Looking down on the Pothole Trail reroute. Designed and constructed by LPFA and open for footsteps on May 17th.
Hi Friends,
We’re in the heart of the busy season here in the Los Padres. And as usual, there is PLENTY of work to do. We’ve been out on the Pothole Trail, Figueroa Mountain, the Santa Barbara frontcountry and Ojai backcountry getting the trails in shape and planning projects while the weather allows. And we could use some help keeping the momentum going! Check out our string of upcoming volunteer projects below….
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From left to right: Sawyers from LPFA and MPRD tackle downed tree after downed tree with Tour de Los Padres volunteers on the Boulder Canyon Trail, photo BenV; Surveys are crucial to planning trail work! 5 new downed trees with LPFA’s name on them on the Reyes Peak Trail….; Grubbing stumps is paying yourself forward trailwork-style. No stump left behind on the Pothole Trail reroute….
SB Canyon Mini-Working Vacation, May 8 – 11
LPFA is heading to Santa Barbara Canyon for a Working Vacation May 8 – 11! We’ll be working the first 3 miles of trail to get them stock passable for projects further up the canyon that will touch up on our Heartbreak Hill Reroute, as well as continue past Madulce Camp to the Buckhorn Road. May is a great time to be out here at the base of the Sierra Madre Mountains enjoying the end-of-season flowers, flowing creeks, and gentle breezes. Hope to see you out there!
- The Montecito Trails Foundation will be hosting a volunteer day with LPFA on the San Ysidro Trail this Friday, May 1st! We’ll be working the upper section from East Camino Cielo down. Check out the details and sign up here….
- LPFA is hosting a volunteer day on Potrero John Trail this Saturday, May 2nd! We love this canyon, and chances are you will (or do) as well. Right off Hwy 33 above Ojai with great water and views of Pine Mountain. Join us for the day as we complete brushing the trail to Potrero John Camp.
- Runners for Public Lands is hosting a Santa Cruz Trail Day with LPFA this Saturday, May 2nd! We will be cleaning up the trail between the trailhead and 19 Oaks Camp. Come out and join us for the day! Details here.
- LPFA is hosting an overnight volunteer trip on Pine Mountain, June 18 – 21! Join us for a long weekend camping on top of Haddock Peak and working on the Reyes Peak Trail. June is a GREAT time to be up above 5,000 feet in the LP. Get above the fog and enjoy the views and coastal breeze, all while giving back to the trails. Check out the details!
- Not a volunteer project BUT, the seasonal Motor Vehicle Use Closures end on Friday! This means Pine Mountain Road will be OPEN to cars until next winter. Grade Valley Road, Dough Flat Road, Goldhill Road and Alamo Mountain Road openings have been delayed until at least May 8th due to extensive repairs needed following December debris flows. We’re hoping they open up soon. And make sure to call the Forest Service to confirm before you head out for your LP adventure….
If you can’t join the volunteer projects but want to help out, consider donating to keep these projects going. Every donation helps LPFA’s work to keep trails open and accessible for all. THANK YOU for the support!
We love the look of a freshly cut trail. From the Pothole Trail, nearing the finish line….