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Clearing the Way: Trail Restoration in the Marble Mountains on the Let’er Buck Trail

May 14, 2025 by Bigfoot Trail Alliance Leave a Comment

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.

Crossing Into the Klamaths: West Low Gap

May 14, 2025 by Bigfoot Trail Alliance Leave a Comment

Bigfoot Trail near West Low Gap, Yolla Bolly-Middle Eel Wilderness.

The Bigfoot Trail Alliance partnered with the Shasta-Trinity National Forest to clear dense whitethorn brush from a key stretch of the West Low Gap Trail, marking the official entry into the Klamath Mountains from the Coast Range. This vital work ensures continued access through a wild and ecologically significant transition zone.

Lower Wooley Creek Trail Work

April 24, 2025 by Bigfoot Trail Alliance 5 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.

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.

East Tule Creek Trail

October 22, 2024 by Bigfoot Trail Alliance 1 Comment

Our collaborate work continues on the Tule Creek Trail. A group of 10 volunteers worked on the trail and found fun and success along the way.

Ascend Wilderness Experience Stewardship project

October 11, 2024 by Bigfoot Trail Alliance Leave a Comment

The Ascend – Bigfoot Trail Stewardship project, a collaboration involving the Bigfoot Trail Alliance and USFS, focused on restoring fire-damaged trails in Shasta-Trinity National Forest. Volunteers and guides worked on Fish Lake and Rush Creek Lake trails, removing logs and retreading. They maintained nearly 15 miles of trail and logged 330 volunteer hours.

The CCC Collaborative needs your support

September 5, 2024 by Bigfoot Trail Alliance Leave a Comment

The CCC needs to raise an additional $3,000 within three weeks to support a group of 12 corpsmembers who will work on restoring the Bigfoot Trail in the Siskiyou Wilderness. Donations will cover their travel, meals, stipends, and supplies. Contributions over $150 will receive a Bigfoot Trail hat.

Yolla Bolly – Middle Eel Wilderness 2024

July 22, 2024 by Bigfoot Trail Alliance 3 Comments

A dedicated team of volunteers and leaders worked for over three weeks in the Yolla Bolly-Middle Eel Wilderness, restoring the Bigfoot Trail and surrounding paths. Supported by the Shasta-Trinity and Mendocino national forests, and aided by horse packer Ken Graves, they made the trails walkable again since 2004.

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