Meet us at 9am at the bottom of North Burma Trail at Channel Drive. Look for the white SCTC tool trailer. We will have parking passes for those [...]]]> The next Sonoma County Trails Council trail work day to help repair the trails at Annadel State Park is Saturday, November 19, from 9am to about 1pm.

North Burma Trail Stewardship Day, April 30, 2011

Meet us at 9am at the bottom of North Burma Trail at Channel Drive. Look for the white SCTC tool trailer. We will have parking passes for those that drive and there should be adequate parking in that general area.  Wear boots or sturdy shoes, bring water that you can take with you while working, and gloves.

In order to make sure we have enough tools and snacks please contact us if you plan to attend.

We look forward to seeing you all and having fun taking care of our wonderful park.

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us.

Ken Wells, Executive Director
Sonoma County Trails Council

Meet us at 9am at the bottom of North Burma Trail at Channel Drive. Look for the white SCTC tool trailer. We [...]]]>

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The next Sonoma County Trails Council trail work day to help repair the trails at Annadel State Park is Saturday, November 19, from 9am to about 1pm.

Meet us at 9am at the bottom of North Burma Trail at Channel Drive. Look for the white SCTC tool trailer. We will have parking passes for those that drive and there should be adequate parking in that general area.  Wear boots or sturdy shoes, bring water that you can take with you while working, and gloves.

In order to make sure we have enough tools and snacks please let us know if you plan to attend.

We look forward to seeing you all and having fun taking care of our wonderful park.

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us.

Ken Wells, Executive Director
Sonoma County Trails Council

Sunday, October 9 -  SCTC and the Backcountry Horsemen will be packing [...]]]>

Lake Sonoma

Saturday, October 8 - Ryan Grutze is organizing a trail work day on the Rancheria Trail at Lake Sonoma. This is Ryan’s Eagle Scout project, and the Sonoma County Trails Council will be providing tools and other support. For more information contact Ryan Grutze,
ryangrutze(at)gmail.com or 707-433-3218.

Sunday, October 9 -  SCTC and the Backcountry Horsemen will be packing in materials for the Annadel Ridge Trail puncheon
project. Meet at 9am at Richardson Parking lot. RSVP to SCTC if you plan to attend or for more info.

Saturday, October 15 - The SCTC 3rd Saturday trail work day on the Annadel Ridge Trail puncheon project. Meet at 9am at Richardson Parking lot. RSVP to SCTC if you plan to attend or for more info..

Saturday, November 5, is the 4th annual REI – Ridge Trail Service Day. The Trails Council will be working with the Bay Area Ridge Trail Council and REI to build a 36′ puncheon on the Ridge Trail in Annadel to get over a winter mud bog. Lunch and other goodies will be provided. Sign up at through the Bay Area Ridge Trail Council.
Tuesday November 8, 6pm – the SCTC Annual Membership Meeting and Dinner at the Sonoma County Driving and Riding Club on Aston Ave., just inside the south gate at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds in Santa Rosa. Dave Gould, Director of the Parks Alliance, will be the guest speaker. SCTC Members only, you can join at the door. Dinner and beverages provided. Free t-shirt for new members.

We look forward to seeing you and having fun taking care of our wonderful parks.

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us.

Related articles

• Seeking Nominations for the Sonoma County Trails Council Board of Directors (sonomatrails.org)
• Announcing the SCTC 2011 Annual Membership Meeting (sonomatrails.org)

You can register at  LandPaths, REI and the Sonoma County Trails Council will work together on a new trail at Willow Creek Park (part of the Sonoma Coast State Park) on Saturday, September 24, 8:30am – 3pm, to celebrate National Public Lands Day: People Power at Willow Creek!

You can register at REI  or LandPaths

As always, remember to wear boots or sturdy shoes, bring gloves, a hat, sunscreen, and water.

We look forward to seeing you and having fun taking care of our wonderful parks.

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact Ken Wells, Executive Director,  Sonoma County Trails Council.

With the help of dozens of volunteers over the last 6 months, an eroding and messy mud patch has been eliminated as a part of your trail experience on Annadel’s North Burma Trail. At a spot about a thousand feet [...]]]> A big THANK YOU to Sonoma County trail volunteers!
The 2011 North Burma project is done.

With the help of dozens of volunteers over the last 6 months, an eroding and messy mud patch has been eliminated as a part of your trail experience on Annadel’s North Burma Trail. At a spot about a thousand feet up the trail from Channel Drive, just before crossing a tributary to Santa Rosa Creek, the Sonoma County Trails Council worked with volunteers on eight dates and installed 150 feet of raised rock path, called a causeway. The project used 15 cubic yards of gravel and 560 hours of volunteer time.

Special thanks to these other local supporters; REI sponsored a work day and provided lunch for workers, as did CamelBak and Saris. We also want to acknowledge Clif products and Lagunitas which provided refreshing nourishment.

N. Burma Trail puddle, before SCTC repairs

N. Burma Trail, same location after SCTC repairs

SCTC will continue to lead monthly 3rd Saturday work parties to tackle other projects in Annadel.

Contact SCTC Executive Director Ken Wells for details.

In an effort to take direct action to address the significant financial challenges facing Annadel State Park, Fleet Feet Sports Santa [...]]]>

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Sonoma County Trails Council receives $10k from the Annadel Half Marathon! Many thanks to the race organizers and participants for supporting Annadel State Park and the Trails Council.

In an effort to take direct action to address the significant financial challenges facing Annadel State Park, Fleet Feet Sports Santa Rosa and Empire Runners held the 2nd annual Annadel Half Marathon on April 17, 2011. The Annadel Half Marathon was a fund-raiser inspired by the need to do something for the park loved by hikers, runners, mountain bikers and equestrians. The need is even more critical with the recent announcement that Annadel is on the list of 70 state parks scheduled to be closed. The Annadel Half organizers selected the Sonoma County Trails Council to receive a portion of the funds from this event to maintain the trails in Annadel. The $10,000 grant means that the Trails Council can organize and lead regular trail work days at Annadel, with a trail work event every third Saturday, starting with completion of our current project on North Burma Trail and continuing in the fall with improvements on Ridge Trail.

Keep an eye out and join us for monthly work days in the park! If you want to volunteer or get on the e-list for announcements for trail work events, contact Ken Wells, SCTC Executive Director.

Related articles

• Trail Stewardship at Annadel with SCTC and CamelBak – Friday, Aug. 12 (sonomatrails.org)
• Annadel Half Marathon (sonomatrails.org)