As summer begins to soften into fall, we want to take a moment to celebrate the Bigfoot Trail Alliance seasonal crew and the remarkable work they have accomplished across the Klamath Mountains.
We still have one more trip ahead, but this feels like the right moment to pause and recognize a season of steady, meaningful stewardship. From the Marble Mountains to the Yolla Bolly–Middle Eel, Trinity Alps, and Siskiyou wilderness areas, our crew has spent the past several months reopening trails, clearing downfall, brushing corridor, and restoring access to some of the most remote and beautiful public lands in our region.
We are especially grateful to our Forest Service partners, who have trusted the Bigfoot Trail Alliance with funding and support to carry out this work. That partnership makes it possible for our crews to spend weeks in remote country restoring trails that connect people to public lands. We value that trust deeply and are proud to put those resources to work on the ground.
The infographic below offers a snapshot of the season so far: nearly 90 miles of trail worked, more than 1,200 trees removed, and 4,750 hours of employee labor across four wilderness areas and three national forests. These numbers are impressive, but they only tell part of the story.
Behind every mile is a crew carrying tools into the backcountry, working through heat, brush, and long days far from the trailhead. Behind every tree removed is renewed access—for hikers, horse packers, hunters, river travelers, and all those who seek connection with wild places. This work is physical and often quiet, but its impact is lasting.
We are deeply grateful to our seasonal employees for the energy, skill, and heart they brought to this season. We are equally thankful for the partners, volunteers, packers, agency staff, donors, and supporters who make this work possible.
There is still more work to do before the season ends, but as the light begins to shift and autumn approaches, we want to say thank you.
Thank you to our 2026 crew for helping keep the trails of the Klamath Mountains
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