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Celebrating a Decade on the Trail

May 9, 2025 by Bigfoot Trail Alliance Leave a Comment

Hiking the Bigfoot Trail.

In ten years, the Bigfoot Trail Alliance has transformed a dream into a powerful conservation movement—restoring over 100 miles of trail, engaging nearly 500 volunteers, and inspiring youth through stewardship and education. With roots in community and wilderness, BFTA now looks to the future, seeking support to preserve this legacy and landscape.

Why a Volunteer Vacation with the BFTA Will Change Your Life

May 4, 2025 by Bigfoot Trail Alliance 1 Comment

A volunteer vacation with the Bigfoot Trail Alliance offers more than trail work—it’s a transformative journey through Northern California’s wilderness. Participants gain hands-on skills, forge lasting friendships, and discover a deep connection to nature. It’s an adventure that blends purpose, beauty, and community in some of the state’s most remote backcountry.

Lower Wooley Creek Trail Work

April 24, 2025 by Bigfoot Trail Alliance 6 Comments

In April 2025, the Bigfoot Trail Alliance, Ascend Wilderness Experience, and Six Rivers National Forest partnered to restore 6.5 miles of the Wooley Creek Trail. Crews cleared ~75 downed logs, addressed major hazards, and reopened the route for hikers, showcasing the power of collaborative stewardship in remote wilderness.

Restoring the Tule Creek Trail: Volunteers Lead the Way in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest

April 20, 2025 by Bigfoot Trail Alliance Leave a Comment

Volunteer Crew.

Six volunteers led by Jacob Shinners restored 1.5 miles of the Tule Creek Trail in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest, removing nine logs and repairing rocky tread over four days. Contributing 174 service hours, the crew improved safety and access on this remote segment of the Bigfoot Trail, advancing ongoing wilderness restoration efforts.

New Workforce Training Network to Empower Youth, Restore Ecosystems in the Klamath Mountains

April 5, 2025 by Bigfoot Trail Alliance 1 Comment

Bayside, CA – In the wake of historic dam removals and amid the profound healing of the newly free-flowing Klamath River, a new force for restoration and resilience is emerging. […]

Breaking Barriers & Blazing Trails: Mary Kwart’s Journey

March 19, 2025 by Bigfoot Trail Alliance Leave a Comment

Explore the inspiring journey of Mary Kwart, a trailblazer in wildland firefighting and long-distance hiking.

2025 Wilderness and Primitive Trails Summit

January 12, 2025 by Bigfoot Trail Alliance Leave a Comment

2025 Wilderness and Primitive Trails Summit

Explore the highlights of the 2025 Wilderness and Primitive Trails Summit including discussions on trail projects and funding opportunities.

Intentional Hiking: A Trail For the Trees

January 11, 2025 by Bigfoot Trail Alliance Leave a Comment

Board President Michael Kauffmann joined Renee Patrick at Intentional Hiking to discuss the Bigfoot Trail.

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