The Bigfoot Trail Alliance crew restored 4.6 miles of trail this month, clearing 98 logs and repairing damaged tread on the Gunbarrel and South Kelsey Trails. Three crew members contributed over 200 hours, supported by BFTA funds. Every mile reopened reconnects people with the wild heart of the Klamath Mountains.
Clearing the Way: Trail Restoration in the Marble Mountains on the Let’er Buck Trail
The Bigfoot Trail Alliance, in partnership with Ascend Wilderness Experience, restored 4+ miles of the Let’er Buck and Haypress Meadow Trails in the Marble Mountain Wilderness. Volunteers cleared 150+ logs, restored tread, and brushed overgrown sections. Shared camp and meals fostered connection as crews contributed over 75 hours to this meaningful backcountry effort.
Reviving the Bluff Creek Trail: A Legacy of Connection and Care
The Bigfoot Trail Alliance, with support from the Orleans Ranger District of the Six Rivers National Forest, restored the historic Bluff Creek Trail near Orleans, CA. Volunteers brushed overgrown sections, repaired nearly ¾ mile of tread, and cleared a root ball slide—reviving this scenic trail for hikers and future stewards.
Lower Wooley Creek Trail Work
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.
2024 CCC Collaborative
In 2024, the CCC Collaborative focused on the Clear Creek and Kelsey Trail areas, clearing several miles of trails. Support from various organizations facilitated this significant trail maintenance and scouting effort.
Spring 2024
This spring, our trip leaders and volunteers cleared, treaded, and lopped nearly 15 miles of trails across the Shasta-Trinity, Klamath, and Six Rivers national forests. Detailed accounts include work on Wooley Creek, Packer Peak Trail, and Canyon Creek, totaling 15.5 miles.
2022 Bigfoot Trail Siskiyou Wilderness Collaborative
OCTOBER 2022: This collaborative includes working with the CCC Backcountry Trails Program, Six Rivers National Forest, and other volunteers to work the Kelsey Trail in the Siskiyou Wilderness clearing approximately 6 miles of trail including brushing, tread work, and downed tree removal.
Kelsey Trail: Baldy Peak to Harrington Mountain
The South Kelsey Trail was first designated as a National Recreation Trail in 1979, but was used by early miners between 1855-1880 as a route between Crescent City and Fort […]