The Bigfoot Trail Alliance crew cleared 4.5 miles of trail from Lover’s Camp to Marble Valley, removing 56 logs—including a massive 46-inch cedar. Though snow blocked access to Wooley Creek, the team rerouted efforts to clear nearby trails, including Sky High Lakes and Little Marble Valley, ensuring safer access for hikers.
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.
Crossing Into the Klamaths: West Low Gap
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
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
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.
Teen Science Trip
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
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
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.