Angeles National Forest Trail Race Trail Work Program:
The Angeles National Forest Trail Race is an approved USDA Forest Service Region 5 Angeles National Forest trail maintenance group. Trail restoration, trail maintenance, and trailhead/station area improvement/maintenance projects are charities of The Angeles National Forest Trail Race:
- Restoration and maintenance of the USFS trail network
- Providing volunteer opportunities for Los Angeles area residents
- Painting, masonry, repair tables, rails, signs, structures, parking area clean-up, Sutter walls
- Assisting other volunteer groups with their projects
- Providing projects and hands-on help for scouting troops
January 18, 2020 7:00AM (Saturday): Trail Work, Strawberry Trail and Gabrielino Trail (Dependent on Weather)
- Trail Work Outing is restricted to 30 volunteers who email RSVP to Gary
- Meet at Red Box Picnic Area (along HWY 2 in the Angeles National Forest) at 7:00 AM
February 22, 2020 6:00AM (Saturday): Upper Winter Creek Trail from Chantry Flats Picnic Area (Dependent on Weather)
- Trail Work Outing is restricted to 30 volunteers who email RSVP to Gary
- Meet at Gate at the Road to Chantry Flats Picnic Area at 6:00 AM
March 21, 2020 7:30AM (Saturday): Silver Moccasin Trail (Dependent on Weather)
- Trail Work Outing is restricted to 30 volunteers who email RSVP to Gary
- Meet at Shortcut Parking Area (along HWY 2 in the Angeles National Forest) at 7:30 AM
March 29, 2020 7:30AM (SUNDAY): Silver Moccasin Trail at Charlton Flat and Chilao (Dependent on Weather)
- Trail Work Outing is restricted to 30 volunteers who email RSVP to Gary
- Meet at Charlton Flat Parking Area (along HWY 2 in the Angeles National Forest) at 7:30 AM
April 11, 2020 7:00AM (Saturday): CALIFORNIA TRAILS DAY – Trail Work, Kenyon Devore Trail and Gabrielino Trail
- Trail Work Outing is restricted to 30 volunteers who email RSVP to Gary
- Meet at Red Box Picnic Area (along HWY 2 in the Angeles National Forest) at 7:00 AM
- Carpool to work sites.
May 2, 2020 7:00AM (Saturday): Trail Work, Idlehour East
- Trail Work Outing is restricted to 30 volunteers who email RSVP to Gary
- Meet at Loma Alta Park (Altadena, CA). Meet near 544 W Palm St, Altadena, CA 91001
- Carpool to Trail Work at Idlehour Trail East Side (We need High Clearance Vehicles to transport Volunteers).
- We will drive up Mt. Lowe Fire Road, to Sam Merrill Aid Station / Checkpoint
May 30, 2020 7:00AM (Saturday): Trail Work, Idlehour West
- Trail Work Outing is restricted to 30 volunteers who email RSVP to Gary
- Meet at Loma Alta Park (Altadena, CA). Meet near 544 W Palm St, Altadena, CA 91001
- Carpool to Trail Work at Idlehour Trail West Side (We need High Clearance Vehicles to transport Volunteers).
- We will drive up Mt. Wilson Toll Road, to Idlehour Aid Station / Checkpoint
June 14, 2020 7:00AM (Sunday): Gabrielino & Silver Moccasin Trails (at Westfork Trail Camp)
- Trail Work Outing is restricted to 30 volunteers who email RSVP to Gary
- Meet at Red Box Picnic Area (along HWY 2 in the Angeles National Forest) at 7:00 AM
- Carpool to Trail Work at Westfork Trail Camp (We need High Clearance Vehicles to transport Volunteers).
June 27, 2020 7:00AM (Saturday): Gabrielino & Silver Moccasin Trails (at Westfork Trail Camp)
- Trail Work Outing is restricted to 30 volunteers who email RSVP to Gary
- Meet at Red Box Picnic Area (along HWY 2 in the Angeles National Forest) at 7:00 AM
- Carpool to Trail Work at Westfork Trail Camp (We need High Clearance Vehicles to transport Volunteers).
July 18, 2020 7:00AM (Saturday): Gabrielino from Newcomb Saddle towards Sturtevant Camp
- Trail Work Outing is restricted to 30 volunteers who email RSVP to Gary
- Meet at Red Box Picnic Area (along HWY 2 in the Angeles National Forest) at 7:00 AM
- Carpool to Trail Work at Westfork Trail Camp (We need High Clearance Vehicles to transport Volunteers).
July 25, 2020 7:30AM (Saturday) Trail Work, Acorn Trail and PCT in Wrightwood, CA
- Trail Work Outing is restricted to 20 volunteers who email RSVP to Gary
- Meet at Wrightwood Community Center at 7:30AM.
General Procedure for Trailwork Days:
- Contact Gary Hilliard for Trailwork RSVP and confirmation > garyhilliard.rd@gmail.com
- Sign in and provide address and emergency phone number for Trailwork Days
- We have a Pre-Trailwork Safety Meeting.
- Purchase and display your USFS Adventure Pass. Required when parking in the Angeles National Forest.
- $5 a day/$30 a year Adventure passes available at REI Stores, USFS locations, most La Canada / Pasadena sports stores and some gas stations near the Forest and Wrightwood stores.
Things to bring and expect for trail work:
- Wear long pants and a long-sleeve shirt (dress for temps 35 degrees to 80 degrees) ...bring gloves.
- Boots or Trail shoes (No Sandals, flip-flops, deck shoes, etc.).
- Food & water (enough for a full day's hike/work) ...and be mobile.
- Use of small backpacks or hydration packs works best.
- Carrying lunch boxes, coolers, or bags of food and supplies is not recommended.
- Personal items (as-needed): Sunscreen, bug repellant, first-aid, insect medication.
- Bring Energy and positive attitude... "OUR FOREST" needs our help to care for it.
You MUST e-mail Gary during the week before the trail-work day so we have enough tools.
