LPFA Volunteering & Los Padres Calendar

Written by Addison Jerlow•

LPFA volunteers heading out on the Madulce Trail Wednesday morning. Sure is nice to walk the trail you brushed open the day(s) prior!

Hi Friends,

Trail maintenance season is well underway at LPFA! In the past few weeks we’ve had projects on the Little Falls Trail in SLO County, Red Rock Trail in SB County, and Agua Blanca Trail in Ventura County. And our fall Working Vacation is happening right now on the Madulce Trail deep in the Santa Barbara backcountry. Quite the spread! We’re stoked to be out in the forest giving back to the trails.

We have several more trail maintenance projects lined up for the rest of the year. Check out what we’ve got in store below. And, we’re in the process of creating the 2027 Los Padres Calendar! Be sure to grab one for yourself or the LP-enthusiasts in your life to support trail maintenance across the forest….

LPFA


2027 Los Padres Calendar

LPFA is putting together our 2027 Los Padres Calendar! Each year we create a high-quality wall calendar to celebrate the Los Padres Forest featuring epic photos from the LPFA community.

If you’d like to order a calendar or two to support trail maintenance in the Los Padres Forest, you can preorder yours at the link below!


LPFA crosscut sawyers on the Little Falls Trail. And coming soon to a trail near you…. photo, BruceH

Sespe River Trail, Nov 14 & 21

LPFA is leading several volunteer trail projects on the Sespe River Trail starting this Saturday, November 14th! We’ll be focusing on brushing the overgrown sections of trail between Piedra Blanca Trailhead and Bear Creek Camp. Join us for a day of easy-walking, epic views, and giving back to the wonderful Sespe River Trail! See you in the Sespe. Details & signup below….

Agua Blanca/Pothole Trail, Ongoing

LPFA is leading several weekend projects on the Agua Blanca and Pothole Trails for the rest of the year! These trails access the southeastern tip of the Sespe Wilderness boasting incredible views, wild creeks, and often, condors soaring overhead. We’ll be out there with local trail steward Alan Coles on November 15 & 28th and December 13 & 26th! Get the details and signup for any (or all?) dates below….

Fall colors are peaking at the mid elevations in the forest. And this will be your view if you join us on the Sespe River Trail…. photo, TylerG

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