The following information is a press release from the National Park Service.
The National Park Service is inviting the public to roll up their sleeves and participate in National Trails Day on Saturday, June 1, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Volunteers will be repairing a portion of the Backbone Trail east of Encinal Canyon Road.
“We’ll be working to improve the tread, cut back brush and prepare the trails to properly corral and channel next winter’s rains,” said Mike Zenan, roads and trails work leader for Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. “We always appreciate the public’s help maintaining our trail system.”
National Trails Day occurs annually on the first Saturday in June and is the country’s largest celebration of trails. The Santa Monica Mountains are home to approximately 500 miles of trails.
Volunteers should dress appropriately with work gloves, protective footwear, long sleeves and pants, and sun protection. Tools and refreshments will be provided.
Participants must be at least 8 years old and minors must be accompanied by an adult.
RSVP at cathy_schoonmaker@nps.gov or 805-370-2383.
This event is supported by California State Parks, Santa Monica Mountains Trails Council and the Santa Monica Mountains Task Force of the Sierra Club.
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