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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 Leave a 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.

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

April 5, 2025 by Bigfoot Trail Alliance Leave a 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. The Bigfoot Trail Alliance, in collaboration with regional nonprofits, educational partners, and local Tribes, proudly announces the launch of the Klamath Mountains Workforce Training Network […]

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.

Hiking and Volunteering with Eva Piontkowski

November 23, 2024 by Bigfoot Trail Alliance 1 Comment

Eva Piontkowski joins Bigfoot Trail Tales

For this episode we spoke with Eva Pointkowski who solo hiked around 200 miles of the Bigfoot Trail this summer. Eva grew up in the San Francisco area and nurtured her love of the outdoors in the Sierra Nevada. On a hike in the Marble Mountain Wilderness last year she learned of the Bigfoot Trail when she met one of our Trail Crews.

Teen Science Trip

November 5, 2024 by Bigfoot Trail Alliance Leave a Comment

Learn about the Teen Science Trip that engaged local youth with real world science in the backcountry of the Trinity Alps Wilderness.

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