance. Leader: Dave Edwards 805-985-3728 h 805-279-3029 c Meet at the trailhead at the south end of Liberty Canyon road off the 101 Freeway.
Wed Oct 12, 2016
8:30am - 2:30pm Phantom Trail Where: 3711 Liberty Canyon Rd, Agoura Hills, CA 91301, USA Calendar: George Sherman Description: Phantom trail, Malibu Creek State Park. Routine trail maintenance. Leader: Norm Simmonds 805-523-7250 Meet at the trailhead at the south end of Liberty Canyon road off the 101 Freeway.
Sat Oct 15, 2016
8:30am - 12pm Various Trails in the Conejo Open Space Conservation Agency area. Where: Work site TBD. Registration begins at 7:30 AM - Work begins at 8:00 AM. Work completes at 12:00 PM. Lunch provided after work. All tools and training provided. See COSCA website for additional details. Calendar: George Sherman Created by: George Sherman Description: COSCA Fall Trail Work Days. This is a joint project with the COSCA Rangers and many local volunteers. COSCA leader: Bruce Pace. SMMTC leader: John Kross 805-587-0721 SMMTC Volunteer Trail Maintenance Calendar
Sat Oct 22, 2016
8:30am - 2:30pm Staircase Beach Access Trail Where: 39996 Pacific Coast Highway Calendar: George Sherman Created by: George Sherman Description: This project will restore the acess trail to Staircase Beach. This will be a special project with students from Cal State Channel Islands. Leader: John Kross, (805) 587-0721 Meet in the parking lot, behind the gate at 39996 Pacific Coast Highway.
Sat Oct 29, 2016
8:30am - 2:30pm Backbone Trail from Kanan Road Where: Backbone Trail, Malibu, CA 90265 Calendar: George Sherman Created by: George Sherman Description: Routine trail maintenance. We will be working on the Backbone Trail west of the Kanan Road trail head. Leader: Barb Thomas 805-492-0460 Meet on the wide dirt shoulder on Kanan Road about 1/2 mile north of Tunnel #1 (1234 Kanan Rd.).
Wed Nov 2, 2016
8:30am - 2:30pm Saddle Peak Restoration Where: 34.080627, -118.649284 Calendar: George Sherman Description: Saddle Peak. We will be tending the newly planted oak trees and cutting and treating spanish broom. Leader: Jerry Mitcham (818) 406-1269 Meet at the large dirt pull-out at the 3.9 mile marker on Stunt Road. Note: This meeting place is about 300 feet BEFORE the junction of Stunt, Schueren and Saddle Peak Roads
Sat Nov 5, 2016
8:30am - 2:30pm Lake Vista Trail Where: Reagan Ranch Equestrian Parking, 28754 Lake Vista Dr, Agoura Hills, CA 91301, USA Calendar: George Sherman Created by: George Sherman Description: Malibu Creek State Park. Routine trail maintenance. Leader: Greg Sweel 310-452- 4443 Meet in the parking lot at the junction of Mulholland and Cornell Rd. This is the Reagan Ranch parking area for Malibu Creek State Park.
Wed Nov 9, 2016
8:30am - 2:30pm Cancelled! Where: 3711 Liberty Canyon Rd, Agoura Hills, CA 91301, USA Calendar: George Sherman Description: This event was cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances.
Sat Nov 12, 2016
8:30am - 2:30pm Backbone Trail - Triunfo Pass segment Where: 34.114187, -118.918108 Calendar: George Sherman Created by: George Sherman Description: Routine trail maintenance. Leader: George Sherman 805-499-8345 Meet at the Mishe Mokwa trailhead parking lot at milepost 7.0 on Yerba Buena Road. SMMTC Volunteer Trail Maintenance Calendar
Sat Nov 19, 2016
8:30am - 2:30pm Scenic Trail Where: Sycamore Canyon Trailhead, Point Mugu State Park, Malibu, CA 90265, USA Calendar: George Sherman Created by: George Sherman Description: This will be a special project with students from California State University Channel Islands. Leader: Jerry Mitcham 818-406-1269 Meet in the Sycamore Canyon day use parking lot on Pacific Coast Highway. Tell the kiosk attendant that you are doing trail work.
Wed Nov 30, 2016
8:30am - 2:30pm Grotto Trail Where: Circle X Ranch, Grotto Trailhead, 12896 Yerba Buena Rd, Malibu, CA 90265, USA Calendar: George Sherman Description: Special project to do follow-on improvements to the steps we installed last spring. Meet at the Circle X Ranch Group Campground Parking area. Leader: Jerry Mitcham (818) 406- 1269
Sat Dec 3, 2016
8:30am - 2:30pm Backbone Trail - Trippet Ranch Where: Trippet Ranch, 20828 Entrada Rd, Topanga, CA 90290, USA Calendar: George Sherman Created by: George Sherman Description: Topanga State Park. This will be a joint project with the Sierra ClubTask Force. SMMTC leader: Dave Edwards 805-985-3728 h 805-279-3029 c;Meet at the Trippet Ranch Parking Lot. Tell attendant you are doingvolunteer trail work…. Contact project leader for carpool instructions.
Wed Dec 7, 2016
8:30am - 2:30pm Old Boney Trail Where: Wendy & Potrero Calendar: George Sherman Description: Meet at Wendy Dr and Potrero Rd in Newbury Park for shuttle. From the 101 fwy take Wendy Rd south to the end of the road at Potrero Rd. Norm Simmonds 805-523-7250
Sat Dec 10, 2016
8:30am - 2:30pm Sandstone Peak Trail Where: Sandstone Peak Trailhead, Yerba Buena Rd, Malibu, CA 90265, USA Calendar: George Sherman Created by: George Sherman Description: Circle X Ranch area. Routine trail maintenance. Leader: Barry Dydyk 805-499- 5627 Meet at the Sandstone Peak trail head parking at milepost 6.37 on Yerba Buena Road. SMMTC Volunteer Trail Maintenance Calendar
Wed Dec 14, 2016
8:30am - 2:30pm Camp 13 Trail Where: 34998 Pacific Coast Hwy Malibu, CA 90265 Calendar: George Sherman Description: Special project to install additional erosion control features near the retaining walls we installed last spring. Meet in the day use parking lot at Leo Carrillo State Park - this is on the LEFT side of the road if you are coming from Oxnard/Camarillo/CSUCI. Be sure to tell entrance kiosk that you are there for the volunteer project, so they will waive the parking fee. Leader: Jerry Mitcham (818) 406-1269
Sat Dec 17, 2016
8:30am - 2:30pm Backbone Trail (Triunfo Pass Segment) Where: N34 06.449 W118 54.551 Calendar: George Sherman Created by: George Sherman Description: Routine trail maintenance on the Backbone Trail - Triunfo Pass segment. Leader: John Kross 805-587-0721 Meet at the large dirt pull out, near mile marker 8.0 on Yerba Buena Road. This pull out is just about midway between the Mishe Mokwa parking lot and the BBT Etz Trailhead.
Sat Jan 14, 2017
8:30am - 2:30pm Canyon View trail, Circle X Ranch, NPS Where: 12896 Yerba Buena Rd Malibu, CA 90265 Calendar: George Sherman Description: Meet at the Sandstone Peak trail head parking at milepost 6.37 on Yerba Buena Road. Jerry Mitcham 818-406-1269
Wed Jan 18, 2017
8:30am - 2:30pm Various Trails in Point Mugu State Park Where: 4128 W Potrero Rd Thousand Oaks, CA 91361 Calendar: George Sherman Description: Work will be on portions of the Fossil, Upper Sycamore Canyon and Hidden Pond trails. Meet at Wendy Dr and Potrero Rd in Newbury Park for shuttle. From the 101 fwy take Wendy Rd south to the end of the road at Potrero Rd. Norm Simmonds 805-523-7250
Sat Jan 21, 2017
8:30am - 2:30pm Cancelled on account of the rain. Calendar: George Sherman
Wed Jan 25, 2017
8:30am - 2:30pm Saddle Peak Restoration Where: 34.080627, -118.649284 Calendar: George Sherman Description: Saddle Peak. We will be tending the newly planted oak trees and cutting and treating spanish broom. Leader: Jerry Mitcham (818) 406-1269 Meet at the large dirt pull-out at the 3.9 mile marker on Stunt Road. Note: This meeting place is about 300 feet BEFORE the junction of Stunt, Schueren and Saddle Peak Roads SMMTC Volunteer Trail Maintenance Calendar
Sat Jan 28, 2017
8:30am - 2:30pm Gizmo Trail Where: 3300 Reseda blvd Calendar: George Sherman Description: This will be a joint project with the Sierra Club Task Force. Barb Thomas 805-492- 0460; Rachel Glegg 310-985-2826
Sat Feb 4, 2017
8:30am - 2:30pm Nicholas Flat Ridgeline Trail, Leo Carrillo SP. Where: 33586 Decker School Rd., Malibu. Calendar: George Sherman Description: Routine trail maintenance. Meet at the end of Decker School Road off of Decker Canyon Rd (hwy 23). 33586 Decker School Rd., Malibu. GPS 34.07296, -118.904954 Jerry Mitcham 818-406-1269
Sat Feb 11, 2017
8:30am - 2:30pm BBT, Saddle Creek Trail, Malibu Creek SP Where: 25354 Piuma Rd, Calabasas, CA 91302 Calendar: George Sherman Description: Routine trail maintenance. Meet at roadside parking on Piuma Rd. one mile east of Las Virgenes Rd. GPS 34.076604, -118.688050 Dave Edwards 805-985-3728 h 805-279-3029 c
Sat Feb 18, 2017
8:30am - 2pm Canceled! On Account of Rain Where: Wendy and Potrero Calendar: George Sherman Description: Pt. Mugu State Park -
Wed Feb 22, 2017
8:30am - 2:30pm Chumash Trail Where: 34.09166,-119.065606 Calendar: George Sherman Description: Routine trail maintenance. Call ahead if you are joining us. Meet at Chumash Trail Head. 5753 California 1 Oxnard, CA 93033 GPS: 34.09166,-119.065606. Norm Simmonds 805- 523-7250
Sat Feb 25, 2017
8:30am - 3pm BBT Blue Canyon Point Mugu SP Where: Wendy Ave and Potrero Road Calendar: George Sherman Description: This is a joint project with the SoCal Coyote Trail Runners. Meet at the at the large dirt pull out at the intersection of Wendy Drive and Potero Roads. (map) From the meeting place, we will carpool/caravan to Danielson Campground where we will begin work. Runners can meet the Trails Council Crew at Wendy at 8:30 am or meet them at Danielson Ranch at 9:00 am SMMTC Volunteer Trail Maintenance Calendar
Sat Mar 4, 2017
8:30am - 2:30pm Nicholas Flat trail, Leo Carrillo State Park Where: 34998 Pacific Coast Hwy Malibu, CA 90265 Calendar: George Sherman Description: This will be a joint project with students from Cal State Channel Islands. Meet in the day use parking area at Leo Carrillo State Park. Tell the kiosk attendant that you will be doing trail work. Turn left just pass the kiosk and left again to the east end of parking area. Jerry Mitcham 818-406-1269
Wed Mar 15, 2017
8:30am - 2:30pm Phantom trail, Malibu Creek SP Where: Liberty Canyon Rd and Park Vista Rd, Agoura Hills, CA 91301 Calendar: George Sherman Description: Routine trail maintenance. Meet at the trailhead at the south end of Liberty Canyon Rd. off the 101 fwy. Norm Simmonds 805-523-7250
Sat Mar 18, 2017
8:30am - 2:30pm COSCA Spring Trail Work Days Where: TBD Calendar: George Sherman Description: This is a joint project with the COSCA Rangers and many local volunteers. Work site TBD. Registration begins at 7:30 AM - Work begins at 8:00 AM. Work completes at 12:00 PM. Lunch provided after work. All tools and training provided. See COSCA website for additional details. COSCA leader: Bruce Pace. SMMTC leader: Jerry Mitcham (818) 406-1269; John Kross 805-587-0721
Sat Mar 25, 2017
8:30am - 2:30pm Upper Sycamore Canyon Where: Wendy and Potrero Calendar: George Sherman Description: Meet at the at the large dirt pull out at the intersection of Wendy Drive and Potero Roads. (map) From the meeting place, we will carpool/caravan to work site. This canyon was damaged by a storm or two and we will begin the restoration of the trail. Crew Leader : Dave Edwards 805-985-3728 cell 805-279-3029.
Sat Apr 1, 2017
8:30am - 2:30pm BBT, Trancas Canyon Rd., NPS Where: 756 Encinal Canyon Rd., Malibu, 90265 Calendar: George Sherman Description: Routine trail maintenance. This is the so called Schwarzenegger property section. Meet at the 1.32 mile marker on Encinal Canyon Rd. GPS N34 05.153 W118 50.802; nearest address: 756 Encinal Canyon Rd., Malibu, 90265. Caution: do not block the gate on the north side of the road - private drive. Jerry Mitcham 818-406-1269 SMMTC Volunteer Trail Maintenance Calendar
Sat Apr 8, 2017
8:30am - 2:30pm Talepop trail, Malibu Creek SP Where: 34.108915 -118.714232 Calendar: George Sherman Description: Routine trail maintenance. Meet at White Oak Farm. Call crew leader for directions. GPS 34.108915 -118.714232 Barb Thomas 805-492-0460
Wed Apr 12, 2017
8:30am - 2:30pm Phantom trail, Malibu Creek SP Where: 27800 Mulholland Hwy Calabasas, CA 91302 Calendar: George Sherman Description: Routine trail maintenance. Meet at the trailhead at 27800 Mulholland Hwy Norm Simmonds 805-523-7250
Sat Apr 15, 2017
8:30am - 2:30pm BBT, Upper Zuma Canyon Where: 34.078634, -118.817874 Calendar: George Sherman Description: Routine trail maintenance. Meet at the large dirt pullout, one quarter mile north of tunnel #1 on Kanan Dume Rd. Greg Sweel 310-452-4443
Sat Apr 22, 2017
8:30am - 2:30pm Grasslands connector trail, Malibu Creek SP Where: 1925 Las Virgenes Road, Calabasas, CA 91302 Calendar: George Sherman Description: This is an Earth Day event with many volunteers including students from Cal State Channel Islands. Lunch will be provided. Meet at the main parking lot just inside the main gate to Malibu Creek State Park. Jerry Mitcham 818-406-1269
Fri Apr 28, 2017
All day Santa Monica Mountains Trail Days, Sycamore Canyon, Point Mugu SP Fri Apr 28, 2017 - Mon May 1, 2017 Where: Big Sycamore Canyon Rd and W Potrero Rd Calendar: George Sherman Description: This is a weekend trail work event at Point Mugu State Park. Attend one or all days, free camping at Danielson Ranch Group camp. Enjoy a free BBQ dinner and spectacular raffle. See the Santa Monica Mountains Trails Council website at http://www.smmtc. org/maint/traildays.php for registration and detailed information. Barb Thomas 805-492-0460
Sat Apr 29, 2017
All day Santa Monica Mountains Trail Days, Sycamore Canyon, Point Mugu SP Fri Apr 28, 2017 - Mon May 1, 2017 Where: Big Sycamore Canyon Rd and W Potrero Rd Calendar: George Sherman Description: This is a weekend trail work event at Point Mugu State Park. Attend one or all days, free camping at Danielson Ranch Group camp. Enjoy a free BBQ dinner and spectacular raffle. See the Santa Monica Mountains Trails Council website at http://www.smmtc. org/maint/traildays.php for registration and detailed information. Barb Thomas 805-492-0460 SMMTC Volunteer Trail Maintenance Calendar
Sun Apr 30, 2017
All day Santa Monica Mountains Trail Days, Sycamore Canyon, Point Mugu SP Fri Apr 28, 2017 - Mon May 1, 2017 Where: Big Sycamore Canyon Rd and W Potrero Rd Calendar: George Sherman Description: This is a weekend trail work event at Point Mugu State Park. Attend one or all days, free camping at Danielson Ranch Group camp. Enjoy a free BBQ dinner and spectacular raffle. See the Santa Monica Mountains Trails Council website at http://www.smmtc. org/maint/traildays.php for registration and detailed information. Barb Thomas 805-492-0460
Sat May 6, 2017
8:30am - 2:30pm TBD Where: TBD Calendar: George Sherman Description: Work site TBD. See Sierra Club Task Force website http://smmtf.org/calendar.php Rachel Glegg 310-985-2826
Sat May 13, 2017
8:30am - 2:30pm TBD Where: TBD Calendar: George Sherman Description: Work site TBD. See Sierra Club Task Force website http://smmtf.org/calendar.php Rachel Glegg 310-985-2826
Sat May 20, 2017
8:30am - 2:30pm Serrano Canyon, Point Mugu SP Where: Sycamore Canyon Rd and Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265 Calendar: George Sherman Description: This is a special project with Boy Scout Troop 730. Meet at Sycamore Canyon day parking, at Sycamore Canyon Campground. Tell kiosk attendant that you are part of the volunteer trail crew. Barry Dydyk 805-499-5627
Sun May 21, 2017
9am - 3pm Outreach - Topanga Banjo & Fiddle Contest Where: Paramount Ranch Calendar: George Sherman Description: Outreack table at the Toppanga Banjo and fiddle Contest. Volunteers needed to staff the information booth. Contact Barb Thomas for details: 805-492-0460
Sat May 27, 2017
8:30am - 2:30pm BBT, Triunfo Pass Segment Where: 34.107518, -118.909200 Calendar: George Sherman Description: Routine trail maintenance. Meet at the large dirt pullout near mile marker 8.0 on Yerba Buena Rd. This pullout is just about midway between the Mishe Mokwa parking lot and the BBT Etz Meloy trailhead. George Sherman 805-499-8345 SMMTC Volunteer Trail Maintenance Calendar
Sat Jun 3, 2017
8am - 12pm National Trails Day Where: 34.152887,-118.966205 Calendar: George Sherman Description: Main Rancho Sierra Vista / Satwiwa (NPS) parking area - for RSV and gateway to Point Mugu State Park. Newbury Park, west on Lynn Road / turns into Potrero Road, then left on Via Goleta. Main parking at east end of Via Goleta with 2 overflow and/or horse parking lots en route. We will be working the following trails: Satwiwa loop Rancho Overlook (horse trailer parking lot trail into the park) Top of Sycamore rd Hidden Pond
Wed Jun 7, 2017
8:30am - 2:30pm Serrano Canyon, Point Mugu SP Where: Sycamore Canyon Rd and Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265 Calendar: George Sherman Description: Meet at Sycamore Canyon day parking, at Sycamore Canyon Campground. Tell kiosk attendant that you are part of the volunteer trail crew. Norm Simmonds is your crew Leader. Please call ahead: 805-523-7250
Wed Jun 14, 2017
8:30am - 2:30pm Saddle Peak, NPS Where: 23399 Saddle Peak Rd, Topanga, CA 90290 Calendar: George Sherman Description: Plant restoration on Saddle Peak. Meet at the large dirt pullout at the 3.9 mile marker on Stunt Road, about 400 feet before intersection with Schueren Rd. We will carpool from the meeting place to the work site on Saddle Peak. Jerry Mitcham 818-406-1269
Thu Jun 15, 2017
8am - 2pm Serrano Canyon, Point Mugu SP Where: Sycamore Canyon Rd and Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265 Calendar: George Sherman Description: Meet at Sycamore Canyon day parking, at Sycamore Canyon Campground. Tell kiosk attendant that you are part of the volunteer trail crew. We have a special project this Thursday. We need to finish clearing Serrano Canyon. We have only 1/3 mile or so to get to Serrano Valley. Dave Edwards is your crew Leader. Please call ahead: 805-279-3029
Sat Jun 17, 2017
8:30am - 2:30pm BBT - Saddle Creek Where: 25354 Piuma Rd, Calabasas, CA 91302 Calendar: George Sherman Description: Routine trail maintenance on the Saddle Creek segment of the Backbone Trail. We will be mainly working on clearing the extremely heavy overgrow of weeds and brush on this segment of trail. We will start working at the top of the trail and work our way downhill. At the end of the work day we will continue hiking downhill to the cars at the meeting place. Leader: Jerry Mitcham (818) 406-1269 Meet at the wide pull-out on the south side of Piuma Road at approximately mile marker 1.07. Please use caution parking and walking along the road. Address: 25354 Piuma Rd, Calabasas, CA 91302 GPS: 34.076017,-118.686132 SMMTC Volunteer Trail Maintenance Calendar
Wed Jun 28, 2017
8:30am - 2:30pm BBT - Saddle Creek Where: 25354 Piuma Rd, Calabasas, CA 91302 Calendar: George Sherman Description: Routine trail maintenance on the Saddle Creek segment of the Backbone Trail. We will be mainly working on clearing the extremely heavy overgrow of weeds and brush on this segment of trail. We will start working at the top of the trail and work our way downhill. At the end of the work day we will continue hiking downhill to the cars at the meeting place. Leader: Dave Edwards: 805-985-3728 "Meet at the wide pull-out on the south side of Piuma Road at approximately mile marker 1.07. Please use caution parking and walking along the road. Address: 25354 Piuma Rd, Calabasas, CA 91302 GPS: 34.076017,-118.686132"