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Families Steward the Bigfoot Trail in the Russian Wilderness

June 27, 2026 by Bigfoot Trail Alliance Leave a Comment

Storm clearing over Russian Creek

Fourteen volunteers, including seven youth, spent a week restoring the Bigfoot Trail in the Russian Wilderness. Supported by the Klamath National Forest, the crew cleared 44 trees, rebuilt tread, and improved nearly eight miles of trail while fostering stewardship, teamwork, and meaningful connections between families and California’s wild public lands.

Getting Acquainted with the Bigfoot Trail

October 28, 2023 by Bigfoot Trail Alliance Leave a Comment

Based upon the experience of five Bigfoot veterans, here are five ways to dip your toes into the Bigfoot Trail. You can obtain more information including digital and hardcopy maps and other resources on the website.

South Russian Creek Trail

June 28, 2023 by Bigfoot Trail Alliance 1 Comment

In late June we initiated our first Bigfoot Trail Family Trip. We trekked into the Russian Wilderness to work on a 5 mile stretch of the Bigfoot Trail. The Bigfoot […]

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  • 2024 Volunteers of the Year

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