We're back for our fourth National Trails Day and sign-ups are live!
We’ll do some trail work in the morning, then gather for an epic celebration with catered lunch, raffle prizes, and a huge makers’ market at Woodhouse Blending & Brewing.
Special shoutout to the crew at Future Motion for coming back on as the presenting sponsor this year. We're ready to go big, and we want to see you there!
Sign Up
Click on a location below to sign up
🟢 Beginner-Friendly Sites:
Perfect for first-timers, families, and those wanting a gentler introduction to trail work.
• Moran Lake Beach Cleanup 🧼🚲
• Trail Cleanup in Pogonip 🚲🗣️
• Harkins Slough Trail Maintenance 🧼 🗣️🚲
• Trail Maintenance at Arana Gulch 🚲
• Invasive Species Removal at Arana Gulch 🚲
• Guided Adventure at Henry Cowell 🧼 ♿
• Monarch Butterfly Habitat Restoration at Lighthouse Field 🧼 ♿ 🚲
🟦 Moderate Difficulty Sites:
For those ready to tackle slightly more challenging projects.
• Trail Maintenance at Emma McCrary Trail 🚲
• Native Forest Restoration at Nisene Marks State Park” 🚲
• Trail Maintenance at Wilder Ranch State Park 🚲
• Trail Maintenance on the University Connector Trail 🚲
• Trail Maintenance at Glenwood Open Space Preserve 🚲
• Trail Maintenance in the Bonny Doon Ecological Reserve 🧼
• Trail Maintenance at Cotoni-Coast Dairies
• Trail Maintenance at DeLaveaga Park Lower Trails 🚲
• Trail Maintenance at Quail Hollow Ranch County Park
🔺 Challenging Projects:
For the adventurous souls who want to come to the after-party tired!
• Trail Maintenance at 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.
What Does the National Trails Day Schedule Look Like?
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)
• Free meal and complimentary beverages from Woodhouse
• Free bike valet and photobooth services
• 30+ vendors and local artists selling handmade goods
• Massive raffle for all participants with prizes from our sponsors
• Live music & much more!
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: