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the SAMTF trail crew in action
Santa Ana Mtn Task
Force volunteers, both male and female, clear brush and keep trails
repaired in the San Mateo Wilderness on monthly outings, on the first
Saturday, October through June. Once or twice a year the outing is an
overnight backpack. Newcomers are always welcome but should contact
the leaders in advance to be added to the SAMTF/Forest Service
volunteer list. Tools and instructions are provided. Bring water,
lunch, sturdy shoes, and work gloves. The outing will be cancelled in
the event of serious rain or if an extreme fire danger exists.
Specific monthly projects will be listed here one to two months prior
to the event. Email notices are sent to those currently on the
volunteer contact list. To be added to the contact list or for answers
to your questions, send an email to
John Kaiser or call 714-968-4677.
Adventure Passes are not needed for trail maintenance activities.
MAY 10-11
SAT-SUN SANTA ANA MT TF, TRAILS
O: TRAIL MAINTENANCE, SAN MATEO CYN TRAIL: This will be the 32st annual
‘Backpack/swim/gourmet Trail Maintenance’ Outing in the San Mateo
Wilderness. Sat morning, backpack 4 mi, 400’ gain/900’ loss to campsite
near scenic San Mateo Creek. Equestrian assist with gear will make for
light packs. Sat afternoon and Sun morning, work on Bluewater and San
Mateo Cyn trails. Tools provided, newcomers welcome. For those
interested, a May 9 – 11 option is possible. Contact Ldr: John Kaiser.
Co-ldrs: Denny Bean, Ed Schlegel
MAY 14
WED ORANGE COUNTY, SAMTF, TRAILS
O: FOX SPRINGS/LUCAS CANYON:
5 mi, 700’ gain. The Wed hikers extend their adopt-a-trail lopfest to
the Lucas Cyn trail. Hike through the heart of Lucas Cyn, pausing for
some branch trimming at the mid section (no heavy tools). Loppers
provided. We’ll see a few artifacts of the early residents along the
way. Short shuttle. Newcomers welcome, but contact leader in advance to
be added to the volunteer list. Meet 8:30 am SOC rideshare pt with
water, lunch, lug soles, gloves. Rain cancels. Ldrs: John Kaiser, Helen
Maurer
JUN
7 SAT SANTA ANA MTS TF, TRAILS
O: SAN MATEO WILDERNESS TRAIL WORK.
SAMTF volunteers (male & female) clear brush and keep trails repaired in
the San Mateo Wilderness on monthly outings. The location for June is
to be determined. Tools & instructions provided. Bring water, lunch,
sturdy boots, gloves. Rain/extreme fire danger cancels. For details
contact Ldr: John Kaiser. Co-Ldrs: Todd Clark, Lynda Scott, Russ
Marshall, Gabriele Rau, Bob Siebert, Denny Bean, Ed Schlegel
Rideshare Location:
So Orange County (SOC): Ortega Plaza parking
lot, SE corner Ortega Hwy/Rancho Viejo (one block E of I-5), San Juan
Capistrano. Meet in lot near Ball Park Pizza.
No Orange County (NOC): Park-N-Ride, E
side of Tustin Ave just S of Lincoln Ave, Orange
