Events
Make new friends, give back to trails, and have fun. Join us at an upcoming volunteer event, and together we'll build and maintain your favorite trails right here in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
Our volunteers also get some pretty sweet prizes. Check out our volunteer rewards here!
Upcoming Events
Hike & Help @ Pogonip
March 28 @ 9:00am - 11:00amTHUR 3/28 – Join us at Hike & Help events as we scout trails and perform light maintenance tasks while exploring the beauty of Santa Cruz parks. Difficulty: easy to moderate.Crew Days at Cotoni-Coast Dairies
April 2 @ 8:00am - 2:30pmTUES 4/2 — Join our professional trail crew for trail construction at Cotoni-Coast Dairies! Arrive by 7:45 a.m. to be a part of our crew for the day. Bring your lunch. Tools and safety gear will be provided. Difficulty: moderate to hard.Hike & Help @ Emma McCrary Trail
April 4 @ 9:00am - 11:00amTHUR 4/4 - Join us as we work to maintain trails in Santa Cruz County every Thursday morning 9-11am. These events will be an opportunity to meet new people, go on a hike, and perform trail maintenance! Please bring your own loppers, hand shears, and hand saws for the morning.Crew Days at Cotoni-Coast Dairies
April 4 @ 8:00am - 2:30pmTHUR 4/4 — Join our professional trail crew for trail construction at Cotoni-Coast Dairies! Arrive by 7:45 a.m. to be a part of our crew for the day. Bring your lunch. Tools and safety gear will be provided. Difficulty: moderate to hard.Demo Days: Friday Trail Work
April 5 @ 8:30am - 2:30pmFRI 4/5 — Join our team at Soquel Demonstration State Forest to improve drainage, fix berms, clear drains, and remove any debris throughout trails in the forest. Difficulty: moderate to hard.Pinto Lake Pump Track Restoration
April 6 @ 9:00am - 1:00pmSAT 4/6 - Join us to restore the Pinto Lake Pump Track by clearing invasive plants and maintaining drainage features. Working with experienced members of the SCMTS trail crew, we'll make the track feel like new again!. Difficulty: easy to moderate.Crew Days at Cotoni-Coast Dairies
April 9 @ 8:00am - 2:30pmTUES 4/9 — Join our professional trail crew for trail construction at Cotoni-Coast Dairies! Arrive by 7:45 a.m. to be a part of our crew for the day. Bring your lunch. Tools and safety gear will be provided. Difficulty: moderate to hard.Pump Track Keepers @ Chanticleer
April 10 @ 5:00pm - 7:00pmWED 4/10 — Be a Pump Track Keeper and ensure your neighborhood track at Chanticleer Park gets all the TLC it deserves! Difficulty: Easy to moderate.Wheels & Reels with Bicycle Trip
April 12 @ 8:00pm - 10:00pmFRI 4/12 — Join Bicycle Trip for a screening of "RAD" outdoors, complimentary beer from Sante Adairius, delicious food truck bites, and valet bike parking. Try out Gazelle E-bikes, check out Santa Cruz Bicycles with a Syndicate team bike, and explore a Cervelo display showcasing a Tour de France-winning Team Visma bike. Don't miss the chance to win prizes while supporting Project Bike Tech and advancing cycling education!DIG DAY: Wilder Ranch State Park
April 13 @ 9:00am - 3:00pmSAT 4/13 — Join our all-star staff for a fully catered and fun day working on some of our favorite trails at Wilder Ranch State Park. Difficulty: all-levels.Trail Academy 222: Basics of Trail Maintenance
April 13 @ 9:00am - 3:00pmSAT 4/13 — Drew is teaching basic trail maintenance skills including brushing, drain clearing/building, grade reversals, and more. This is a great course for folks new to trails or even more experienced diggers looking to hone their skills.Crew Days at Cotoni-Coast Dairies
April 16 @ 8:00am - 2:30pmTUES 4/16 — Join our professional trail crew for trail construction at Cotoni-Coast Dairies! Arrive by 7:45 a.m. to be a part of our crew for the day. Bring your lunch. Tools and safety gear will be provided. Difficulty: moderate to hard.Crew Days at Cotoni-Coast Dairies
April 18 @ 8:00am - 2:30pmTHUR 4/18 — Join our professional trail crew for trail construction at Cotoni-Coast Dairies! Arrive by 7:45 a.m. to be a part of our crew for the day. Bring your lunch. Tools and safety gear will be provided. Difficulty: moderate to hard.