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Events that have already occurred, kept for reference purposes.

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Project: Sam McDonald County Park

Heritage Grove Trail

Activities: We will be returning to Heritage Grove Trail on 10/09/2021 to complete the staircases begun on 9/12/2021. In addition, we will do treadwork near the Sierra Club Hiker's Club and along the level gradient of Heritage Grove Trail between Milepost 24 and Sam McDonald parking lot.

 

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Project: Sam McDonald County Park

Heritage Grove Trail

Activities: Replacement of four staircases, ranging from four to eight steps each, on the lower portion of the historic and beautiful Heritage Grove Trail. In addition, there will be work to reestablish trail width, tread, and drainage.

 

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Project: Estate Trail at Filoli

Activities: Trail Center will be returning to the historic Filoli House and Garden site (www.filoli.org). We will be constructing an additional 100 feet of causeway through a low lying area, adding to the causeway we completed. We may also do more light brushing. Upon completion of the project, volunteers will have time to visit the beautiful gardens and grounds of this historic estate.

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Project: Estate Trail at Filoli

Activities: For National Trails Day, the Trail Center will be working for the first time at the historic Filoli House and Garden site (www.filoli.org). We will be constructing a 100 foot causeway through a low lying area, removing rocks and widening and smoothing tread, and doing some light brushing. Upon completion of the project, volunteers will have time to visit the beautiful gardens and grounds of this historic estate.

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Project: Huddart Park

Chinquapin Trail

Activities: Details Coming

Directions: When coming to Huddart from the north (San Francisco) or the south (San Jose), use Highway 280. Turn off at the Woodside Road (Highway 84) exit. Turn westbound (towards Woodside). Proceed approximately 1.5 miles through the Town of Woodside. Turn right on Kings Mountain Road. Proceed up the hill to the main park entrance.

Additional Information: Participants should bring water, sunscreen, sturdy shoes, lunch and normal precautions against poison oak exposure (work gloves, long sleeved shirts and long pants). The Trail Center provides tools, training, gloves, and refreshments after the workday.

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Project: Purisima Creek Redwoods OSP

Redwood Trail

Activities: Redwood Trail is one of MidPen’s five easy-access hiking trails, suitable for visitors of all physical abilities, and the only one in a redwood forest. By brushing, raking, repairing drains, restoring the wheelchair-accessible picnic areas, and laying down base rock, the Trail Center will make this 0.3-mile path once again fully accessible.

Directions: Google “South Parking Lot, Purisima Creek Redwoods”.
From the north: from Highway 101 or I-280 take Highway 92 west, turn left onto Highway 35/Skyline Blvd, and proceed 6.5 miles south to small parking lot on the right.
From the south: from I-280 take Highway 84 west, turn right onto Highway 35/Skyline Blvd, and proceed 6.0 miles north to small parking lot on the left.
The parking lot has space for 10 cars. If it is full, there is ample parking along the shoulder of Highway 35; be mindful when opening your door and walking to the trailhead, as the passing cars might not slow down for you.

Additional Information: Participants should bring water, sunscreen, sturdy shoes, lunch and normal precautions against poison oak exposure (work gloves, long sleeved shirts and long pants). The Trail Center provides tools, training, gloves, and refreshments after the workday.

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