It's official—we're back for our third annual National Trails Day on Saturday, June 7, 2025! It's our biggest event of the year and we like to think of it as a can't-miss event in Santa Cruz County.
If you came last year, you can expect a whole lot of those same good times. And if you missed it last year, think; trail work, friends, food, drinks, prizes, live music, huge afterparty, and so much more.
AND, Onewheel came onboard as the presenting sponsor for the event this year and they're ready to help take things up a notch.
Sign up by clicking on your favorite location below!
🟢 Beginner-Friendly Sites:
Perfect for first-timers, families, and those wanting a gentler introduction to trail work.
• Monarch Butterfly Habitat Restoration at Lighthouse Field 🧼🚲
• Moran Lake Beach Cleanup 🧼🚲
• Trail Maintenance at Lodato Park
• Trash Cleanup in Pogonip 🚲
• Habitat Restoration at the Rispin Mansion 🧼🚲
• Habitat Restoration on the San Lorenzo River 🧼🚲
• Guided Hike in the UCSC Natural Reserve 🚲🗣️
• Ohlone Parkway Trail Tree Maintenance🧼 🚲🗣️
• Trail Maintenance at Arana Gulch 🚲
• Guided Nature Walk at Pinto Lake County Park 🧼 🚲🗣️
• Guided Adventure "stRoll" at Henry Cowell🧼 ♿
🟦 Moderate Difficulty Sites:
For those ready to tackle slightly more challenging projects.
• Trail Maintenance at Emma McCrary Trail 🚲
• English Ivy Removal in the Forest of Nisene Marks State Park 🚲
• Trail Maintenance at Wilder Ranch State Park 🚲
• Trail Maintenance on the University Connector Trail 🚲
• Trail Maintenance in the Bonny Doon Ecological Reserve 🗣️
• Trail Maintenance at Cotoni-Coast Dairies
• [EVENT FULL] Trail Maintenance at DeLaveaga Park Lower Trails 🚲
🔺 Challenging Projects:
For the adventurous souls who want to come to the after-party tired!
• Trail Maintenance in Soquel Demonstration State Forest 🧼🚲
• Harvey West Pump Track Maintenance 🚲
Special Features:
🗣️ = Spanish language bilingual event
🚲 = Bike-friendly access
🧼 = No poison oak present
♿= Wheelchair Accessible
Check out this helpful NTD Google Map to get familiar with project locations.
2025 National Trails Day Schedule
Morning: Get Your Hands Dirty (~9:00 AM - ~1:00 PM)
Arrive at your chosen project site
Enjoy coffee and morning snacks
Meet your Site and Hype Captains who will be your guides for the day
Enjoy, learn about, care for, and celebrate trails!
Meet 20-40 other volunteers (depending on your location)
Receive your free meal, drink, and raffle tickets
Afternoon: Time to Celebrate (2:00 PM - 5:00 PM)
Head to Woodhouse Brewing & Blending (119 Madrone Street)
Enjoy complimentary Brazilian food from Sampa Kitchen
Sip on free beverages from Woodhouse
Groove to live music from Squid Row
Browse local vendor booths
Take part in the massive volunteer raffle
High-five your fellow trail enthusiasts!
What is National Trails Day?
National Trails Day is an annual nationwide campaign organized by the American Hiking Society. We're proud to join in on the celebration and host a major trail work event with our community!
Hundreds of volunteers join us each year to help care for over 20 different trails throughout the Santa Cruz Mountains. We team up with local non-profits and businesses to make it happen. Expect sunshine, good times, lots of digging, and a massive party to close out the day. Check out some of our favorite photos from last year:
Thank you to our 2025 National Trails Day partners:
