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South Kelsey Trail UPDATE

June 20, 2018 by Michael Kauffmann Leave a Comment

We are happy to announce that our first trail work hitch of the summer was a grand success. We were able to clear and brush eight miles of trail on either side of the Gunbarrel Slide area along the South Kelsey Trail. This means that between last summer and this summer the entire trail has […]

Two weeks of summer trail work announced

May 3, 2018 by Michael Kauffmann Leave a Comment

We are excited to announce two Bigfoot Trail work events this summer.  Just sign up to reserve your spot and we will keep you up to date on the details of our time in the wilderness. June 15-20, 2018 Siskiyou Wilderness: South Kelsey Trail Brush Out   June 24-30, 2018 Yolla Bolly-Middle Eel Wilderness Brush […]

Jeff Morris

February 16, 2018 by Michael Kauffmann Leave a Comment

Jeff Morris, a 5th generation Trinity County resident, started backpacking with his parents and grandparents in the Trinity Alps Wilderness (then Primitive Area) when he was 5 years old. Over the next 13 years his family and many others advocated for the beloved Alps to be protected through the Wilderness designation that they eventually received […]

Introducing a new regional trail

February 14, 2018 by Michael Kauffmann Leave a Comment

Recently, confusion has arisen with respect to the Bigfoot Trail and another proposed route in the region. The Bigfoot Trail is not the Siskiyou Peaks Trail, also known as the Seven Summits of the Siskiyous Trail, even though the logo crafted for the Siskiyou Summit Trail route has a giant Bigfoot silhouette on it.

Terri Vroman Little

February 6, 2018 by Michael Kauffmann Leave a Comment

Terri Vroman Little joined the Board of Directors for the Bigfoot Trail Alliance in the summer of 2017. She has worked extensively with backcountry trails programs across the US and brings a unique skill set to the board.

2017 Board Retreat

October 31, 2017 by Michael Kauffmann Leave a Comment

The Bigfoot Trail Alliance Board of Directors met October 20-21, 2017 at Rock Creek Ranch in Del Norte County–right on the trail. We  revisited our 2017 goals, set goals for 2018, and planned for the future.

Updated Fire Closures

August 23, 2017 by Michael Kauffmann Leave a Comment

It is not a good time to be on the Bigfoot Trail. Hopefully we get early rains and the fall season opens up for hiking.You can also view our interactive map for higher resolution viewing.

Speak up for the Bigfoot Trail!

August 7, 2017 by Michael Kauffmann Leave a Comment

CONGRESSMAN HUFFMAN RELEASES DRAFT LEGISLATION & ANNOUNCES PUBLIC MEETINGS Congressman Jared Huffman has just released draft public lands legislation for Northwest California. Developed in collaboration with a coalition of local businesses, landowners, biologists, conservation organizations, hunters, and anglers, this proposal would protect our wild lands and rivers and expand recreational opportunities while restoring watersheds and […]

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