| Project Name: | Dough Flat Working Vacation |
| Project Leader: | Addison Jerlow |
| Ranger District: | Ojai Distrcit |
| Project Type: | Trail Work |
| Miles Worked: | 5.5 |
| Patrolled Areas: | Alder Creek Trail |
| Organization: | LPFA |
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| Project Description: | LPFA held a Working Vacation at Dough Flat Trailhead and Cow Spring Camp in the Sespe Wilderness outside of Fillmore. Volunteers spent the first 4 days brushing and restoring tread to make the trail to Cow Spring stock passable. Volunteers then moved camp to Cow Spring and continued brushing down Alder Creek Trail towards Alder Creek. |
Completed Volunteer Wilderness Ranger Surveys
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Dough Flat Working Vacation Survey - // - by Addison Jerlow - MTF Corporate Trail Day - Hot Springs Survey - // - by Addison Jerlow
Project Name: MTF Corporate Trail Day - Hot Springs Project Leader: Addison Jerlow Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 2 Patrolled Areas: Hot Springs Trail, Saddlerock Trail Organization: LPFA, MTF Start Date: // End Date: // Project Description: Addison and Chris Russo led corporate volunteers on a trail maintenance day on the Hot Springs and Saddlerock Trail. Chris and two volunteers brushed the Saddlerock Trail . Addison and 4 volunteers cut out downed trees and built a rock wall just up-trail of the pools on the Hot Springs Connector Trail. Images: 
- Buena Vista Trail work with DPHS Survey - // - by Addison Jerlow
Project Name: Buena Vista Trail work with DPHS Project Leader: Addison Jerlow Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 1.5 Patrolled Areas: Buena Vista Trail Organization: LPFA, MTF Start Date: // End Date: // Project Description: LPFA lead the 3 members of DPHS Trail Maintenance Club on a half day project to finish brushing the upper switchbacks of the Buena Vista Trail n the Romero side. We also cleared drains. Images: 
- Manzana Schoolhouse Roofing Prep/Admin Survey - // - by Addison Jerlow
Project Name: Manzana Schoolhouse Roofing Prep/Admin Project Leader: Addison Jerlow Ranger District: Santa Lucia Distrcit Project Type: Facility Maintenance Miles Worked: 0 Patrolled Areas: Manzana Schoolhouse Building Organization: LPFA Start Date: // End Date: // Project Description: LPFA volunteers Mark and Greg participated in multiple organization and planning meetings, as well as purchasing supplies, to complete the Schoolhouse reroofing project. They also completed a day-long site visit. Greg and another volunteer returned for one more day to dispose of excess material from the project. LPFA volunteers Nate and Alex completed two overnight trips to the Schoolhouse to deliver shingles from the SLRD office. - Schoolhouse Working Vacation Survey - // - by Addison Jerlow
Project Name: Schoolhouse Working Vacation Project Leader: Addison Jerlow Ranger District: Santa Lucia Distrcit Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 4 Patrolled Areas: Manzana Trail, Sisquoc River Trail, Hurricane Deck Organization: LPFA Start Date: // End Date: // Project Description: As part of a 5-day Working Vacation at Manzana Schoolhouse Camp, LPFA volunteers worked on the Manzana Trail, Sisquoc Trail and Hurricane Deck Trail. Volunteers removed downed trees on the the Sisquoc Trail from the Schoolhouse to the first river crossing. Volunteers removed a complex downed tree on the lower Manzana Trail. Volunteers brushed and performed tread work/route-designation on 1.5 miles of the Hurricane Deck Trail from its junction with the Sisquoc River Trail. Volunteers also performed facilities maintenance on the camp: painted/replaced tables, repaired the corral and pasture, and reroofed the Schoolhouse. - Matilija Trailwork - September 2023 Survey - // - by Peter Wilder
Project Name: Matilija Trailwork - September 2023 Project Leader: Peter Wilder Ranger District: Ojai Distrcit Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: .5 Patrolled Areas: North Fork Matilija Trail Organization: LPFA Start Date: // End Date: // Project Description: Peter Wilder led volunteers on the North Fork Matilija Trail in September, 2023. - Matilija Trailwork - August 2023 Survey - // - by Peter Wilder
Project Name: Matilija Trailwork - August 2023 Project Leader: Peter Wilder Ranger District: Ojai Distrcit Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: .5 Patrolled Areas: North Fork Matilija Trail Organization: LPFA Start Date: // End Date: // Project Description: Peter Wilder led volunteers on the North Fork Matilija Trail in August, 2023. - Horn Canyon Trailwork - July 2023 Survey - // - by Peter Wilder
Project Name: Horn Canyon Trailwork - July 2023 Project Leader: Peter Wilder Ranger District: Ojai Distrcit Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 1 Patrolled Areas: Horn Canyon Trail Organization: LPFA Start Date: // End Date: // Project Description: Peter Wilder led volunteer trail work on the Horn Canyon trail for the month of July, 2023. - Horn Canyon Trailwork - June 2023 Survey - // - by Peter Wilder
Project Name: Horn Canyon Trailwork - June 2023 Project Leader: Peter Wilder Ranger District: Ojai Distrcit Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 5 Patrolled Areas: Organization: Start Date: // End Date: // Project Description: Peter Wilder led volunteer trail work on the Horn Canyon trail for the month of June, 2023. - Horn Canyon Trailwork - May 2023 Survey - // - by Peter Wilder
Project Name: Horn Canyon Trailwork - May 2023 Project Leader: Peter Wilder Ranger District: Ojai Distrcit Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 2 Patrolled Areas: Horn Canyon Trail Organization: LPFA Start Date: // End Date: // Project Description: Peter Wilder led volunteer trail work on the Horn Canyon trail for the month of May, 2023. - Wheeler Gorge Visitor Center Hours FY 2022-2023 Survey - // - by Addison Jerlow
Project Name: Wheeler Gorge Visitor Center Hours FY 2022-2023 Project Leader: Addison Jerlow Ranger District: Ojai Distrcit Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: 0 Patrolled Areas: Organization: Start Date: // End Date: // Project Description: Goals and objectives, work completed, and any work still needed? - ORD Front Desk Staffing 2022 Survey - // - by Addison Jerlow
Project Name: ORD Front Desk Staffing 2022 Project Leader: Addison Jerlow Ranger District: Ojai Distrcit Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: 0 Patrolled Areas: Organization: LFPA Start Date: // End Date: // Project Description: Goals and objectives, work completed, and any work still needed? - Pendola Reroofing & Support 2023 Survey - // - by Addison Jerlow
Project Name: Pendola Reroofing & Support 2023 Project Leader: Addison Jerlow Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Facility Maintenance Miles Worked: 0 Patrolled Areas: Organization: LPFA Start Date: // End Date: // Project Description: Jasonn Beckstrand has been leading specialized volunteer work on fixing an reroofing Pendola Station,. - Hike Los Padres Support 2022-2023 Survey - // - by Addison Jerlow
Project Name: Hike Los Padres Support 2022-2023 Project Leader: Addison Jerlow Ranger District: Select Distrcit Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: 0 Patrolled Areas: Organization: LPFA Start Date: // End Date: // Project Description: Hike Los Padres website maintenance. - LFPA Board Volunteer Hours 2022-2023 Survey - // - by Addison Jerlow
Project Name: LFPA Board Volunteer Hours 2022-2023 Project Leader: Addison Jerlow Ranger District: Select Distrcit Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: 0 Patrolled Areas: Organization: LPFA Start Date: // End Date: // Project Description: LPFA Board Hours for the 2022-2023 season. - Pine Mountain: NPLD Trail Project Survey - // - by Addison Jerlow
Project Name: Pine Mountain: NPLD Trail Project Project Leader: Addison Jerlow Ranger District: Ojai Distrcit Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 6 Patrolled Areas: Reyes Peak Trail/Chorro Grande Trail Organization: LPFA, USFS Start Date: // End Date: // Project Description: LPFA led a 3 day volunteer trip for NPLD with the goal of cutting out downed trees on trail in the Pine Mountain Area. On Saturday, LPFA led volunteers on the Reyes Peak Trail to crosscut 16 downed trees all the way to Haddock Peak. ORD rec staff Rosie and Maria joined for the day. On Sunday, LPFA led volunteers down the Chorro Grande Trail to chainsaw out one large pine, brush until .2 miles down from Chorro Spring, and rebench the slide area down from Chorro Spring. - MTF Trailwrok: West Fork Brushing Survey - // - by Addison Jerlow
Project Name: MTF Trailwrok: West Fork Brushing Project Leader: Addison Jerlow Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: .5 Patrolled Areas: West Fork Cold Spring Trail Organization: LPFA, MTF Start Date: // End Date: // Project Description: LPFA led two volunteers to brush the upper section of the West Fork Trail from the trailhead until 34.46546, -119.66273. - Pine Mountain: NPLD Trail Project Survey - // - by Addison Jerlow
Project Name: Pine Mountain: NPLD Trail Project Project Leader: Addison Jerlow Ranger District: Mt. Pinos Distrcit Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 1 Patrolled Areas: Boulder Canyon Trail Organization: LPFA, USFS Start Date: // End Date: // Project Description: LPFA led a 3 day trail maintenance trip with the goal of cutting out downed trees on the trails in the Pine Mountain Area. On Friday, LPFA led volunteers down the Boulder Canyon Trail to chainsaw out 20 downed trees within the first mile of the upper trailhead. We also brushed the first 1/4 miles of the chaparral section. - Dunn School Lizards Mouth Cleanup Survey - // - by Addison Jerlow
Project Name: Dunn School Lizards Mouth Cleanup Project Leader: Addison Jerlow Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: .5 Patrolled Areas: Lizards Mouth/West Camino Cielo Organization: LPFA Start Date: // End Date: // Project Description: LPFA led the Dunn School for part of their freshman orientation on a trash cleanup and graffiti removal project at Lizards Mouth and on West Camino Cielo .25 miles in each direction of the trailhead. Images: 
- Munch Canyon from E Pinery Trailwork Survey - // - by Addison Jerlow
Project Name: Munch Canyon from E Pinery Trailwork Project Leader: Addison Jerlow Ranger District: Santa Lucia Distrcit Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: .25 Patrolled Areas: Munch Canyon Trail, East Pinery Road Organization: LPFA Start Date: // End Date: // Project Description: LPFA volunteers mechanically brushed the first 1/8th mile down from East Pinery Road 10-12 feet wide to the first switchback. We also brushed the large brush between the first and second switchback, but smaller brush and posion oak remains. No work was done after the second switchback and the trail is densely overgrown with both large brush and smaller poison oak/yerba santa brush. Chainsaws, hedgers and weed whips needed. Images: 
- Dabney/Schoolhouse Survey & Trailwork Survey - // - by Addison Jerlow
Project Name: Dabney/Schoolhouse Survey & Trailwork Project Leader: Addison Jerlow Ranger District: Santa Lucia Distrcit Project Type: Facility Maintenance Miles Worked: 5 Patrolled Areas: Dabney Cabin, Manzana Schoolhouse, Hurrican Deck, Organization: LPFA Start Date: // End Date: // Project Description: On 8/18, LPFA volunteers and FS Archeologist surveyed Dabney Cabin and Manzana Schoolhouse to plan upcoming repairs. Dabney will need new walls and roof. SHPO report is in motion then work can begin. Schoolhouse needs South Wall shored up, then new roof can be put on. No SHPO oversight required. On 8/18, LPFA volunteers cut out trees on Manzana Trail near Cody property, installed Arroyo Toad and San Rafael Wilderness signs near Manzana Schoolhouse Camp, built ramps for Manzana Creek crossing at camp. On 8/19, LPFA volunteers crosscut trees at Horseshoe bend and brushed overgrown sections between Davis' property and Horseshoe Bend. On 8/20, LPFA volunteers cut out hung-up tree near wilderness sign and survey West Deck for future projects. Re-benching, brushing, crosscut all needed. - Red Rock Cleanup Survey - // - by Addison Jerlow
Project Name: Red Rock Cleanup Project Leader: Addison Jerlow Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: 3.5 Patrolled Areas: Paradise Road: First Crossing to Red Rocks Organization: LPFA Start Date: // End Date: // Project Description: Drove from First Crossing to the crossing before Live Oak with 6 volunteers. Parked and walked the road from there to red Rock DUA, picking up trash on the way. Stopped at notable swimming holes and beaches on the way to pick up trash. Swam at Red Rocks. Walked back to cars, picking up trash we missed on the way there. Swam at Like Oak. Made numerous visitor contacts throughout the day. Images: 
- Graffiti Removal May and July Survey - // - by Addison Jerlow
Project Name: Graffiti Removal May and July Project Leader: Addison Jerlow Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: N/A Patrolled Areas: Lizards Mouth and Windermere Ranch Organization: LPFA Start Date: // End Date: // Project Description: 3 days of graffiti removal on West Camino Cielo at Lizards Mouth and Windermere Rock. Jeffrey Bryan and Paul Cronshaw helped remove graffiti on boulders off of West Camino Cielo Images: 
- Fearing Trail Survey - // - by Addison Jerlow
Project Name: Fearing Trail Project Leader: Addison Jerlow Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 2 Patrolled Areas: Fearing Trail Organization: MTF, LPFA Start Date: // End Date: // Project Description: Paul Cronshaw worked multiple days throughout the month installing a culvert, removing downed limbs, clearing drains and cleaning and painting the bridge on the Fearing Trail. Images: 
- DPHS Cold Spring Trail Work Survey - // - by Addison Jerlow
Project Name: DPHS Cold Spring Trail Work Project Leader: Addison Jerlow Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: .5 Patrolled Areas: East Fork Cold Spring Trail Organization: LPFA, MTF Start Date: // End Date: // Project Description: Led the DPHS Trail Maintenance Club on a trip to build a large rockwall to extend tread at an eroded section of trail next to the creek, just past the West Fork Junction. Worked for 6 hours with 2 students and 1 adult. Images: 
- Red Rock Cleanup Survey - // - by Addison Jerlow
Project Name: Red Rock Cleanup Project Leader: Addison Jerlow Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: 3.5 Patrolled Areas: Paradise/River Road Organization: LPFA Start Date: // End Date: // Project Description: We drove from First Crossing to Red Rock surveying for trash. We cleaned the Red Rock swimming area, as well as each day use area. We brought out 10 bags of trash back to First Crossing. Images: 
- NTD: Santa Paula Canyon Survey - // - by Addison Jerlow
Project Name: NTD: Santa Paula Canyon Project Leader: Addison Jerlow Ranger District: Ojai Distrcit Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 3 Patrolled Areas: Santa Paula Canyon Trail Organization: LPFA Start Date: // End Date: // Project Description: Helped establish a route on the new Santa Paula Canyon Trail by moving boulders and stacking cairns. Also did minor tread work and ramps at where the trail leaves the creek bed and at each creek crossing.ORD staff, SCE employees and LPFA volunteers all joined for the day. Images: 
- Piedra Blanca Working Vacation Survey - // - by Addison Jerlow
Project Name: Piedra Blanca Working Vacation Project Leader: Addison Jerlow Ranger District: Ojai Distrcit Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 3 Patrolled Areas: Piedra Blanca Trail Organization: LPFA Start Date: // End Date: // Project Description: 5 day working vacation based out of Piedra Blanca Trailhead. We cleared slides, filled ruts, and brushed sections from the trailhead to the creek crossing after Twin Forks Camp. There are 3 more slides between where we stopped and Pine Mountain Lodge Camp. Hot days (85-90), cool nights (50). - Casa Dorinda Survey - // - by Addison Jerlow
Project Name: Casa Dorinda Project Leader: Addison Jerlow Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: .1 Patrolled Areas: Casa Dorinda Trail Organization: LPFA, MTF Start Date: // End Date: // Project Description: Built a step and creek crossing rock path with DPHS Trail Maintenance Club. Images: 
- Horn Canyon - April Survey - // - by Peter Wilder
Project Name: Horn Canyon - April Project Leader: Peter Wilder Ranger District: Ojai Distrcit Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 2 Patrolled Areas: Horn Canyon Trail Organization: LPFA Start Date: // End Date: // Project Description: Peter Wilder has been leading groups every Tuesday and Thursday to work Horn Canyon Trail up to The Pines Camp. Work has included brushing, tread widening, and building ramps at creek crossings. - MTF Buena Vista Trailwork Survey - // - by Addison Jerlow
Project Name: MTF Buena Vista Trailwork Project Leader: Addison Jerlow Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: .5 Patrolled Areas: Buena Vista Trail Organization: MTF, LPFA Start Date: // End Date: // Project Description: Built steps at two steep, washed out/muddy sections close to trailhead. Brushed until the first creek crossing. Images: 
- MTF Buena Vista Trailwork Survey - // - by Addison Jerlow
Project Name: MTF Buena Vista Trailwork Project Leader: Addison Jerlow Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: .5 Patrolled Areas: Organization: Start Date: // End Date: // Project Description: Goals and objectives, work completed, and any work still needed? - MTF West Fork Cold Spring Trailwork Survey - // - by Addison Jerlow
Project Name: MTF West Fork Cold Spring Trailwork Project Leader: Addison Jerlow Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 1.5 Patrolled Areas: West Fork Cold Spring Organization: MTF, LPFA Start Date: // End Date: // Project Description: Worked from Gibraltar Road down West Fork Cold Spring to second crossing below the tunnel. Fixed ramps and each creak crossing, filled ruts, rebenched tread at multiple slide locations. Images: 
- NIRA Working Vacation Survey - // - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: NIRA Working Vacation Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Lucia Distrcit Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 8 Patrolled Areas: Manzana Trail, Lost Valley Trail Organization: LPFA Start Date: // End Date: // Project Description: 5 day Working Vacation at NIRA to work the Manzana Trail and Lost Valley Trail. Restored tread, cleared brush, and fixed creek crossing downstream to Coldwater. Survey to Horseshoe Bend by Paula and Kevin: 3 downed pines on top of each other, technical work, needs 3 C level Sawyers. Restored tread and fixed slides upstream to Ray's Camp. Crossing at Fish Creek needs reroute. Cleared trees up Lost Valley to Pool Rock junction. Significant brushing and one more tree needed before and after Twin Oaks Camp. - McMenemy Trailwork Tuesday with MTF Survey - // - by Addison Jerlow
Project Name: McMenemy Trailwork Tuesday with MTF Project Leader: Addison Jerlow Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 1 Patrolled Areas: McMenemy Trail Organization: LPFA, MTF Start Date: // End Date: // Project Description: 4 volunteers brushed the remaining portion of McMenemy at the start of the Hot Spring trailhead and from Oak Creek to the water tank. 2 volunteers helped Addison build a rockwall and new ramp near oak Creek. Don Jack helped Bryan p-line the McMenemy reroute. - Davy Brown Trailwork Survey - // - by Addison Jerlow
Project Name: Davy Brown Trailwork Project Leader: Addison Jerlow Ranger District: Santa Lucia Distrcit Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 1 Patrolled Areas: Davy Brown Trail Organization: LPFA Start Date: // End Date: // Project Description: Combination volunteer day with LPFA volunteers and students from the Dunn School. Bryan ran the chainsaw and cleared 25 trees with 4 volunteers. Addison led 8 students and one adult from the Dunn School in brushing and clearing smaller trees. - McMenemy Trailwork with MTF Survey - // - by Addison Jerlow
Project Name: McMenemy Trailwork with MTF Project Leader: Addison Jerlow Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 2 Patrolled Areas: McMenemy Trail Organization: LPFA, MTF Start Date: // End Date: // Project Description: Brushed from Hot Springs Trail private parking area to .25mi passed waterfall on McMenemy Trail, more work needed from there until Girard Trail. - Sunset Valley Road/Fig Mountain Trails Survey - // - by Addison Jerlow
Project Name: Sunset Valley Road/Fig Mountain Trails Project Leader: Addison Jerlow Ranger District: Santa Lucia Distrcit Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 12 Patrolled Areas: Sunset Valley Road, White Rock, Munch Canyon, Munc Organization: LPFA Start Date: // End Date: // Project Description: One group of volunteers led by Jasonn cleared down trees in the Oaks section of Sunset Valley Road. All trees were cleared except one large, technical oak and 1-2 pine trees reported further towards NIRA. Another group of volunteers led by Addison selectively brushed the White Rock Trail from the lower trailhead to the Munch Canyon Trail junction. They then split into groups to survey Upper White Rock, East Pinery Road, Munch Canyon, Munch Canyon Connector, Lower Sunset Valley, and Davy Brown trails. - Tequepis Trail: STORM SURVEY Survey - // - by James Wapotich
Project Name: Tequepis Trail: STORM SURVEY Project Leader: James Wapotich Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 3.85 Patrolled Areas: Tequepis Trail Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: // End Date: // Project Description: https://photos.google.com/u/1/share/AF1QipNfcKK9wtzhhXVcievRDJwHIWhuUO1jn968vPcJBpzuigQeqyYsOc6aG1eUa35BVw?key=SXdCeHM0Y1pGNENUdUtyaVpPWTBnaVBjN2NfTVFB - Davy Brown Trail Survey: STORM PATROL Survey - // - by James Wapotich
Project Name: Davy Brown Trail Survey: STORM PATROL Project Leader: James Wapotich Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 5.6 Patrolled Areas: Davy Brown, Willow Spring, Willow Connector, Davy Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: // End Date: // Project Description: Hey Bryan,I noticed on your album for your Romero-Camuesa Road to Little Caliente Survey that you had notes for most of the photos. Rather than create a PDF report and an album duplicating some of the same content, I put the descriptive notes into the album, and just wrote a report summary (below). Let me know if that works.VWR Trail Survey: Davy Brown Trail, Davy Brown Campground, Willow Springs Trail, and Willow Spur Trail - SLRD
Date: February 4, 2023
Volunteers: James Wapotich and Aanjelae Rhoads
Trail Summaries: in general there were sections where water had flowed along the trail and either stripped away material or in some cases deposited material, a lot of these seemed like they would work themselves out once people started hiking them and creating new wear patterns. Other sections had more noticeable damage, which are included in the album. Willow Spur Trail has no significant damage, same with the uppermost portion of Willow Springs Trail.
The most significant damage was a debris flow along a section of Willow Springs Trail, and where the creek flowed though parts of Davy Brown Campground.
Davy Brown Trail - From Figueroa Mountain Road to Davy Brown Campground: Some rutting near the top of the trail. Some small slides across the trail through the sections with the exposed Monterey shale and two sections where the trail was washed out. Below the junction with Willow Spur Trail some rutting, and then below the junction with Willow Springs Trail, a section where the water is currently flowing down along the trail, and that one section which had already been previously carved away by the creek has now been eroded further. It might make sense to look at having the trail cross the creek and bypass this spot which has continued to lose material over the years. The opposite side is mostly grasses.
Davy Brown Campground: the road leading down to the Davy Brown Trailhead, which also provides access to the three lower campsites has been significantly damaged where the creek jumped its bank and flowed down the road starting just below the uppermost of the three campsites. The lower two campsites are no longer accessible by car. Further upstream, the creek also jumped the bank and flowed down though campsite #13.
Willow Springs Trail: From Zaca Catway Road down to the junction with Willow Spur Trail no significant damage. Continuing down the trail there are several sections where water has flowed down the trail. And then a section where debris flowed down along the trail carving out a significant rut all the way down to a creek crossing.
Willow Spur: no signifiant damage.
None of the creek crossings were impassable.I saw no evidence of anyone on the trails until we got near Davy Brown Campground, where I saw one set of tracks. Also saw some tracks in Davy Brown Campground as well as those of what looked like a truck.
On the drive in there were a fair amount of people at the newly reopened Midland Trails. One truck parked at the gated beginning of Zaca Catway Road, and on the drive out a car parked by the gated road to the top of Figueroa Mountain. Very little activity past the Midland Trailhead.
Thanks,JamesJames WapotichTrail Guide * Freelance Writer * Presentationswww.songsofthewilderness.com(805) 729-4250 - Blue Canyon Trail Network Survey Survey - // - by Jasonn Beckstrand
Project Name: Blue Canyon Trail Network Survey Project Leader: Jasonn Beckstrand Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 12 Patrolled Areas: Cold Spring, Gibralter, Blue Canyon, Romero Organization: LPFA Start Date: // End Date: // Project Description: Storm damage survey - EastFork Cold Spring Trail Maintenance Survey - // - by Jasonn Beckstrand
Project Name: EastFork Cold Spring Trail Maintenance Project Leader: Jasonn Beckstrand Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 2 Patrolled Areas: East Fork Cold Spring Organization: LPFA Start Date: // End Date: // Project Description: Storm damage maintenancde - West Fork Cold Spring Survey Survey - // - by Jasonn Beckstrand
Project Name: West Fork Cold Spring Survey Project Leader: Jasonn Beckstrand Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 4 Patrolled Areas: West Fork Cold Spring Organization: LPFA Start Date: // End Date: // Project Description: Storm damage trail survey - Horn Canyon Trail Survey Survey - // - by Jasonn Beckstrand
Project Name: Horn Canyon Trail Survey Project Leader: Jasonn Beckstrand Ranger District: All Districts Project Type: Select Type Miles Worked: 4 Patrolled Areas: Horn Canyon Organization: LPFA Start Date: // End Date: // Project Description: Storm damage trail surey - Pratt Trail Survey Survey - // - by Jasonn Beckstrand
Project Name: Pratt Trail Survey Project Leader: Jasonn Beckstrand Ranger District: Ojai District Project Type: Select Type Miles Worked: 4 Patrolled Areas: Pratt Organization: LPFA Start Date: // End Date: // Project Description: Storm damage trail survey - Baron Ranch Trail Survey Survey - // - by Jasonn Beckstrand
Project Name: Baron Ranch Trail Survey Project Leader: Jasonn Beckstrand Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 12 Patrolled Areas: Baron Organization: LPFA Start Date: // End Date: // Project Description: Baron Ranch Survey. The road going up the road sections are getting to the point where a truck won't be able to get up to the single track section. There are some big rocks, ruts, and down trees in the way of vehicles. Trail tractor can make it.The single track trail to the top is in good condition. There will be plants going in the tread due to the Alisal Fire. They should be grubbed out now. While ground is soft and plants are small.Very few wash outs and ruts forming on the trail. - Sespe Willett Working Vacation 2022 Survey - // - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: Sespe Willett Working Vacation 2022 Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Ojai District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 20 Patrolled Areas: Sespe River Trail, Red Reef Trail Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: // End Date: // Project Description: 10-day LPFA Working Vacation on Sespe River Trail, including one day on the Red Reef Trail - Upper Santa Ynez Recreation Area: SIGN INSTALLATION Survey - // - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: Upper Santa Ynez Recreation Area: SIGN INSTALLATION Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Facility Maintenance Miles Worked: 15 Patrolled Areas: P-Bar Campground, Mono Campground Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: // End Date: // Project Description: Installation of interpretive signs in the Upper Santa Ynez Rec Area. - Muriette Trail Maintenance Survey - // - by Jasonn Beckstrand
Project Name: Muriette Trail Maintenance Project Leader: Jasonn Beckstrand Ranger District: Ojai District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 1.5 Patrolled Areas: Murietta Organization: LPFA Start Date: // End Date: // Project Description: Troop 391 came out from Antelope Valley to work with LPFA on Murietta trail. The group did brushing of about 1 mile. From the trailhead out - Sweetwater Trail Run: RUNNERS FOR PUBLIC LANDS Survey - // - by Ari Songer
Project Name: Sweetwater Trail Run: RUNNERS FOR PUBLIC LANDS Project Leader: Ari Songer Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 15 Patrolled Areas: Sweetwater Trail, Sierra Madre Road, Painted Rock Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: // End Date: // Project Description: Volunteer trail run bringing 40 gallons of water out to the Smoking Rocks along the Sweetwater Trail. - Ladybug Water Survey Survey - // - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: Ladybug Water Survey Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Ojai District Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 12 Patrolled Areas: Elder Camp, Ladybug Camp, Red Reef Trail, Rose Val Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: // End Date: // Project Description: Survey out to Ladybug Camp to ensure that water is available for GAOA. - Mission Pine Trail Brushing: RATTLESNAKE CYN 2022 Survey - // - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: Mission Pine Trail Brushing: RATTLESNAKE CYN 2022 Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 25 Patrolled Areas: Buckhorn Road, Bluff Camp, Mission Pine Trail Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: // End Date: // Project Description: Mike Smith led projects to clear the Buckhorn Road, survey and restore the Mission Pine Trail around Rattlesnake Cyn zone. - Santa Barbara Canyon Trail Reroute Spring 2022 Survey - // - by Mike Smith
Project Name: Santa Barbara Canyon Trail Reroute Spring 2022 Project Leader: Mike Smith Ranger District: Mt. Pinos District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 7 Patrolled Areas: Madulce, Santa Barbara Canyon Trail Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: // End Date: // Project Description: Scouting and p-line trail work along the Santa Barbara Canyon Trail reroute. - Cottam Camp Eagle Scout Project Survey - // - by Jasonn Beckstrand
Project Name: Cottam Camp Eagle Scout Project Project Leader: Jasonn Beckstrand Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Camp Maintenance Miles Worked: 1.5 Patrolled Areas: Cottam, Blue Canyon Organization: LPFA Start Date: // End Date: // Project Description: A Troop 4 Scout put together an Eagle Project at Cottam Camp. For this project he lead 7 volunteers and accomplished the following.Installed new Pit ToiletPreformed fire abatement at the two campsInstalled one new table at the campPreformed trail maintenance on the Blue Canyon Connector trail. Worked the beginning of the trail new P-Bar Flats camp also the trail section leading from Cottam Camp.Will add images when Troop consent is given. - Trail Counter Installation Survey - // - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: Trail Counter Installation Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Ojai District Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: 4 Patrolled Areas: Santa Paula Cyn, Jesusita Trail, Hot Springs Trail Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: // End Date: // Project Description: Assisting the Forest Service R&D team on installing trail counters. - Camuesa Gate Inspection: Mike & Bryan Survey - // - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: Camuesa Gate Inspection: Mike & Bryan Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Road Patrol Miles Worked: 15 Patrolled Areas: Buckhorn Road, Camuesa Road, Middle Camuesa Camp, Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: // End Date: // Project Description: Last Friday, Mike Smith and I drove up the Buckhorn Rd from Upper Oso and headed east along the Camuesa Road to check out the two gates. The Camuesa was in good shape and we easily drove to the end point where the boulders block the road to truck traffic. From there we rode bikes to the Camuesa Gate located above/east of Lower Camuesa Camp.
As explained, we found the gate wide open when we arrived with indications that someone had cut both the pin as well as the assortment of chains that Valerie has been installing out there.
- Buckhorn Road Clearing: SEPTEMBER 2022 Survey - // - by Nathan Eady
Project Name: Buckhorn Road Clearing: SEPTEMBER 2022 Project Leader: Nathan Eady Ranger District: Mt. Pinos District Project Type: Road Patrol Miles Worked: 10 Patrolled Areas: Buckhorn Road, Chokecherry Spring Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: // End Date: // Project Description: Hi Daryl / Valerie,
Good morning! Our volunteers had a good day yesterday clearing the Buckhorn Road. We had last sent someone up that road on August 31 and at that time they were able to drive up to the Madulce Saddle before running into that field of showstopper rocks across the road. Yesterday the volunteers found dozens of new downed trees across the road, see photo below. These trees must have fallen down during the few storms we had in September between Hurricane Kay and that northern storm. The vols cleared the trees and were able to drive up to Chokecherry Spring but didn't get any further than that, which means the rocks are still in the road.
Every little bit helps and it's good that we got those trees cleared but we'll have to go back again and hopefully get those rocks cleared. TBD.
Thanks and stay in touch, talk soon,
Bryan
- Lower Santa Ynez Interpretive Sign Installation Survey - // - by Jasonn Beckstrand
Project Name: Lower Santa Ynez Interpretive Sign Installation Project Leader: Jasonn Beckstrand Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: 0 Patrolled Areas: Paradise Road Organization: LPFA Start Date: // End Date: // Project Description: Lower Santa Ynez Interpretive Sign Installation Girl Scout Troop 50886 Install Interpretive signs on the posts they install the previous week. - Lower Santa Ynez Interpretive Sign Installation Survey - // - by Jasonn Beckstrand
Project Name: Lower Santa Ynez Interpretive Sign Installation Project Leader: Jasonn Beckstrand Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: 0 Patrolled Areas: Paradise Road Organization: LPFA Start Date: // End Date: // Project Description: Lower Santa Ynez Interpretive Sign Installation Girl Scout Troop 50886 worked to dig holes, install sign posts with cement. - Lower Santa Ynez Interpretive Sign Installation Survey - // - by Jasonn Beckstrand
Project Name: Lower Santa Ynez Interpretive Sign Installation Project Leader: Jasonn Beckstrand Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: 0 Patrolled Areas: Paradise Road Organization: LPFA Start Date: // End Date: // Project Description: Lower Santa Ynez Interpretive Sign Installation. Girl Scout Troop 50886 worked with Steve Gailbraith to dig holes at the supervisors office for sign installation - Sunset Valley Trail Work: AUGUST 2, 2022 Survey - 08/02/2022 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: Sunset Valley Trail Work: AUGUST 2, 2022 Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 1.25 Patrolled Areas: Sunset Valley Trail, White Rock Trail Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 08/02/2022 End Date: 08/02/2022 Project Description: Trail work on Sunset Valley Trail. Cleared 4 downed trees, weed whack the rest of the trail and brushed a little here/there - although don't let Silbernagle see the swamping...... - July 2022 Adopt-A-Highway Volunteer Hours Survey - 07/27/2022 - by Terry Wright
Project Name: July 2022 Adopt-A-Highway Volunteer Hours Project Leader: Terry Wright Ranger District: Ojai Distrcit Project Type: Road Patrol Miles Worked: 3 Patrolled Areas: Highway 33, Wheeler Gorge Visitor Center Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 07/27/2022 End Date: 07/27/2022 Project Description: AAH July 2022 on Hwy 33 - Lion Cyn Tree Clearing Survey - 07/27/2022 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: Lion Cyn Tree Clearing Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Ojai District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 1 Patrolled Areas: Lion Canyon Trail, Middle Lion Campground Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 07/27/2022 End Date: 07/27/2022 Project Description: Clearing downed trees along the lower part of the Lion Canyon Trail: https://www.instagram.com/p/CgkKbn0JXaH/ - HPS Big 3 San Rafael Mountain Survey - 07/02/2022 - by Steve Cypher
Project Name: HPS Big 3 San Rafael Mountain Project Leader: Steve Cypher Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 8 Patrolled Areas: McKinley Mountain Rd, Mission Pine Trail, Santa Cr Organization: LPFA Start Date: 07/02/2022 End Date: 07/04/2022 Project Description: HPS Big 3 Trail Project 7/2/22 – 7/4/22
LPFA volunteers Steve Cypher, Leif Behrmann, and Rebecca Walzer led Sierra Club HPS group to camp at McKinley Saddle. Hiked from there to McKinley Peak, Santa Cruz Peak, and San Rafael Mountain. Cleared worst brush on McKinley Mountain Road. Cleared brush on Mission Pine Trail from McKinley Saddle to San Rafael Mountain – approximately one mile of brush cleared. Patrolled trails to McKinley Mountain and Santa Cruz Peak.
15 volunteer hours x 16 participants = 240 total volunteer hours
Pictures: https://photos.app.goo.gl/8oEueX844R7eLKAX7
List of HPS participants:
Larry Pond
Sandy Lane
Peter Lara
Mark Allen
Bill Simpson
Lidia Barbosa
Susan Kang
Mary Varalyay
Hee Sook Kim
Jeff Herr
Josephine Kim
Tanya Roton
Mat Kelliher
- McKinley Road-San Rafael Mountain Recon Survey - 06/24/2022 - by Steve Cypher
Project Name: McKinley Road-San Rafael Mountain Recon Project Leader: Steve Cypher Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: Road Patrol Miles Worked: 12 Patrolled Areas: McKinley Fire Road, McKinely Spring Camp, Mission Organization: LPFA Start Date: 06/24/2022 End Date: 06/24/2022 Project Description: Drove from Cachuma Saddle to McKinley Saddle. Hiked from there to Mission Pine Spring. Assessed conditions in advance of a future trail work project. Road is rough in the usual spots but clear. Brush scratches vehicles in a few spots. McKinley Spring camp in good shape with water flowing, no trash, and toilet intact. Toilet is full to the deck and needs a new hole dug. Mission Pine Trail is in need of spot brushing, but is clear and well-trodden to Mission Pine Spring Camp. Camp in good shape with good water flow, toilet in good shape, no trash, and a shovel in camp. Picked up a little trash along road including a dog backpack. - Sunset Valley Trail Work: JUNE 14-19, 2022 Survey - 06/14/2022 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: Sunset Valley Trail Work: JUNE 14-19, 2022 Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 1.5 Patrolled Areas: Sunset Valley Trail Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 06/14/2022 End Date: 06/19/2022 Project Description: Trail work on the Sunset Valley Trail spread out over two days. - Rattlesnake Canyon Tree Clearing Survey - 06/22/2022 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: Rattlesnake Canyon Tree Clearing Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 1 Patrolled Areas: Rattlesnake Canyon Trail Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 06/22/2022 End Date: 06/22/2022 Project Description: Cleared a downed oak tree approx 1/2 mile up the trail. - Sunset Valley Trail - National Trails Day Survey - 06/04/2022 - by Ari Songer
Project Name: Sunset Valley Trail - National Trails Day Project Leader: Ari Songer Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 1 Patrolled Areas: Sunset Valley Trail Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 06/04/2022 End Date: 06/04/2022 Project Description: For National Trails Day, LPFA and team worked the upper portion of Sunset Valley trail clearing brush and re-establishing trail tread where slough had covered the trail and pushed users out to the edge. The trail drops down to a "fall line" style trail where we tried to clear overhead brush. The lower portion still needs work to define where the trail goes through the tall grass. We saw a sleepy rattlesnake curled up at our feet while working. It didn't rattle, but eventually moved out of our way and deeper into the bushes. - Potrero John (NTD) Survey - 06/07/2022 - by Ari Songer
Project Name: Potrero John (NTD) Project Leader: Ari Songer Ranger District: Ojai District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 1 Patrolled Areas: Potrero John Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 06/07/2022 End Date: 06/07/2022 Project Description: As a follow up to National Trails day, LPFA and 6 volunteers met at Potrero John Trailhead and hiked back to the camp. From there we worked on brushing toward the trailhead, clearing the thick willow section and trying our best to safely remove the encroaching poison oak. There is still more brushing to be done on the entire trail, but it is passable and easy to follow. We also cleared a downed tree and blocked a substantial social trail around the downed tree. - Lower Manzana Crosscut Project: POTRERO GRAY PINE Survey - 05/10/2022 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: Lower Manzana Crosscut Project: POTRERO GRAY PINE Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 2 Patrolled Areas: Manzana Trail, Potrero Camp Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 05/10/2022 End Date: 05/10/2022 Project Description: MAY 10: Volunteer project to cut large tree at Potrero Camp - Wiman Trail Survey - 04/13/2022 - by Ari Songer
Project Name: Wiman Trail Project Leader: Ari Songer Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: .25 Patrolled Areas: Wiman Trail Organization: Los Padres Forest Association, MTF Start Date: 04/13/2022 End Date: 04/13/2022 Project Description: LPFA led a 9-person volunteer trails training project on Wiman Trail. The crew worked for 3 hours on high limbing, light brushing and minor tread repairs. Images: 
- Rose-Lion Connector Trail Work Survey - 03/29/2022 - by Ari Songer
Project Name: Rose-Lion Connector Trail Work Project Leader: Ari Songer Ranger District: All Districts Project Type: Select Type Miles Worked: 3 Patrolled Areas: Rose-Lion Trail, East Fork Lion Camp Organization: Los Padres Forest Association, Laguna Blanca Start Date: 03/29/2022 End Date: 03/31/2022 Project Description: LPFA led a 21-person backpacking trip with Laguna Blanca from Rose Valley Campground to East Fork Lion camp. The school worked on the upper portion of the Rose-Lion Connector from the creek crossing to the junction with Lion Canyon. Ari cleared some down trees from the trail to East Fork Lion Camp. Laguna departed a day early due to COVID concerns. Ari continued to work down the Rose-Lion trail re-treading above crib walls, brushing and rolling rocks off the trail. - West Fork Cold Spring Survey - 03/15/2022 - by Ari Songer
Project Name: West Fork Cold Spring Project Leader: Ari Songer Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 1 Patrolled Areas: West Fork Cold Spring Organization: Los Padres Forest Association, MTF Start Date: 03/15/2022 End Date: 03/15/2022 Project Description: LPFA led a group of volunteers up West Fork focusing on high limbing the trail and some brushing/grubbing of tall grass. - Tequepis Trail Survey - 01/22/2022 - by Ari Songer
Project Name: Tequepis Trail Project Leader: Ari Songer Ranger District: All Districts Project Type: Select Type Miles Worked: .25 Patrolled Areas: Tequepis Organization: Los Padres Forest Association, Dunn School Start Date: 01/22/2022 End Date: 01/22/2022 Project Description: Dunn's hiking club joined LPFA on Tequepis for a rock removal and tree clearing mission. LPFA removed at least 2 down trees while Dunn students assisted. LPFA was unable to break the large rock in the trail on this mission, but returned a week later and busted it out of the trail. Images: 
- White Rock Connector Trail Survey - 03/12/2022 - by Ari Songer
Project Name: White Rock Connector Trail Project Leader: Ari Songer Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: .5 Patrolled Areas: White Rock Trail Organization: Los Padres Forest Association, Dunn School Start Date: 03/12/2022 End Date: 03/12/2022 Project Description: LPFA led a group of students from Dunn School for the day on the upper portion of White Rock Trail. We parked at the Ranger Peak pull-out and walked down E. Pinery to the junction with White Rock. Work took place from the upper trail head to the junction with White Rock Connector (~1 mi). 16 volunteers, for a total of 5 hoursRosterCAMPING/OVERNIGHT VAN (Driver: Mr. Hensley)Addison Kruse*Ben Dellis*Joey Bickford*Hugo Barton*Grant Carson*(John Cumbelich is no longer able to attend)DAY TRIP VAN (Driver: Mara)Addison Osta-SmithMaggie HolcombWilla LevyAlex MoisanMax SparkCarina MayerMencia Oliva-VilaNolan WatersJonny Johnson - Willow Spur Trail work Survey - 01/14/2022 - by Ari Songer
Project Name: Willow Spur Trail work Project Leader: Ari Songer Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: .25 Patrolled Areas: Willow Spur Trail Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 01/14/2022 End Date: 01/14/2022 Project Description: Volunteers met at upper Davy Brown Trailhead at 8am on Friday 1/14. We hiked 1 mile down to the junction with the Willow Spur trail. From there, we worked up the Willow Spur trail. - White Rock Connector Trail Survey - 02/18/2022 - by Ari Songer
Project Name: White Rock Connector Trail Project Leader: Ari Songer Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: .25 Patrolled Areas: White Rock Connector Trail Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 02/18/2022 End Date: 02/18/2022 Project Description: LPFA led a 4-person group of volunteers to complete brushing on the White Rock Connector Trail. Volunteers met at Ranger Peak and hiked down White Rock trail to the junction with the connector. The connector was overgrown at the top, but was in good condition all the way to the junction with Munch Canyon. The trail is in good shape! - Pendola Repairs Survey - 04/30/2022 - by Ron Panno
Project Name: Pendola Repairs Project Leader: Ron Panno Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Facility Maintenance Miles Worked: 0 Patrolled Areas: Pendola Organization: LPFA Start Date: 04/30/2022 End Date: 05/01/2022 Project Description: Worked on Pendola Station plumbing. - UCSB MAPAS and Promise Scholars on Figueroa Survey - 02/19/2022 - by Ari Songer
Project Name: UCSB MAPAS and Promise Scholars on Figueroa Project Leader: Ari Songer Ranger District: Santa Lucia Distrcit Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 1 Patrolled Areas: White Rock Trail Organization: Los Padres Forest Association, MAPAS Start Date: 02/19/2022 End Date: 02/21/2022 Project Description: LPFA lead a group of 18 UCSB students camped at Davy Brown. The group arrived on the 19th and set up camp. They worked White Rock Trail on the 20th just above the White Rock Connector Trail. The work was focused on brushing and introducing trailwork. The group took down camp and drove out on the 21st. - Indian Canyon Working Vacation group2 Survey - 03/25/2022 - by Jasonn Beckstrand
Project Name: Indian Canyon Working Vacation group2 Project Leader: Jasonn Beckstrand Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 3 Patrolled Areas: Indian Canyon Organization: LPFA Start Date: 03/25/2022 End Date: 04/04/2022 Project Description: Volunteer additions for Indian Canyon Working Vacation. - Indian Canyon Working Vacation Survey - 03/25/2022 - by Jasonn Beckstrand
Project Name: Indian Canyon Working Vacation Project Leader: Jasonn Beckstrand Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 3 Patrolled Areas: Indian Canyon, Meadow Organization: LPFA Start Date: 03/25/2022 End Date: 04/04/2022 Project Description: LPFA, Volunteers worked Indian Canyon Trail from the trailhead at the junction of Buckhorn Trail out to Indian Canyon Camp. Brushing was done throughout the trail. Minimal tread work was done to fix two approved locations. Logging out of 4 down trees was completed. - Indian Canyon Working Vacation Pack Support Survey - 03/25/2022 - by Sus
Project Name: Indian Canyon Working Vacation Pack Support Project Leader: Sus Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 6 Patrolled Areas: Buckhorn, Lower Buckhorn, Meadow, Indian Canyon Organization: LPFA Start Date: 03/25/2022 End Date: 04/04/2022 Project Description: LPFA Packers worked on the following for the Indian Canyon Working Vacation. Packed in Volunteers cooking equipment, food, tools, meadow table, lower buckhorn table, and wilderness sign.Packed out Volunteers cooking equipment, food, tools, trashed from Indian Canyon Camp. - Indian Canyon Working Vacation Pre Project Road Maintenance Survey - 03/19/2022 - by Susie Thielmann
Project Name: Indian Canyon Working Vacation Pre Project Road Maintenance Project Leader: Susie Thielmann Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Road Patrol Miles Worked: 15 Patrolled Areas: Romero - Camuesa Organization: LPFA Start Date: 03/19/2022 End Date: 03/19/2022 Project Description: Group went in the Romero-Camuesa Road to make the road ready for stock vehicles and volunteer vehicles. They had to remove multiple rocks off the road.Remove huge tree block the road.Repair ruts in the road. - Buena Vista Trail Survey - 11/23/2021 - by Ari Songer
Project Name: Buena Vista Trail Project Leader: Ari Songer Ranger District: All Districts Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: .25 Patrolled Areas: Lower Buena Vista Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 11/23/2021 End Date: 11/23/2021 Project Description: Trailwork Tuesday with MTF on Buena Vista trail. We completed brushing and light tread work. - Fearing Trail Survey - 04/29/2022 - by Ari Songer
Project Name: Fearing Trail Project Leader: Ari Songer Ranger District: All Districts Project Type: Select Type Miles Worked: .25 Patrolled Areas: Organization: MTF Start Date: 04/29/2022 End Date: 04/29/2022 Project Description: 24 Cate School Lacrosse Players joined MTF and LPFA for 2 hours of trailwork on Fearing trail. We focused on knocking down the high grass and high limbing overhead obstacles. More work needs to be cleaned up close to the Romero Rd access point where the brush was swamped. - Red Reef Trail Survey - 01/06/2022 - by Ari Songer
Project Name: Red Reef Trail Project Leader: Ari Songer Ranger District: Ojai District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 3 Miles Patrolled Areas: Red Reef Trail Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 01/06/2022 End Date: 01/11/2022 Project Description: Volunteer Working Vacation spiked on the Sespe at the Junction with Red Reef Trail. Volunteers worked their way up the trail to Horsethief camp. There was one down tree about .5mi above the tunnel that we were not able to take out. Horses would be able to navigate around it for the time being. We woke up to ice on our tents each morning and started the work day off with a freezing cold river crossing. There are LPFA supplies still cached at the camp. - Agua Blanca Alan Coles: MARCH 6, 2022 Survey - 03/06/2022 - by Alan Coles
Project Name: Agua Blanca Alan Coles: MARCH 6, 2022 Project Leader: Alan Coles Ranger District: Ojai District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 3 Patrolled Areas: Agua Blanca Trail, Log Cabin, Pothole Trail Organization: Start Date: 03/06/2022 End Date: 03/06/2022 Project Description: Alyssa,
We had a late surge in people wanting to attend this event. This was due to Bryan Conant sending out a LPNF newsletter with events. We ended up with 6 strong members. Weather was near perfect, wildflowers are blooming with fields of poppies and lupine and hills are all green.
We worked sections of trail just west of the trail sign. Broke into 2 groups. My group fixed a bad crossing that was difficult to cross without slipping. Mark’s group removed slough and made the trail much safer and easier for walking. Our new charges had never seen the Devil’s Gateway so I escorted them there and did some light pruning and cut a few small newly fallen trees. The trail is in much better shape and easier to follow to the Devil’s Gateway.
I was rather busy and didn’t get a lot of pictures. I hope Mark got some of the great work his crew did.
Alan
- Matilija Trailwork Tuesday: MARCH 15, 2022 Survey - 03/15/2022 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: Matilija Trailwork Tuesday: MARCH 15, 2022 Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Ojai District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 3 Patrolled Areas: North Fork Matilija Trail Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 03/15/2022 End Date: 03/15/2022 Project Description: Trailwork Tuesday event on the North Fork Matilija Trail. - March 2022: Wheeler Adopt-A-Highway Cleanup Survey - 03/09/2022 - by Terry Wright
Project Name: March 2022: Wheeler Adopt-A-Highway Cleanup Project Leader: Terry Wright Ranger District: Ojai District Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: 2 Patrolled Areas: Highway 33 Organization: Los padres forest association Start Date: 03/09/2022 End Date: 03/09/2022 Project Description: Well, Kasey and I did it again.....aloneI the two of us, spent 2 hours, doing trash pick up from the 3rd tunnel north to the Nature Trail. See the attached of the trash bags and the required form.
While at the center, we had about 12 folks come by to get info, see the birds, and use the restroom! All in all it was a nice day. But while there, we noted several issues that have gone unattended. But I will save that for another email!
Thanks,
Terry - Pothole Reroute Initial Survey Survey - 01/23/2022 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: Pothole Reroute Initial Survey Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Ojai District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 2 Patrolled Areas: Pothole Trail Organization: Start Date: 01/23/2022 End Date: 01/24/2022 Project Description: Initial survey of the Pothole Reroute - Agua Blanca Alan Coles: JANUARY 29, 2022 Survey - 01/29/2022 - by Alan Coles
Project Name: Agua Blanca Alan Coles: JANUARY 29, 2022 Project Leader: Alan Coles Ranger District: Ojai District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 5 Patrolled Areas: Agua Blanca Trail Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 01/29/2022 End Date: 01/29/2022 Project Description: Agua Blanca Trail Repair, Saturday, 1/29/22
Alan Coles
Our crew of 8 included 7 seasoned crew members and one new member, Raymond. We met 8 am at Temescal and drove to the Piru Canyon Ranch. After our safety orientation, we set off with the usual tread and sawyer tools.
About 0.5 miles from the cars, we cleared a fallen oak tree and made the trail more visible in an area damaged by floods (above). We also moved some rocks to make the ascent down to the area safer.
We also improved the trail in an area where route was not clearly defined due to a deep rut. We also worked on other areas of the trail that needed slough cleared off the trail, vegetation cut back and better identification of the route.
Some crew members went through the Devil’s Gateway to Log Cabin Camp to check for fallen trees but they reported the route mostly clear. They did report recent motorcycle tracks in the wilderness coming in from the Potholes Trail, a recurring problem.
We have made significant improvements to the trail this season that should keep hikers safe and on the correct route.
- Happy Hollow Campsite Restoration Survey - 02/26/2022 - by Jasonn Beckstrand
Project Name: Happy Hollow Campsite Restoration Project Leader: Jasonn Beckstrand Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Camp Maintenance Miles Worked: 15 Patrolled Areas: Happy Hollow, Little Pine Organization: LPFA Start Date: 02/26/2022 End Date: 02/27/2022 Project Description: Campsite at Happy Hollow was fix up with the help of Troop 50 from Carpinteria and a Forest Service OHV grant. Tables for repaired and painted.Pit Toilet was repaired and painted.There are now two main sites up at Happy Hollow and one backpackers/bikepackers campsite up near the turn off to little pine peak. - Big Falls Trail Survey Survey - 01/29/2022 - by Steve Cypher
Project Name: Big Falls Trail Survey Project Leader: Steve Cypher Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 2.7 Patrolled Areas: Big Falls Trail Organization: LPFA Start Date: 01/29/2022 End Date: 01/29/2022 Project Description: Recon hike on Big Falls Trail. Trail is wide and well-used from bottom to upper falls. From upper falls to Hi Mountain Road at the top the trail is not as wide but is clear and easy to follow. Motorcycles have been riding the upper part of the trail. there are 3 logs across the trail in the upper part that are easy for hikers to step over. I cut one large log from the trail between the upper and lower falls. I also cleared a section of deadfall in the upper part of the trail. Signage from the forest closure that expired last September was still posted - I removed this signage. - Lower Lopez Canyon Trail Clearing Survey - 02/06/2022 - by Steve Cypher
Project Name: Lower Lopez Canyon Trail Clearing Project Leader: Steve Cypher Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 1.5 Patrolled Areas: Lopez Canyon Trail Organization: LPFA Start Date: 02/06/2022 End Date: 02/06/2022 Project Description: Four volunteers drove 2 vehicles through the gate at Big Falls Trailhead to end of road. Cleared 1.5 miles of trail to just past Sulphur Pots Camp. Cut 4 logs from trail. Brushed a clear, narrow path. Maintained 60 yards of tread. Trail past Sulphur Pots Camp is brushy and needs tread maintained on side slope. The route is flagged up the creek bed in places where tread through the brush beside the creek can't be seen. Sulphur Pots Camp toilet has been destroyed by bears and the hole is filled in. Camp in good shape otherwise. - Lopez Canyon Maintenance: FEBRUARY 2022 Survey - 02/06/2022 - by Steve Cypher
Project Name: Lopez Canyon Maintenance: FEBRUARY 2022 Project Leader: Steve Cypher Ranger District: Santa Lucia Distrcit Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 3 Patrolled Areas: Lopez Canyon Trail, Sulphur Pots Camp Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 02/06/2022 End Date: 02/06/2022 Project Description: Leif, Daniel Smith, Dan Najera, and I met at Arroyo Grande and took 2 vehicles to the trailhead. After checking in with Los Padres Communications, we went through the locked gate and parked at the end of the road. Didn't see anyone at the properties along the way and only had to clear one brushy spot. The trail was mostly clear and narrow with encroaching brush and poison oak. Leif identified the most prolific brushy plant as a red twig dogwood, which is woody and twisted and grows extremely long branches. We cleared 4 large logs using a crosscut saw and several smaller tree branches across the trail with hand saws. The tread is narrow in many places, and we worked about 60 yards of tread. The trail is clear to Sulphur Pots Camp. Just past the camp the trail needs significant tread work on a steep slope and there is a large tree down. There is flagging indicating that you should walk in the creek for a ways. The brush is really thick there and it would be a big job to find better tread. So plenty more work to do past Sulphur Pots Camp. And we were glad we drove through the gate. Pictures - https://photos.app.goo.gl/S3JPHY4wrD3kkm1L9 Steve C.
- Buckhorn Rd Survey Survey - 02/03/2022 - by Steve Hoag
Project Name: Buckhorn Rd Survey Project Leader: Steve Hoag Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Road Patrol Miles Worked: 10 Patrolled Areas: Buckhorn, Happy Hollow, Camuesa Organization: LPFA Start Date: 02/03/2022 End Date: 02/03/2022 Project Description: Road survey. Trucks will have to move a lot of rocks to get up to happy hollow. Also from the Bluff gate out there needs to be rock removal. - Tequepis Rock Removal Survey - 01/29/2022 - by Jasonn Beckstrand
Project Name: Tequepis Rock Removal Project Leader: Jasonn Beckstrand Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 2 Patrolled Areas: Tequepis Organization: LPFA Start Date: 01/29/2022 End Date: 01/29/2022 Project Description: We worked on removing a 6 ft x 5 ft rock off the trail. The rock is gone and the trail is wide open. - Agua Blanca Alan Coles: JANUARY 2022 Survey - 01/16/2022 - by Alan Coles
Project Name: Agua Blanca Alan Coles: JANUARY 2022 Project Leader: Alan Coles Ranger District: Ojai District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 3 Patrolled Areas: Agua Blanca Trail Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 01/16/2022 End Date: 01/16/2022 Project Description: Loreigh,
Just 3 of us today but we had Mark S. who is the equivalent of several workers in one. Near perfect weather, cool, slightly cloudy. Road was fine going in. Mark drove his Suburban all the way to Richey’s place without problems. Water level in AB is about normal for this time of year which we haven’t seen in quite some time. Lots of deep pools, really beautiful.
We had a few logs and slides to clear on the trail to the Gateway. We didn’t go though this time and worked our way back. We fixed another of the washed out trail sections with a steep drop. There was a false trail going down the canyon from hikers missing the climb up to the actual trail. Now it is much better and hikers should be able to stay on the trail.
Linda Castro of CalWild was our other member and this was the first time she had been in this part of the Sespe. It was really nice to have her along.
Alan
- Horn Canyon Trail, TH to Nordhoff Ridge Rd Survey - 12/23/2021 - by C Caldwell
Project Name: Horn Canyon Trail, TH to Nordhoff Ridge Rd Project Leader: C Caldwell Ranger District: Ojai District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 4.75 Patrolled Areas: Horn Canyon Trail to Nordhoff Ridge Rd Organization: Los Padres Forest Assocation Start Date: 12/23/2021 End Date: 12/23/2021 Project Description: The first mile of Horn Canyon Trail is in good condition and only needs minimal brushing. At .87 miles, a Sycamore fell across the trail, and while there is sufficient clearance to pass beneath the tree arch, it would be beneficial to relocate it. The vegetation gets a little denser after the second creek crossing, and needs to be brushed along the sides and overhead. At 1.17 miles, another Sycamore needs to be relocated to clear overhead for stock and riders to pass.Carrying on, the trail could use light brushing and treading on and off, and there are some soft and sinking shoulders that could be reinforced. At 2.33 and again 2.75 miles, there are large dead limbs encroaching into the path and vegetation to be cleared. One Pine Tree remains across the trail at the Pines Camp, mile 3.15, that needs to be bucked and swamped; as well as the greater area, which is dense with chaparral plants and debris from fallen Pines. From there on, light to moderate brushing needs to be done on and off until the trail meets Nordhoff Ridge Rd.Mind the itch-inducing 'Poodle Dog' plant, which I first saw growing roughly around 3.90 miles, and became increasingly common and denser the further up-mountain. There are several minor rockslides and medium rocks in the trail to be cleared, but none that made any section impassable- to me by foot, nor the human riding horse shortly before me. Recent rain eroded and rutted the upper section of trail, but considering the Thomas fire and subsequent storms, Horn Canyon Trail is in great condition and easy to follow.Images: - McKinley Road Cleanup Survey - 12/05/2021 - by Nathan Eady
Project Name: McKinley Road Cleanup Project Leader: Nathan Eady Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: Road Patrol Miles Worked: 9 Patrolled Areas: McKinley Fire Road, McKinley Spring Camp Organization: Los padres forest association Start Date: 12/05/2021 End Date: 12/05/2021 Project Description: Drive up McKinley to retrieve weird trash and pot grow stuff along road and at camp. - Blue Canyon Maintenance Survey - 12/11/2021 - by Jasonn Beckstrand
Project Name: Blue Canyon Maintenance Project Leader: Jasonn Beckstrand Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 2 Patrolled Areas: Blue Canyon, Romero Organization: LPFA Start Date: 12/11/2021 End Date: 12/11/2021 Project Description: Trail signs were installed at the Romero Trail intersection on Romero/Camuesa Road. Romero trail was brushed (about 1/8 mile) and tread work was done to clear off rocks and fix water extraction features.Lower Romero trail and Blue Canyon Trail were surveyed.There needs to be a follow up project.The last 1/2 mile of Romero trail needs hedger, chainsaw and tread work.Blue Canyon trail. From Blue canyon camp to an 1/8 mile past the romero junction needs hedger and chainsaw work.Both sections could use a crew of 4-6 people. - Middle and Lower Camuesa Camp Restoration. Survey - 12/04/2021 - by Jasonn Beckstrand
Project Name: Middle and Lower Camuesa Camp Restoration. Project Leader: Jasonn Beckstrand Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Camp Maintenance Miles Worked: 3 Patrolled Areas: Middle Camuesa, Lower Camuesa Organization: LPFA Start Date: 12/04/2021 End Date: 12/12/2021 Project Description: Middle and Lower Camuesa campsites we fixed as an Eagle Scout Project Troop 26. Middle CamuesaTwo fire pits installedTwo tables fixed and paintedOne pit toilet installedLower CamuesaThree Fire pits cleaned outFour Tables fixed and paintedOne outhouse cleaned out, holes repaired, and painted.Moto gate repairs were also done. - Red Reef Trail, Ladybug Camp Survey - 12/03/2021 - by Cheney Caldwell
Project Name: Red Reef Trail, Ladybug Camp Project Leader: Cheney Caldwell Ranger District: Ojai Distrcit Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: .9 Patrolled Areas: Red Reef from Ladybug Camp Organization: Los Padres Forest Assocation Start Date: 12/03/2021 End Date: 12/05/2021 Project Description: 6 volunteers labored an average of 14 hours each over the course of 3 days, between 3-5 December. Starting from Ladybug Camp working south, folks brushed .9 miles of trail and cleared 3 fallen trees along Red Reef Trail.Tread work still needs to be done on the section that was brushed, and there is much more brushing to do for several miles up-canyon. - Red Reef Trail, Sisar Side Survey - 11/13/2021 - by C Caldwell
Project Name: Red Reef Trail, Sisar Side Project Leader: C Caldwell Ranger District: Ojai District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: .25 Patrolled Areas: Red Reef Trail Organization: Start Date: 11/13/2021 End Date: 11/13/2021 Project Description: Volunteers worked on the first quarter-mile of Red Reef Trail, starting from the Sisar side. They used hand tools to do tread work, clear overgrown brush, and widen narrow sections of trail. We're grateful for the improvements they made, and looking forward to returning to do more tread work and brushing further up-mountain. - Used Gear Sale Survey - 11/06/2021 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: Used Gear Sale Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: 0 Patrolled Areas: NA Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 11/06/2021 End Date: 11/06/2021 Project Description: Used Gear Sale support - Buena Vista Trail Maintenance and Bench Install Survey - 10/30/2021 - by Troop26
Project Name: Buena Vista Trail Maintenance and Bench Install Project Leader: Troop26 Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 1 Patrolled Areas: Buena Vista Organization: LPFA Start Date: 10/30/2021 End Date: 10/30/2021 Project Description: This project was to re-build two benches up at the Buena Vista memorial site. There was one bench burned in the thomas fire. Now there are two benches. Also trail maintenance was done to the bench sites and also on Buena Vista/Romero trail. The main focus was water control features. Rolling dips and knicks. - Agua Blanca Alan Coles: OCTOBER 2020 Survey - 10/30/2021 - by Alan Coles
Project Name: Agua Blanca Alan Coles: OCTOBER 2020 Project Leader: Alan Coles Ranger District: Ojai District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 3 Patrolled Areas: Agua Blanca Trail, Log Cabin, Pothole Trail Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 10/30/2021 End Date: 10/30/2021 Project Description: Alan Coles monthly work project on the Agua Blanca working from the lower TH up to Log Cabin and continuing up to the Pothole cabin. - Buckhorn Road Survey Survey - 10/27/2021 - by Steve Hoag
Project Name: Buckhorn Road Survey Project Leader: Steve Hoag Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Road Patrol Miles Worked: 20 Patrolled Areas: Buckhorn Organization: LPFA Start Date: 10/27/2021 End Date: 10/27/2021 Project Description: Road survey from Upper Oso to Bluff camp. Road in good condition. Some rock need to be moved for cars.cabin and outhouse cleancampsite is cleanspring working - Adopt-A-Highway: Wheeler October 2021 Survey - 10/20/2021 - by Terry Wright
Project Name: Adopt-A-Highway: Wheeler October 2021 Project Leader: Terry Wright Ranger District: Ojai District Project Type: Road Patrol Miles Worked: 2 Patrolled Areas: Highway 33 Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 10/20/2021 End Date: 10/20/2021 Project Description: All, here is todays AAH HW-33 cleanup status: Los Padres Forest Association (LPFA) at Wheeler GorgeBags - 3 (see attached photo)Workers - 2Hours worked - 3Nice cool day, and little traffic!Terry WrightLPFA Wheeler Gorge AAH Coordinator - Franklin Trail Survey Survey - 10/10/2021 - by Jasonn Beckstrand
Project Name: Franklin Trail Survey Project Leader: Jasonn Beckstrand Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: 7.5 Patrolled Areas: Franklin Organization: LPFA Start Date: 10/10/2021 End Date: 10/10/2021 Project Description: Surveyed Franklin Trail. The 3rd section is the most needed section.0.5 miles - minimal brushing. Mainly sumac, scrub in sections.0.85 miles - Most brushing. Dead sunflowers, sumac, and scrub. This section could use grubbing the up hillside to remove roots. Then there is some treat that can be done. to fix where people have been pushed to the edge. and clean up what had fallen.0.32 miles - mainly light tread and sparatic scrub and sumac0.93 miles - very spread out Sumac and Scrub. But really no tread. - Camuesa Camp Survey Survey - 10/17/2021 - by Jasonn Beckstrand
Project Name: Camuesa Camp Survey Project Leader: Jasonn Beckstrand Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Road Patrol Miles Worked: 11 Patrolled Areas: Camuesa Organization: LPFA Start Date: 10/17/2021 End Date: 10/17/2021 Project Description: Surveyed Middle and Lower Camuesa Camps. Working with Forest Service to Replace Tables and add new fire rings. - VWR Maintenance 2020-2021 Survey - 10/01/2020 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: VWR Maintenance 2020-2021 Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Facility Maintenance Miles Worked: 0 Patrolled Areas: NA Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 10/01/2020 End Date: 09/30/2021 Project Description: Maintenance and support at the VWR Cabin 2020-2021 - Wheeler Gorge Volunteer Hours FY 2020-2021 Survey - 10/01/2020 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: Wheeler Gorge Volunteer Hours FY 2020-2021 Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Ojai District Project Type: Facility Maintenance Miles Worked: 0 Patrolled Areas: NA Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 10/01/2020 End Date: 09/30/2021 Project Description: Wheeler support and volunteer efforts 2020-2021 - Hike Los Padres Support 2020 - 2021 Survey - 10/01/2020 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: Hike Los Padres Support 2020 - 2021 Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: All Districts Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: 0 Patrolled Areas: NA Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 10/01/2020 End Date: 09/30/2021 Project Description: HikeLosPadres management 2020-2021 - LPFA Board Volunteer Hours 2020 - 2021 Survey - 10/01/2020 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: LPFA Board Volunteer Hours 2020 - 2021 Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: All Districts Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: 0 Patrolled Areas: NA Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 10/01/2020 End Date: 09/30/2021 Project Description: LPFA Board Hours FY 2020-2021 - La Cumbre Peak Graffiti & Trash Clean up Survey - 10/05/2021 - by Kendra Moss
Project Name: La Cumbre Peak Graffiti & Trash Clean up Project Leader: Kendra Moss Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Facility Maintenance Miles Worked: 1 Patrolled Areas: La Cumbre Peak Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 10/05/2021 End Date: 10/05/2021 Project Description: Trash clearing and graffiti removal at La Cumbre Peak. Support from Forest Service. Painted pit toilet original colors. - Cold Spring Mono Jungle & Franklin Volunteer Work September 2021 Survey - 09/25/2021 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: Cold Spring Mono Jungle & Franklin Volunteer Work September 2021 Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 15 Patrolled Areas: Romero Camuesa Road, Middle Santa Ynez, Little Cal Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 09/25/2021 End Date: 09/27/2021 Project Description: Volunteer work weed whipping Middle Santa Ynez, work on Cold Spring Mono Jungle, trail work on Franklin Trail and installing Blue Canyon Connector Trailhead sign. - Cold Spring Mono Jungle Volunteer Work October 2021 Survey - 10/02/2021 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: Cold Spring Mono Jungle Volunteer Work October 2021 Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 15 Patrolled Areas: Romero Camuesa Road, Middle Santa Ynez, Little Cal Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 10/02/2021 End Date: 10/03/2021 Project Description: Volunteer project on Mono Jungle - Upper Santa Ynez Recreation Area bathroom cleanup Survey - 08/28/2021 - by Kendra Moss
Project Name: Upper Santa Ynez Recreation Area bathroom cleanup Project Leader: Kendra Moss Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 5 miles Patrolled Areas: Big Caliente, Middle Santa Ynez, P-Bar Flat Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 08/28/2021 End Date: 08/29/2021 Project Description: Swept out and removed trash from the following bathrooms- 3 at Middle SY
- 2 at P-Bar
- 2 at Big Caliente
- Ojai 1st Saturday - Matilija trail (August) Survey - 08/14/2021 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: Ojai 1st Saturday - Matilija trail (August) Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Ojai District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 3 Patrolled Areas: Matilija Canyon Trail trail Organization: LPFA, Troop 111 Start Date: 08/14/2021 End Date: 08/14/2021 Project Description: Graffiti removal & Trailwork 18 vols + KM, BCGroup of 8 scouts from Troop 111 attended2 groups of graffiti removal, one in creek, one on trail1 crew with BC tackled trailwork and fire pit removal.More graffiiti remains and more trailwork needs to be done... - White Ledge Trail Crew Support Survey - 02/05/2021 - by Jasonn Beckstrand
Project Name: White Ledge Trail Crew Support Project Leader: Jasonn Beckstrand Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 15 Patrolled Areas: NIRA, Manzana Trail, Hurricane Deck Trail, Lost Va Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 02/05/2021 End Date: 02/07/2021 Project Description: Pack support and crosscut clearing along the Manzana Trail from NIRA to White Ledge and then along the Hurricane Deck to Lost Valley. - Mission Pine Brushing Rattlesnake Canyon May - June 2021 ENTRY 1 Survey - 05/14/2021 - by Mike Smith
Project Name: Mission Pine Brushing Rattlesnake Canyon May - June 2021 ENTRY 1 Project Leader: Mike Smith Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 20 Patrolled Areas: Buckhorn Road, Mission Pine Trail Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 05/14/2021 End Date: 06/30/2021 Project Description: Two trail projects in May and June 2021 to clear brush from the Mission Pine Trail from Windy Gap out towards Rattlesnake Canyon. Includes trail runners. - Madulce 4-Day March Volunteer Project Survey - 03/26/2021 - by Mike
Project Name: Madulce 4-Day March Volunteer Project Project Leader: Mike Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 10 Patrolled Areas: Santa Barbara Canyon, Madulce Camp, Madulce Trail, Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 03/26/2021 End Date: 03/29/2021 Project Description: Four day project led by Mike Smith coming up from Santa Barbara Canyon and staying at Madulce Camp - Buckhorn Road Survey & Fire Restriction Posting Survey - 08/04/2021 - by Rick Humphrey
Project Name: Buckhorn Road Survey & Fire Restriction Posting Project Leader: Rick Humphrey Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 25 Patrolled Areas: Happy Hollow, Buckhorn Road, Alamar, Bluff, Hidden Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 08/04/2021 End Date: 08/06/2021 Project Description: Road survey of Buckhorn and placing flags over fire rings and posting current fire restrictions at campsites. - Fire Clearance Pendola Area Survey - 08/06/2021 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: Fire Clearance Pendola Area Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Camp Maintenance Miles Worked: 15 Patrolled Areas: Lower Caliente, Big Caliente, Middle Santa Ynez, B Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 08/06/2021 End Date: 08/07/2021 Project Description: Fire clearance at Big Caliente and Lower Caliente plus helping with trailhead sign at Blue Canyon. - Survey Support: FRANKLIN TRAIL & MONO JUNGLE Survey - 07/27/2021 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: Survey Support: FRANKLIN TRAIL & MONO JUNGLE Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 25 Patrolled Areas: Franklin Trail, Cold Spring Trail, Little Caliente Organization: Los padres forest association Start Date: 07/27/2021 End Date: 07/28/2021 Project Description: Trail crew support, surveys and backcountry patrol - MTF San Ysidro Graffiti Removal & Trailwork (additional vols) Survey - 07/02/2021 - by Kendra Moss
Project Name: MTF San Ysidro Graffiti Removal & Trailwork (additional vols) Project Leader: Kendra Moss Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 2 Patrolled Areas: San Ysidro Trail Organization: Los Padres Forest Association & MTF Start Date: 07/02/2021 End Date: 07/02/2021 Project Description: Revised version: 10 Vols + Kendra & Silas =12 total participantsPrevious submission only included Kendra & Ashlee - Ojai 1st Saturday - Horn Canyon Survey - 06/05/2021 - by Ellie Jeffries
Project Name: Ojai 1st Saturday - Horn Canyon Project Leader: Ellie Jeffries Ranger District: Ojai District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 2 Patrolled Areas: Horn Canyon Organization: LPFA, Thatcher School Start Date: 06/05/2021 End Date: 06/05/2021 Project Description: 19 volunteers. - Trailwork Tuesday: Wheeler Gorge Nature Trail Survey - 06/22/2021 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: Trailwork Tuesday: Wheeler Gorge Nature Trail Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Ojai District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 1.5 Patrolled Areas: Wheeler Gorge Nature Trail Organization: LPFA Start Date: 06/22/2021 End Date: 06/22/2021 Project Description: Tread work, weed whacking, graffiti & trash removal. 6 volunteers - Adopt a Highway June 2021 Survey - 06/19/2021 - by Kendra Moss
Project Name: Adopt a Highway June 2021 Project Leader: Kendra Moss Ranger District: Ojai District Project Type: Road Patrol Miles Worked: 2 Patrolled Areas: Highway 33 Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 06/19/2021 End Date: 06/19/2021 Project Description: Trash removal. 4 volunteers - Adopt a Highway April 2021 Survey - 04/10/2021 - by Kendra Moss
Project Name: Adopt a Highway April 2021 Project Leader: Kendra Moss Ranger District: Ojai District Project Type: Road Patrol Miles Worked: 2 Patrolled Areas: Highway 33 Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 04/10/2021 End Date: 04/10/2021 Project Description: April Adopt a Highway 2021 - Bear Trap Working Vacation 2 of 2 Survey - 05/27/2021 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: Bear Trap Working Vacation 2 of 2 Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Mt. Pinos District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 8 Patrolled Areas: Beartrap / Haddock Organization: LPFA Start Date: 05/27/2021 End Date: 06/06/2021 Project Description: - Bear Trap Working Vacation 1 of 2 Survey - 05/27/2021 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: Bear Trap Working Vacation 1 of 2 Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Mt. Pinos District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 8 Patrolled Areas: Beartrap / Haddock Organization: LPFA Start Date: 05/27/2021 End Date: 06/06/2021 Project Description: trail maintenance covering over 8 miles from the Reyes Creek TH to Haddock Camp. Work included brushing, tread work, crosscut work and campground maintenance. - Tunnel Trail Graffiti Removal Survey - 05/22/2021 - by Kendra Moss
Project Name: Tunnel Trail Graffiti Removal Project Leader: Kendra Moss Ranger District: All Districts Project Type: Select Type Miles Worked: 2.5 Patrolled Areas: Tunnel Trail/Edison Catwalk Organization: Troop 26 Start Date: 05/22/2021 End Date: 05/22/2021 Project Description: Removed 30+ pieces of graffiti from Tunnel trail in SB. Thanks Troop 26! - Santa Cruz Working Vacation 2 of 2 Survey - 04/24/2021 - by Jasonn Beckstrand
Project Name: Santa Cruz Working Vacation 2 of 2 Project Leader: Jasonn Beckstrand Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 5 Patrolled Areas: Flores Flat, Santa Cruz Trail Organization: Start Date: 04/24/2021 End Date: 05/02/2021 Project Description: Santa Cruz Trail working vacation, based at Flores Flat. - Adopt a Highway May 2021 Survey - 05/15/2021 - by Kendra Moss
Project Name: Adopt a Highway May 2021 Project Leader: Kendra Moss Ranger District: Ojai District Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: 2 Patrolled Areas: Highway 33 Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 05/15/2021 End Date: 05/15/2021 Project Description: 4 volunteers: Don JacksonTerry WrightKasey MooreKendra Moss - Piedra Blanca CCC Campsitting Survey - 04/22/2021 - by Kendra Moss
Project Name: Piedra Blanca CCC Campsitting Project Leader: Kendra Moss Ranger District: Ojai District Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 2.1 Patrolled Areas: Piedra Blanca Camp Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 04/22/2021 End Date: 04/28/2021 Project Description: Images: 
- Sulpher Spring Trail Survey - 04/14/2021 - by Ari Songer
Project Name: Sulpher Spring Trail Project Leader: Ari Songer Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: .25 Patrolled Areas: Sulphur Spring Trail Organization: Start Date: 04/14/2021 End Date: 04/14/2021 Project Description: Goals and objectives, work completed, and any work still needed? - Graffiti Removal: Arlington Peak Survey - 04/19/2021 - by Kendra Moss
Project Name: Graffiti Removal: Arlington Peak Project Leader: Kendra Moss Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: 2.5 Patrolled Areas: Arlington Peak Trail Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 04/19/2021 End Date: 04/19/2021 Project Description: Went up further up the trail than Monday. Arrows were brighter towards the top. We decided to proceed with the graffiti removal rather than keep climbing, for the sake of time. - Graffiti Removal: Arlington Peak Survey - 04/16/2021 - by Kendra Moss
Project Name: Graffiti Removal: Arlington Peak Project Leader: Kendra Moss Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: 2 Patrolled Areas: Arlington Peak Trail Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 04/16/2021 End Date: 04/16/2021 Project Description: Removed various arrows from rocks along the trail. Strenuous hike to arrive. Trail is not easy to follow so it made sense why there would be trails. Found evidence of a former sign that may have burned - two nails in a rock. - Ojai 1st Saturday - Matilija trail Survey - 04/10/2021 - by Ellie Jeffries
Project Name: Ojai 1st Saturday - Matilija trail Project Leader: Ellie Jeffries Ranger District: Ojai District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 1.5 Patrolled Areas: Matilija trail Organization: LPFA Start Date: 04/10/2021 End Date: 04/10/2021 Project Description: Brushing, breaking up illegal fire rings. Original project was scheduled 8-3 but team finished at noon. Downed tree up the trail was not removed. - Piedra Blanca Pre-CCC work Survey - 04/04/2021 - by Jasonn Beckstrand
Project Name: Piedra Blanca Pre-CCC work Project Leader: Jasonn Beckstrand Ranger District: Ojai District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 3 Patrolled Areas: Piedra Blanca Organization: LPFA Start Date: 04/04/2021 End Date: 04/04/2021 Project Description: Scouted the trail for the sections that would cause some trouble for pack stock.Worked the rocky area just past the main Piedra Blancas.Also worked the tread before the camp.Images: 
- Bluff Maintenance, Buckhorn Road and Poplar Survey Survey - 03/19/2021 - by Rick Humphrey
Project Name: Bluff Maintenance, Buckhorn Road and Poplar Survey Project Leader: Rick Humphrey Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 25 Patrolled Areas: Bluff, Buckhorn Road, Poplar Trail Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 03/19/2021 End Date: 03/21/2021 Project Description: Weekend project to maintain Bluff and survey roads/trails in area. - N. Cold Spring/Blue Canyon Survey - 03/19/2021 - by Ari Songer
Project Name: N. Cold Spring/Blue Canyon Project Leader: Ari Songer Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 1.5 Patrolled Areas: North Cold Spring, Blue Canyon Organization: LPFA Start Date: 03/19/2021 End Date: 03/21/2021 Project Description: - Graffiti Removal: Tunnel Trail Survey - 03/18/2021 - by Kendra Moss
Project Name: Graffiti Removal: Tunnel Trail Project Leader: Kendra Moss Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 2 mi Patrolled Areas: Tunnel Connector Trail/Edison Catwalk Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 03/18/2021 End Date: 03/18/2021 Project Description: Graffiti removal. Much left to do (40+ arrows). 2 volunteers + Kendra - Adopt a Highway March 2021 Survey - 03/20/2021 - by Kendra Moss
Project Name: Adopt a Highway March 2021 Project Leader: Kendra Moss Ranger District: Ojai District Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: 2 Patrolled Areas: Highway 33 Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 03/20/2021 End Date: 03/20/2021 Project Description: AAH at Wheeler 3/20/21. 1 bag, 4 volunteers - Santa Cruz Station Toilet Rebuild Survey - 03/05/2021 - by Kail Wathne
Project Name: Santa Cruz Station Toilet Rebuild Project Leader: Kail Wathne Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Camp Maintenance Miles Worked: 15 Patrolled Areas: Santa Cruz Station, Buckhorn Road, Santa Cruz Jeep Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 03/05/2021 End Date: 03/08/2021 Project Description: The four day project goal was to move the outhouse to the cabin area and restore the 60+ year old outhouse, the upgrades included:
Remove and replace the floor and toilet seat
Rebuild the door and reverse the opening direction to be outward
Repair the door latch system and add a new gate style latch
Strip the old roof off and rebuild the roof eves
Add new plywood and roofing material
Replace the window screens and replace two window louvers
Clear the roof vent system and add new screens
Paint the exterior
Six people attended the project, Kevin and Maureen Wallace, Rich Scholl, Glen Fritler and Lori and Kail Wathne
Covid protocols were adhered to and a JHA briefing was held at the LPFA headquarters prior to departure.
The weather window was perfect and the daytime temperatures were good for working
- Conant Backcountry Trail Survey Support Survey - 02/21/2021 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: Conant Backcountry Trail Survey Support Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: All Districts Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 60 Patrolled Areas: Santa Barbara Canyon, Puerto Suelo, Madulce, Alama Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 02/21/2021 End Date: 02/26/2021 Project Description: Support for Conant backcountry survey in Feb 2021. - Indian Creek Flagging & Scouting Survey - 02/13/2021 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: Indian Creek Flagging & Scouting Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 7 Patrolled Areas: Buckhorn Trail, Indian Creek Trail, Meadow Camp Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 02/13/2021 End Date: 02/14/2021 Project Description: Two day survey and flagging of Indian Creek Trail - Hurricane Deck Brushing from White Ledge Volunteer Support Survey - 01/31/2021 - by Jasonn Beckstrand
Project Name: Hurricane Deck Brushing from White Ledge Volunteer Support Project Leader: Jasonn Beckstrand Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 20 Patrolled Areas: NIRA, Manzana Trail, Hurricane Deck Trail, Lost Va Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 01/31/2021 End Date: 02/11/2021 Project Description: Volunteer support of the Trail Crew project on Hurricane Deck Trail from White Ledge. Includes Jasonn pre-scouting, sawyer support and Susie stock support. - Little Pine Trail Scouting Survey - 01/16/2021 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: Little Pine Trail Scouting Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 6 Patrolled Areas: Little Pine, Happy Hollow, Little Pine Spring, San Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 01/16/2021 End Date: 01/16/2021 Project Description: Survey of the Santa Cruz Trail from Happy Hollow to the slides and then back and down to Little Pine Spring. - Mono Jungle SCA Survey & Sign Installation Survey - 12/22/2020 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: Mono Jungle SCA Survey & Sign Installation Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 22 Patrolled Areas: Cold Spring Trail, Pendola Area Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 12/22/2020 End Date: 12/22/2020 Project Description: Day project to survey SCA trail work, install a culvert and install trail construction signs. - Upper Sisquoc Logging Survey - 12/06/2020 - by Mike Smith
Project Name: Upper Sisquoc Logging Project Leader: Mike Smith Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 7 Patrolled Areas: Judell Trail, Santa Barbara Canyon Road, Heath Cam Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 12/06/2020 End Date: 12/07/2020 Project Description: Quick two-day project to clear trees on Upper Sisquoc and Judell Trails - Santa Cruz Trail Survey Survey - 01/03/2021 - by Jasonn Beckstrand
Project Name: Santa Cruz Trail Survey Project Leader: Jasonn Beckstrand Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 14 Patrolled Areas: santa cruz, little pine spring Organization: LPFA Start Date: 01/03/2021 End Date: 01/03/2021 Project Description: Trail is in poor condition.Needs tread work on probably 90% of the trail.the shale slide areas on the front side need to be rebuilt. Also most of the tread after the switchbacks past first meadow need to be reworked.The backside down to Little Pine Spring Camp needs all of the tread reworked.See the attached link. - Santa Ynez River Cleanup Survey - 11/10/2020 - by Kendra Moss
Project Name: Santa Ynez River Cleanup Project Leader: Kendra Moss Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: 5 Patrolled Areas: Santa Ynez River Recreation Area, Lower Oso Day Us Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 11/10/2020 End Date: 11/10/2020 Project Description: Removed trash starting at Lower Oso Day use area up to Red Rocks. Participants could spread to whatever area they chose. 5 hrs x 5 participants = 25 total hours. Images: 
- Adopt a Highway November Survey - 11/14/2020 - by Gordie Hemphill
Project Name: Adopt a Highway November Project Leader: Gordie Hemphill Ranger District: Ojai District Project Type: Road Patrol Miles Worked: 2 Patrolled Areas: Highway 33 Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 11/14/2020 End Date: 11/14/2020 Project Description: Adopt a Highway November 2020 @ Wheeler's Gorge - Adopt a Highway July 2020 Survey - 07/24/2020 - by Gordie Hemphill
Project Name: Adopt a Highway July 2020 Project Leader: Gordie Hemphill Ranger District: Ojai District Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: 2 Patrolled Areas: Highway 33 Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 07/24/2020 End Date: 07/24/2020 Project Description: Adopt a Highway July 2020 @ Wheeler Gorge - Santa Cruz Station 2020 Tree Clearing Survey - 10/23/2020 - by Kail Wathne
Project Name: Santa Cruz Station 2020 Tree Clearing Project Leader: Kail Wathne Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Camp Maintenance Miles Worked: 15 Patrolled Areas: Santa Cruz Station, Santa Cruz Trail Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 10/23/2020 End Date: 10/25/2020 Project Description: Here is the report for our three day project.
I do not have Matt Spencer’s contact information so Jasonn if you could forward that on that would be great, also send me his contact info.
Mickey and Linda worked four days
Kevin had to leave Saturday so he worked two days
Susie, Matt, Lori and I worked three days.
Bryan if you could log the hours for me that would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you all for a huge, safe effort!
Kail
- Cold Spring & San Ysidro Tree Clearing Survey - 12/19/2020 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: Cold Spring & San Ysidro Tree Clearing Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 1.5 Patrolled Areas: Cold Spring East, San Ysidro Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 12/19/2020 End Date: 12/19/2020 Project Description: Cleared the double hanger tree on Cold Spring East and followed that up with clearing a few trees on San Ysidro. Jasonn got yelled at by the pool cleaner for not closing the gate behind him. - Jim Blakley 2020 FS Hours Survey - 10/1/2019 - by Jim Blakley
Project Name: Jim Blakley 2020 FS Hours Project Leader: Jim Blakley Ranger District: All Districts Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: 368 Patrolled Areas: Organization: Start Date: 10/1/2019 End Date: 9/30/2020 Project Description: Date Activity and Location Hours Miles Total 81 368 10/11/2019 Judell trip prep 4 10/12/2019 Judell/Sisquoc trail work 8 120 10/13/2019 Judell/Sisquoc trail work 8 30 10/14/2019 Bluff trail work 8 10/15/2019 Bluff trail work 6 50 2/10/2020 North tunnel brushing 6 28 2/18/2020 North tunnel brushing 8 28 2/26/2020 North tunnel brushing 6 28 3/15/2020 North Tunnel tread repair 6 28 03/31/20 North tunnel brushing and tread 6 28 06/03/20 Review San Rafael Wilderness map 4 06/04/20 Review San Rafael Wilderness map 4 06/09/20 North tunnel brushing 6 28 06/10/20 Setup for San Rafael Wilderness call 2 06/18/20 San Rafael Wilderness call 3 - LPFA Board Volunteer Hours 2019 - 2020 Survey - 10/01/2019 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: LPFA Board Volunteer Hours 2019 - 2020 Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: All Districts Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: 0 Patrolled Areas: Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 10/01/2019 End Date: 09/30/2020 Project Description: LPFA Board Volunteer Support - Hike Los Padres Support 2019 - 2020 Survey - 10/01/2019 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: Hike Los Padres Support 2019 - 2020 Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: All Districts Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: 0 Patrolled Areas: Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 10/01/2019 End Date: 09/30/2020 Project Description: HikeLosPadres support 2019 - 2020 - Wheeler Gorge Volunteer Hours FY 2019-2020 Survey - 10/01/2019 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: Wheeler Gorge Volunteer Hours FY 2019-2020 Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Ojai District Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: 0 Patrolled Areas: Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 10/01/2019 End Date: 09/30/2020 Project Description: General volunteer efforts at Wheeler Gorge VC for Fiscal Year 2019 - 2020 - Agua Blanca Alan Coles: NOVEMBER 2020 Survey - 11/14/2020 - by Alan Coles
Project Name: Agua Blanca Alan Coles: NOVEMBER 2020 Project Leader: Alan Coles Ranger District: Ojai District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 5 Patrolled Areas: Pothole Trail, Agua Blanca Trail, Log Cabins Organization: Start Date: 11/14/2020 End Date: 11/14/2020 Project Description: We had 8 people signed up, 3 canceled and 1 no-show leaving just 4 of us, Tom, Louis, Brynne and me. I picked up the keys and a few tools and we departed in 3 cars (Brynne carpooled with me at a safe distance, masks, windows open, etc.). No one in the kiosk so we just drove right on by and no gate by the picnic area. We got to the new boat ramp and there were closed gates on the main road and the spur down to the boat ramp. This was a surprise because the trailhead was supposed to be open which left some drivers confused as to what they were going to do by driving that far and not having any place to park.There was no Yale lock on the gate but I was able to open the American lock with one of the keys (more on this later). We continued on to the new trailhead. Lots of new safety signs along the road and then finally we were there (Pic 1). It’s now official, we have a trailhead. Looks like they are still working on it. New restroom was built and they seem to be grading the spot although I didn’t see any equipment around. It is possible that UWCD is keeping the road and trailhead closed during construction.Back in the cars we approached the new gate. There is a carousel type lock holder on top. You take your lock off which allows the metal rod to lift up enough to unlock the gate. There was a Yale lock on the carousel so we were able to drive on to Blue Point and Richey’s place. Water level in Piru Creek was very low and the crossings were smooth.We packed up with a McLeod, Pulaski, 26” Katanaboy and loppers. First crossing was easy this time, very little water and the next 3 crossings were completely dry. The trail was in pretty good shape and not much different from our last trip. We did remove about 10 trees and fallen limbs. We were able to move most of them off the trail but we did cut a few. Cleared the stream crossings and flagged a few locations. Did some brushing and tread work going up and finally got to the Devil’s Gateway at noon. We easily made it through with boots on and had lunch by the signs.Tom and Luis went up to scout the Potholes Trail to the cabin while Brynne and I checked out Log Cabin Camp and headed back. There are a lot of fallen branches around the camp sites and some trees are dying. The fire and drought seem to taking quite a toll on the old trees and I would be very wary to camp under those oaks.Tom and Luis caught back up with us on the way back as we continued clearing brush and doing tread work. We got back to the cars around 3:30 and back to Temescal around 4:15.Tom and Luis reported that the trail to Pothole Spring in good shape and they did remove 2 minor trees. There are 3 trees on the Agua Blanca Trail that need to be stepped over or around (blocking just half the trail). These are minor issues and I wouldn’t bring a larger saw until there is a larger tree that needs to be bucked.Back at Temescal, I asked one of the crew members about the locks on the gate by the boat ramp. He told me they won’t use the Yale lock because everyone has the key and the hunters get in there and make a mess. So they use the American lock which is an official forest lock.We didn’t see any other hikers on the trail but there were a few footprints. Lots of animal tracks and the usual bear scat.Next trip is Dec. 12.Alan - Campsite Clean up Survey - 12/13/2020 - by Jasonn Beckstrand
Project Name: Campsite Clean up Project Leader: Jasonn Beckstrand Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Camp Maintenance Miles Worked: 8 Patrolled Areas: forbush, cottam, blue canyon Organization: LPFA Start Date: 12/13/2020 End Date: 12/13/2020 Project Description: Hike from Cold Spring North to Forbush, Cottam, and Blue Canyon Camps. Then out Romero.Collected the trash at each camp. The main trash area was at Cottam. - Mono Jungle & Franklin Trail Survey Survey - 12/04/2020 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: Mono Jungle & Franklin Trail Survey Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 20 Patrolled Areas: Middle Santa Ynez Camp, Cold Spring Trail, Frankli Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 12/04/2020 End Date: 12/06/2020 Project Description: Two work days on Mono Jungle and survey of the north Franklin Trail - Santa Cruz Trail: STATION to 40-MILE WALL Survey - 11/21/2020 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: Santa Cruz Trail: STATION to 40-MILE WALL Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 1 Patrolled Areas: Santa Cruz Trail, Santa Cruz Station Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 11/21/2020 End Date: 11/23/2020 Project Description: Scout troop 50 trail work and camp restoration at Santa Cruz Station - Poplar Trail - Fall 2020 Survey - 11/09/2020 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: Poplar Trail - Fall 2020 Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 5 Patrolled Areas: Poplar Trail, Blue Jay Camp, Poplar Camp, Pens Cam Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 11/09/2020 End Date: 11/28/2020 Project Description: Two trail projects led by Rich Scholl and Bryan Conant, including installing a sign at Poplar Camp. - Potrero Camp Cleanup Survey - 11/20/2020 - by Susie Thielmann
Project Name: Potrero Camp Cleanup Project Leader: Susie Thielmann Ranger District: Santa Lucia Distrcit Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 3 Patrolled Areas: Manzana Trail, Potrero Camp, Coldwater Camp Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 11/20/2020 End Date: 11/20/2020 Project Description: Packing and removal of trash at Potrero Camp. - Mission Pine East Sawyer & Clearing: NOVEMBER 2020 Survey - 11/13/2020 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: Mission Pine East Sawyer & Clearing: NOVEMBER 2020 Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 22 Patrolled Areas: Mission Pine Trail, Bluff Camp, Buckhorn Road Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 11/13/2020 End Date: 11/15/2020 Project Description: Brushed and sawyer work from Windy Gap out past West Big Pine. Completed 0.4 miles. - HPS Big 3 & San Rafael Mountain Trail Survey - 11/13/2020 - by Steve Cypher
Project Name: HPS Big 3 & San Rafael Mountain Trail Project Leader: Steve Cypher Ranger District: Santa Lucia Distrcit Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 7 miles Patrolled Areas: McKinley Mtn Rd/McKinley Peak/San Rafael Mtn Trail Organization: LPFA, Sierra Club HPS Start Date: 11/13/2020 End Date: 11/15/2020 Project Description: LPFA volunteers Steve Cypher & Curt Cragg lead Sierra Club HPS group to camp at McKinley Saddle. Hiked from there to McKinley Peak, Santa Cruz Peak, and San Rafael Mountain. Cleared brush between McKinley Saddle and pine trees on San Rafael Mountain. List of HPS participants:Jim Hagar
Terri Straub
Pat Arredondo
Christine Carter
Jerry Grenard
Mary Varalyay
Ella Pennington
Randy Frank
Mark Allen
Teresa Spohr Smith
Jill Golden
Louie Rodriguez
Stephany Nguyen
Heather Hill
- 19 Oaks Trail Maintenance Survey - 10/24/2020 - by Jasonn Beckstrand
Project Name: 19 Oaks Trail Maintenance Project Leader: Jasonn Beckstrand Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 1 Patrolled Areas: 19 oaks, santa cruz Organization: LPFA Start Date: 10/24/2020 End Date: 10/24/2020 Project Description: Trail work around the camp was done by Troop 26. The goal was to clear the trails around camp that connect the camps to the trailhead and toilet.Campsites were cleaned of leaves and brush, in order to improve fire safety. Campsite 3 was not cleared and need work. - Devil's Canyon Halloween Sawyer Project Survey - 10/31/2020 - by Susie Thielmann
Project Name: Devil's Canyon Halloween Sawyer Project Project Leader: Susie Thielmann Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 1 Patrolled Areas: Devil's Canyon, North Tunnel Trail Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 10/31/2020 End Date: 10/31/2020 Project Description: Sawyer work on North Tunnel in Devil's Canyon - Oso Canyon Geological Your Survey - 10/31/2020 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: Oso Canyon Geological Your Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: 2 Patrolled Areas: Santa Cruz Trail, 19 Oaks Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 10/31/2020 End Date: 10/31/2020 Project Description: Geological survey for scouts - Piedra Blanca Cleanup Survey - 10/10/2020 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: Piedra Blanca Cleanup Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Ojai District Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: 2 Patrolled Areas: Piedra Blanca Trailhead Organization: LPFA Start Date: 10/10/2020 End Date: 10/10/2020 Project Description: Volunteer cleanup at Piedra Blanca. - Trash removal
- 20+ fire rings destroyed
- No camping sign installed
- Adopt a Highway October Survey - 10/17/2020 - by Terry Wright
Project Name: Adopt a Highway October Project Leader: Terry Wright Ranger District: Ojai District Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: 2 Patrolled Areas: Highway 33 Organization: LPFA Start Date: 10/17/2020 End Date: 10/17/2020 Project Description: Adopt a Highway October 2020 Images: 
- Eagle Scout Project Hidden Potrero Troop 37 Survey - 10/17/2020 - by Vincent Migliaccio
Project Name: Eagle Scout Project Hidden Potrero Troop 37 Project Leader: Vincent Migliaccio Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Camp Maintenance Miles Worked: 0 Patrolled Areas: Hidden Potrero, Camuesa, Santa Cruz Organization: LPFA Start Date: 10/17/2020 End Date: 10/18/2020 Project Description: Eagle Scout Project for Vincent Migliaccio.Hidden potrero - Racked grasses and cleaned camp around fire ring, table, and tent locations. Fixed burnt table.Camuesa Connector Trail Head - Added new table, which was needed for hikers, bikers, and OHV users.Santa Cruz Trail Head - Added new sign with note board.Images: 
- Horseshoe Bend Eagle Project Survey - 07/03/2020 - by Owen Schott
Project Name: Horseshoe Bend Eagle Project Project Leader: Owen Schott Ranger District: Santa Lucia Distrcit Project Type: Camp Maintenance Miles Worked: 4 Patrolled Areas: Manzana, Horsehoe Bend Organization: Troop 26, LPFA Start Date: 07/03/2020 End Date: 07/03/2020 Project Description: The Scouts have completed the Horseshoe Bend Pit Toilet.The project went well. With the help of the Davis Family they were able to drive the supplies in to the edge of their property. This made it a mile hike to the camp.Then they followed up a week later to transport the supplies, dig the pit. Which is 200 feet from the stream and 200 feet from the nearest camp. Trying to instill leave now trace.The scout added a sign pointing to the direction of the toilet and created a cool blind. - Cold Water Eagle Project Survey - 06/12/2020 - by Dylan Richardson
Project Name: Cold Water Eagle Project Project Leader: Dylan Richardson Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: Camp Maintenance Miles Worked: 4 Patrolled Areas: Manzana, Cold Water Organization: TROOP 4, LPFA Start Date: 06/12/2020 End Date: 06/12/2020 Project Description: First we had a crew bring in the materials. This was our packing crew. Susie Theilmann, Kevin Wallace, and Jasonn Beckstrand. Old toilet was packed out.The next crew was the scouts. Family and two Scout Friends.They installed the new toilet, Fixed boards on the tables that were broken. Re-used the old boards to make camp chairs at an existing site. Built a new table for the one vacant site.Finally they did some fire abatement around each camp by racking all the leaves and grasses away from the site 10+ feet. - SCGS Maintenance Survey - 06/20/2020 - by Jasonn Beckstrand
Project Name: SCGS Maintenance Project Leader: Jasonn Beckstrand Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Facility Maintenance Miles Worked: 0 Patrolled Areas: Santa Cruz Guard Station Organization: LPFA Start Date: 06/20/2020 End Date: 06/20/2020 Project Description: Cabin and Campsite Maintenance. Did weeding and fixed other broken items at the cabin - McKinley Road and Tank Survey Survey - 05/31/2020 - by Mike Smith
Project Name: McKinley Road and Tank Survey Project Leader: Mike Smith Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: Road Patrol Miles Worked: 10 Patrolled Areas: McKinley Road, McKinley Spring Camp Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 05/31/2020 End Date: 05/31/2020 Project Description: I got the crossover pipe at McKinley Spring blown out and flowing nicely at McKinley from The main tank to the stock tank. The flow rate into the main tank seems low though. So maybe we go up there and see what shape the feed line is in next time.ÂThe tank on the road has about 2 feet of water in it. The float valve on the trough is completely broken and needs to be replaced. I did manage to get some water flowing into the stock trough only to discover the bottom of the tank is rotted and leaking badly. Upon discovering that I closed the valve. Who might have the funds to buy the items needed?ÂDo you know anything about that spring and tank? I am not sure where the source is.  - North Fork Matilija Trail: FIRST SATURDAY NOVEMBER 2019 Survey - 11/16/2019 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: North Fork Matilija Trail: FIRST SATURDAY NOVEMBER 2019 Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Ojai District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 2 Patrolled Areas: North Fork Matilija Trail, Cherry Creek Road, Mapl Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 11/16/2019 End Date: 11/16/2019 Project Description: Trail project working from Maple Camp up to the start of the steep climb out of the canyon. - Ellie Month of August Survey - 08/01/2020 - by Ellie Mora
Project Name: Ellie Month of August Project Leader: Ellie Mora Ranger District: Ojai District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 50 Patrolled Areas: Organization: LPFA Start Date: 08/01/2020 End Date: 08/31/2020 Project Description: - Ellie Month of July Survey - 07/01/2020 - by Ellie Mora
Project Name: Ellie Month of July Project Leader: Ellie Mora Ranger District: Ojai District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 50 Patrolled Areas: Organization: LPFA Start Date: 07/01/2020 End Date: 07/31/2020 Project Description: - Ellie Month of June Survey - 06/01/2020 - by Ellie Mora
Project Name: Ellie Month of June Project Leader: Ellie Mora Ranger District: Ojai District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 50 Patrolled Areas: Organization: LPFA Start Date: 06/01/2020 End Date: 06/30/2020 Project Description: - Wheeler Gorge Nature Trail Survey - 08/01/2020 - by Ellie Mora & Jasonn Beckstand
Project Name: Wheeler Gorge Nature Trail Project Leader: Ellie Mora & Jasonn Beckstand Ranger District: Ojai District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 1 Patrolled Areas: Wheeler Gorge Nature Trail Organization: LPFA Start Date: 08/01/2020 End Date: 08/01/2020 Project Description: - Wheeler Gorge Nature Trail Survey - 08/01/2020 - by Ellie Mora & Jasonn Beckstand
Project Name: Wheeler Gorge Nature Trail Project Leader: Ellie Mora & Jasonn Beckstand Ranger District: Ojai Distrcit Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 1 Patrolled Areas: Organization: LPFA Start Date: 08/01/2020 End Date: 08/01/2020 Project Description: - Wheeler Gorge Nature Trail Survey - 08/01/2020 - by Ellie Mora & Jasonn Beckstrang
Project Name: Wheeler Gorge Nature Trail Project Leader: Ellie Mora & Jasonn Beckstrang Ranger District: Ojai District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 1 Patrolled Areas: Wheeler Gorge Nature Trail Organization: LPFA Start Date: 08/01/2020 End Date: 08/01/2020 Project Description: Goals and objectives, work completed, and any work still needed? - Sharpening Tools Survey - 08/22/2020 - by Ellie Mora
Project Name: Sharpening Tools Project Leader: Ellie Mora Ranger District: Ojai District Project Type: Facility Maintenance Miles Worked: 0 Patrolled Areas: Organization: LA and Ventura Counties Start Date: 08/22/2020 End Date: 08/22/2020 Project Description: - Santa Paula Canyon Graffiti Removal Survey - 06/02/2020 - by Ellie Mora
Project Name: Santa Paula Canyon Graffiti Removal Project Leader: Ellie Mora Ranger District: Ojai District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 9 Patrolled Areas: Santa Paula Canyon Trail Organization: LPFA Start Date: 06/02/2020 End Date: 06/02/2020 Project Description: - Santa Paula Canyon Graffiti Removal Survey - 06/02/2020 - by Ellie Mora
Project Name: Santa Paula Canyon Graffiti Removal Project Leader: Ellie Mora Ranger District: Ojai Distrcit Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 9 Patrolled Areas: Santa Paula Canyon Trail Organization: LPFA Start Date: 06/02/2020 End Date: 06/02/2020 Project Description: - Blue Canyon Trail Signs Survey - 08/14/2020 - by Aaron Alexander Broumand
Project Name: Blue Canyon Trail Signs Project Leader: Aaron Alexander Broumand Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 12 Miles Patrolled Areas: San Ysidro Trail Sign, Blue Canyon Trailhead Sign, Organization: BSA Start Date: 08/14/2020 End Date: 08/23/2020 Project Description: - Murietta Trail: Ojai First Saturday Part 1 Survey - 07/11/2020 - by Ellie Mora
Project Name: Murietta Trail: Ojai First Saturday Part 1 Project Leader: Ellie Mora Ranger District: Ojai District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 2 Patrolled Areas: Murietta Trail, Murietta Camp Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 07/11/2020 End Date: 07/11/2020 Project Description: - Buckhorn Road Recon/Clearance Survey - 05/30/2020 - by Nathan Eady
Project Name: Buckhorn Road Recon/Clearance Project Leader: Nathan Eady Ranger District: All Districts Project Type: Road Patrol Miles Worked: 35 Patrolled Areas: Santa Barbara Canyon Rd to Buckhorn Rd to Upper Os Organization: Los Padres Forest Association/VWR Start Date: 05/30/2020 End Date: 05/31/2020 Project Description: Scouted/cleared roads up Santa Barbara Canyon, Buckhorn Road all the way through to Buckhorn Road. All roads had been recently dozed and thus were rough but passable to high clearance vehicles.Connector roads to Alamar camp and Buckhorn Road from Choke Cherry to Big Pine need masticating/brushing. Alamar and Bluff Camps were both in excellent condition. Water was present at both Choke Cherry and Bluff Camp. Scouted the Upper Sisquoc to Lower Bear Camp; approximately 20 trees down and trail needs brushing especially from Middle Bear to Lower Bear. Scouted the West Big Pine trail; approximately 3 trees down and manzanita needs brushing just east of West Big Pine. - Buckhorn Road Scout and Clearance Survey - 05/08/2020 - by Nathan Eady
Project Name: Buckhorn Road Scout and Clearance Project Leader: Nathan Eady Ranger District: All Districts Project Type: Select Type Miles Worked: 40 Patrolled Areas: Bates Canyon Road, Sierra Madre Road, Buckhorn Roa Organization: Los Padres Forest Association/VWR Start Date: 05/08/2020 End Date: 05/10/2020 Project Description: Scouted and cleared the roads up Bates Canyon, across Sierra Madre Road to SB Canyon junction, Buckhorn Road to Alamar Camp, and Santa Barbara Canyon. All roads were successfully cleared except Buckhorn Road is blocked by a large boulder 1/4 from Alamar Camp. Painted Rock Camp was inspected and found to be in good condition. Water was present at Choke Cherry Spring and the plumbing was in good condition. It would be good to dig out the under-road drain pipe there to keep spring water from sheeting over the road surface. - Buckhorn Road, Santa Cruz Volunteer, McGill Poo Poo Survey - 06/27/2020 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: Buckhorn Road, Santa Cruz Volunteer, McGill Poo Poo Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: All Districts Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 50 Patrolled Areas: Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 06/27/2020 End Date: 07/01/2020 Project Description: Survey, scout, spring repairs, Poo Poo Project - SB Frontcountry Surveys June 2020 Survey - 06/01/2020 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: SB Frontcountry Surveys June 2020 Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 10 Patrolled Areas: Baron Ridge Trail, San Ysidro, Ennisbrook, Coffin Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 06/01/2020 End Date: 06/30/2020 Project Description: Surveys of SB Frontcountry Trails - Madulce/Indian Poplar Trails Survey Survey - 06/25/2020 - by Conor Watson
Project Name: Madulce/Indian Poplar Trails Survey Project Leader: Conor Watson Ranger District: All Districts Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 15 Patrolled Areas: Madulce, Indian/Poplar, Mission Pine, Sisquoc Organization: LPFA Start Date: 06/25/2020 End Date: 06/27/2020 Project Description: Madulce Trail @ Buckhorn Rd. to Madulce Camp ÂMile 1: Needs some light brushing. A few Ceanothus Spinosus thickets to push past. Tread in good shape. Found 4G cell service!ÂMile 2: 7x crosscut jobs ranging from 12-24". 3x small diameter blowdown / brush tangles to be cleared. 1x dense Ceanothus Spinosus thicket in trail.Mile 3: 13x crosscut jobs ranging from 10-48". 3x small diameter blowdown / thick brush tangles across the trail. 3x large Ceanothus Spinosus / dense brush thickets across the trail. There are a handful of game trails and dead ends. We flagged the best route possible on the existing trail on the south bank above the creek but the brush is quite dense in this last mile. ÂWater @ Madulce Camp = flowing.-----------------------------------------------------------------------ÂBluff to Blue JayÂMile 1: Some Poison Oak in the trail. Tread is holding up well. Flanel bush and Ceanothus Spinosus are creeping into the trail (2/5 severity. 1 being no brush, 5 being impassable)Mile 2: Dense Ceanothus Spinosus tunnels and moderate Poison Oak in the trail. 1 major blowdown / tangle in the trail in the riparian area below switchbacks. The first creek crossing saw some storm debris flowing through but we flagged the entry point to the creek and it's passable. ÂWater @ Bluejay = flowing------------------------------------------------------------ - Mission Pine Trail to West Big Pine- 36" crosscut job on Mission Pine trail in the first mile from Windy Gap.Â--------------------------------------------------------------Sisquoc Trail to Upper Bear Camp- Cleared slash off trail from Alamar Saddle to Upper Bear as well. Tread is OK but could use a slight touch up from loose soil depositing on it... If one were being OCD about it.Water @ Upper Bear = flowing-------------------------------------------------------------Buckhorn Rd. (Upper Oso to SB Canyon)- Buckhorn Rd. is clear and passable all the way to SB Canyon. Bluff to Madulce is the roughest part but an improvement compared 2 years ago.Â- Brush is a bit thick from Windy Gap to Madulce Trail Head along the road (expect some stripes on your truck)Â- Thick brush across road entering Alamar Camp from Bluff.Â- Water is in Choke Cherry Springs- Water is at SB Canyon gate.- Short cut across Cuyama River to HW33 near the orchards is currently open. - Mono Jungle and Buckhorn Trail Survey Survey - 05/23/2020 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: Mono Jungle and Buckhorn Trail Survey Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 7 Patrolled Areas: Cold Spring Trail, Little Caliente, Buckhorn Trail Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 05/23/2020 End Date: 05/24/2020 Project Description: Two day trail project and trail survey. - Mission Pine Trail Project Survey - 05/02/2020 - by Mike Smith
Project Name: Mission Pine Trail Project Project Leader: Mike Smith Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 4 miles worked and patrolled Patrolled Areas: Mission Pine Springs Camp, MP Trail, McKinley Road Organization: LPFA Start Date: 05/02/2020 End Date: 05/03/2020 Project Description: 1. Patrolled McKinley road, 10 Miles2. Installed new MP trail sign at trailhead3. Cut out and cleared 8 fallen trees on MP from trailhead to MPS camp4. Installed new MPS sign at camp5. Patrolled 4 miles of MP trail - Santa Cruz trail sign installaion Survey - 04/25/2020 - by Mike Smith
Project Name: Santa Cruz trail sign installaion Project Leader: Mike Smith Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: 2 miles patrolled Patrolled Areas: Patrolled 2 miles from Upper Oso the Nineteen Oaks Organization: LPFA Start Date: 04/25/2020 End Date: 04/25/2020 Project Description: Installed a new sign on the Santa Cruz Trail at the Nineteen Oaks Junction - OHV Barrier Fabrication and Installation Survey - 03/05/2020 - by Mike Smith
Project Name: OHV Barrier Fabrication and Installation Project Leader: Mike Smith Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: Facility Maintenance Miles Worked: Gate Worked on Patrolled Areas: Happy Canyon Road Patrolled Organization: LPFA Start Date: 03/05/2020 End Date: 03/06/2020 Project Description: Fabricated and installed OHV Barriers to the McKinley road locked gate at Cachuma Saddle. - Santa Paula Canyon Graffiti Removal (1 of 2) Survey - 03/08/2020 - by Ari Songer
Project Name: Santa Paula Canyon Graffiti Removal (1 of 2) Project Leader: Ari Songer Ranger District: Ojai Distrcit Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: 4 Patrolled Areas: Santa Paula Canyon Organization: Ventura Cub Scouts Start Date: 03/08/2020 End Date: 03/08/2020 Project Description: Graffiti removal and trash pickup in Santa Paula Canyon below the punch bowls. There are social trails traversing the canyon and a number of confusing signs that lead hikers off trail. Flagging, painted arrows and rock cairns are all pointing in different directions through the canyon. There needs to be one defined corridor that keeps people from criss-crossing the creek and painting more confusing trail markers. - Buena Vista Trail: Clearing the Bee Tree Survey - 03/01/2020 - by Bryan
Project Name: Buena Vista Trail: Clearing the Bee Tree Project Leader: Bryan Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 1 Patrolled Areas: NA Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 03/01/2020 End Date: 03/09/2020 Project Description: Volunteer help clearing the Bee Tree on Buena Vista Trail - Sapwi Trail Volunteering Survey - 02/25/2020 - by Ari Songer
Project Name: Sapwi Trail Volunteering Project Leader: Ari Songer Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 3 Patrolled Areas: NA Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 02/25/2020 End Date: 02/28/2020 Project Description: Volunteer help on the Sapwi Trail Project - Matilija Trail Maintenance Survey - 03/07/2020 - by Jasonn Beckstrand
Project Name: Matilija Trail Maintenance Project Leader: Jasonn Beckstrand Ranger District: Ojai Distrcit Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 2 Patrolled Areas: Matilija Organization: LPFA Start Date: 03/07/2020 End Date: 03/07/2020 Project Description: Great day for Trail Maintenance. Overcast and cool. But the turnout was minimal.We had 6 volunteers. We work the Matilija Trail out about 2 miles. We work the 5 slide areas that start as you climb out of the canyon.We also did brushing along the way. - Red Reef Working Vacation Survey - 02/15/2020 - by Ari Songer
Project Name: Red Reef Working Vacation Project Leader: Ari Songer Ranger District: Ojai Distrcit Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 1.5 Patrolled Areas: Red Reef Trail Organization: LPFA, Sespe Wilderness Oufitters Start Date: 02/15/2020 End Date: 02/17/2020 Project Description: LPFA's 11-person working vacation on Red Reef began on the Sespe and ended about 1.5 miles up the Red Reef Trail. Volunteers completed about 1.5 miles of brushing and bucked out two trees down on the trail. The downed sycamore was only partially bucked out due to overhead hazards. It is passable, but will need to be removed all the way at some point. There is still significant brushing that needs to be completed beyond the 1.5 mile mark. There is heavy brushing and a lot of poison oak for another mile or so heading SW to Ladybug. Beyond that, trail conditions are unknown.ÂThe junction to Red Reef on the Sespe is misleading. There is a clearly defined trail about 300 yards off the Sespe trail, but no clear way to get there through the meadow. We propose installing a trailhead sign at the appropriate junction and further defining the trail so there is no need to wander the meadow.The .kml on HLP is incorrect for about 2 miles of the trail. It needs to get updated to reflect the rerouted portions of the trail.ÂThis is an area heavy with P-oak, so this should be taken into consideration for future projects.ÂImages: 
- Cliffs of Insanity pack support Survey - 02/21/2020 - by Susie Thielmann
Project Name: Cliffs of Insanity pack support Project Leader: Susie Thielmann Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 3 Patrolled Areas: santa cruz trail Organization: LPFA Start Date: 02/21/2020 End Date: 02/28/2020 Project Description: Just a note to document pack support for the trail crew working the Cliffs of Insanity on the Santa Cruz trail. 3 miles each way/6 round trip. 6 hours each day. Tools and supplies brought in Feb 21, Food and Beverages brought in Feb 26, Tools and supplies brought out Feb 28. - Blue Canyon Continued Survey - 02/22/2020 - by Jasonn
Project Name: Blue Canyon Continued Project Leader: Jasonn Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 0.5 Patrolled Areas: Blue Canyon Organization: LPFA, BSA Troop 26 Start Date: 02/22/2020 End Date: 02/22/2020 Project Description: Continue from Trail work - Blue Canyon Trail Maintenance Survey - 02/22/2020 - by Jasonn Beckstrand
Project Name: Blue Canyon Trail Maintenance Project Leader: Jasonn Beckstrand Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 0.5 Patrolled Areas: Blue Canyon Organization: LPFA, BSA Troop 26 Start Date: 02/22/2020 End Date: 02/22/2020 Project Description: Scout Troop 26 and LPFA worked a 1/2 mile section of trail along Blue Canyon, between Cottam and Blue Canyon Camp.This was a heavy scrub oak section.ÂThere is more worked to do. The main section is from where we stopped working back towards Cottam Camp. - Agua Blanca Alan Coles January 11, 2020 Survey - 01/11/2020 - by Alan Coles
Project Name: Agua Blanca Alan Coles January 11, 2020 Project Leader: Alan Coles Ranger District: Ojai District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 2 Patrolled Areas: Agua Blanca Trail Organization: Condor Trail Association Start Date: 01/11/2020 End Date: 01/11/2020 Project Description: We finally got a good day for AB. Clear, cool weather and lower water in Piru Creek. The water in AB was higher and stream crossings were a bit wetter. But level still lower than typical for this time of year. Our crew of 7 drove in to the Piru Ranch and were met by owner Joe Richey who gave us his insight to the issues regarding the new trailhead (road maintenance).ÂWe set off promptly with 2 people new to the trail (Brian and Tom). We did some minimal brush work and moved a few logs off the trail arriving at the Devils Gateway for lunch. We prioritized areas to work on and then worked backwards clearing trees and brush. There was one 16†step-over oak that we left but we got all of the other logs on the trail. We made it much easier to find the trail on the stream crossings and cleared most of the bad bushy areas. Trail could still use some brush and tread work but is so much better now.ÂNext trip is scheduled for 2/29.ÂPicture taken by Yvonne Tsai.ÂAlan - Romero North Trail Maintenance Survey - 02/09/2020 - by Jasonn Beckstrand
Project Name: Romero North Trail Maintenance Project Leader: Jasonn Beckstrand Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 0.25 Patrolled Areas: Romero North Organization: LPFA Start Date: 02/09/2020 End Date: 02/09/2020 Project Description: Worked the first 1/4 mile from Romero/Camuesa Road.ÂBut out down trees and brushed lots of Toyon and Scrub Oak that has encroached on the trail.ÂThis section is easy to pass through now.ÂMay need to go wider for Mountain Bikes and Stock.Images: 
- Romero - Blue Canyon Survey Survey - 01/26/2020 - by Jasonn Beckstrand
Project Name: Romero - Blue Canyon Survey Project Leader: Jasonn Beckstrand Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 6.5 Patrolled Areas: Romero North, Blue Canyon, Cottam Organization: LPFA Start Date: 01/26/2020 End Date: 01/26/2020 Project Description: Hiked from Romero Trail down to Blue Canyon Trail and then over to Cottam Camp.Romero North trail is bushy down to Blue Canyon.Blue Canyon trail is brushy from the trail intersection all the way to Cottam. Planning a scout service project to work from Blue canyon camp to cottam camp.Blue Canyon Camp is in good shape. Doesn't look like anyone has camped there in awhile. - Sespe River Trail - MLK Weekend (2 of 2) Survey - 01/18/2020 - by Ari Songer
Project Name: Sespe River Trail - MLK Weekend (2 of 2) Project Leader: Ari Songer Ranger District: Ojai District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: NA Patrolled Areas: Organization: Start Date: 01/18/2020 End Date: 01/20/2020 Project Description: - Sespe River Trail - MLK Weekend (1 of 2) Survey - 01/18/2020 - by Ari Songer
Project Name: Sespe River Trail - MLK Weekend (1 of 2) Project Leader: Ari Songer Ranger District: Ojai District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 12 Patrolled Areas: Sespe River Trail/ Oak Flat/ Willet/ Red Reef Organization: REI, Sespe Wilderness Outfitters Start Date: 01/18/2020 End Date: 01/20/2020 Project Description: We had a great trip with an excited bunch of volunteers. 14 volunteers plus Justin (Sespe Outfitters). We did some scouting on Red Reef, cleared a slide just past Oak Flat and brushed up towards Willett. We also did some work on the way out of Oak Flat heading toward Piedra Blanca. Here are a couple notes from the trip:-Obviously a busy weekend out there - about 50 people passed by on their way to Willett on Saturday. At camp on Saturday night, we saw two bikes pass by headed upstream. Didn't see much more than some fast moving bike lights.-Wild and Scenic sign is installed. Coordinates are: 34.559195,-119.1607833-Justin is installing the other sign and will send photos this week when it's up. The posts are on the south side of the trail, and need to be moved to the north in order for the arrows to point in the right direction. - Franklin Trail Close Out & Tool Pickup Survey - 12/18/2019 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: Franklin Trail Close Out & Tool Pickup Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 7 Patrolled Areas: Divide Peak OHV Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 12/18/2019 End Date: 12/18/2019 Project Description: Doug Cook collecting tools and supplies from Franklin Trail - Potrero John Trail Maintenance Survey - 01/04/2020 - by Jasonn Beckstrand
Project Name: Potrero John Trail Maintenance Project Leader: Jasonn Beckstrand Ranger District: Ojai District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 0.5 Patrolled Areas: Potrero John Organization: LPFA Start Date: 01/04/2020 End Date: 01/04/2020 Project Description: Potrero John trail was hammered by the snow. We thought we had one more trip to go to finish the trail. But the branches were pulled down by the snow and made for a lot more work. We worked about 1/2 mile of trail. But we will need to return to brush the trail again. We need to increase the width of the brushing in order to make sure the trail doesn't get blocked by the next snow. - Franklin Trail Survey Survey - 01/01/2020 - by Jasonn Beckstrand
Project Name: Franklin Trail Survey Project Leader: Jasonn Beckstrand Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 7.5 Patrolled Areas: Franklin Organization: LPFA Start Date: 01/01/2020 End Date: 01/01/2020 Project Description: Surveyed the Trail on New Year's Day. The entire trail from start to end is in great shape.On phase three, there are a few drainage issues that should be worked. Also there is minor brushing needed after you leave the road at the beginning of phase three. - Friday the 13h Matilija Falls Trail Project Survey - 12/13/2019 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: Friday the 13h Matilija Falls Trail Project Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Ojai District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 2 Patrolled Areas: Matilija Falls Trail Project Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 12/13/2019 End Date: 12/13/2019 Project Description: One - day MFT volunteer project - Supervisor's Office Front Desk Survey - 10/30/2019 - by Ari Songer
Project Name: Supervisor's Office Front Desk Project Leader: Ari Songer Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: NA Patrolled Areas: SO Front Desk Organization: Start Date: 10/30/2019 End Date: 12/12/2019 Project Description: Covered for Jennifer at the LP desk in Goleta. 10/30/19 - 8hrs11/21/19 - 3hrs12/12/19 - 3.5hrs - Agua Blanca Trail Project: NOVEMBER 2019 Survey - 11/30/2019 - by Alan Coles
Project Name: Agua Blanca Trail Project: NOVEMBER 2019 Project Leader: Alan Coles Ranger District: Ojai District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 3 Patrolled Areas: Agua Blanca Trail, Log Cabin Camp Organization: Los Padres Forest Association, Condor Trail Association, Ojai Volunteers Start Date: 11/30/2019 End Date: 11/30/2019 Project Description: Our long delayed return to Agua Blanca and Potholes got off to a good start on Saturday although we had to leave early due to rain. There was a bit of a delay due to getting the sat phone in Fillmore. Hopefully we will be able to work around this problem in the future. There is a new cell tower at L. Piru and it is possible to contact dispatch on a cell phone in the area. AT&T seemed to work fine but those with T-Mobile weren’t so fortunate (I am one of them). We picked up the tools and keys from the cabinet at Temescal but there is no lock. Tools looked good and I think it was Mark S. who cleaned and sharpened them.ÂThe gates all had the senior lock on them and we had no issues on the road. There has been no observable work done on the new trailhead despite the requirement that it open by this month. Blue Point campground is gone and so is the gate that was there. Water level was low in Piru Creek and we had no problems fording the stream. Only issue was a muddy spot just before the 2nd crossing. We parked at the Richey’s place and saw some hunters in the area.ÂWater level in Agua Blanca was low and crossings (except the first on the road) were easy. Due to the uncertain weather we focused on the lower part of the trail clearing brush, improving tread and removing a few fallen trees. I made it up to the wilderness sign which is in good shape. So the lower part of the trail is much better and easier to follow. Craig found some good future scout projects. - OptOutsite: Murietta Trail Scouting Survey - 11/29/2019 - by Ari Songer
Project Name: OptOutsite: Murietta Trail Scouting Project Leader: Ari Songer Ranger District: Ojai District Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 3 Patrolled Areas: Murietta Trail / Murietta Camp / Matilija Rd Organization: REI Start Date: 11/29/2019 End Date: 11/29/2019 Project Description: See Murietta Trail Survey completed 11/29/2019:Â http://www.hikelospadres.com/murietta-trail.html#ab4508821444195874851#OptOutside this Black Friday on Murietta Trail in Ojai!
LPFA is partnering with REI to host this year's post Turkey Day volunteer event. Come join us on a 5 mi round-trip hike as we assess, scout and enjoy a morning outside.
Some Background... Murietta trail was damaged in the Thomas Fire. It is overgrown and needs attention. LPFA will be working this trail this coming winter, but we need to assess the damage prior to restoration.
Our goal is to give volunteers an opportunity to become the experts on trail planning and sustainability. We'll be walking the trail and assessing damage while talking about what we can do to keep our trails accessible. This is a hands-on opportunity for you to learn the full-spectrum of skills it takes to maintain safe and sustainable trails. No trail tools needed! We will be meeting at the locked gate at the Matilija Trailhead (34.506128,-119.3788174) at 9AM - Trailwork Tuesday: Franklin Trail Survey - 11/19/2019 - by Ari Songer
Project Name: Trailwork Tuesday: Franklin Trail Project Leader: Ari Songer Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 2 Patrolled Areas: Franklin Phase 1 Organization: MTF Start Date: 11/19/2019 End Date: 11/19/2019 Project Description: Volunteers from the Franklin Trail Stewards came out to disguise social trails where hikers or bikes were cutting switchbacks. We "tombstoned" rocks to block entrances to the social trails and used large burnt limbs to cover tracks. - Potrero John Trail Survey Survey - 12/01/2019 - by Jasonn Beckstrand
Project Name: Potrero John Trail Survey Project Leader: Jasonn Beckstrand Ranger District: Ojai District Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 1 Patrolled Areas: potrero john Organization: LPFA Start Date: 12/01/2019 End Date: 12/01/2019 Project Description: Hiked the trail to the main camp. There is lots of snow which has brought the chaparral down and across the trail.There are many sections that we worked last year that need more work.ÂOur plan is to go back and work these sections to open up the trail to the camp.Images: 
- Fearing Tree Removal Survey - 11/23/2019 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: Fearing Tree Removal Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: .1 Patrolled Areas: Fearing Trail Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 11/23/2019 End Date: 11/23/2019 Project Description: Clearing Fearing Trail of large downed oak tree. - Grapevine Working Vacation 2019: PART II Survey - 10/11/2019 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: Grapevine Working Vacation 2019: PART II Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 0 Patrolled Areas: Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 10/11/2019 End Date: 10/19/2019 Project Description: PART 2:ÂLPFA Working Vacation working on the Grapevine Trail and also one day on the Sisquoc Trai - Grapevine Working Vacation 2019: PART I Survey - 10/11/2019 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: Grapevine Working Vacation 2019: PART I Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 27 Patrolled Areas: Bear Camp, Upper Bear Camp, Lower Bear Camp, Pelch Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 10/11/2019 End Date: 10/19/2019 Project Description: LPFA Working Vacation working on the Grapevine Trail and also one day on the Sisquoc Trail - UCSB Alumni Day of Service - Hot Springs Trail Survey - 11/16/2019 - by Ari Songer
Project Name: UCSB Alumni Day of Service - Hot Springs Trail Project Leader: Ari Songer Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 1.5 Patrolled Areas: Hot Springs Connector Organization: UCSB Alumni / MTF Start Date: 11/16/2019 End Date: 11/16/2019 Project Description: UCSB Alum worked the first 1.5 miles of Hot Springs trail. They built a ramp out of the creek, brushed out sycamore from the trail and removed rocks that were making the trail too narrow in spots. Images: 
- Romero Camuesa Road Survey to Mono Survey - 11/05/2019 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: Romero Camuesa Road Survey to Mono Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Road Patrol Miles Worked: 15 Patrolled Areas: Romero Camuesa Road, Middle Santa Ynez Campground, Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 11/05/2019 End Date: 11/06/2019 Project Description: Survey road from Romero Saddle to the Indian-Mono Trailhead - Big Pine Spring Clearing Survey - 10/26/2019 - by Craig Carey
Project Name: Big Pine Spring Clearing Project Leader: Craig Carey Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: Camp Maintenance Miles Worked: 20.5 Patrolled Areas: Buckhorn Road, Big Pine Spring Camp, Bluff Camp Organization: Boy Scout Troop 111 Start Date: 10/26/2019 End Date: 10/27/2019 Project Description: Troop 111 (Ventura) reworked the tread, fixed the trailhead sign, removed several downed trees en route to camp, and cleaned up the best site (the shaded site just upstream from spring) — stove cleaned out, table moved from far end of old camps to here, tent flats clean up, horseshoe pit clean up, fallen fir tree removed. The other sites aren't very desirable these days. Lots of down and hazard trees, but this one site is now in fantastic shape. - Upper Manzana River and Eastern Hurricane Deck Survey Survey - 11/08/2019 - by Paul Cronshaw
Project Name: Upper Manzana River and Eastern Hurricane Deck Survey Project Leader: Paul Cronshaw Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 32 miles Patrolled Patrolled Areas: Upper Manzana from Nira to SouthFork, Eastern Hurr Organization: LPFA Start Date: 11/08/2019 End Date: 11/11/2019 Project Description: 3.5 day Wilderness patrol to survey trail conditions from Nira to SF and return to Nira via Hurricane Deck and Lost Valley Trails. Great weather in the 80's with full moon.  SouthFork Cabin is in good condition and clean inside.  Minor bear damage to the tool shed wall.Water at these camps:1. Lost Valley,2. Ray's3. Manzana4. Narrows5. Alcove6. Weeping Falls Camp7. Lonnie Davis8. SouthFork ( Sisquoc River has good flow with nice pools)Water on Lost Valley Trail Trail:1. Vulture Springs ( 2 shallow pools measuring 16-18" diameter and 3-4 " deep)2. Creek Crossing about 3/4 mile below Twin Oaks near metal sign stealth camp.No water at these Camps:1. Fish Creek ( Did not check the large pool at junction of Fish Creek and Manzana River2. White Ledge3. HHG4. Cowboy Camp on Lost Valley TrailDowned Trees:1. A couple trees between Fish and Manzana, including the one partially cut2. 2 - large trees between Twin Oaks and Vulture Springs.3. 3 - large trees at trail switchbacks to top out at the flat grassy section.The green tunnel sections were cleared out by trail crew and easy to follow under moonlight. The section that was worked on a some years ago from White Ledge Camp to first valley crossing needs to be rebrushed.ÂThe Lost Valley Trail is in great condition.Met a couple at Fish Creek who were new to the area.Images: 
- Trailwork Tuesday: Jesusita Survey - 11/12/2019 - by Ari Songer
Project Name: Trailwork Tuesday: Jesusita Project Leader: Ari Songer Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 2.5 miles Patrolled Areas: Jesusita Organization: LPFA Start Date: 11/12/2019 End Date: 11/12/2019 Project Description: Went out with the intention to cut out a large oak 2.5 miles up the trail. Cleared many of the limbs that were on the trail but the large suspended trunk is still intact. The trunk is broken off 10-15 ft above the trail and hanging precariously. There are two other smaller trees within the first 2miles of the lower trailhead that are also broken off midway and hanging. PAL levels were too high to be cutting past noon, so we left them. - Santa Cruz Guard Station Maintenance and Trail Survey Survey - 11/09/2019 - by Susie Thielmann
Project Name: Santa Cruz Guard Station Maintenance and Trail Survey Project Leader: Susie Thielmann Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Facility Maintenance Miles Worked: 5 miles Patrolled Areas: Guard station maintenance (paint floor), trim oak Organization: LPFA Start Date: 11/09/2019 End Date: 11/10/2019 Project Description: Drove into Santa Cruz Guard Station for overnight trip with 5 members of LPFA. 1. Cleaned and painted damaged floor of the Guard station.2. trimmed Oak branches/leaves away from the stove chimney3. Surveyed and gps waypoints of trees down requiring saw work between SCGS and 'the wall' (up the switchbacks). There are about 10 trees that require removal but the trail is completely hike able.4. Surveyed and gps of the trail from SCGS to the rocky narrow section ('the gateway') just above Flores camp. The trail is currently easy to locate and hike. It requires some tread work and brushing. One small tree down that can be cleared with a silky.Water: good, running and more than in October.Temperature: warm days and nightsCamps: only one camp used much at the Guard Station; the one closest to the west.Road: great shapeGreat trip...more to do.Susie and the LPFA Legends (Carol, Otis, Kevin and Maureen) - Trailwork Tuesday: Tunnel Connector Survey - 10/29/2019 - by Ari Songer
Project Name: Trailwork Tuesday: Tunnel Connector Project Leader: Ari Songer Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 1mi Patrolled Areas: Rattlesnake to Tunnel Connector Organization: MTF Start Date: 10/29/2019 End Date: 10/29/2019 Project Description: Added drainage to gullied tread on Tunnel Connector, removed slough from tread, surveyed Rattlesnake trail, and brushed along the way. - Trailwork Tuesday: Hot Springs Connector Survey - 11/05/2019 - by Ari Songer
Project Name: Trailwork Tuesday: Hot Springs Connector Project Leader: Ari Songer Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 1mi Patrolled Areas: Hot Springs Connector Organization: MTF Start Date: 11/05/2019 End Date: 11/05/2019 Project Description: Brushed the middle section of Hot Springs Connector. A lot of sycamore growing into the trail along with some work needed to make creek crossings more obvious. Brushed about a 1/4 mi of trail, removed loose rocks and added in riprap/armoring on a section that was gullied below the water table (aka permanently wet) and will be back for more next week! Images: 
- 20019-10-25 Big 4 Madulce Peak Trail Part 2 of 2 Survey - 10/25/2019 - by Steve Cypher
Project Name: 20019-10-25 Big 4 Madulce Peak Trail Part 2 of 2 Project Leader: Steve Cypher Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: 7 miles Patrolled Areas: Alamar Saddle/West Big Pine/Big Pine Mtn/Madulce P Organization: LPFA, Sierra Club Start Date: 10/25/2019 End Date: 10/27/2019 Project Description: Sierra Club Hundred Peaks Section and LPFA Volunteer Wilderness Rangers drove Big Pine Buckhorn Rd from Santa Barbara Canyon to Windy Gap. Patrolled trails to West Big Pine Mtn, Big Pine Mtn, Madulce Peak, and Samon Peak. Camped at Alamar Saddle. Light brushing, log removal, and trail maintenance on 1.5 miles of Madulce Peak Trail and 0.25 miles of Samon Peak Trail.Future work: Establish a trail to summit of Big Pine Mountain. More brushing, tread work, and removal of many logs up to 36" diameter on Madulce Peak Trail. Brushing and tread work on Samon Peak Trail. Big Pine Buckhorn Road is very brushy and needs brush removed from sides of road for most of its length south of Santa Barbara Potrero. - 2019-10-25 Big 4 Madulce Peak Trail Part 1 of 2 Survey - 10/25/2019 - by Steve Cypher
Project Name: 2019-10-25 Big 4 Madulce Peak Trail Part 1 of 2 Project Leader: Steve Cypher Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: 7 miles Patrolled Areas: Alamar Saddle/West Big Pine/Big Pine Mtn/Maducle P Organization: LPFA, Sierra Club Start Date: 10/25/2019 End Date: 10/27/2019 Project Description: Sierra Club Hundred Peaks Section and LPFA Volunteer Wilderness Rangers drove Big Pine Buckhorn Rd from Santa Barbara Canyon to Windy Gap. Patrolled trails to West Big Pine Mtn, Big Pine Mtn, Madulce Peak, and Samon Peak. Camped at Alamar Saddle. Light brushing, log removal, and trail maintenance on 1.5 miles of Madulce Peak Trail and 0.25 miles of Samon Peak Trail.Future work: Establish a trail to summit of Big Pine Mountain. More brushing, tread work, and removal of many logs up to 36" diameter on Madulce Peak Trail. Brushing and tread work on Samon Peak Trail. Big Pine Buckhorn Road is very brushy and needs brush removed from sides of road for most of its length south of Santa Barbara Potrero. - Judell and Upper Sisquoc Arch Survey Survey - 10/12/2019 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: Judell and Upper Sisquoc Arch Survey Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 7 Patrolled Areas: Judell Trail, Santa Barbara Canyon Road, Heath Cam Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 10/12/2019 End Date: 10/13/2019 Project Description: Arch survey Upper Sisquoc - Santa Cruz Station Cleanup October 2019 Survey - 10/05/2019 - by Susie Thielmann
Project Name: Santa Cruz Station Cleanup October 2019 Project Leader: Susie Thielmann Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Facility Maintenance Miles Worked: 15 Patrolled Areas: Santa Cruz Station, Buckhorn Road, Upper Oso, Sant Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 10/05/2019 End Date: 10/06/2019 Project Description: Susie Thielmann camp maintenance at Santa Cruz Station cleaning out the cabin, painting and general maintenance. - Alamar Toilet Repair Survey - 10/04/2019 - by Rick Humphrey
Project Name: Alamar Toilet Repair Project Leader: Rick Humphrey Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Camp Maintenance Miles Worked: 25 Patrolled Areas: Alamar Camp, Buckhorn Road, Poplar Trail, Bluff Ca Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 10/04/2019 End Date: 10/06/2019 Project Description: Repair toilet at Alamar Camp, survey Poplar Trail, Bluff Maintenance and cleaning - Potrero John Trail Maintenance, First Saturday Survey - 10/05/2019 - by Jasonn Beckstrand
Project Name: Potrero John Trail Maintenance, First Saturday Project Leader: Jasonn Beckstrand Ranger District: Ojai District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 0.5 Patrolled Areas: Potrero John Organization: LPFA Start Date: 10/05/2019 End Date: 10/05/2019 Project Description: We started the worked 1.63 miles out at the main camp. We brushed our way back 0.4 miles. This was the most overgrown section of the trail.There needs to be one more trip to clear out the bad section and to cut out some of the new growth. Need Loppers, hand saws, and grubbing tools to dig out the plant encroaching the tread. - LPFA Crosscut Recertification Survey - 05/18/2019 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: LPFA Crosscut Recertification Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: All Districts Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: 0 Patrolled Areas: NA Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 05/18/2019 End Date: 05/18/2019 Project Description: Crosscut recertification - Tunnel Trail Survey - 09/30/2019 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: Tunnel Trail Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 1 Patrolled Areas: Tunnel Trail Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 09/30/2019 End Date: 09/30/2019 Project Description: NFWF Volunteer Trail Project - NPLD Lion Canyon Trail: PART 2 Survey - 09/28/2019 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: NPLD Lion Canyon Trail: PART 2 Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Ojai District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 2 Patrolled Areas: Middle Lion Campground, Lion Canyon Trail, East Fo Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 09/28/2019 End Date: 09/28/2019 Project Description: NPLD Project on Lion Canyon Trail. - NPLD Lion Canyon Trail: PART 1 Survey - 09/28/2019 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: NPLD Lion Canyon Trail: PART 1 Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Ojai District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 2 Patrolled Areas: Middle Lion Campground, Lion Canyon Trail, East Fo Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 09/28/2019 End Date: 09/28/2019 Project Description: NPLD Project on Lion Canyon Trail. - Jim Blakley 2019 FS Hours Survey - 10/1/2018 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: Jim Blakley 2019 FS Hours Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: All Districts Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: 0 Patrolled Areas: NA Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 10/1/2018 End Date: 9/30/2019 Project Description: GIS Work and arch FS support work by Jim Blakley - North Tunnel Trail Maintenance 2019 Survey - 10/1/2018 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: North Tunnel Trail Maintenance 2019 Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 2 Patrolled Areas: North Tunnel Trail Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 10/1/2018 End Date: 9/30/2019 Project Description: Jim Blakely efforts to maintain North Tunnel Trail - Cronshaw Volunteer Hours General Survey - 10/1/2018 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: Cronshaw Volunteer Hours General Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: All Districts Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: 0 Patrolled Areas: NA Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 10/1/2018 End Date: 9/30/2019 Project Description: Cronshaw FY2019 general volunteer hours. - Devil's Canyon Trail Projects Survey - 10/1/2018 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: Devil's Canyon Trail Projects Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 2 Patrolled Areas: Devil's Canyon Trail Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 10/1/2018 End Date: 9/30/2019 Project Description: 2-3 trail projects along the Devil's Canyon Trail. - Deal Trail Survey Survey - 06/12/2019 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: Deal Trail Survey Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Mt. Pinos District Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 28 Patrolled Areas: Rancho Nuevo, Deal Junction, Deal Trail, Rancho Nu Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 06/12/2019 End Date: 6/13/2019 Project Description: Survey of Grade Valley Road (20miles), Rancho Nuevo and Deal Trails and Roads - LPFA Board Volunteer Hours Survey - 10/1/2018 - by Jasonn Beckstrand
Project Name: LPFA Board Volunteer Hours Project Leader: Jasonn Beckstrand Ranger District: All Districts Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: 0 Patrolled Areas: NA Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 10/1/2018 End Date: 9/30/2019 Project Description: General LPFA oversight, Board Meetings, etc.... - Jesusita Trail Training: PART 2 Survey - 5/29/2019 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: Jesusita Trail Training: PART 2 Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 0 Patrolled Areas: NA Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 5/29/2019 End Date: 6/30/2019 Project Description: NFWF Jesusita Trail Training Volunteer Hours. - Jesusita Trail Training: PART 1 Survey - 5/29/2019 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: Jesusita Trail Training: PART 1 Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 5 Patrolled Areas: Cold Spring Trail Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 5/29/2019 End Date: 6/30/2019 Project Description: NFWF Jesusita Trail Training Volunteer Hours. - Upper Sisquoc and Mission Pine Scouting Survey - 7/5/2019 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: Upper Sisquoc and Mission Pine Scouting Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 3 Patrolled Areas: Upper Bear, Alamar, Bluff, Sisquoc Trail, Mission Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 7/5/2019 End Date: 7/6/2019 Project Description: 2-day trail survey of Upper Sisquoc and Mission Pine Trails - Upper Sisquoc Bear & Mission Pine Sawyer Project Survey - 08/02/2019 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: Upper Sisquoc Bear & Mission Pine Sawyer Project Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 29 Patrolled Areas: Mission Pine Trail, Sisquoc Trail, Lower Bear Camp Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 08/02/2019 End Date: 08/04/2019 Project Description: 3-day sawyer project working on the Mission Pine Trail and Sisquoc Trail. NFWF. - NTD Matilija Falls Trail 2019 Survey - 6/15/2019 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: NTD Matilija Falls Trail 2019 Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Ojai District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 3 Patrolled Areas: Matilija Falls Trail Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 6/15/2019 End Date: 6/15/2019 Project Description: National Trails Day Project along the Matilija Falls Trail - Sellers Potrero Trail Survey Survey - 3/10/2019 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: Sellers Potrero Trail Survey Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Lucia Distrcit Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 8 Patrolled Areas: Sellers Potero Trail, Balm of Gilead Camp Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 3/10/2019 End Date: 3/10/2019 Project Description: Trail survey in advance of trail work along the Sellers Potrero Trail - Aliso Trail: APPFOLIO TRAIL WORK Survey - 12/12/2018 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: Aliso Trail: APPFOLIO TRAIL WORK Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 1 Patrolled Areas: Aliso Trail, Upper Oso Campground Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 12/12/2018 End Date: 12/12/2018 Project Description: Trail project with Appfolio working on the backside of the Aliso Trail. - Bluff Cabin Summer 2019 General Maintenance Survey - 7/26/2019 - by Lori Rafferty
Project Name: Bluff Cabin Summer 2019 General Maintenance Project Leader: Lori Rafferty Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Facility Maintenance Miles Worked: 20 Patrolled Areas: Bluff Camp, Buckhorn Road Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 7/26/2019 End Date: 8/18/2019 Project Description: General maintenance at and around Bluff Camp in Summer 2019, includes multiple projects. - Santa Cruz Station 2019 Maintenance Survey - 7/4/2019 - by Rick Humphrey
Project Name: Santa Cruz Station 2019 Maintenance Project Leader: Rick Humphrey Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Facility Maintenance Miles Worked: 15 Patrolled Areas: Santa Cruz Station, Santa Cruz Jeepway, Buckhorn R Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 7/4/2019 End Date: 9/2/2019 Project Description: Volunteer hours spanning four projects at Santa Cruz Guard Station. - Hike Los Padres Support Survey - 10/1/2018 - by John Ziegler
Project Name: Hike Los Padres Support Project Leader: John Ziegler Ranger District: All Districts Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: 0 Patrolled Areas: NA Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 10/1/2018 End Date: 9/30/2019 Project Description: General maintenance, development and support of Hike Los Padres - Rollins ACE Trail Crew Support Survey - 04/13/2019 - by Nathan Eady
Project Name: Rollins ACE Trail Crew Support Project Leader: Nathan Eady Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 25 Patrolled Areas: Don Victor, Rollins, Loma Pelona Jeepway Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 04/13/2019 End Date: 4/14/2019 Project Description: Resupply of ACE Crew at Rollins Camp. - Rollins Road Survey Survey - 7/13/2019 - by Josh Stichter
Project Name: Rollins Road Survey Project Leader: Josh Stichter Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Road Patrol Miles Worked: 25 Patrolled Areas: Don Victor, Rollins, Lomas Pelona Jeepway Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 7/13/2019 End Date: 7/14/2019 Project Description: Weekend survey, patrol and maintenance of the Don Victor Jeepway from Potrero Seco to Rollins Camp. - LPFA Poplar Working Vacation October 2018: PART 3 Survey - 10/19/2018 - by Mike Smith
Project Name: LPFA Poplar Working Vacation October 2018: PART 3 Project Leader: Mike Smith Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 0 Patrolled Areas: NA Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 10/19/2018 End Date: 10/28/2018 Project Description: 10-day LPFA Working Vacation based at Bluff Camp working down the Poplar Trail - LPFA Poplar Working Vacation October 2018: PART 2 Survey - 10/19/2018 - by Mike Smith
Project Name: LPFA Poplar Working Vacation October 2018: PART 2 Project Leader: Mike Smith Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 0 Patrolled Areas: Poplar Trail, Buckhorn Road, Bluff Camp, Blue Jay Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 10/19/2018 End Date: 10/28/2018 Project Description: 10-day LPFA Working Vacation based at Bluff Camp working down the Poplar Trail - LPFA Poplar Working Vacation October 2018: PART 1 Survey - 10/19/2018 - by Mike Smith
Project Name: LPFA Poplar Working Vacation October 2018: PART 1 Project Leader: Mike Smith Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 2 Patrolled Areas: Poplar Trail, Buckhorn Road, Bluff Camp, Blue Jay Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 10/19/2018 End Date: 10/28/2018 Project Description: 10-day LPFA Working Vacation based at Bluff Camp working down the Poplar Trail - Matias Potrero Eagle Scout Project Survey - 10/28/2018 - by Jasper Uradnicek
Project Name: Matias Potrero Eagle Scout Project Project Leader: Jasper Uradnicek Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Camp Maintenance Miles Worked: 2 Patrolled Areas: Matias Potrero Organization: LPFA, BSA Start Date: 10/28/2018 End Date: 10/28/2018 Project Description: there were 17 volunteers and worked for 4 hours.This was an Eagle Scout Project to fix Matias Potrero camp and trail to the camp.Added new signs for the camp.Replaced table - LPFA Fundamentals of Backpacking Classes Survey - 3/6/2019 - by Terry Sparks
Project Name: LPFA Fundamentals of Backpacking Classes Project Leader: Terry Sparks Ranger District: All Districts Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: 0 Patrolled Areas: NA Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 3/6/2019 End Date: 4/3/2019 Project Description: Dust off your backpacks and lace up your boots (trail runners); cause we're going backpacking!
Exciting news, the LPFA will once again be hosting a Fundamentals of Backpacking course. This will be our 6th year of organizing backpacking classes and promises to be our best ever! The 5-week course starts March 6 and lasts through April 3. Classes will be Wednesday nights from 7-9pm at La Cuesta High School in Santa Barbara.
The classes are designed for introductory backpackers of all ages but we promise, no matter what your backpacking skill level, there will be tons to learn. Our instructors are seasoned thru-hikers, local experts and gear gurus with decades of experience. The topics for the classes include: footwear, mapping/gps, backpacks, ultralight, clothing systems, water filtration, sleeping options, shelters/tents/hammocks, cooking, electronics and we'll be heading into the wilds to learn together how to incorporate the classroom skills into your in-the-field experiences.
It'll be great fun and this is a terrific way to feel more comfortable backpacking and make friends along the way. There is a suggested donation to the LPFA to cover some class expenses and anything left over goes into the LPFA Trail Care fund.
Let us know if you have any questions, you can email INFO@LPForest.org or the class leader Terry Sparks at Tsparks56@aol.com. - Wheeler Gorge Volunteer Hours Survey - 10/01/2018 - by Gordie Hemphill
Project Name: Wheeler Gorge Volunteer Hours Project Leader: Gordie Hemphill Ranger District: Ojai Distrcit Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: 0 Patrolled Areas: NA Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 10/01/2018 End Date: 9/30/2019 Project Description: Volunteer hours based out of Wheeler Gorge Visitor Center. - Sisquoc Trail Devil's Slide Cribwall Survey - 09/13/2019 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: Sisquoc Trail Devil's Slide Cribwall Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 22 Patrolled Areas: Bear Camp, Upper Bear Camp, Sisquoc Trail, Buckhor Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 09/13/2019 End Date: 09/15/2019 Project Description: Trail project building cribwalls along the Devil's Slide. - Divide Peak Water Support Survey - 09/12/2019 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: Divide Peak Water Support Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Road Patrol Miles Worked: 8 Patrolled Areas: Divide Peak OHV Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 09/12/2019 End Date: 09/12/2019 Project Description: Motorcycle support water stash along Divide Peak OHV for the Franklin Trail. - Santa Cruz Guard Station Repairs Survey - 08/09/2019 - by Steve Hoag
Project Name: Santa Cruz Guard Station Repairs Project Leader: Steve Hoag Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Camp Maintenance Miles Worked: 0 Patrolled Areas: Santa Cruz Organization: LPFA Start Date: 08/09/2019 End Date: 08/11/2019 Project Description: This project was setup to relocate the Outhouse and repair the damaged wall. Walls were damaged by a bear.Steve Galbraith and Pete Crowheart surveyed the area and selected the new location for the outhouse.The crew came in dug a new pit for the outhouse.Moved the existing outhouse to the new location.Repaired the damaged walls and painted the outside.Images: 
- Judell Trail: APRIL 2019 #2 Survey - 04/06/2019 - by Mike Smith
Project Name: Judell Trail: APRIL 2019 #2 Project Leader: Mike Smith Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: NA Patrolled Areas: NA Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 04/06/2019 End Date: 04/09/2019 Project Description: See information in report #1 - Judell Trail: APRIL 2019 #1 Survey - 04/6/2019 - by Mike Smith
Project Name: Judell Trail: APRIL 2019 #1 Project Leader: Mike Smith Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 5 Patrolled Areas: Judell Trail, Sierra Madre Road, Buckhorn Road Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 04/6/2019 End Date: 04/09/2019 Project Description: LPFA NFWF project along the Judell Trail. - Aliso interpretive trail Survey - 07/20/2019 - by Logan beckstrand
Project Name: Aliso interpretive trail Project Leader: Logan beckstrand Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 2 Patrolled Areas: Aliso Interpretive trail Organization: Boyscout Start Date: 07/20/2019 End Date: 07/20/2019 Project Description: Finish building kioskPut finishing touches on the posts - Aliso interpretive trail Survey - 07/13/2019 - by Logan beckstrand
Project Name: Aliso interpretive trail Project Leader: Logan beckstrand Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 2 Patrolled Areas: Aliso Interpretive trail Organization: Boyscout Start Date: 07/13/2019 End Date: 07/13/2019 Project Description: Installing interpretive signs and kiosk. - Middle Camuesa Camp Maintenance Survey - 07/11/2019 - by Doug Cook
Project Name: Middle Camuesa Camp Maintenance Project Leader: Doug Cook Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Camp Maintenance Miles Worked: 5 Patrolled Areas: Buckhorn Rd, Middle Camuesa, Camuesa Rd Organization: LPFA Start Date: 07/11/2019 End Date: 07/11/2019 Project Description: Surveyed the road out to Middle Camuesa Camp. Road is good for Quads. Creek crossing is silty and a quad could get stuck.Campsite needs table dug out of the silt and new planks.ÂThe spring box is intact and has water.Lines to the trough and the trough have been destroyed by the fire.The camp was cleared of brush around the tables and fire pits. But needs more work.Images: 
- Aliso Trail Brushing Survey - 07/09/2019 - by Aaron Songer
Project Name: Aliso Trail Brushing Project Leader: Aaron Songer Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 0.62 Patrolled Areas: Organization: LPFA and SBMTV Start Date: 07/09/2019 End Date: 07/09/2019 Project Description: Worked backside of Aliso clearing mustard, grass, etc. Connected with Aliso Loop trail - Manzana Narrows Camp Toilet Upgrade Survey - 03/28/2019 - by Paul Cronshaw
Project Name: Manzana Narrows Camp Toilet Upgrade Project Leader: Paul Cronshaw Ranger District: Santa Lucia Distrcit Project Type: Camp Maintenance Miles Worked: 14 Patrolled Areas: Lost Valley,Fish Creek, Rays, Manzana, Narrows Cam Organization: LPFA Start Date: 03/28/2019 End Date: 03/31/2019 Project Description: I led a group on 9 students from Laguna Blanca Upper School and 2 adult leaders on a service project to fix the relocate and replace the old toilet at Manzana Narrows Camp. The materials for the project were hand carried into the camp by some strong hikers. A group from Paso Robles High School was able to use the new toilet; they happily called our group the "toilet angels". Images: 
- Lower Sisquoc Working Vacation 2 Survey - 06/06/2019 - by Jasonn Beckstrand
Project Name: Lower Sisquoc Working Vacation 2 Project Leader: Jasonn Beckstrand Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 5 Patrolled Areas: See previous Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 06/06/2019 End Date: 06/09/2019 Project Description: See previous - Lower Sisquoc Working Vacation 1 Survey - 06/12/2019 - by jasonn beckstrand
Project Name: Lower Sisquoc Working Vacation 1 Project Leader: jasonn beckstrand Ranger District: Santa Lucia Distrcit Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 5 Patrolled Areas: Lorna, Miller, Abel Organization: LPFA Start Date: 06/12/2019 End Date: 06/17/2019 Project Description: Worked the five miles from Lorna to Abel. ESCC worked from Schoolhouse to Lorna. - 19 Oaks Campsite Restoration 2 Survey - 07/07/2018 - by Jonathan Weakliem
Project Name: 19 Oaks Campsite Restoration 2 Project Leader: Jonathan Weakliem Ranger District: All Districts Project Type: Select Type Miles Worked: 2 Patrolled Areas: 19 Oaks Camp Organization: Troop 26 (BSA) Start Date: 07/07/2018 End Date: 12/30/2018 Project Description: **This is an updated report since I forgot to put the hours down on the last one** We went up to the 19 oaks campsite and created 2 more sites in the area. In both these campsites we put a table, fireplace, and did groundwork and trail work around the areas. In one of them we also planted some native oaks around the edge of the camp. Images: 
- 19 Oaks Campsite Creation Survey - 07/07/2018 - by Jonathan Weakliem
Project Name: 19 Oaks Campsite Creation Project Leader: Jonathan Weakliem Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Camp Maintenance Miles Worked: 2 miles Patrolled Areas: 19 Oaks Camp Organization: Troop 26 (BSA) Start Date: 07/07/2018 End Date: 12/30/2018 Project Description: We went up to 19 Oaks campsite and did some campsite restoration. We moved one camp by the looking rock up the hill to a better location and cleared an area for tents, created a trail to it, and moved the fireplace up. We also created an additional campsite in another location by doing those same steps, as well as planting some local oaks on the side of the camp which will hopefully grow to provide shade in the future. Both camps have picnic benches in them, one was moved from a previous site and one was carried in. We also did some trail work around the camps by widening the trails where they were getting overgrown. Images: 
- Lower Sisquoc Work Vacation Prep Survey - 06/01/2019 - by Jasonn Beckstrand
Project Name: Lower Sisquoc Work Vacation Prep Project Leader: Jasonn Beckstrand Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: 0 Patrolled Areas: Manzana Schoolhouse Organization: LPFA Start Date: 06/01/2019 End Date: 06/01/2019 Project Description: Dropped off bales of Hay in corralPicked up ESCC crew and brought them out. - ESCC resupply Survey - 05/26/2019 - by Jasonn Beckstrand
Project Name: ESCC resupply Project Leader: Jasonn Beckstrand Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: 0 Patrolled Areas: Manzana Schoolhouse Organization: LPFA Start Date: 05/26/2019 End Date: 05/26/2019 Project Description: Brought out Supplies for ESCC.
Cut 20 in tree off of trail
Removed down branches from corral
- Matilija Falls Trail: Trailwork Tuesday Survey - 05/14/2019 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: Matilija Falls Trail: Trailwork Tuesday Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Ojai District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 2 Patrolled Areas: Matilija Falls Trail Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 05/14/2019 End Date: 05/14/2019 Project Description: Trailwork Tuesday working on the Matilija Falls Trail - REI Tabling May 2019 Survey - 05/23/2019 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: REI Tabling May 2019 Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: All Districts Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: 0 Patrolled Areas: NA Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 05/23/2019 End Date: 05/23/2019 Project Description: Tabling on behalf of the LPFA and LPNF at REI for their BIG Memorial Day Sale. - Don Victor to Rollins Road Dozing Survey - 04/01/2019 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: Don Victor to Rollins Road Dozing Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Facility Maintenance Miles Worked: 20 Patrolled Areas: Don Victor Camp, Don Victor Fire Road, Potrero Sec Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 04/01/2019 End Date: 04/07/2019 Project Description: Phil Pulley and crew volunteer dozing out to Rollins Camp. - Sisquoc Trail Scouting Survey - 05/03/2019 - by Mike Smith
Project Name: Sisquoc Trail Scouting Project Leader: Mike Smith Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 25 Patrolled Areas: Sisquoc Trail, Judell Trail, Manzana Trail Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 05/03/2019 End Date: 05/05/2019 Project Description: Volunteer survey of the Upper Sisquoc Trail in advance of the Working Vacation. - Upper Sisquoc Trail working vacation (2 of 2) Survey - 05/03/2019 - by Mike D Smith
Project Name: Upper Sisquoc Trail working vacation (2 of 2) Project Leader: Mike D Smith Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 7.2 miles of upper Sisquoc trail worked and patrol Patrolled Areas: 7.2 miles of upper Sisquoc trail worked and patrol Organization: LPFA Start Date: 05/03/2019 End Date: 05/12/2019 Project Description: 7.2 miles of upper Sisquoc trail worked and patrolled from Lower Bear to Skunk Camp. Judell trail and Madulce Trail and Santa Barbara canyon patrolled for a total of 24 patrolled miles. - Upper Sisquoc Trail working vacation (1 of 2) Survey - 05/03/2019 - by Mike D Smith
Project Name: Upper Sisquoc Trail working vacation (1 of 2) Project Leader: Mike D Smith Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: Select Type Miles Worked: 7.2 miles of upper Sisquoc trail worked and patrol Patrolled Areas: 7.2 miles of upper Sisquoc trail worked and patrol Organization: LPFA Start Date: 05/03/2019 End Date: 05/12/2019 Project Description: 7.2 miles of upper Sisquoc trail worked and patrolled from Lower Bear to Skunk Camp. Judell trail and Madulce Trail and Santa Barbara canyon patrolled for a total of 24 patrolled miles. - Upper Sisquoc Working Vacation May 3-12, 2019 (1 of 2) Survey - 05/03/2019 - by Mike Smith
Project Name: Upper Sisquoc Working Vacation May 3-12, 2019 (1 of 2) Project Leader: Mike Smith Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 7.2 Miles worked, 24 miles patrolled Patrolled Areas: 7.2 miles of upper Sisquoc trail worked and patrol Organization: LPFA Start Date: 05/03/2019 End Date: 05/12/2019 Project Description: 7.2 miles of upper Sisquoc trail worked and patrolled from Lower Bear to Skunk Camp. Judell trail and Madulce Trail and Santa Barbara canyon patrolled for a total of 24 patrolled miles. - First Saturday - North Fork Matilija Trail (23W07) Survey - 05/04/2019 - by Ari Songer
Project Name: First Saturday - North Fork Matilija Trail (23W07) Project Leader: Ari Songer Ranger District: Ojai District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 2 miles Patrolled Areas: North Fork Matilija Trail (23W07) Organization: Start Date: 05/04/2019 End Date: 05/04/2019 Project Description: LPFA First Saturday on North Fork Matilija Trail - Crew of 8 volunteers worked 2 miles of trail starting at the southern trailhead. Storm damage changed the entire drainage making the trail corridor difficult to follow, especially at creek crossings. Overgrown brush was cut out and grass was grubbed out in sections where it was blocking line-of-sight for hikers. Creek crossings were brushed out to restore what is left of the original crossings. Ramps in an out of the crossings were fixed where they were washed out.ÂWe saw about 20 people out on the trail, and even more people at the trailhead. We had to redirect many of the hikers onto the trail and out of the creek bed. Hopefully, hikers will have an easier time navigating the crossings with the help from the volunteers. Thanks everyone! - Upper Tinta Trail Brushing Survey - 04/12/2019 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: Upper Tinta Trail Brushing Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Mt. Pinos District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 10 Patrolled Areas: Santa Barbara Canyon Road, West Dry Canyon Road, T Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 04/12/2019 End Date: 04/14/2019 Project Description: 3-day brushing project along the Upper Tinta Trail. - REI Corporate Aliso Trail Survey - 04/02/2019 - by Bryan
Project Name: REI Corporate Aliso Trail Project Leader: Bryan Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 1 Patrolled Areas: Aliso Trail, Sagehill Campground Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 04/02/2019 End Date: 04/02/2019 Project Description: 17 person volunteer project on Aliso Trail. 17 x 3 = 51 hrs - Manzana and Sisquoc Scouting March 2019 Survey - 03/15/2019 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: Manzana and Sisquoc Scouting March 2019 Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 50 Patrolled Areas: All Manzana and Sisqupc Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 03/15/2019 End Date: 03/18/2019 Project Description: Surveys by Steve Cypher and Leif on Sisquoc Loop and Andy Quinn on Manzana. All photos and conditions will be used for LPFA trail projects in 2019. - Gridley Trail Maintenance Survey - 03/16/2019 - by Jasonn Beckstrand
Project Name: Gridley Trail Maintenance Project Leader: Jasonn Beckstrand Ranger District: Ojai District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 3.5 Patrolled Areas: Gridley Organization: LPFA Start Date: 03/16/2019 End Date: 03/16/2019 Project Description: First Saturday project that was rescheduled to work on Gridley Trail. The first mile was worked previously by OVLC. We worked from about mile 2 to mile 3.5.ÂWe added water control along the trail where rutting has occurred from the heavy winter rain. Some creek crossings were not worked due to the chance that there may be more rains before the end of spring.These crossing were minimally worked to allow Equestrians and Mountain biker to have easier access across.The other water control features added were setup to fan out the heavy run off areas that have been damaged by the Thomas fire. We are hoping the next rains have a chance to sheet the was off the hillside before it has time to start rutting. - Protero John Survey - 03/15/2019 - by Susie
Project Name: Protero John Project Leader: Susie Ranger District: Ojai District Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: 4 Patrolled Areas: Protero John Trail Organization: none Start Date: 03/15/2019 End Date: 03/15/2019 Project Description: Some ladies and I hiked this on Sat 3/15/19. All came home with wet shoes. Most of the stream crossings are doable, but we needed to add a log or stone here and there for some of the streams to get across. Trail has water running down it on the upper part and then there is a big debris flow of flotsam wood. Trail needs maintenance, we had to bush wack our way the last 1/2. Tall thick brush beyond this point and then at the debris of wood impossible to navigate. - UCSB Alumni - North Tunnel Survey - 02/23/2019 - by Ari Songer
Project Name: UCSB Alumni - North Tunnel Project Leader: Ari Songer Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 1/4 Patrolled Areas: North Tunnel Trail Organization: UCSB Start Date: 02/23/2019 End Date: 02/23/2019 Project Description: Five UCSB Alum joined LPFA for 3 hours on Saturday morning to do some brushing on the top of North Tunnel. We did not work on the reported section that was damaged by the dozer line. Only 1/4 mi of brushing was completed from the top. Trailhead could use signage. Images: 
- TRAILWORK TUESDAY - Hot Springs Trail Survey - 02/26/2019 - by Ari Songer
Project Name: TRAILWORK TUESDAY - Hot Springs Trail Project Leader: Ari Songer Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 1/4 Mile Patrolled Areas: Hot Springs Connector Organization: Montecito Trails Foundation Start Date: 02/26/2019 End Date: 02/26/2019 Project Description: Trailwork Tuesday brought out 5 Montecito Fire people and 5 regular volunteers on Hot Springs Trail. We hiked 1 mile to the first set of hot springs at the "ruins." Work began just above the ramp, clearing debris on the trail and repairing minor holes in the tread from washed out retaining structures. Holes were dug down into grade reversals. Further up, at the second set of hot springs, volunteers dug out the rut just above the second creek crossing and repaired the gully on the first "switchback" by reinforcing the crossing with large rocks. Susie T. scouted ahead and found some trenching in the trail up where it connects into Cold Spings E. Fork. No work was done further up. - TRAILWORK TUESDAY - Buena Vista Trail Survey - 02/19/2019 - by Ari Songer
Project Name: TRAILWORK TUESDAY - Buena Vista Trail Project Leader: Ari Songer Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 1 Mile Patrolled Areas: Buena Vista (West) Organization: Montecito Trail Foundation Start Date: 02/19/2019 End Date: 02/19/2019 Project Description: Trailwork Tuesday - 6 volunteers + Bryan + Ashlee + Ari worked West Buena Vista. Work began up at the retaining walls and continued down trail to a washed out crossing. A rut in the middle of the trail was repaired by installing rock check dams. Volunteers continued down to the junction with East Buena Vista where Gerry installed a temporary trail sign and made the junction and crossings more visible. More work is needed on the ramps where crossings have been eroded by the creek. - Aliso Interpretive Trail Survey Survey - 02/17/2019 - by Logan Beckstrand
Project Name: Aliso Interpretive Trail Survey Project Leader: Logan Beckstrand Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 1 Patrolled Areas: Aliso Organization: LPFA Start Date: 02/17/2019 End Date: 02/17/2019 Project Description: Trail survey for fixing the interpretive trail. Went out and walked the trail to determine where the interpretive signs should be located. - Condor Talk Survey - 02/06/2019 - by Ari Songer
Project Name: Condor Talk Project Leader: Ari Songer Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: N/A Patrolled Areas: Organization: Friends of Condors Wild and Free Start Date: 02/06/2019 End Date: 02/06/2019 Project Description: A Night out Celebrating the Success of the California Condor:
Join us Wednesday, Feb. 6th for a night celebrating the success of the California Condor. Guest speakers, Rod and Vince are joining us to provide information and updates about the recent success of Condors in the SB backcountry. Doors open at 6:30. Beer will be provided by Topa Topa Brewing Co. No charge for LPFA members. Non-members - $10 at the door. Everyone is welcome!
- Romero Camuesa Road Survey to Juncall Survey - 02/12/2019 - by Eric Rose
Project Name: Romero Camuesa Road Survey to Juncall Project Leader: Eric Rose Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Road Patrol Miles Worked: 5 Patrolled Areas: Romero Camuesa Road Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 02/12/2019 End Date: 02/12/2019 Project Description: Volunteer bike road survey of Romero Camuesa Rd from Romero Saddle to Juncal. Survey photos sent to FS road engineers. - Cold Springs West Survey - 01/29/2019 - by Ari Songer
Project Name: Cold Springs West Project Leader: Ari Songer Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 1 Patrolled Areas: Cold Springs West Organization: Montecito Trails Foundation Start Date: 01/29/2019 End Date: 01/29/2019 Project Description: Started re-route above failed Sutter Wall. This was a part of Trailwork Tuesday - Tequipis Scouting Survey - 10/12/2018 - by Ari
Project Name: Tequipis Scouting Project Leader: Ari Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: 4 Patrolled Areas: Tequepis Trail Organization: Start Date: 10/12/2018 End Date: 10/12/2018 Project Description: Leslie scouted Tequepis trail to determine if there was fire damage - VWR Organizations Survey - 09/29/2018 - by Ari
Project Name: VWR Organizations Project Leader: Ari Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Facility Maintenance Miles Worked: N/A Patrolled Areas: VWR Organization: Start Date: 09/29/2018 End Date: 10/15/2018 Project Description: Put up a tool rack in the VWR garage and organized/cleaned LPFA side. - Poplar Trail Volunteer Project November 2018 Survey - 11/10/2018 - by Curt Cragg
Project Name: Poplar Trail Volunteer Project November 2018 Project Leader: Curt Cragg Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 3 Patrolled Areas: Poplar Trail, Bluff Camp, Buckhorn Road Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 11/10/2018 End Date: 11/11/2018 Project Description: LPFA Volunteer project along the Poplar Trail coming down from Bluff Camp - Lost Valley Trail Project December 2018 Opening Trail for Packers Survey - 12/07/2018 - by Curt Cragg
Project Name: Lost Valley Trail Project December 2018 Opening Trail for Packers Project Leader: Curt Cragg Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 7 Patrolled Areas: NIRA Camp, Lost Valley Trail, Lost Valley Camp Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 12/07/2018 End Date: 12/09/2018 Project Description: Clearing Lost Valley Trail for pack support - Lost Valley Pack Support Survey - 12/11/2018 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: Lost Valley Pack Support Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 7 Patrolled Areas: Lost Valley Trail, NIRA Camp, Lost Valley Camp Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 12/11/2018 End Date: 12/13/2018 Project Description: Stock support delivering water to Cowboy Camp up Lost Valley Trail. - Alamar Trail Don Victor Road Scouting Survey - 11/16/2018 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: Alamar Trail Don Victor Road Scouting Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 25 Patrolled Areas: Don Victor Fire Road, Don Victor Camp, Rollins Cam Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 11/16/2018 End Date: 11/19/2018 Project Description: Trail survey from Potrero Seco to Rollins including Alamar Trail and Deal Trail - Matilija Falls Trail Maintenance part 3 Survey - 12/02/2018 - by Jasonn Beckstrand
Project Name: Matilija Falls Trail Maintenance part 3 Project Leader: Jasonn Beckstrand Ranger District: Ojai District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 0.5 Patrolled Areas: Matilija Organization: LPFA Start Date: 12/02/2018 End Date: 12/02/2018 Project Description: Worked on Matilija falls trail with REI. This project was mainly tread work to bring back the trail the was damaged from the Thomas Fire.The group worked the first 1/2 mile of the trail. - Matilija Falls Trail Maintenance part 2 Survey - 12/02/2018 - by Jasonn Beckstrand
Project Name: Matilija Falls Trail Maintenance part 2 Project Leader: Jasonn Beckstrand Ranger District: Ojai Distrcit Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 0.5 Patrolled Areas: Matilija Organization: LPFA Start Date: 12/02/2018 End Date: 12/02/2018 Project Description: Worked on Matilija falls trail with REI. This project was mainly tread work to bring back the trail the was damaged from the Thomas Fire.The group worked the first 1/2 mile of the trail. - Matilija Falls Trail Maintenance Survey - 12/02/2018 - by Jasonn Becsktrand
Project Name: Matilija Falls Trail Maintenance Project Leader: Jasonn Becsktrand Ranger District: Ojai Distrcit Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 0.5 Patrolled Areas: Matilija Falls Organization: LPFA Start Date: 12/02/2018 End Date: 12/02/2018 Project Description: Worked on Matilija falls trail with REI. This project was mainly tread work to bring back the trail the was damaged from the Thomas Fire.The group worked the first 1/2 mile of the trail. - Figueroa Gran Fondo Survey - 11/10/2018 - by Ari Songer
Project Name: Figueroa Gran Fondo Project Leader: Ari Songer Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: N/A Patrolled Areas: Figueroa Mtn Road Organization: LPFA, CTS Gran Fondo Start Date: 11/10/2018 End Date: 11/10/2018 Project Description: Figueroa Gran Fondo bicycle race - Volunteers either participated as course marshals or at aid stations along the route. *Hours include drive time to Figueora Campground, drive time to site location, and time on the course.https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1hd0ZuVVd5042xuFLkuYu8pPvQUZlB6BRweWACX2nrvo/edit?usp=sharing - Wilderness Patrol & SouthFork Cabin Maintenance Survey - 11/17/2018 - by Paul Cronshaw
Project Name: Wilderness Patrol & SouthFork Cabin Maintenance Project Leader: Paul Cronshaw Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 45 miles Patrolled Areas: Manzana Trail, Eastern Hurricane Deck, Lost Valley Organization: LPFA Start Date: 11/17/2018 End Date: 11/20/2018 Project Description: Mark and I hiked the upper Manzana Trail from Nira to SouthFork on a Wilderness patrol. Trail is in great condition. Water is present at the Narrows, Alcove, "Weeping Falls" and Lonnie Davis Camps.  SouthFork cabin is clean and in good condition. Flowing water is 100 feet up the SouthFork Creek from the register. The very tall pine outside the lower stock corral has fallen across the corral and entrance gate. We have cleared a path through the gate. Plenty of firewood for future hikers. The register has only one other hiker recorded since my last visit in July. We hiked up to Mansfield Camp. There are multiple sections of flowing water in the Sisquoc River. We encountered 5 downed trees, that are all passable by stock and hikers. Images: 
- Chokecherry Spring Re-Plumbing Survey - 11/11/2018 - by Nate Eady
Project Name: Chokecherry Spring Re-Plumbing Project Leader: Nate Eady Ranger District: Mt. Pinos District Project Type: Road Patrol Miles Worked: 10 Patrolled Areas: Chokecherry Spring, Buckhorn Road Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 11/11/2018 End Date: 11/11/2018 Project Description: Project to fix the plumbing at Chokecherry Spring. - Matias Potrero report 2/2 Survey - 10/28/2018 - by Jasper uradnicek
Project Name: Matias Potrero report 2/2 Project Leader: Jasper uradnicek Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Camp Maintenance Miles Worked: immidiate area Patrolled Areas: Matias Potrero Camp and trails in general area of Organization: Boy Scouts of America and Los Padres trails assosiation Start Date: 10/28/2018 End Date: 10/28/2018 Project Description: Goals and objectives, work completed, and any work still needed? - Matias Potrero report 1/2 Survey - 10/28/2018 - by Jasper uradnicek
Project Name: Matias Potrero report 1/2 Project Leader: Jasper uradnicek Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Camp Maintenance Miles Worked: 1 Patrolled Areas: Matias Potrero Camp and trails in general area of Organization: Boy Scouts of America and Lospadres trails assosiation Start Date: 10/28/2018 End Date: 10/28/2018 Project Description: We placed 2 new signs, placed a new table, and cleared the trails. We increased the clearance of branches for horses and rides to ride under. We removed poison oak in the immediate area. One sign pointed to Matias Potrero and Gibraltar, the other sign was to designate the camp area. We cleared the trail leading to the camp. We had a total of 17 volunteers from troop 26 who worked for 4 hours. Images: 
- Blue Canyon Trail Survey - 11/10/2018 - by Paul Cronshaw
Project Name: Blue Canyon Trail Project Leader: Paul Cronshaw Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 10 Patrolled Areas: North Romero Trail, Blue Canyon Trail, North Cold Organization: LPFA Start Date: 11/10/2018 End Date: 11/11/2018 Project Description: Sue and I were dropped off at the Romero Saddle Gate. We hiked the road to North Romero Trail, and descended this steep trail to the intersection with Blue Canyon trail. This trail needs brushing and water enhancement features to prevent continued erosion. We hike from the junction to the Blue Canyon Saddle trailhead,stopping at the Upper Blue Canyon Camp which has not seen much activity this year. There is no water in this section of trail. Numerous sections need to be brushed. The trail is easy to follow.ÂWe turned around at the trailhead by the bridge and hiked back to Cottam. We encountered two down trees that need removing. Blue Canyon Camp is in good condition. The creek is dry at this camp. There is lots of social trail signs of the Blue Canyon Bear.We stayed the night at Cottam Camp. No water present at the campsite. A beautiful night with lots of owl hootings. The trail from Cottam to Forbush had been brushed in a trail project in February this year but it needs another trimming. There is some water in the spring about a 1/4 mile up the trail.Forbush camp is in great condition. There has been camping activity and a possible illegal fire in the lower camp fire pit. There is water 50 yards up the creek from the upper camp.The North Cold Springs trail section between Forbush and Cold Springs Saddle needs brushing and treadwork in certain sections.Images: 
- gear sale Survey - 10/23/2018 - by Rik Christensen
Project Name: gear sale Project Leader: Rik Christensen Ranger District: All Districts Project Type: Select Type Miles Worked: 25 miles driven Patrolled Areas: worked at home Organization: LPFA, VWR Start Date: 10/23/2018 End Date: 10/25/2018 Project Description: finish preparations for gear sale at Tuckers Grove. - gear sale Survey - 10/16/2018 - by Rik Christensen
Project Name: gear sale Project Leader: Rik Christensen Ranger District: All Districts Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: drive 75 miles Patrolled Areas: worked at home Organization: LPFA, VWR Start Date: 10/16/2018 End Date: 10/18/2018 Project Description: continue working on future gear sale. - Hot Springs Trail Volunteer Day Survey - 11/02/2018 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: Hot Springs Trail Volunteer Day Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 1 Patrolled Areas: Hot Springs Trail Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 11/02/2018 End Date: 11/02/2018 Project Description: Day of volunteer work on Hot Spring Trail - LPFA Used Gear Sale Support Survey - 11/04/2018 - by Rik Christensen
Project Name: LPFA Used Gear Sale Support Project Leader: Rik Christensen Ranger District: All Districts Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: 0 Patrolled Areas: NA Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 11/04/2018 End Date: 11/04/2018 Project Description: Day-of support for the Used Gear sale. - Potrero John Trail Maintenance Survey - 11/03/2018 - by Jasonn Beckstrand
Project Name: Potrero John Trail Maintenance Project Leader: Jasonn Beckstrand Ranger District: Ojai District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 1 Patrolled Areas: Potrero John Organization: LPFA Start Date: 11/03/2018 End Date: 11/03/2018 Project Description: First Saturday event. We had 9 volunteers come out and work the Potrero John Trail.Brushing and grubbing was done for the first mile of the trail.ÂThere is still 1/2 mile left to work to get to the main camp. - Forbush Trail and Camp Survey Survey - 10/12/2018 - by Paul Cronshaw
Project Name: Forbush Trail and Camp Survey Project Leader: Paul Cronshaw Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 4 Miles Patrolled Areas: Cold Springs Saddle/East El Camino Saddle Trailhea Organization: LPFA Start Date: 10/12/2018 End Date: 10/13/2018 Project Description: Rik and I hiked from the Cold Springs Trailhead on the Forbush Trail to Forbush Camp. The trail is brushy in sections, predominately in the upper section. We set up camp in the upper campsite. There is clean water 50 yards up the creek from the upper campsite.  As we were setting up camp, a father and son passed through the camp on their way to Blue Canyon. Their trail report stated: "My son and I made it to Upper Blue Canyon Saturday morning. The trail was a bit rough after the Romero connector. We ended up staying at an undocumented camp about 0.5mi before Cottam. We thought this was Cottam and didn't realize until the next morning we were short. As it turned out, there was some water flow where we stayed which was great!"We raked the leaves around each of the firepits.ÂUpon returning to our car, we ran into Leslie Gnomes and a friend who were attempting to hike the Cottonwood Jungle to Mono. Can't wait to hear their report.  - Forbush Camp Survey - 10/20/2018 - by Paul Cronshaw
Project Name: Forbush Camp Project Leader: Paul Cronshaw Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 4 miles Patrolled Areas: Cold Springs Saddle Trailhead, Forbush Trail, Forb Organization: LPFA Start Date: 10/20/2018 End Date: 10/21/2018 Project Description: I stapled a Spanish Fire restriction to the kiosk board at the Trailhead. Rik and I hiked from the trailhead at Cold Springs Saddle to the Campsite. Trail is in good condition with some brushy sections after Bulkley Springs. There were no campers at Forbush. ÂWe spent the night in the upper campground. There is still flowing water and a large, clear pool about 50 yards up the creek from the upper campsite.  We inspected and raked the leaves in both campsites. There is now signs of someone having a non-compliant fire.We hike out the following morning and met a couple who had been staying near Cottam Camp. They reported no water. - gear sale Survey - 10/16/2018 - by Rik Christensen
Project Name: gear sale Project Leader: Rik Christensen Ranger District: All Districts Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: 40 miles driven Patrolled Areas: worked at home Organization: LPFA, VWR Start Date: 10/16/2018 End Date: 10/18/2018 Project Description: Continue working on cleaning, repairs, etc for gear sale - Upcoming Gear sale Survey - 10/01/2018 - by Rik Christensen
Project Name: Upcoming Gear sale Project Leader: Rik Christensen Ranger District: All Districts Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: 85 driving miles Patrolled Areas: worked at home Organization: LPFA, VWR Start Date: 10/01/2018 End Date: 10/15/2018 Project Description: Continue work on upcoming gear sale...i.e. arrange gear shipments from GG. Sort gear, clean and repair where necessary. Organize by type and size and price / label.Drive to buy supplies. - Forbush Overnight Survey - 10/06/2018 - by Paul Cronshaw
Project Name: Forbush Overnight Project Leader: Paul Cronshaw Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 5 Patrolled Areas: East Camino Saddle/North Cold Springs/Forbush Camp Organization: LPFA Start Date: 10/06/2018 End Date: 10/07/2018 Project Description: Hiked to Forbush to spend the night. Met a group of girl scouts and leaders at the camp. One had a badly sprained ankle. Assisted them with their InReach to get a helicopter rescue from the camp. Campsites are in good condition. No signs of fire. Water is still flowing up the canyon. - Poplar Trail Scouting + Brushing to Big Pine camp + Bluff Cabin Maintenance Survey - 10/04/2018 - by Aaron Songer
Project Name: Poplar Trail Scouting + Brushing to Big Pine camp + Bluff Cabin Maintenance Project Leader: Aaron Songer Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: 3 miles Patrolled Areas: Poplar Trail, Big Pine Camp, Bluff Cabin Organization: LPFA Start Date: 10/04/2018 End Date: 10/07/2018 Project Description: Scouted/flagged Poplar trail in preparation for upcoming working vacation. Brushed down to and at Big Pine camp. Cleaned Bluff cabin, snaked shower and swept camp for trash (1 full trash bag removed). Water tank is full and being fed and spring is flowing intermittently. Water line to cabin needs repair. - Paul Cronshaw Unaccounted MPRD FY2018 Volunteer Hours Survey - 10/1/2017 - by Paul Cronshaw
Project Name: Paul Cronshaw Unaccounted MPRD FY2018 Volunteer Hours Project Leader: Paul Cronshaw Ranger District: Mt. Pinos District Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: 0 Patrolled Areas: Mt Abel Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 10/1/2017 End Date: 9/30/2018 Project Description: Cronshaw unaccounted for volunteer hours for MPRD FY18. Mt Abel Survey x2 - Paul Cronshaw Unaccounted SBRD FY2018 Volunteer Hours Survey - 10/1/2017 - by Paul Cronshaw
Project Name: Paul Cronshaw Unaccounted SBRD FY2018 Volunteer Hours Project Leader: Paul Cronshaw Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: 0 Patrolled Areas: NA Organization: Start Date: 10/1/2017 End Date: 9/30/2018 Project Description: Cronshaw unaccounted for volunteer hours for SBRD FY18. - Paul Cronshaw Unaccounted SLRD FY2018 Volunteer Hours Survey - 10/1/2017 - by Paul Cronshaw
Project Name: Paul Cronshaw Unaccounted SLRD FY2018 Volunteer Hours Project Leader: Paul Cronshaw Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: 0 Patrolled Areas: NA Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 10/1/2017 End Date: 9/30/2018 Project Description: Cronshaw unaccounted for volunteer hours for SLRD FY18. - gear sale Survey - 09/24/2018 - by Rik Christensen
Project Name: gear sale Project Leader: Rik Christensen Ranger District: All Districts Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: 25 miles driven Patrolled Areas: worked at home Organization: LPFA, VWR Start Date: 09/24/2018 End Date: 09/27/2018 Project Description: Begin working on gear for sale - ORD NEPA Assessment Survey - 10/1/2017 - by Jim Blakley
Project Name: ORD NEPA Assessment Project Leader: Jim Blakley Ranger District: Ojai District Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: 0 Patrolled Areas: NA Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 10/1/2017 End Date: 9/30/2018 Project Description: ORD Trail NEPA assessment, accrued at least 277.5 hours (General 114 + ORD NEPA 163.25). - Blue Canyon Trail Maintenance II Survey - 2/9/2018 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: Blue Canyon Trail Maintenance II Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 0 Patrolled Areas: Cold Spring, etc.... Blue Canyon Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 2/9/2018 End Date: 2/11/2018 Project Description: Blue Canyon Trail Project Part 2 - Blue Canyon Trail Maintenance I Survey - 2/9/2018 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: Blue Canyon Trail Maintenance I Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 6 Patrolled Areas: Cold Spring Trail, Forbush Camp, Cottam Camp, Blue Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 2/9/2018 End Date: 2/11/2018 Project Description: Blue Canyon Trail Project - Judell Trail Maintenance Survey - 06/15/2018 - by Mike D Smith
Project Name: Judell Trail Maintenance Project Leader: Mike D Smith Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: Brushed, Treaded, Logged bottom 2.5 miles of Judel Patrolled Areas: Patrolled entire Judell, worked 2.5 miles of Lower Organization: Smith Welding Start Date: 06/15/2018 End Date: 06/11/2018 Project Description: Brushed, Treaded, Logged bottom 2.5 miles of Judell Trail - Upper Sisquoc Trail Maintenance Survey - 04/26/2018 - by Mike D Smith
Project Name: Upper Sisquoc Trail Maintenance Project Leader: Mike D Smith Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: Patrolled entire Judell Trail, worked 2.7 Miles of Patrolled Areas: Patrolled entire Judell, worked 2.7 miles of upper Organization: LPFA Start Date: 04/26/2018 End Date: 04/29/2018 Project Description: Patrolled entire Judell, worked 2.7 miles of upper sisquoc trail from Heath Camp working upstream. We used crosscut saws and removed over 100 trees from the trail. - Davy Brown Trail Survey - 06/02/2018 - by Mike D Smith
Project Name: Davy Brown Trail Project Leader: Mike D Smith Ranger District: All Districts Project Type: Select Type Miles Worked: 2 miles Brushed Patrolled Areas: Patrolled entire Davy Brown Trail while performing Organization: LPFA Start Date: 06/02/2018 End Date: 06/02/2018 Project Description: Brushed the top 2/3 of trail and logged entire length. - Sisquoc Sweep Survey - 1/12/2018 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: Sisquoc Sweep Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 50 Patrolled Areas: Sisquoc, Hurricane Deck, Lost Valley Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 1/12/2018 End Date: 1/14/2018 Project Description: Survey and sweep of the Sisquoc Trail from South Fork to the Schoolhouse - White Rock Trail Project Survey - 4/26/2018 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: White Rock Trail Project Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 2.9 Patrolled Areas: White Rock Trail Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 4/26/2018 End Date: 4/26/2018 Project Description: White Rock scouting and trail work. - NPLD Wheeler Gorge Survey - 09/22/2018 - by Carol Day
Project Name: NPLD Wheeler Gorge Project Leader: Carol Day Ranger District: Ojai District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 1 Patrolled Areas: Wheeler Gorge Nature Trail, Wheeler Gorge Visitor Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 09/22/2018 End Date: 09/22/2018 Project Description: National Public Lands Day project working on the Wheeler Nature Trail and around the Visitor Center. - LPFA Board Work 2017-2018 Fiscal Year Survey - 10/1/2017 - by Bryan
Project Name: LPFA Board Work 2017-2018 Fiscal Year Project Leader: Bryan Ranger District: All Districts Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: 0 Patrolled Areas: NA Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 10/1/2017 End Date: 9/30/2018 Project Description: LPFA Board work including Board Meetings, assistance, special projects, etc.... - Wheeler Gorge Visitor Center Volunteer Support Survey - 10/1/2017 - by Gordie Hemphill
Project Name: Wheeler Gorge Visitor Center Volunteer Support Project Leader: Gordie Hemphill Ranger District: Ojai District Project Type: Facility Maintenance Miles Worked: 0 Patrolled Areas: Wheeler Gorge Visitor Center Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 10/1/2017 End Date: 9/30/2018 Project Description: Maintenance and management of Wheeler Gorge Visitor Center - Cerro Alto Tree Felling Survey - 09/23/2018 - by Mickey McTigue
Project Name: Cerro Alto Tree Felling Project Leader: Mickey McTigue Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: Camp Maintenance Miles Worked: 1 Patrolled Areas: Cerro Alto Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 09/23/2018 End Date: 09/24/2018 Project Description: BC, Cut down 7 trees in all. Cut up 4 to remove from the road with Park Management Scott Waggoner and Charlie doing lots of heavy lifting.   Thursday-- Mickey--prep work at home getting tools and camping gear ready and packed. 2 hours  Friday---Mickey and Linda drive to Cerro Alto and fall and cut up trees on the road.10 hours each  Saturday-- Mickey and Linda pack up and drive home and put away tools and camp gear. 7 hours each  Sunday-- Mickey--Clean and sharpen two chainsaws. 3 hours Total hours Mickey-- 22 hours Linda--17 hours - Girard Trail Volunteer Project Survey - 07/16/2018 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: Girard Trail Volunteer Project Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 3 Patrolled Areas: McMenemy Trail, Girard Trail Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 07/16/2018 End Date: 08/26/2018 Project Description: Volunteer support on Girard and McMenemy Trails - Buena Vista Trail Volunteer Support Survey - 09/01/2018 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: Buena Vista Trail Volunteer Support Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 3 Patrolled Areas: Buena Vista Trail Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 09/01/2018 End Date: 09/30/2018 Project Description: Volunteer trail work that accomplanied the work on the Buena Vista Trail. - McKinley Spring Survey Survey - 09/01/2018 - by Curt Cragg
Project Name: McKinley Spring Survey Project Leader: Curt Cragg Ranger District: Santa Lucia Distrcit Project Type: Road Patrol Miles Worked: 20 Patrolled Areas: McKinley Spring Camp, McKinley Road, Mission Pine Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 09/01/2018 End Date: 09/03/2018 Project Description: Survey of McKinley Road, McKinley Spring Camp, Mission Pine Trail. - Matias Potrero Camp Survey Survey - 09/09/2018 - by Jasonn Beckstrand
Project Name: Matias Potrero Camp Survey Project Leader: Jasonn Beckstrand Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Camp Maintenance Miles Worked: 1 Patrolled Areas: Matias Potrero Organization: LPFA Start Date: 09/09/2018 End Date: 09/09/2018 Project Description: Surveyed Matias Potrero Camp. Looked for the spring. Also determined where what new signs are needed and where to put them. - 19 Oaks Campsite Survey Survey - 09/08/2018 - by Jasonn Beckstrand
Project Name: 19 Oaks Campsite Survey Project Leader: Jasonn Beckstrand Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Camp Maintenance Miles Worked: 1 Patrolled Areas: 19 Oaks Organization: LPFA Start Date: 09/08/2018 End Date: 09/08/2018 Project Description: Surveyed the campsite for a new camp locations.Main camp 1 stay where it is.Camp 2 - Should become a day use site of overflow for Camp 1Camp3 - To be moved so that the trail to the Rock Climbing site is not blocked by the camp.Camp4 - New site to be added to provide 3 total group sites. - REI Tabling Santa Barbara Survey - 09/03/2018 - by Paul Cronshaw
Project Name: REI Tabling Santa Barbara Project Leader: Paul Cronshaw Ranger District: All Districts Project Type: Select Type Miles Worked: 0 Patrolled Areas: None Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 09/03/2018 End Date: 09/03/2018 Project Description: Tabling at REI Santa Barbara. - Campo Alto Survey Survey - 08/20/2018 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: Campo Alto Survey Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Mt. Pinos District Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 5 Patrolled Areas: Campo Alto Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 08/20/2018 End Date: 08/20/2018 Project Description: Survey of Campo Alto Camp and Road - Thorn Point Trail Survey Survey - 11/22/2017 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: Thorn Point Trail Survey Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Mt. Pinos District Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 3 Patrolled Areas: Thorn Point Trail, Thorn Meadow Camp, Grade Valley Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 11/22/2017 End Date: 11/22/2017 Project Description: Survey of Thorn Point Trail - Upper Sisqupc Bear Logging & Brushing: JULY 2018 Part 2 Survey - 07/20/2018 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: Upper Sisqupc Bear Logging & Brushing: JULY 2018 Part 2 Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 1.5 Patrolled Areas: Bear Camp, Etc..... Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 07/20/2018 End Date: 07/22/2018 Project Description: Trail work Alamar down, PART 2 - Upper Sisqupc Bear Logging & Brushing: JULY 2018 Part 1 Survey - 07/20/2018 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: Upper Sisqupc Bear Logging & Brushing: JULY 2018 Part 1 Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 1.5 Patrolled Areas: Bear Camp, Upper Bear Camp, Lower Bear Camp, Sisqu Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 07/20/2018 End Date: 07/22/2018 Project Description: Trail work brushing and logging the Sisquoc River Trail from Alamar down to Lower Bear. - Girard Trail Bee Removal Survey - 08/24/2018 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: Girard Trail Bee Removal Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 3 Patrolled Areas: McMenemy Trail, Girard Trail Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 08/24/2018 End Date: 08/25/2018 Project Description: Paul and Bryan hiked up to enclose the bees. - Yardi Wellness Fair Survey - 08/23/2018 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: Yardi Wellness Fair Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: All Districts Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: 0 Patrolled Areas: NA Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 08/23/2018 End Date: 08/23/2018 Project Description: Volunteer for the Yardi Wellness Fair, talking the talk with the public. - HPS Madulce Peak & Upper Sisquoc Scouting Survey - 06/23/2018 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: HPS Madulce Peak & Upper Sisquoc Scouting Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 8 Patrolled Areas: Alamar Camp, Sisquoc Trail, Bear Camp, Upper Bear Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 06/23/2018 End Date: 06/25/2018 Project Description: HPS Volunteer Project working the Madulce Peak Lookout Trail and scouting the Upper Sisquoc Trail. - Mickey Mission Pine Brush & Upper Sisquoc Logging Survey - 05/18/2018 - by Mickey McTigue
Project Name: Mickey Mission Pine Brush & Upper Sisquoc Logging Project Leader: Mickey McTigue Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 4 Patrolled Areas: Mission Pine Trail, Bluff Campground, Sisquoc Trai Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 05/18/2018 End Date: 05/21/2018 Project Description: Sawyer and brushing project along the Mission Pine and Sisquoc Trails. - LPFA Sycamore Working Vacation #2 Survey - 4/12/2018 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: LPFA Sycamore Working Vacation #2 Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Lucia Distrcit Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 0 Patrolled Areas: Sycamore Camp, Jackson Trail, Painted Rock Camp, S Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 4/12/2018 End Date: 4/22/2018 Project Description: LPFA Working Vacatio at Sycamore Camp - LPFA Sycamore Working Vacation #1 Survey - 04/12/2018 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: LPFA Sycamore Working Vacation #1 Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 10 Patrolled Areas: Sycamore Camp, Jackson Trail, Painted Rock Camp, S Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 04/12/2018 End Date: 04/22/2018 Project Description: LPFA Working Vacatio at Sycamore Camp - Lower Sisquoc February 2018 Project #2 Survey - 02/16/2018 - by Mike Smith
Project Name: Lower Sisquoc February 2018 Project #2 Project Leader: Mike Smith Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 0 Patrolled Areas: Sisquoc Trail, Manzana Trail, Hurricane Deck Trail Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 02/16/2018 End Date: 02/19/2018 Project Description: LPFA NFWF project working the Sisquoc Trail from the Schoolhouse to Water Canyon and also some along the Western Hurricane Deck. - Lower Sisquoc February 2018 Project: #1 Survey - 02/16/2018 - by Mike Smith
Project Name: Lower Sisquoc February 2018 Project: #1 Project Leader: Mike Smith Ranger District: Santa Lucia Distrcit Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 8 Patrolled Areas: Sisquoc Trail, Manzana Trail, Hurricane Deck Trail Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 02/16/2018 End Date: 02/19/2018 Project Description: LPFA NFWF project working the Sisquoc Trail from the Schoolhouse to Water Canyon and also some along the Western Hurricane Deck. - Bluff Camp Sanitation Survey - 06/22/2018 - by Jasonn Beckstrand
Project Name: Bluff Camp Sanitation Project Leader: Jasonn Beckstrand Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Facility Maintenance Miles Worked: 0 Patrolled Areas: Bluff Organization: LPFA Start Date: 06/22/2018 End Date: 06/24/2018 Project Description: Scrubbed with bleach and soap the entire floor in both rooms. They look almost new.Cleaned out drawers, bleached, and replaced drawer liners, and cleaned all utensils.Removed back room rug and removed dust. Still needs more work.Cleaned out pit toilet.Set mouse traps throughout. Caught about 15. Last visit, didn't catch any.Set out ant traps.Blocked carpenter bee holes outside the cabin.Cleaned sink drain and counter top.Sealed bunk room closet door. - gear sale Survey - 06/19/2018 - by Rik Christensen
Project Name: gear sale Project Leader: Rik Christensen Ranger District: All Districts Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: 22 driving miles Patrolled Areas: worked at home Organization: LPFA, VWR Start Date: 06/19/2018 End Date: 06/21/2018 Project Description: Â Â Pick up and transport 3 shipments of gear from GG. Begin to sort and organize gear. - Matilija Trail Maintence, National Trails Day part 2 Survey - 06/02/2018 - by Jasonn Beckstrand
Project Name: Matilija Trail Maintence, National Trails Day part 2 Project Leader: Jasonn Beckstrand Ranger District: Ojai District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 2 Patrolled Areas: Matilija Organization: LPFA Start Date: 06/02/2018 End Date: 06/02/2018 Project Description: Trail Maintenance to the Lower Matilija Camp - Matilija Trail Maintenance, National Trails Day Survey - 06/02/2018 - by Jasonn Beckstrand
Project Name: Matilija Trail Maintenance, National Trails Day Project Leader: Jasonn Beckstrand Ranger District: Ojai District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 2 Patrolled Areas: Matilija Organization: LPFA Start Date: 06/02/2018 End Date: 06/02/2018 Project Description: Trail work to fix the Matilija trail from the trail head up to Lower Matilija Camp - Alamar Trail Scouting & Tread Work Survey - 06/08/2018 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: Alamar Trail Scouting & Tread Work Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 5 Patrolled Areas: Alamar Camp, Alamar Trail, Bill Faris Camp, Double Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 06/08/2018 End Date: 06/10/2018 Project Description: NFWF Zaca trail project working the Alamar Trail. Scouted the trail down to where the LPFA Trail Crew left off in May and also worked the switchbacks above Double Bay Camp. - Divide Peak Motorcycle Scouting Survey - 06/10/2018 - by Kail Wathne
Project Name: Divide Peak Motorcycle Scouting Project Leader: Kail Wathne Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Road Patrol Miles Worked: 5 Patrolled Areas: Divide Peak OHV Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 06/10/2018 End Date: 06/10/2018 Project Description: Motorcycle survey of the Divide Peak OHV. See attached report. - Don Victor Valley Jeep Scouting Survey - 06/09/2018 - by Nate Eady
Project Name: Don Victor Valley Jeep Scouting Project Leader: Nate Eady Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Road Patrol Miles Worked: 10 Patrolled Areas: Potrero Seco Road, Don Victor Road, Don Victor Cam Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 06/09/2018 End Date: 06/09/2018 Project Description: Scout the Don Victor Rd from Pot Seco out to first Mono Crossing and slightly above DVV. See photo link below. - Bluff Camp Survey - Santa Cruz Guard Station maintenance. Survey - 06/14/2018 - by Richard Humphrey
Project Name: Bluff Camp Survey - Santa Cruz Guard Station maintenance. Project Leader: Richard Humphrey Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Camp Maintenance Miles Worked: 40 Patrolled Areas: Bluff Camp/Santa Cruz Guard Station/ Buckhorn Jeep Organization: LPFA Start Date: 06/14/2018 End Date: 06/17/2018 Project Description: I drove from the Upper Oso gate on Buckhorn jeepway to Bluff Camp, road was clear of any rocks or debris. Â Water at Bluff Spring flowing well. Â Jeepway down to Santa Cruz Guard Station (SCGS) is clear with no rocks or debris. Creek at Santa Cruz Guard Station is flowing quite well. LPFA volunteers dug a new pit for the camp outhouse and placed the outhouse in its new location. Â - Ojai Frontcountry Thomas Fire Trail Closure Sign Installation Survey - 06/03/2018 - by Mary Looby
Project Name: Ojai Frontcountry Thomas Fire Trail Closure Sign Installation Project Leader: Mary Looby Ranger District: Ojai Distrcit Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: 6 Patrolled Areas: Pratt Trail, Gridley Trail, Santa Paula Canyon Tra Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 06/03/2018 End Date: 06/03/2018 Project Description: Thomas Fire Trail Warning Sign Installations by Mary LoobyIGNORE THE ATTACHMENTImages: 
- Sulphur Springs Trail Tree removal Survey - 05/25/2018 - by Paul Cronshaw
Project Name: Sulphur Springs Trail Tree removal Project Leader: Paul Cronshaw Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 4 miles Patrolled Areas: Sulphur Springs Trail Organization: LPFA Start Date: 05/25/2018 End Date: 05/26/2018 Project Description: Curt, Bob, Rik and I drove the Zaca Catway to Cedros Saddle and camped overnight at the upper Sulphur Springs Trailhead.Â
We cut 21 downed tress between the saddle and the 2nd Davis/Cody road crossing. The majority of the trees were in the canyon between the first and second roads crossings. This trail has been relatively unused because of the downed trees and proliferation of poison oak. Â
The next project will be to bring in a larger group of volunteers to brush out the PO and other shrubs and do some treadwork.
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- North Arroyo Burro UCSB Alumni Project Survey - 02/24/2018 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: North Arroyo Burro UCSB Alumni Project Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 1 Patrolled Areas: Arroyo Burro Trail Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 02/24/2018 End Date: 02/24/2018 Project Description: UCSB Alumni project working the North Arroyo Burro Trail. We cleared the top mile of the trail. 16 Volunteers. - Lost Valley Trail Project Survey - 04/27/2018 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: Lost Valley Trail Project Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 15 Patrolled Areas: Lost Valley Camp, Lost Valley Trail, Hurricane Dec Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 04/27/2018 End Date: 04/29/2018 Project Description: Volunteer trail support for LPFA Trail Crew project along Lost Valley Trail. - LPFA Bluff Camp-Alamar Camp road survey and maintenance Survey - 05/11/2018 - by Rick Humphrey
Project Name: LPFA Bluff Camp-Alamar Camp road survey and maintenance Project Leader: Rick Humphrey Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Camp Maintenance Miles Worked: 16 Patrolled Areas: Buckhorn Road to Alamar camp Organization: LPFA (Santa Barbara) Start Date: 05/11/2018 End Date: 05/13/2018 Project Description: Surveyed road from Upper Oso to Alamar Camp. Jeep way from Bluff to Windy Gap has some difficult sections to drive through. Â Worked on the Jeepway, improved many rocky and slow going locations. 4x4 vehicles only on the section from Bluff up towards West Big Pine. Â Plenty of water flowing at Bluff Camp spring, and water up at West Big Pine Camp spring as well. Light camp work at Alamar Camp, painting. Brushed ground around Bluff Camp. - Matias Potrero Camp survey Survey - 05/06/2018 - by Jasonn Becktrand
Project Name: Matias Potrero Camp survey Project Leader: Jasonn Becktrand Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Camp Maintenance Miles Worked: 0 Patrolled Areas: Matias Organization: LPFA Start Date: 05/06/2018 End Date: 05/06/2018 Project Description: Survey Matias Potrero Camp. This was to determine if this would be a good eagle scout project.
The entire camp needs help. Repain main site with kalamath grill, broken table, tent locations, trail to camp and to corral, spring. - Chorro Grande Trail Maintenance Survey - 05/05/2018 - by Jasonn Becktrand
Project Name: Chorro Grande Trail Maintenance Project Leader: Jasonn Becktrand Ranger District: Ojai Distrcit Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 1.5 Patrolled Areas: Oak, Chorro Grande Organization: LPFA Start Date: 05/05/2018 End Date: 05/05/2018 Project Description: Trail maintenance of Chorro Grande Trail. Starting from the Trailhead working our way to Oak camp.We worked the First 1.5 miles of the trail. Stopping just pasted the second creek crossing. Which had some water. The first crossing was dry. - Rancho Nuevo sawyer trip Survey - 04/26/2018 - by Mark Subbotin
Project Name: Rancho Nuevo sawyer trip Project Leader: Mark Subbotin Ranger District: Mt. Pinos District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 0.25 Patrolled Areas: Rancho Nuevo Trail Organization: Start Date: 04/26/2018 End Date: 04/26/2018 Project Description: removed 12" dia. multi branch oak tree across trail approx 1/4 mile from trailhead before first creek crossing in Dick Smith Wilderness Images: 
- Buckhorn Road to Bluff survey/Upper Indian Creek trail to Pens Camp Survey - 04/27/2018 - by Rick Humphrey
Project Name: Buckhorn Road to Bluff survey/Upper Indian Creek trail to Pens Camp Project Leader: Rick Humphrey Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 27 Patrolled Areas: Buckhorn Jeepway from upper Oso to Windy Gap, Buff Organization: LPFA Start Date: 04/27/2018 End Date: 04/29/2018 Project Description: Drove out to Bluff from Upper Oso. Â Road is good condition. Â Trail from Bluff down to Pens camp is severely over grown. Water flowing well in Indian creek, and Bluff lower spring flowing well. - Manzana Schoolhouse Conant Pickup Survey - 04/18/2018 - by Rick Humphrey
Project Name: Manzana Schoolhouse Conant Pickup Project Leader: Rick Humphrey Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: Road Patrol Miles Worked: 10 Patrolled Areas: Manzana Schoolhouse Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 04/18/2018 End Date: 04/18/2018 Project Description: Picked up Bryan Conant from the NFWF Sisquoc Working Vacation at the Schoolhouse. - North Arroyo Burro Trail Work Survey - 04/10/2018 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: North Arroyo Burro Trail Work Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 3 Patrolled Areas: Arroyo Burro Trail Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 04/10/2018 End Date: 04/10/2018 Project Description: Volunteer project maintaining the North Arroyo Burro Trail. We cleared the bottom 2 miles of the trail. - Mono Jungle Scouting: APRIL 25, 2018 Survey - 04/25/2018 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: Mono Jungle Scouting: APRIL 25, 2018 Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 20 Patrolled Areas: Mono Campground, Romero-Camuesa Road, Cold Spring Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 04/25/2018 End Date: 04/25/2018 Project Description: Scouted potential reroute of the Mono Jungle / Cold Spring Trail. - gear sale Survey - 03/30/2017 - by Rik Christensen
Project Name: gear sale Project Leader: Rik Christensen Ranger District: All Districts Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: 45 hwy, miles Patrolled Areas: worked at home Organization: LPFA, VWR Start Date: 03/30/2017 End Date: 04/02/2018 Project Description: Â finish repairing, cleaning and getting returned and flawed gear from Gossamergear ready for sale. - Davy Brown Logging Survey - 04/13/2018 - by Aaron Songer
Project Name: Davy Brown Logging Project Leader: Aaron Songer Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 3 Patrolled Areas: willow spring trail, munch connector Organization: LPFA Start Date: 04/13/2018 End Date: 04/13/2018 Project Description: Crew: myself and Ari Songer Cleared 4 trees on Willow Spring trail and 1 on Munch Connector, all within one mile of junction with Davy Brown trail. Also bucked and cleared fallen pine tree on Fig mtn road. - Manzana Schoolhouse and Sisquoc Horse Scouting Survey - 03/27/2018 - by Susie Thielmann
Project Name: Manzana Schoolhouse and Sisquoc Horse Scouting Project Leader: Susie Thielmann Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 15 Patrolled Areas: Manzana Trail, Potrero Camp, Coldwater Camp, Horse Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 03/27/2018 End Date: 03/29/2018 Project Description: Trip report: March 27,2018 to March 29, 2018
Location:
March 27:Â Â NIRA to Manzana Schoolhouse
March 28: M Schoolhouse to Lorna’s Camp
March 29: M Schoolhouse to NIRA
Crew: Alex and Monica Broumand, Susie Thielmann with 3 horses and one pack horse.
Report:
Trail condition between NIRA and the Manzana Schoolhouse is great. Good tread. No trees down. All crossing entrys and exits are easy. Hikers will have to wade across in several places.
Graham had a group with many stock at Horseshoe Bend.
Water good in both the Manzana and Sisquoc.
We repaired the fencing at the Manzana Schoolhouse pasture using saws, wire and clips.
The ‘Tamarack’ removal team was camped at the M Schoolhouse.
The trail between the M Schoolhouse and Lorna’s is passable but unmarked half the way. It’s a search and find affair. The ‘new’ section after Ranger flats on the north potrero above the Sisquoc is in good shape. Past that the trail is findable in places.
There is good water and grass all the way to and beyond Lorna’s Camp.
Lots of ticks.
I was surprised by how few hikers and campers were on the trail (Spring break).
Radio: Apparently we are only supposed to use Administration net and include the tone in our introduction. Used the In-reach when AN not able to come back to me.
Thanks for the opportunity,
Susie Thielmann
Diva Packer #1
- Tinta Trail Scouting Survey - 03/29/2018 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: Tinta Trail Scouting Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Mt. Pinos District Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 5 Patrolled Areas: Rancho Nuevo, Rancho Nuevo Trail, Tinta Trail, Ran Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 03/29/2018 End Date: 03/31/2018 Project Description: Scouted Rancho Nuevo Trail and portion of Tinta Trail worked by ACE Crew in March 2018. - Wheeler Gorge Visitor Center Survey - 03/31/2018 - by Gordie Hemphill
Project Name: Wheeler Gorge Visitor Center Project Leader: Gordie Hemphill Ranger District: Ojai District Project Type: Facility Maintenance Miles Worked: 0 Patrolled Areas: Wheeler Gorge Organization: LPFA Start Date: 03/31/2018 End Date: 03/31/2018 Project Description: Wheeler upgrade. Painting, trimming, and cleaning inside and outside. Cut down two hazard trees. - Wheeler Gorge Visitor Center Survey - 03/31/2018 - by Gordie Hemphill
Project Name: Wheeler Gorge Visitor Center Project Leader: Gordie Hemphill Ranger District: Ojai District Project Type: Facility Maintenance Miles Worked: 0 Patrolled Areas: Wheeler Gorge Organization: Start Date: 03/31/2018 End Date: 03/31/2018 Project Description: Goals and objectives, work completed, and any work still needed? - Rattlesnake Canyon Trail Maintenance Survey - 03/30/2018 - by Jasonn Beckstrand
Project Name: Rattlesnake Canyon Trail Maintenance Project Leader: Jasonn Beckstrand Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 2.23 Patrolled Areas: rattlesnake canyon Organization: LPFA Start Date: 03/30/2018 End Date: 03/30/2018 Project Description: Trail work cutting out down trees and over hanging branches. - Jesusita Trail Large Oak Clearing Survey - 03/08/2018 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: Jesusita Trail Large Oak Clearing Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 3 Patrolled Areas: Jesusita Trail Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 03/08/2018 End Date: 03/08/2018 Project Description: Cleared the large oak along the Jesusita Trail. Mickey was the lead sawyer. - Jackson Trail LPFA Trail Crew Survey - 03/08/2018 - by Gordon Jenkins
Project Name: Jackson Trail LPFA Trail Crew Project Leader: Gordon Jenkins Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 2 Patrolled Areas: Painted Rock, Jackson Trail Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 03/08/2018 End Date: 03/09/2018 Project Description: Trail project working the Jackson Trail from Sierra Madre down towards Sycamore Camp. - Southfork Cabin Survey - 03/06/2018 - by Rik Christensen
Project Name: Southfork Cabin Project Leader: Rik Christensen Ranger District: All Districts Project Type: Camp Maintenance Miles Worked: 55 driving miles Patrolled Areas: Drive and pick up roofing Organization: LPFA, VWR Start Date: 03/06/2018 End Date: 03/06/2018 Project Description: Drive to JB roofing and pick up supplies. Deliver to Graham Goodfield for packing to SF cabin. - Southfork Cabin Survey - 02/27/2018 - by Rik Christensen
Project Name: Southfork Cabin Project Leader: Rik Christensen Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: Facility Maintenance Miles Worked: 102 driving miles Patrolled Areas: driving to various roofing supply houses and phoni Organization: LPFA, VWR Start Date: 02/27/2018 End Date: 02/28/2018 Project Description: Â Â Locate a supply facility to buy appropriate roofing material. Contact all necessary administrative
personnel to OK the choice. Drive to supply house (2 times) and buy necessary supplies. - Southfork Cabin Survey - 02/21/2018 - by Rik Christensen
Project Name: Southfork Cabin Project Leader: Rik Christensen Ranger District: All Districts Project Type: Facility Maintenance Miles Worked: 40 driving miles Patrolled Areas: Work on obtaining new roofing material Organization: LPFA, VWR Start Date: 02/21/2018 End Date: 02/22/2018 Project Description: Organize procurement of acceptable roofing material for Southfork Cabin. - Gossamer Gear for sale Survey - 01/16/2017 - by Rik Christensen
Project Name: Gossamer Gear for sale Project Leader: Rik Christensen Ranger District: All Districts Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: 22 driving miles Patrolled Areas: worked at home Organization: LPFA, VWR Start Date: 01/16/2017 End Date: 01/17/2018 Project Description: Receive gear from GG for future sale. Begin cleaning and organizing. - President's Weekend Wilderness Patrol Survey - 02/15/2018 - by Paul Cronshaw
Project Name: President's Weekend Wilderness Patrol Project Leader: Paul Cronshaw Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 45 Patrolled Areas: Upper Manzana River camps, Alcove, HHG, White Ledg Organization: LPFA Start Date: 02/15/2018 End Date: 02/19/2018 Project Description: Rik and I hiked from Nira to South Fork Station, and Day hiked from South Fork to Rattlesnake Falls. We cleared downed trees and brush crossings on the Sisquoc River. We interacted wit 25 backpackers. There is water in all camps except Fish Creek and Happy Hunting Ground Camps. - North Cold Springs Trail Maintenance Survey - 02/17/2018 - by Jasonn Beckstrand
Project Name: North Cold Springs Trail Maintenance Project Leader: Jasonn Beckstrand Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 0.5 Patrolled Areas: Forbush Organization: LPFA Start Date: 02/17/2018 End Date: 02/17/2018 Project Description: North Cold Springs Trail maintenance from the Trail head towards Forbush Camp.
Work the first 1/2 mile of trail with 6 people.Â
The sections can use about 1/8 mile of trail work to remove scrub oak and other roots to increase the tread width.
The grouped stopped a half mile down the trail. This sections is brushy.
The next project could be to go in with the following.
Three chainsaw sawyers
Six swampers to follow up chainsaw work and to cut what was missed.
Six tread workers to remove exposed stumps after saw work.
This would work to get down to Forbush camp. - First Aid and CPR Continued Survey - 02/03/2018 - by Jasonn Beckstrand
Project Name: First Aid and CPR Continued Project Leader: Jasonn Beckstrand Ranger District: All Districts Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: 0 Patrolled Areas: none Organization: LPFA Start Date: 02/03/2018 End Date: 02/03/2018 Project Description: Continued names - First Aid and CPR Survey - 02/03/2018 - by Jasonn Beckstrand
Project Name: First Aid and CPR Project Leader: Jasonn Beckstrand Ranger District: All Districts Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: 0 Patrolled Areas: none Organization: LPFA Start Date: 02/03/2018 End Date: 02/03/2018 Project Description: First aid and CPR to certify volunteers. - Matilija Falls Trail - PATAGONIA #2 Survey - 11/29/2017 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: Matilija Falls Trail - PATAGONIA #2 Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Ojai District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 5 Patrolled Areas: Matilija Falls Trail Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 11/29/2017 End Date: 11/29/2017 Project Description: Second Patagonia project working the Matilija Falls Trail. Lumped volunteers together. - Matilija Falls Trail - PATAGONIA #1 Survey - 11/21/2017 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: Matilija Falls Trail - PATAGONIA #1 Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Ojai District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 2 Patrolled Areas: Matilija Falls Trail Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 11/21/2017 End Date: 11/21/2017 Project Description: Day 1 of Patagonia working on the Matilija Falls Trail. I am lumping the non-regular volunteers into one place below. - Florence Hart Trail Project Survey - 01/27/2018 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: Florence Hart Trail Project Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 5 Patrolled Areas: Hi Valley Trail, Florence Hart Trail, Hi Mtn Road Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 01/27/2018 End Date: 01/27/2018 Project Description: LPFA volunteers worked on the Hi Valley Trail from Hi Mtn TH out to Hi Valley then down the Florence Hart Trail to its TH on Hi Mtn Rd. Photos seen here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/eDK31mUuU4KkzZpc2 - Lost Valley & Potrero Felling December 2017: SECOND Survey - 12/29/2017 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: Lost Valley & Potrero Felling December 2017: SECOND Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 0 Patrolled Areas: 0 Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 12/29/2017 End Date: 12/30/2017 Project Description: See previous description for PART ONE. - Lost Valley & Potrero Felling December 2017: FIRST Survey - 12/29/2017 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: Lost Valley & Potrero Felling December 2017: FIRST Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 8 Patrolled Areas: NIRA, Lost Valley, Twin Oaks, Potrero, Coldwater, Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 12/29/2017 End Date: 12/30/2017 Project Description: Two day volunteer project working on Lost Valley and Manzana Trails. Felling at Potrero, felling at NIRA and also cleared one log on the Potrero Trail. - Sisquoc Trail Bear Logging #1 Survey - 01/05/2018 - by Gordon Jenkins
Project Name: Sisquoc Trail Bear Logging #1 Project Leader: Gordon Jenkins Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 16.5 Patrolled Areas: Bear Camp, Upper Bear Camp, Sisquoc Trail, Buckhor Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 01/05/2018 End Date: 01/07/2018 Project Description: NFWF Trail Crew project with Mickey to crosscut 58 trees from the trail corridor along the Sisquoc Trail between Alamar and Bear Camps. - Lost Valley Trail Project Survey - 12/27/2017 - by Gordon Jenkins
Project Name: Lost Valley Trail Project Project Leader: Gordon Jenkins Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 12 Patrolled Areas: Lost Valley Trail Organization: LPFA Start Date: 12/27/2017 End Date: 12/30/2017 Project Description: Brushing of trail. - Lost Valley Scouting and Slide Work Survey - 12/16/2017 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: Lost Valley Scouting and Slide Work Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 6 Patrolled Areas: Lost Valley Trail, Manzana Trail, Lost Valley Camp Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 12/16/2017 End Date: 12/20/2017 Project Description: Scouting and slide work along the Lost Valley Trail. - Judell Trail Maintenance (2 of 2) Survey - 12/01/2017 - by Mike Smith
Project Name: Judell Trail Maintenance (2 of 2) Project Leader: Mike Smith Ranger District: Santa Lucia Distrcit Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 2.5 Miles of Trail Worked, 9 miles of road patroll Patrolled Areas: 2.5 Miles of Trail Worked, 9 miles of road patroll Organization: LPFA Start Date: 12/01/2017 End Date: 12/03/2017 Project Description: 16 People supporting trail work on Judell Trail. We cleared the first 2.5 miles of trail as planned. Removed brush, fallen trees and accomplished tread work as needed. - Judell Trail Maintenance (1 of 2) Survey - 12/01/2017 - by Mike Smith
Project Name: Judell Trail Maintenance (1 of 2) Project Leader: Mike Smith Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 2.5 Miles of Trail Worked, 9 miles of road patroll Patrolled Areas: 2.5 Miles of Trail Worked, 9 miles of road patroll Organization: LPFA Start Date: 12/01/2017 End Date: 12/03/2017 Project Description: 16 People supporting trail work on Judell Trail. We cleared the first 2.5 miles of trail as planned. Removed brush, fallen trees and accomplished tread work as needed. - Mission Pine Springs Working Vacation (3 of 3) Survey - 10/20/2017 - by Mike Smith
Project Name: Mission Pine Springs Working Vacation (3 of 3) Project Leader: Mike Smith Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 4 miles of Trail worked, 9 miles road patrolled Patrolled Areas: 4 miles of Mission Pine Trail worked between Sprin Organization: LPFA Start Date: 10/20/2017 End Date: 10/30/2017 Project Description: A 10 day LPFA trail project that included 31 people. Packers packed in our camp needs to Mission Pine Spring. We worked 4 miles of Trail between MPS and MPB. Very successful trip!  - Mission Pine Springs Working Vacation (2 of 3) Survey - 10/20/2017 - by Mike Smith
Project Name: Mission Pine Springs Working Vacation (2 of 3) Project Leader: Mike Smith Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 4 miles of Trail worked, 9 miles road patrolled Patrolled Areas: 4 miles of Mission Pine Trail worked between Sprin Organization: LPFA Start Date: 10/20/2017 End Date: 10/30/2017 Project Description: A 10 day LPFA trail project that included 31 people. Packers packed in our camp needs to Mission Pine Spring. We worked 4 miles of Trail between MPS and MPB. Very successful trip!  - Mission Pine Springs Working Vacation (1 of 3) Survey - 10/20/2017 - by Mike Smith
Project Name: Mission Pine Springs Working Vacation (1 of 3) Project Leader: Mike Smith Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 4 miles of Trail worked, 9 miles road patrolled Patrolled Areas: 4 miles of Mission Pine Trail worked between Sprin Organization: LPFA Start Date: 10/20/2017 End Date: 10/30/2017 Project Description: A 10 day LPFA trail project that included 31 people. Packers packed in our camp needs to Mission Pine Spring. We worked 4 miles of Trail between MPS and MPB. Very successful trip! Â - La Jolla Springs Trail Survey Survey - 12/08/2017 - by Jasonn Beckstrand
Project Name: La Jolla Springs Trail Survey Project Leader: Jasonn Beckstrand Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 2 Patrolled Areas: La Jolla Springs, Ballard Organization: LPFA Start Date: 12/08/2017 End Date: 12/08/2017 Project Description: Trail survey for La Jolla Springs Trail. The beginning of the trail is great. When get out of the oak grove. It begins to get brushy. Down the switchbacks need some work. Need to remove the up hill side slough.  Camp is in good condition. There are some down trees along the way that need to be cleared. - Mission Pine Spring Trail/HPS Sierra Club Volunteers Survey - 11/11/2017 - by G. Jenkins
Project Name: Mission Pine Spring Trail/HPS Sierra Club Volunteers Project Leader: G. Jenkins Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 2 miles brushed Patrolled Areas: Organization: Start Date: 11/11/2017 End Date: 11/11/2017 Project Description: Brushing first 2 miles of MPS Trail. - Matilija Falls Trail Maintenance Survey - 12/03/2017 - by Jasonn Beckstrand
Project Name: Matilija Falls Trail Maintenance Project Leader: Jasonn Beckstrand Ranger District: Ojai District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 0.5 Patrolled Areas: Matilija Organization: LPFA Start Date: 12/03/2017 End Date: 12/03/2017 Project Description: Continuation of the Sat project. Started about 50 yards past the rope gully. Ended works at the last gully. - Matilija Falls Trial Maintenance Survey - 12/02/2017 - by Jasonn Beckstrand
Project Name: Matilija Falls Trial Maintenance Project Leader: Jasonn Beckstrand Ranger District: Ojai District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 0.5 Patrolled Areas: Matilija Organization: LPFA Start Date: 12/02/2017 End Date: 12/02/2017 Project Description: Trail work continuing on the matilija falls trail. That worked started where the old road ended. - Forbush Survey - 12/02/2017 - by Paul Cronshaw
Project Name: Forbush Project Leader: Paul Cronshaw Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Camp Maintenance Miles Worked: 4 miles Patrolled Areas: North Cold Springs Trail, Forbush Camp Organization: LPFA Start Date: 12/02/2017 End Date: 12/03/2017 Project Description: We hiked from Cold Springs Saddle on East Camino Cielo Rd. to Forbush to survey and work on the camp.  The trail is in good condition but the brush is closing in on the trail. We met two mountain bikers who were doing the Blue Canyon Loop. One rider commented that the brush is scratching up his hands on the handlebars.We met a day hiker and his dog on a return hike back to the car at Cold Springs Saddle from Mono Camp. He mentioned that there was water in the emerald pools, and the trail through the jungle is difficult to find despite some flagging.We had the whole camp to ourselves.  The full moon was very special event during the night. We raked up the leaves around the firepits at both campsites and refreshed the "no fire" pink tapes on the fire pits to indicate current fire restrictions.We collected water from the small stagnant pool near the lower campsite to water the 4 small cedar trees. There is flowing water in the creek 50 yards above the upper campsite which we used for drinking and meal preparation.We picked up 3 bags of empty spray cans and bottles from the area around the water tower.Before leaving the trailhead parking lot, a Sierra Club hiking group headed up by Tony and Diane drove up. There were making a day hike down to the emerald pools. - Mono Jungle Reroute Cold Spring Trail Survey - 11/06/2017 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: Mono Jungle Reroute Cold Spring Trail Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 2 Patrolled Areas: Cold Spring Trail Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 11/06/2017 End Date: 11/06/2017 Project Description: Scouting potential reroute options for the Cold Spring Trail around the Mono Jungle. - Mono, Buckhorn, Indian Trail Survey Survey - 11/05/2017 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: Mono, Buckhorn, Indian Trail Survey Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 16 Patrolled Areas: Mono-Alamar Trail, Mono Campground, Middle Santa Y Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 11/05/2017 End Date: 11/05/2017 Project Description: Scouted portions of trails damaged in the 2016 Rey Fire. - Lower Manzana Trail Restoration November 2017 Survey - 11/18/2017 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: Lower Manzana Trail Restoration November 2017 Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 3 Patrolled Areas: Potrero Camp, NIRA Campground, Manzana Trail Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 11/18/2017 End Date: 11/18/2017 Project Description: Restored lost section of trail between Potrero and Coldwater. The trail was washed out during winter floods and trail users were hiking in the creek rather than along the trail corridor. We reestablished this section of trail. - Pratt Trail Brushing to Valley View Camp Turnoff Survey - 11/20/2017 - by Rick Bisaccia
Project Name: Pratt Trail Brushing to Valley View Camp Turnoff Project Leader: Rick Bisaccia Ranger District: Ojai Distrcit Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 1.00 Patrolled Areas: Pratt Trail Organization: LPFA Start Date: 11/20/2017 End Date: 11/20/2017 Project Description: Continued brushing up from Road 5N34 to Valley View Camp turnoff, continuing work completed on September 11, 2017. - Forbush Overnight Survey - 11/18/2017 - by Paul Cronshaw
Project Name: Forbush Overnight Project Leader: Paul Cronshaw Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 4 miles Patrolled Areas: Cold Springs Saddle Trailhead, North Cold Springs Organization: LPFA Start Date: 11/18/2017 End Date: 11/19/2017 Project Description: Rik and I hiked from Cold Springs Saddle to Forbush.   Trail is good condition. Forbush Camp is in good condition. We saw evidence of a recent fire in the upper campsite fire pit. We filled the firepit with rocks and added pink tape to inform future campers of "No Fire" status. Two other hikers arrived later to occupy the lower campsite. Since they had never been there before, we educated them about the area, and informed them about the fire regulations.Future projects:1) Clear brush from Trailhead to camp2. Reinstate water enhancement features for upcoming rains3. Slide section needs workImages: 
- Buckhorn Road Survey, SB canyon to bluff Survey - 11/11/2017 - by Mickey McTigue
Project Name: Buckhorn Road Survey, SB canyon to bluff Project Leader: Mickey McTigue Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Camp Maintenance Miles Worked: 10 Patrolled Areas: Bluff, Buckhorn Road, Big Pine Organization: LPFA Start Date: 11/11/2017 End Date: 11/13/2017 Project Description: Mickey and Linda drove in to Bluff. Worked on the Road. Worked around Bluff, and Worked on Big Pine trail. - Fig Mtn Gran Fondo Survey - 11/10/2017 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: Fig Mtn Gran Fondo Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: 0 Patrolled Areas: Figueroa Mountain Road Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 11/10/2017 End Date: 11/11/2017 Project Description: Aid station at Ranger Peak for the FigFondo bike race. - Matilija Falls part 2 Survey - 11/03/2017 - by Jasonn Beckstrand
Project Name: Matilija Falls part 2 Project Leader: Jasonn Beckstrand Ranger District: Ojai District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 0.33 Patrolled Areas: Matilija Falls Organization: LPFA Start Date: 11/03/2017 End Date: 11/04/2017 Project Description: Continuing to add volunteers - Matilija Falls Survey - 11/03/2017 - by Jasonn Beckstrand
Project Name: Matilija Falls Project Leader: Jasonn Beckstrand Ranger District: Ojai District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 0.33 Patrolled Areas: Matilija Falls Organization: LPFA Start Date: 11/03/2017 End Date: 11/04/2017 Project Description: Worked the first 1/3 mile of the new Matilija Falls trail.
Brushing and some tread to pull the trail back on the original bench. - 19 Oaks Campsite Restoration Survey - 10/29/2017 - by Jasonn Beckstrand
Project Name: 19 Oaks Campsite Restoration Project Leader: Jasonn Beckstrand Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Camp Maintenance Miles Worked: 1.5 Patrolled Areas: 19 oaks, santa cruz Organization: LPFA Start Date: 10/29/2017 End Date: 10/29/2017 Project Description: Patrolled the trail to 19 Oaks Campsite. Talked with two hikers. Recruited one as a new volunteer.
Checkout results from Troop 26 Eagle scout project.Â
Painted burnt table at campsite 3. - 19 Oaks Restoration Continued Survey - 10/21/2017 - by Jasonn Beckstrand
Project Name: 19 Oaks Restoration Continued Project Leader: Jasonn Beckstrand Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Camp Maintenance Miles Worked: 0 Patrolled Areas: 19 Oaks, Santa Cruz Organization: LPFA Start Date: 10/21/2017 End Date: 10/22/2017 Project Description: 19 Oaks Restoration Continued - 19 Oaks Restoration Continued Survey - 10/21/2017 - by Jasonn Beckstrand
Project Name: 19 Oaks Restoration Continued Project Leader: Jasonn Beckstrand Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Camp Maintenance Miles Worked: 0 Patrolled Areas: 19 Oaks, Santa Cruz Organization: LPFA Start Date: 10/21/2017 End Date: 10/22/2017 Project Description: Continuation of 19 Oaks Restoration. - 19 Oaks Campsite Retoration Survey - 10/21/2017 - by Jasonn Beckstrand
Project Name: 19 Oaks Campsite Retoration Project Leader: Jasonn Beckstrand Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Camp Maintenance Miles Worked: 1.5 Patrolled Areas: 19 Oaks, Santa Cruz Organization: LPFA Start Date: 10/21/2017 End Date: 10/22/2017 Project Description: Final project for Eagle scout campsite restoration.
Fire pit was installed at the main camp. It was placed where an Oak was burned during the Rey fire.
Pit toilet was completed with a final coat of paint and toilet seat installed.
The main campsite had brush cleared and the Oak trees trimmed of dead branches.
The trails around the campsite were cleared of brush. To re-establish the normal trails. All spur trails were blocked to encourage people to stay on the main trains. - 19 Oaks Campsite Restoration Survey - 10/01/2017 - by Jasonn Beckstrand
Project Name: 19 Oaks Campsite Restoration Project Leader: Jasonn Beckstrand Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Camp Maintenance Miles Worked: 1.5 Patrolled Areas: 19 Oaks, Santa Cruz Organization: LPFA Start Date: 10/01/2017 End Date: 10/01/2017 Project Description: Carried in supplies for campsite restoration. This was trip 2 - Pratt Trail Maintenance, National Public Lands Day Survey - 10/07/2017 - by Jasonn Beckstrand
Project Name: Pratt Trail Maintenance, National Public Lands Day Project Leader: Jasonn Beckstrand Ranger District: Ojai District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 1 Patrolled Areas: Pratt, Valley View Organization: LPFA Start Date: 10/07/2017 End Date: 10/07/2017 Project Description: Started work at the top of Pratt Trail. We had 6 volunteers out on a hot day. But there was about 1/2 mile of trail worked. - 19 Oaks Campsite Restoration Survey - 10/14/2017 - by Jasonn Beckstrand
Project Name: 19 Oaks Campsite Restoration Project Leader: Jasonn Beckstrand Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Camp Maintenance Miles Worked: 1.5 Patrolled Areas: 19 Oaks, Santa Cruz Organization: LPFA Start Date: 10/14/2017 End Date: 10/14/2017 Project Description: Installed new pit toilet.
Build new table at Campsite 1
Cleaned up around campsite. Removed 30 lbs of glass and metal
- 19 Oaks Campsite Restoration Survey - 10/14/2017 - by Jasonn Beckstrand
Project Name: 19 Oaks Campsite Restoration Project Leader: Jasonn Beckstrand Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Camp Maintenance Miles Worked: 1.5 Patrolled Areas: 19 Oaks, Santa Cruz Organization: LPFA Start Date: 10/14/2017 End Date: 10/14/2017 Project Description: Installed new pit toilet.
Build new table at Campsite 1
Cleaned up around campsite. Removed 30 lbs of glass and metal
- Arch Survey Jackson & Sisquoc Trails Survey - 4/15/2017 - by Jim Blakley
Project Name: Arch Survey Jackson & Sisquoc Trails Project Leader: Jim Blakley Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 25 Patrolled Areas: Jackson Trail, Painted Rock Camp, Sierra Madre Roa Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 4/15/2017 End Date: 4/21/2017 Project Description: Jim Blakley arch survey down Jackson to Sisquoc and out to NIRA. - Clearing Catway Road Survey - 1/30/2017 - by Mike Smith
Project Name: Clearing Catway Road Project Leader: Mike Smith Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: Road Patrol Miles Worked: 5 Patrolled Areas: Catway Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 1/30/2017 End Date: 1/30/2017 Project Description: Cleared the Catway Rd of downed trees in advance of the Sulphur Spring Trail arch survey. - LPFA Trail Crew Mission Pine: Oct 9-10 Survey - 10/09/2017 - by Gordon Jenkins
Project Name: LPFA Trail Crew Mission Pine: Oct 9-10 Project Leader: Gordon Jenkins Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 10 Patrolled Areas: McKinley Spring, Mission Pine Trail Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 10/09/2017 End Date: 10/10/2017 Project Description: Two day LPFA Trail Crew project on the Mission Pine Trail. - LPFA gear sale Survey - 10/08/2017 - by Rik Christensen
Project Name: LPFA gear sale Project Leader: Rik Christensen Ranger District: All Districts Project Type: Select Type Miles Worked: 20 miles driving Patrolled Areas: load and transport gear to Tuckers Grove Organization: LPFA, VWR Start Date: 10/08/2017 End Date: 10/08/2017 Project Description: Â Â Load up my car and. other volunteers with gear for sale. Set up gear at county park for sale. Enjoy a
good sale day . Clean up..return home. - LPFA gear sale Survey - 10/02/2017 - by Rik Christensen
Project Name: LPFA gear sale Project Leader: Rik Christensen Ranger District: All Districts Project Type: Select Type Miles Worked: 25 miles Patrolled Areas: work at home on gear for the sale Organization: LPFA, VWR Start Date: 10/02/2017 End Date: 10/05/2017 Project Description: Â Â Work on gear for upcoming sale - Pratt Trail Maintenance, National Public Lands Day Survey - 10/07/2017 - by Jasonn Beckstrand
Project Name: Pratt Trail Maintenance, National Public Lands Day Project Leader: Jasonn Beckstrand Ranger District: Ojai District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 1 Patrolled Areas: Pratt, Valley View Organization: LPFA Start Date: 10/07/2017 End Date: 10/07/2017 Project Description: Started work at the top of Pratt Trail. We had 6 volunteers out on a hot day. But there was about 1/2 mile of trail worked. - NPLD Salmon Creek 2017 (LPFA Portion) Survey - 09/29/2017 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: NPLD Salmon Creek 2017 (LPFA Portion) Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Monterey District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 2 Patrolled Areas: Cruickshank Trail, Salmon Creek Trail Organization: Los Padres Forest Association / Ventana Wilderness Alliance Start Date: 09/29/2017 End Date: 09/30/2017 Project Description: NPLD project, LPFA hours - Mission Pine Trail: Oct 2-3 Survey - 10/02/2017 - by Gordon Jenkins
Project Name: Mission Pine Trail: Oct 2-3 Project Leader: Gordon Jenkins Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 0.25 / 8 Patrolled Areas: Mission Pine Trail, McKinley Spring Camp Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 10/02/2017 End Date: 10/03/2017 Project Description: Volunteer portion of NFWF Trail Project working from McKinley Saddle up the Mission Pine Trail. - HLP Maintenance 2016-2017 Survey - 10/1/2016 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: HLP Maintenance 2016-2017 Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: All Districts Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: 0 Patrolled Areas: Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 10/1/2016 End Date: 9/30/2017 Project Description: Maintenance on HLP.com over the 2016-17 fiscal year. - LPFA gear sale Survey - 09/25/2017 - by Rik Christensen
Project Name: LPFA gear sale Project Leader: Rik Christensen Ranger District: All Districts Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: 14 miles Patrolled Areas: work at home on gear for the sale Organization: LPFA, VWR Start Date: 09/25/2017 End Date: 10/29/2017 Project Description: Continue working on gear repair, cleaning,etc. Drive and pick up supplies . Cont. pricing and tagging . - Sellers Potrero Trail Survey Survey - 1/17/2017 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: Sellers Potrero Trail Survey Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 16 Patrolled Areas: Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 1/17/2017 End Date: 1/17/2017 Project Description: Scouted Sellers Potrero Trail - ACE Buckeye Camp Extraction Survey - 3/15/2017 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: ACE Buckeye Camp Extraction Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 5 Patrolled Areas: Trout Creek, Buckeye Camp, Sellers Potrero Trail Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 3/15/2017 End Date: 3/15/2017 Project Description: Extract ACE from Buckeye Camp - 19 Oaks Camp Restoration Project Survey - 10/01/2017 - by Jasonn Beckstrand
Project Name: 19 Oaks Camp Restoration Project Project Leader: Jasonn Beckstrand Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Camp Maintenance Miles Worked: 2 Patrolled Areas: 19 Oaks, Santa Cruz Organization: LPFA Start Date: 10/01/2017 End Date: 10/01/2017 Project Description: Part 2 of 19 Oaks Eagle Scout project. A group of scouts from troop 26 hiked up wood to the campsite.  These are supplies for the camp toilet blind.
Next project will be to build the blind and install table and fire ring at the main camp.
- Franklin Trail Support - Spring 2017 Survey - 1/31/2017 - by Ray Ford
Project Name: Franklin Trail Support - Spring 2017 Project Leader: Ray Ford Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 2 Patrolled Areas: Franklin Trail Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 1/31/2017 End Date: 2/1/2017 Project Description: Franklin Trail support by Aanjelae Rhoads. - Mission Pine NFWF May 28-29, 2017 Survey - 5/28/2017 - by Gordon Jenkins
Project Name: Mission Pine NFWF May 28-29, 2017 Project Leader: Gordon Jenkins Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 2 Patrolled Areas: McKinley Road, McKinley Spring Camp, Mission Pine Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 5/28/2017 End Date: 5/29/2017 Project Description: Project NFWF on Mission Pine Trail - Mission Pine Trail NFWF Project Survey - 09/25/2017 - by Gordon Jenkins
Project Name: Mission Pine Trail NFWF Project Project Leader: Gordon Jenkins Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 2 Patrolled Areas: McKinley Road, McKinley Spring Camp, Mission Pine Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 09/25/2017 End Date: 09/26/2017 Project Description: NFWF Trail Project - National Trails Day 2017 - Santa Cruz Trail Sheet #3 Survey - 6/3/2017 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: National Trails Day 2017 - Santa Cruz Trail Sheet #3 Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: NA Patrolled Areas: Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 6/3/2017 End Date: 6/3/2017 Project Description: Sheet #3 of NTD Santa Cruz Trail, see sheet #1 for signin sheet. - National Trails Day 2017 - Santa Cruz Trail Sheet #2 Survey - 6/3/2017 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: National Trails Day 2017 - Santa Cruz Trail Sheet #2 Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: NA Patrolled Areas: Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 6/3/2017 End Date: 6/3/2017 Project Description: Sheet 2 of NTD signup, see previous post for signup sheet. - National Trails Day 2017 - Santa Cruz Trail Sheet #1 Survey - 06/3/2017 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: National Trails Day 2017 - Santa Cruz Trail Sheet #1 Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 2 Patrolled Areas: 19 Oaks Camp, Santa Cruz Trail, Buckhown Road Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 06/3/2017 End Date: 06/03/2017 Project Description: NTD 2017 on Santa Cruz Trail - Tim Bills 2017 Fiscal Year Volunteer Hours Survey - 10/1/2016 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: Tim Bills 2017 Fiscal Year Volunteer Hours Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Monterey District Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: NA Patrolled Areas: Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 10/1/2016 End Date: 09/30/2017 Project Description: Tim - 20 hours of trail work & one weekend at VWA Retreat (16 hours) & one weekend at VWA Volunteer Ranger weekend (10 hours) - Kyle Slattery 2017 Fiscal Year Volunteer Hours Survey - 10/01/2016 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: Kyle Slattery 2017 Fiscal Year Volunteer Hours Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: All Districts Project Type: Select Type Miles Worked: NA Patrolled Areas: Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 10/01/2016 End Date: 09/30/2017 Project Description: Estimated 200 volunteer hours - Josh Stichter 2017 Fiscal Year Volunteer Hours Survey - 10/01/2016 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: Josh Stichter 2017 Fiscal Year Volunteer Hours Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: All Districts Project Type: Select Type Miles Worked: NA Patrolled Areas: Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 10/01/2016 End Date: 09/30/2017 Project Description: Estimated 20hrs volunteered - Curt Cragg 2017 Fiscal Year Volunteer Hours Survey - 10/01/2016 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: Curt Cragg 2017 Fiscal Year Volunteer Hours Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: All Districts Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: NA Patrolled Areas: Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 10/01/2016 End Date: 09/30/2017 Project Description: Estimated Curt Cragg volunteered 40hrs - Robert Gilcrest 2017 Fiscal Year Volunteer Hours Survey - 10/01/2016 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: Robert Gilcrest 2017 Fiscal Year Volunteer Hours Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: All Districts Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: NA Patrolled Areas: Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 10/01/2016 End Date: 09/30/2017 Project Description: Estimated Robert Gilcrest volunteered 60hrs. - Valerie Hoffman 2017 Fiscal Year Volunteer Hours Survey - 10/01/2016 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: Valerie Hoffman 2017 Fiscal Year Volunteer Hours Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: All Districts Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: NA Patrolled Areas: Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 10/01/2016 End Date: 09/30/2017 Project Description: Estimated that Valerie volunteered 40hrs as a Board Member role. - Gordie Hemphill 2017 Fiscal Year Volunteer Hours Survey - 10/1/2016 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: Gordie Hemphill 2017 Fiscal Year Volunteer Hours Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Ojai District Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: NA Patrolled Areas: Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 10/1/2016 End Date: 09/30/2017 Project Description: I have 425 hour this period.
- Jsaonn Beckstrand 2017 Fiscal Year Volunteer Hours Survey - 10/01/2016 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: Jsaonn Beckstrand 2017 Fiscal Year Volunteer Hours Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: All Districts Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: NA Patrolled Areas: Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 10/01/2016 End Date: 09/30/2017 Project Description: This year I put in about 500 hours total. - Terry Wright 2017 Fiscal Year Volunteer Hours Survey - 10/01/2016 - by Bryan Conant
Project Name: Terry Wright 2017 Fiscal Year Volunteer Hours Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Ojai District Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: NA Patrolled Areas: Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 10/01/2016 End Date: 09/30/2017 Project Description: 2017 Volunteer Hours
Los Padres National Forest
Name: Terry Wright                                                                                                                 9/27/2017
Date
Project name
Hours for project or meeting **
Cumulative Hours
Cumulative Miles
10/01/16
LPFA Center Clean-up
3.00
3.00
16.20
10/08/16
Story Fest VC Schools
7.00
10.00
46.20
10/22/16
LPFA Center Repair work
2.00
12.00
62.40
10/22/16
LPFA tracking hours/miles at home
1.00
13.00
62.40
10/29/16
LPFA Center Repair work
3.00
16.00
78.60
11/05/16
LPFA Repair -Cleaning, etc.
4.00
20.00
94.80
11/06/16
Salmon Run in Ventura
3.00
23.00
124.80
11/12/16
LPFA Center Clean-up
4.00
27.00
141.00
11/19/16
LPFA Repair –Clean-up, painting, etc.
3.00
30.00
157.20
12/10/16
LPFA Center Clean-up
3.00
33.00
173.40
12/17/16
LPFA Center Clean-up
3.00
36.00
189.60
12/24/16
LPFA Center Repair work
3.00
39.00
205.80
12/31/16
LPFA Repair -Cleaning, etc.
3.00
42.00
222.00
01/07/17
LPFA Repair -Cleaning, etc.
2.50
44.50
238.20
01/14/17
LPFA Repair -Cleaning, etc.
4.50
49.00
254.40
01/18/17
LPFA Cleaning, Party for Heidi
5.00
54.00
270.60
01/28/17
LPFA Repair -Cleaning, etc.
3.00
57.00
286.80
02/04/17
LPFA Repair -Cleaning, etc.
3.00
60.00
303.00
02/11/17
LPFA Repair -Cleaning, etc.
3.00
63.00
319.20
02/11/17
LPFA Repair -Cleaning, etc.
3.00
66.00
335.40
02/18/17
HIWY 33 Closed, Closed Center
Cindy Wright 2017 Fiscal Year Volunteer Hours Survey - 10/01/2016 - by Bryan ConantProject Name: Cindy Wright 2017 Fiscal Year Volunteer Hours Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Ojai District Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: NA Patrolled Areas: NA Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 10/01/2016 End Date: 09/30/2017 Project Description: 2017 Volunteer Hours
Los Padres National Forest
Name: Cindy Wright                                                                                                                9/28/2017
Date
Project name
Hours for project or meeting **
Cumulative Hours
Cumulative Miles
10/08/16
Story Fest VC Schools
7.00
7.00
Â
10/22/16
LPFA Center Repair work
2.00
9.00
Â
10/29/16
LPFA Center Repair work
3.00
12.00
Â
11/05/16
LPFA Repair -Cleaning, etc.
4.00
16.00
Â
11/12/16
LPFA Center Clean-up
4.00
20.00
Â
12/10/16
LPFA Center Clean-up
3.00
23.00
Â
01/18/17
LPFA Cleaning, Party for Heidi
5.00
28.00
Â
02/11/17
LPFA Repair -Cleaning, etc.
3.00
31.00
Â
02/11/17
LPFA Repair -Cleaning, etc.
3.00
34.00
Â
03/04/17
LPFA Water Heater problem
3.00
37.00
Â
03/18/17
LPFA Repair -Cleaning, etc.
2.00
39.00
Â
04/01/17
LPFA Meeting at Center
4.00
43.00
Â
04/15/17
LPFA cleaning up the grounds
2.00
45.00
Â
04/22/17
LPFA Open House
8.00
53.00
Â
05/13/17
LPFA Castings Program
3.00
56.00
Â
05/20/17
LPFA Bird Program
4.00
60.00
Â
05/27/17
LPFA Chumash Program
4.00
64.00
Â
06/03/17
Summer Fest Ventura
5.00
69.00
Â
06/10/17
LPFA Program/Docent work
4.00
73.00
Â
06/17/17
LPFA Program/Docent work
3.00
76.00
Â
06/24/17
LPFA Program/Docent work
4.00
80.00<
Mission Pine Spring Pre-Working Vacation Scout and Wilderness Sign Installation Survey - 09/24/2017 - by Bryan ConantProject Name: Mission Pine Spring Pre-Working Vacation Scout and Wilderness Sign Installation Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 14 Patrolled Areas: Mission Pine Spring, Mission Pine Trail, McKinley Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 09/24/2017 End Date: 09/24/2017 Project Description: Scouted and cleared the trail from McKinley Saddle to Mission Pine Spring.  Installed San Rafael Wilderness sign at McKinley Saddle.  Confirmed there was enough water at MPS for stock. LPFA gear sale Survey - 09/18/2017 - by Rik ChristensenProject Name: LPFA gear sale Project Leader: Rik Christensen Ranger District: All Districts Project Type: Select Type Miles Worked: 0 miles Patrolled Areas: work at home on gear for the sale Organization: LPFA, VWR Start Date: 09/18/2017 End Date: 09/22/2017 Project Description:  Continue , cleaning ,repairing ,sorting and labeling gear for VWR fund raiser. Bluff Camp Survey Survey - 08/17/2017 - by Richard HumphreyProject Name: Bluff Camp Survey Project Leader: Richard Humphrey Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 50 Patrolled Areas: Santa barbara Canyon to Bluff Camp Organization: LPFA Start Date: 08/17/2017 End Date: 08/19/2017 Project Description: Drove from Santa Barbara canyon to Bluff Camp.  Road was is good condition.  Choke Cherry, West Big Pine, and Bluff had water flowing. Matias Trail Work May 2017 Survey - 04/25/2017 - by Bryan ConantProject Name: Matias Trail Work May 2017 Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 2.5 / 4 Patrolled Areas: Matias Trail, Matias Potrero Camp, Arroyo Burro Ro Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 04/25/2017 End Date: 05/26/2017 Project Description: Series of 5 day projects to patrol and maintain the Matias Trail. April 25: Conant SurveyMay 19-20: Jenkins, Conant, Rhoads, Morris Trail MaintenanceMay 26: Beckstrand, Jenkins, Humphrey Trail MaintenanceSeptember 15: Conant Survey Franklin Trail Projects and Support September 2017 Survey - 09/01/2017 - by Gordon JenkinsProject Name: Franklin Trail Projects and Support September 2017 Project Leader: Gordon Jenkins Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 12 Patrolled Areas: Franklin Trail, Divide Peak OHV Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 09/01/2017 End Date: 09/17/2017 Project Description: Series of 4 visits to the top of the Franklin Trail in order to scout the road, work on the trail and support the Franklin Trail Race on September 17. 19 Oaks Restoration Survey - 09/17/2017 - by Jasonn BeckstrandProject Name: 19 Oaks Restoration Project Leader: Jasonn Beckstrand Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Camp Maintenance Miles Worked: 1 Patrolled Areas: 19 Oaks, Santa Cruz Trail Organization: LPFA Start Date: 09/17/2017 End Date: 09/17/2017 Project Description: Started working on Troop 26 Eagle scout project. The scout is working on restoring the main camp and toilet. This will include brushing and trimming around the camp. Building a new table, leveling off tent spots. Fixing campfire area. Rebuilding toilet platform and blind. Franklin Trail Survey - 09/16/2017 - by Rik ChristensenProject Name: Franklin Trail Project Leader: Rik Christensen Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: 0 miles Patrolled Areas: Franklin Trail Organization: LPFA, VWR Start Date: 09/16/2017 End Date: 09/16/2017 Project Description:  Help load and deliver tables and supplies for the Franklin Trail event . LPFA gear sale Survey - 09/14/2017 - by Rik ChristensenProject Name: LPFA gear sale Project Leader: Rik Christensen Ranger District: All Districts Project Type: Select Type Miles Worked: 0 miles Patrolled Areas: work at home on gear for the sale Organization: LPFA, VWR Start Date: 09/14/2017 End Date: 09/15/2017 Project Description:  Continue working on repairs on backpacks, cleaning and labeling . Forbush Survey - 09/09/2017 - by Paul CronshawProject Name: Forbush Project Leader: Paul Cronshaw Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Camp Maintenance Miles Worked: 4 miles Patrolled Areas: Forbush Camp, North Cold Springs Trail Organization: VWR LPFA Start Date: 09/09/2017 End Date: 09/10/2017 Project Description: Rik and I hiked down from Cold Springs Saddle to Forbush Camp.  The trail could use some minor brushing. We verified that the occupant of the upper campsite,  who left an untidy campsite two weeks ago, had vacated the area and left the campsite clean.  No evidence of fires in both firerings.  Flowing water and small pools of water are still present located 100 yards above the upper campsite.  Small pool still remains at lower campsite.We removed 3 bags of litter from the trailhead and area surrounding the water tower. Pratt Trail Brushing above Fire Road Towards Ridge Road Survey - 09/11/2017 - by Rick BisacciaProject Name: Pratt Trail Brushing above Fire Road Towards Ridge Road Project Leader: Rick Bisaccia Ranger District: Ojai District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: .35 miles Patrolled Areas: Pratt Trail Organization: LPFA Ojai Group Start Date: 09/11/2017 End Date: 09/11/2017 Project Description: The group with 2 chainsaws and one power pole pruner cleared wide about 3/8 mile from fire road towards ridge road, not reaching the cut off to Valley View Camp. More work required, due to other scheduling we will return sometime in October. In early October another LPFA crew will work from the top down. This fairly popular front country trail has needed attention for sometime and now it's getting it. Images: 
Upper Cozy Dell Trail Clearing/Project Two of Two Survey - 08/28/2017 - by Mike GourleyProject Name: Upper Cozy Dell Trail Clearing/Project Two of Two Project Leader: Mike Gourley Ranger District: Ojai District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 1 mile Patrolled Areas: Upper Cozy Dell Trail Organization: LPFA Ojai Group Start Date: 08/28/2017 End Date: 08/28/2017 Project Description: This project finished clearing to the end of the trail where it hits the fire road and the west Foothill Trail begins. Further weed eating of smilo grass was continued, including clearing of overheads and lopping or hand sawing back overgrowth. Some tread issue was noticed which was serious enough that the group leader reported to the ORD office--including a downed, large live oak across the fire road up from where Cozy Dell hits the road. This was reported to the district ranger. Images: 
Lower Cozy Dell Trail Clearing/One of Two Projects Survey - 08/21/2015 - by Rick BisacciaProject Name: Lower Cozy Dell Trail Clearing/One of Two Projects Project Leader: Rick Bisaccia Ranger District: Ojai District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 1 mile Patrolled Areas: Cozy Dell Organization: LPFA Ojai Group Start Date: 08/21/2015 End Date: 08/21/2017 Project Description: The group weed whipped heavily grown in smilo grass, cut overheads and trimmed back overgrowth with loppers and pole hedge trimmer. Trail tread was in decent shape and previously constructed waterbars were holding up. Images: 
REI Tabling at Santa Barbara Survey - 08/26/2017 - by Bryan ConantProject Name: REI Tabling at Santa Barbara Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: 0 Patrolled Areas: NA Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 08/26/2017 End Date: 08/26/2017 Project Description: Tabled at REI on behalf of the Forest. West Cuesta Sign Installation Survey - 08/08/2017 - by Mike SmithProject Name: West Cuesta Sign Installation Project Leader: Mike Smith Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: Road Patrol Miles Worked: 10 Patrolled Areas: West Cuesta Road Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 08/08/2017 End Date: 08/09/2017 Project Description: Mike Smith and John Franklin assisted the Forest Service with installation of road signs along West Cuesta Road. Forbush Survey - 08/26/2017 - by Paul CronshawProject Name: Forbush Project Leader: Paul Cronshaw Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Camp Maintenance Miles Worked: 4 Patrolled Areas: North Cold Springs Trail, Forbush Camp Organization: LPFA Start Date: 08/26/2017 End Date: 08/27/2017 Project Description: Rik and hike hiked from Cold Springs Saddle on East Camino Cielo Rd. to Forbush.  There were no cars in the parking lot. We found a pair of binoculars on the Bulkley Spring Bench with initials "JSB". The trail down to the camp is in good shape  but could use some brushing in certain sectionsOur usual campsite was taken. It appeared to belong to a hunter.  There was lots of canned food on the table and lots of trash around the campsite indicating an animal had made the mess. We cleaned and organized the campsite. We did not see any sighs of their person.We secured the lower campsite and cleaned up the area.  I watered the 4 new cedar trees from the only pool of water.  There is still running water above the upper camp. McKinley Saddle Tool Retrieval Survey - 08/13/2017 - by Gordon JenkinsProject Name: McKinley Saddle Tool Retrieval Project Leader: Gordon Jenkins Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Road Patrol Miles Worked: 12 Patrolled Areas: McKinley Spring Camp, Mission Pine Trail Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 08/13/2017 End Date: 08/13/2017 Project Description: Scout McKinley Fire Road and retrieve tools from the Mission Pine Trail. LPFA gear sale Survey - 08/18/2017 - by Rik ChristensenProject Name: LPFA gear sale Project Leader: Rik Christensen Ranger District: All Districts Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: 0 miles Patrolled Areas: VWR & LPFA fund raiser Organization: LPFA, VWR Start Date: 08/18/2017 End Date: 08/18/2017 Project Description:  Receive boxes from Gossaamergear of backpacking gear . Sort and begin repairing , cleaning , labeling
for Oct gear sale. Madulce Trail 4-6 Aug 2017 Survey - 08/04/2017 - by Mike SmithProject Name: Madulce Trail 4-6 Aug 2017 Project Leader: Mike Smith Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 1 mile or Madulce Trail worked. 18 miles of road p Patrolled Areas: 1 mile or Madulce Trail worked from the buckhorn r Organization: LPFA Start Date: 08/04/2017 End Date: 08/06/2017 Project Description: Performed 1 mile of brushing and tread and rock removal and tree removal as needed on Madulce Trail from buckhorn road to peak trail intersection.ÂPerformed tree removal on buckhorn road and big pine camp trailDrove to bluff camp and surveyed cabin condition Manzana Schoolhouse Project June 9-11 (2 of 2) Survey - 06/09/2017 - by Smith/ConantProject Name: Manzana Schoolhouse Project June 9-11 (2 of 2) Project Leader: Smith/Conant Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 9 miles Patrolled Areas: Lower Manzana Trail patrolled and worked from trai Organization: LPFA Start Date: 06/09/2017 End Date: 06/11/2017 Project Description: 1. Performed Trail work as needed from trailhead to the schoolhouse2. Performed arch survey on lower Sisquoc trail3. Removed several fallen trees with chainsaws in non wilderness areas.4. Painted picnic tables at the schoolhouse5. Repaired corrals at the schoolhouse Manzana Schoolhouse Project June 9-11 (1 of 2) Survey - 06/09/2017 - by Smith/ConantProject Name: Manzana Schoolhouse Project June 9-11 (1 of 2) Project Leader: Smith/Conant Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 9 miles Patrolled Areas: Lower Manzana Trail patrolled and worked from trai Organization: LPFA Start Date: 06/09/2017 End Date: 06/11/2017 Project Description: 1. Performed Trail work as needed from trailhead to the schoolhouse2. Performed arch survey on lower Sisquoc trail3. Removed several fallen trees with chainsaws in non wilderness areas.4. Painted picnic tables at the schoolhouse5. Repaired corrals at the schoolhouse Jesusita Oak Clearing Survey - 08/03/2017 - by Bryan ConantProject Name: Jesusita Oak Clearing Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 2 Patrolled Areas: Jesusita Trail Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 08/03/2017 End Date: 08/03/2017 Project Description: Cleared two large downed oak branches from the Jesusita Trail at the junction of Jesusita and Arroyo Burro Trail. Forbush Cam Survey - 07/29/2017 - by Paul CronshawProject Name: Forbush Cam Project Leader: Paul Cronshaw Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 4 Patrolled Areas: North Cold Springs trail, Forbush Camp Organization: LPFA Start Date: 07/29/2017 End Date: 07/30/2017 Project Description: Rik and i hiked from Cold Springs TH on East Camino Cielo Rd.  We met a young hiker hiking back to his car on a day hike to Little Caliente Hot Springs.  He reported there was water at the springs. Trail hard to find in the Mono Jungle. We dug out the sediment from the Bulkley sping box.We had Forbush to ourselves, no other campers showed up.  There is water in the pool below the lower camp and flowing water about a 100 yards above the upper camp.Both pink tapes were intact in the fire rings indicating that no fires have been made.We raked the leaves around upper campsite.We heard a tree fall in the evening and found a large oak blocking the trail down to the camp.  It is passable but will need to be cut.Images: 
Mission Pine LPFA Trail Crew Survey - 06/28/2017 - by Gordon JenkinsProject Name: Mission Pine LPFA Trail Crew Project Leader: Gordon Jenkins Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 2 Patrolled Areas: Mission Pine Trail, McKinley Spring Camp Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 06/28/2017 End Date: 06/29/2017 Project Description: Two-day LPFA trail crew project on the Mission Pine Trail working from McKinley Saddle to San Rafael Mountain. Caliente Trail LPFA Trail Crew Survey - 07/02/2017 - by Gordon JenkinsProject Name: Caliente Trail LPFA Trail Crew Project Leader: Gordon Jenkins Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 2 Patrolled Areas: Rock Camp, Caliente Trail, Upper Caliente Camp Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 07/02/2017 End Date: 07/03/2017 Project Description: Two-day LPFA Trail Crew working on the Caliente Trail as part of the NFWF trail restoration grant. Sheep Camp Survey - 07/22/2017 - by Paul CronshashawProject Name: Sheep Camp Project Leader: Paul Cronshashaw Ranger District: Mt. Pinos District Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 10 Patrolled Areas: Sheep Camp, Vincent Tumamait Trail (22W02) Organization: LPFA Start Date: 07/22/2017 End Date: 07/23/2017 Project Description: Rik and I hiked from Chula Vista Parking lot to Sheep Camp via the Vincent Tumamait Trail (22W02). We met a group from the Castaic Hiking Club and a Boy Scout troop from Rancho Palos Verdes.  The trail is in good condition.  No hazards.  Water is flowing at Sheep Camp at 1 liter per minute ÂNo bugs. SBER 2017 Flume Chute Aid Station Survey - 07/14/2017 - by Bryan ConantProject Name: SBER 2017 Flume Chute Aid Station Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 4 Patrolled Areas: Alder Creek (SB), Franklin Trail, Romero Camuesa R Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 07/14/2017 End Date: 07/15/2017 Project Description: Flume Chute Aid Station support for the SBER endurance race. 2017 Big 4 - Madulce Peak Trail Part 2 Survey - 07/01/2017 - by Steve CypherProject Name: 2017 Big 4 - Madulce Peak Trail Part 2 Project Leader: Steve Cypher Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 2 worked / 6.7 patrolled Patrolled Areas: West Big Pine Mountain, Big Pine Mountain, Madulce Organization: LPFA, Sierra Club Angeles Chapter Hundred Peaks Section Start Date: 07/01/2017 End Date: 07/03/2017 Project Description: See 2017 Big 4 - Madulce Peak Trail Part 1 2017 Big 4 - Madulce Peak Trail Part 1 Survey - 07/01/2017 - by Steve CypherProject Name: 2017 Big 4 - Madulce Peak Trail Part 1 Project Leader: Steve Cypher Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 2 worked / 6.7 patrolled Patrolled Areas: West Big Pine Mountain, Big Pine Mountain, Madulce Organization: LPFA, Sierra Club Angeles Chapter Hundred Peaks Section Start Date: 07/01/2017 End Date: 07/03/2017 Project Description: July 1, 2017 – Big Pine & West Big Pine Mountain Patrol
-Â Met at Big Pine-Buckhorn Road gate in Santa Barbara Canyon. VWRs Alan Coles & Steve Cypher introduced ourselves to the group from Sierra Club Hundred Peaks Section.
-Â 17 people in 7 vehicles drove to Windy Gap.
- Hiked to West Big Pine Mountain lookout site and 6590’ peak to the southeast – trail from Windy Gap is overgrown with several significant logs across. Alan Coles cut four 20-24†logs and moved several more. Trail is plain along old roadbed but needs brush removed for approximately the first mile from the road.
- Hiked to Big Pine Mountain summit – old road to top cannot be followed due to huge fallen trees and brush. Several brushy and confusing use trails lead to the summit. The old roadbed should be cleared or a new trail established to keep users on the same path.
- Set up camp at Alamar Guard Station site – plenty of room for tents & vehicles, toilet much appreciated by group.
-Â Temperature warm, but cool breeze kept us comfortable.
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July 2, 2016 – Madulce Peak Trail Maintenance
-Â After JHA, cleared brush, re-established tread, removed several logs, flagged & cairned route.
- A significant 30†log blocking the trail was removed with two cuts, about a dozen smaller logs removed, still many large logs to climb over.
- Spent some time marking and clearing switchbacks in meadow below ridge – several fallen trees make old tread difficult to follow.
-Â Cut back the worst of the brush, but the whole trail from the Big Pine-Buckhorn Road to Madulce Peak summit needs to be widened.
-Â Temperature warm with cool breeze, lots of shade on trail below ridge.
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July 3, 2016 – Samon Peak Patrol
- Broke camp and drove to wide spot in road ¼ mile below Chokecherry Spring.
-Â Chokecherry Spring has water in trough, seeping from ground, and leaking from tank, however no water flows from pipe to fill the trough and the large valve below the tank is broken.
- Hiked a steep, winding route through brush to Samon Peak – route marked with many small rock cairns, but difficult to follow.
-Â Brush pervasive and completely blocked the route at two places in the first mile.
- Little shade on route – heat became oppressive.
- Drove back to Santa Barbara Canyon – road is rough and narrow above Santa Barbara Potrero, but no problem for vehicles and in better shape than last year. No flat tires.
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July Forbush Trip Survey - 07/02/2017 - by Paul CronshawProject Name: July Forbush Trip Project Leader: Paul Cronshaw Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 4 miles Patrolled Areas: North Cold Springs Trail, Forbush Camp Organization: LPFA Start Date: 07/02/2017 End Date: 07/03/2017 Project Description: Rik, Sue and I hike to Forbush Camp from the TH on East Camino Cielo. The trail is in good condition.ÂWe met two day hikers hiking back to their car at the Camino Cielo parking lot.  We met two backpackers from LA who wanted to avoid the July 4th crowds.  They took the big campsite.ÂThere is still flowing water at the lower campsite and a couple pools. We watered the 4 young cedars. We decommissioned the fire pits with rocks and pink ribbon tapes.An oak near the upper campsite has fallen since our last trip several weeks ago.We met two day hikers who attempted to hike to Big Caliente Hot Springs but got lost in the Cottonwood jungle.ÂImages: 
Nira to SouthFork (Mothers Day weekend) Survey - 05/12/2017 - by Paul CronshawProject Name: Nira to SouthFork (Mothers Day weekend) Project Leader: Paul Cronshaw Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 32 Patrolled Areas: Nira Camp to SouthFork Organization: LPFA Start Date: 05/12/2017 End Date: 05/15/2017 Project Description: Rik and I were joined by Peter O'Leary who we met at Forbush. We hiked to the Narrows on the first night, then onto SouthFork where we did cabin maintenance to repair bear damage to the corners of he building. I reformatted the fire ring at White Ledge camp to make it safer for fires.There was flowing water at Fish Creek, Ray's, Manzana, The Narrows, White Ledge, Lonnie and SouthForkÂThe trail is excellent condition. Mono Camp Un-Earthing: June 26, 2017 Survey - 06/26/2017 - by Bryan ConantProject Name: Mono Camp Un-Earthing: June 26, 2017 Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Camp Maintenance Miles Worked: 0 Patrolled Areas: Mono Campground Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 06/26/2017 End Date: 06/26/2017 Project Description: Helped Valerie un-earth the tables and fire rings at Mono Campground. https://www.facebook.com/aanjelae/posts/10213738008423706?pnref=story Sage Hill Hazard Tree Felling Survey - 05/24/2017 - by Mickey McTigueProject Name: Sage Hill Hazard Tree Felling Project Leader: Mickey McTigue Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Camp Maintenance Miles Worked: 0 Patrolled Areas: Sage Hill Campground Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 05/24/2017 End Date: 05/24/2017 Project Description: Mickey and Linda felled three hazard trees at Sage Hill Campground in support of Parks Management. Santa Barbara Canyon ACE Support Survey - 05/06/2017 - by Bryan ConantProject Name: Santa Barbara Canyon ACE Support Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Mt. Pinos District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 4 Patrolled Areas: Santa Barbara Canyon Trail Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 05/06/2017 End Date: 05/13/2017 Project Description: Setting up and removing an ACE Trail Crew from Santa Barbara Canyon. 19 Oaks Camp Survey Survey - 06/10/2017 - by Logan BeckstrandProject Name: 19 Oaks Camp Survey Project Leader: Logan Beckstrand Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 1 Patrolled Areas: 19 Oaks, Santa Cruz Organization: LPFA Start Date: 06/10/2017 End Date: 06/10/2017 Project Description: Surveyed 19 Oaks campsite. To gather information for an eagle scout project.
Items needed.
1 - pit toilet. the old one burned.
2 - 3 tables. One survived. 2 have metal. one brand new. this would give 4 total
3 - fire rings. would be great to get 4 new fire rings with grills.
4 - reestablish paths to each sit and toilet. Nira to South Fork Survey - 06/09/2017 - by Paul CronshawProject Name: Nira to South Fork Project Leader: Paul Cronshaw Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 32 Patrolled Areas: Upper Manzana Trail, Lost Valley Camp, Fish Creek Organization: LPFA Start Date: 06/09/2017 End Date: 06/11/2017 Project Description: Rik and I completed a 3 day wilderness patrol from Nira to SouthFork, and cabin maintenance projects on the South Fork Ranger Station. We base camped at the Narrows and I hiked the 16 mile round trip to check on the cabin and make a few repairs. ÂThe 15 mile trail section from Nira to SouthFork has been worked on by a number of crews and volunteers over the past few months. Â This is the best I have seen this section in a long time.We too measurements on the updated toilet structure at FishCreek as a model for upgrading the toilets at Narrows and Coldwater camps. We have selected the new site for the relocation of the toilet at Narrows Camp.ÂÂWe interacted with 11 backpackers who were hiking to various locations.Water is flowing at all campsites but there are standing pools only at HHG Camp.The weather was ideal with few flies and no mosquitos.Images: 
ACE Caliente Crew Setup Survey - 06/07/2017 - by Bryan ConantProject Name: ACE Caliente Crew Setup Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 2 Patrolled Areas: Rock Camp, Middle Santa Ynez, Caliente Trail Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 06/07/2017 End Date: 06/07/2017 Project Description: Set up ACE Crew to work on the Caliente Trail. Upper Santa Ynez Camp Cleanup and Survey Survey - 05/21/2017 - by Rick HumphreyProject Name: Upper Santa Ynez Camp Cleanup and Survey Project Leader: Rick Humphrey Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Camp Maintenance Miles Worked: 10 Patrolled Areas: Upper Santa Ynez Camp, Juncal Road Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 05/21/2017 End Date: 05/21/2017 Project Description: It was toasty up there yesterday 91 degrees…The road up there had some growth but wasn’t tough to drive to, went all the way  to the divide……The camp site was in great shape,  I painted the table quickly, the place is over run with all insects, due to the close by water source, the little creek is still running, but will probably dry up by late June….the little pool below was somewhat stagnant…. Jameson at 60% looks good and a trickle was running into it from the east fork……!Went by the hot-springs, looks great… Bi-monthly recon to Forbush Camp Survey - 06/03/2017 - by Paul CronshawProject Name: Bi-monthly recon to Forbush Camp Project Leader: Paul Cronshaw Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 4miles ,40 miles driven Patrolled Areas: Cold Springs Trail..Camino Cielo to Forbush Camp Organization: LPFA , VWR Start Date: 06/03/2017 End Date: 06/03/2017 Project Description:  Wilderness patrol on Cold Springs trail . Check out Forbush Camp and clean up where necessary.
Water is still running at the campsite but very slow and low. Th trail is still in need of brushing. Howard Creek Continued Survey - 06/03/2017 - by Jasonn BeckstrandProject Name: Howard Creek Continued Project Leader: Jasonn Beckstrand Ranger District: Ojai District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 0.5 Patrolled Areas: Howard Creek Organization: LPFA Start Date: 06/03/2017 End Date: 06/03/2017 Project Description: Continued from other Howard Creek Maintenance Howard Creek Trail Maintenance, National Trails Day Survey - 06/03/2017 - by Jasonn BeckstrandProject Name: Howard Creek Trail Maintenance, National Trails Day Project Leader: Jasonn Beckstrand Ranger District: Ojai District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 0.5 Patrolled Areas: Howard Creek Organization: LPFA Start Date: 06/03/2017 End Date: 06/03/2017 Project Description: National Trails Day, Howard Creek Trail
Work a half mile section of rutted out trail. Added Water control features and lots of rock in the bed. Madulce Working Vacation May 2017 (2 of 2) Survey - 05/20/2017 - by Mike SmithProject Name: Madulce Working Vacation May 2017 (2 of 2) Project Leader: Mike Smith Ranger District: All Districts Project Type: Select Type Miles Worked: 3.5 miles worked Patrolled Areas: Portions of Madulce trail, Santa Barbara cyn trail Organization: LPFA Start Date: 05/20/2017 End Date: 05/29/2017 Project Description: Portions of Madulce trail, Santa Barbara cyn trail, Puerto Suelo trail worked. 3.5 miles total Madulce Working Vacation May 2017 (1 of 2) Survey - 05/20/2017 - by Mike SmithProject Name: Madulce Working Vacation May 2017 (1 of 2) Project Leader: Mike Smith Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 3.5 miles worked Patrolled Areas: Portions of Madulce trail, Santa Barbara cyn trail Organization: LPFA Start Date: 05/20/2017 End Date: 05/29/2017 Project Description: Portions of Madulce trail, Santa Barbara cyn trail, Puerto Suelo trail worked. 3.5 miles total Matias Trail Maintenance Survey - 05/26/2017 - by Jasonn BeckstrandProject Name: Matias Trail Maintenance Project Leader: Jasonn Beckstrand Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 2 Patrolled Areas: Matias Organization: LPFA Start Date: 05/26/2017 End Date: 05/26/2017 Project Description: Finished brushing Matias trail from Rancho Oso Trail head to Matias Connector Memorial Day at Forbush Survey - 05/28/2017 - by Paul CronshawProject Name: Memorial Day at Forbush Project Leader: Paul Cronshaw Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Camp Maintenance Miles Worked: 4 Patrolled Areas: Forbush Camp, North Cold Springs T Organization: LPFA Start Date: 05/28/2017 End Date: 05/29/2017 Project Description: Rik and I hike down the North Cold Springs trail from the saddle and found both campsites unoccupied. WE raked up the leaves and sticks, cleaned out the firepits, and watered the 4 small cedars that were planted to replace the hazard trees.  There is evidence of bear damage to two of the young cedar trees.There is no water at the upper campsite, but flowing water at the lower campsite.  One of the large dead alders has fallen parallel to the creek.  There a few tall dead alders across the creek but they are not a hazard to the campsite itself.Later 4 hikers arrived from Mono with lots of stories about the hard hiking conditions through the Mono Jungle.Images: 
Bi-monthly recon to Forbush Camp Survey - 05/24/2017 - by Rik ChristensenProject Name: Bi-monthly recon to Forbush Camp Project Leader: Rik Christensen Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 68 driving miles,4 hiked Patrolled Areas: Forbush recon Organization: LPFA , VWR Start Date: 05/24/2017 End Date: 05/24/2017 Project Description: Drive to & from Cold Springs TH at Camino Cielo . Hike to Forbush Campsite to check campsites after
last weekend with 60 or more campers from the UCSB Adventure Excursion Club . The campground
is in very good condition . I was glad to
 not find a single piece of trash or TP at the campsite or on the trail. The clean up was excellent.
   There is still some water flowing in the creek . The trail is in need of brushing. Murietta Trail and Campground Survey Survey - 05/13/2017 - by Ed DiazProject Name: Murietta Trail and Campground Survey Project Leader: Ed Diaz Ranger District: Ojai Distrcit Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 4 Patrolled Areas: Murietta Trail and Campground Organization: High School Forest Volunteers Start Date: 05/13/2017 End Date: 05/13/2017 Project Description: Surveyed Trail and Campground.  Trail has many downed small trees and needs brushing, especially between campground and upper road. Poison oak abundant between 1st crossing and campground.  Campground in good shape and water flowing. Images: 
Murietta Trail Survey Survey - 05/13/2017 - by Ed DiazProject Name: Murietta Trail Survey Project Leader: Ed Diaz Ranger District: All Districts Project Type: Select Type Miles Worked: 4 Patrolled Areas: Murietta Trail Organization: LPFA Start Date: 05/13/2017 End Date: 05/13/2017 Project Description: Surveyed Murietta Trail. Â Trail in rough shape west of camp to road. Â Some areas overgrown and trail not visible. Â Poison Oak everywhere, especially between 1st crossing and campground. Water at camp. Â Widowmaker reported to USFS at 1st crossing. Images: 
Cozy Dell Trail Survey Survey - 04/09/2017 - by Ed DiazProject Name: Cozy Dell Trail Survey Project Leader: Ed Diaz Ranger District: Ojai District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 2 Patrolled Areas: Cozy Dell Trail Organization: High School Forest Volunteers Start Date: 04/09/2017 End Date: 04/09/2017 Project Description: Surveyed Cozy Dell Trail, took photographs and removed poison oak from trail. Images: 
Potrero John Survey - 04/23/2017 - by Ed DiazProject Name: Potrero John Project Leader: Ed Diaz Ranger District: Ojai District Project Type: Select Type Miles Worked: 4 miles Patrolled Areas: Potrero John Trail Organization: High School Forest Volunteers Start Date: 04/23/2017 End Date: 04/23/2017 Project Description: Worked the trail with High School Forest Volunteer Team, removing 10+ downed (4-6â€) trees across trail using silky saws or by hand.Performed light brushing but main focus was downed trees.  Trail in decent shape and easy to follow.  Moderate water flow to camp but on the decline.A potential Hazard Tree (dead tree leaning towards trail  at .57 miles in at 34°53’32’’N, 119°16’3’’WÂOne 8†tree remains across trail at .75 miles in at 34°35’37â€N, 119°15’59â€WImages: 
Crosscut Re-certification Survey - 05/20/2017 - by Mickey McTigueProject Name: Crosscut Re-certification Project Leader: Mickey McTigue Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: 0 Patrolled Areas: Figueroa Mountain Organization: LLPFA Start Date: 05/20/2017 End Date: 05/20/2017 Project Description: Crosscut re-certification at figueroa mountain. Images: 
Manzana Narrows SCA Crew Pack Out Survey - 05/09/2017 - by Bryan ConantProject Name: Manzana Narrows SCA Crew Pack Out Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Lucia Distrcit Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 8 Patrolled Areas: NIRA Campground, Lost Valley Camp, Manzana Trail, Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 05/09/2017 End Date: 05/10/2017 Project Description: Packing out and support for packing out the SCA Crew at Manzana Narrows Camp. Pratt Trail Maintenance Survey - 05/06/2017 - by Jasonn BeckstrandProject Name: Pratt Trail Maintenance Project Leader: Jasonn Beckstrand Ranger District: Ojai District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 2 Patrolled Areas: Pratt, Nordoff Ridge Organization: LPFA Start Date: 05/06/2017 End Date: 05/06/2017 Project Description: Pratt Trail maintenance started off great. Headed out to Rose Valley and to the top of Nordoff. On our way to the trailhead the rain started. The road began to get muddy before we set off. So we decided to head down to Howard Creek Trail. When we arrived the rain started and continued. We decided to postpone the rest. Patagonia Environmental Partner Event Survey - 5/11/2017 - by Ed DiazProject Name: Patagonia Environmental Partner Event Project Leader: Ed Diaz Ranger District: Ojai District Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: 0 Patrolled Areas: Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 5/11/2017 End Date: 5/11/2017 Project Description: Tabled at the Patagonia Partner Event at the Patagonia Headquarters. Bi-monthly recon to Forbush Camp Survey - 05/10/2017 - by Rik ChristensenProject Name: Bi-monthly recon to Forbush Camp Project Leader: Rik Christensen Ranger District: All Districts Project Type: Select Type Miles Worked: drive 35 m., hike 4 Patrolled Areas: Cold Springs Trail..Camino Cielo to Forbush Camp Organization: LPFA , VWR Start Date: 05/10/2017 End Date: 05/10/2017 Project Description:  Drive to Cold Springs TH at Camino Cielo, Hike to forbush, back to car ,then home.
Top 1/2 of Gibraltar and all of Camino Cielo was 46 degrees ,visibility of 50 feet and very wet. A very slow drive.
 Trail down to Forbush camp needs brushing although the tread is OK for the most part.
 Forbush Campsites were empty and in relatively good condition. Removed some rubbish from the firepits. Water is still running in the creek by campsites.
 Glad to get back to the car and warm up. Manzana Working Vacation at Happy Hunting Ground Survey - 04/14/2017 - by Mike SmithProject Name: Manzana Working Vacation at Happy Hunting Ground Project Leader: Mike Smith Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 15 patrolled, 4 worked Patrolled Areas: Patrolled 15 miles of Manzana Trail from Nira to S Organization: LPFA Start Date: 04/14/2017 End Date: 04/23/2017 Project Description: Patrolled 15 miles of Manzana Trail from Nira to South fork Station. Worked 4 miles of Trail from HHG to South Fork Station. Manzana Working Vacation at Fish Camp (2 of 2) Survey - 04/01/2017 - by Mike SmithProject Name: Manzana Working Vacation at Fish Camp (2 of 2) Project Leader: Mike Smith Ranger District: All Districts Project Type: Select Type Miles Worked: 2.6 miles worked Patrolled Areas: Manzana Trail from Nira to Manzana Narrows patroll Organization: LPFA Start Date: 04/01/2017 End Date: 04/09/2017 Project Description: Manzana Trail from Nira to Manzana Narrows patrolled. Trail from Fish to the Narrows logged out. Trail from Fish to 1/2 mile past Ray's Camp was Brushed and treaded as needed. Manzana Working Vacation at Fish Camp (1 of 2) Survey - 04/01/2017 - by Mike SmithProject Name: Manzana Working Vacation at Fish Camp (1 of 2) Project Leader: Mike Smith Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 2.6 Miles worked Patrolled Areas: Manzana Trail from Nira to Manzana Narrows patroll Organization: LPFA Start Date: 04/01/2017 End Date: 04/09/2017 Project Description: Manzana Trail from Nira to Manzana Narrows patrolled. Trail from Fish to the Narrows logged out. Trail from Fish to 1/2 mile past Ray's Camp was Brushed and treaded as needed. Franklin Trail Phase 3 Survey - 03/13/2017 - by Mike SmithProject Name: Franklin Trail Phase 3 Project Leader: Mike Smith Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 1 mile worked Patrolled Areas: Organization: LPFA/Trails Council Start Date: 03/13/2017 End Date: 03/13/2017 Project Description: Volunteers supporting efforts on the Franklin Trail Franklin Trail Phase 3 (2 of 2) Survey - 03/04/2017 - by Mike SmithProject Name: Franklin Trail Phase 3 (2 of 2) Project Leader: Mike Smith Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 2 miles worked Patrolled Areas: Organization: LPFA, Trails council Start Date: 03/04/2017 End Date: 03/04/2017 Project Description: Volunteers supporting efforts on the Frankln Trail Franklin Trail Phase 3 (1 of 2) Survey - 03/04/2017 - by Mike SmithProject Name: Franklin Trail Phase 3 (1 of 2) Project Leader: Mike Smith Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 2 miles Patrolled Areas: Organization: LPFA and Trails council Start Date: 03/04/2017 End Date: 03/04/2017 Project Description: Volunteers supporting efforts on the Franklin Trail NIRA down Manzana to Sisquoc River Survey - 21/Ap/2017 - by Bard SalcidoProject Name: NIRA down Manzana to Sisquoc River Project Leader: Bard Salcido Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 18 Patrolled Areas: NIRA, Portreo, Coldwater, HSB, Dabney, Schoolhouse Organization: LPFA Start Date: 21/Ap/2017 End Date: 24/Ap/2017 Project Description: Trail patrol from NIRA down the Manzana to Sisquoc. When we arrived at NIRA, not a parking spot to be found. Cars parked along road. Did not know what we would find on the trail. Manzana trail in good shape. Designated campsites fairly litter free. Campfires cold to the touch. Ran across a group of 70 Montessori School backpackers at Portreo Camp (number according to trail register). Met Jim Blakely on trail returning from Montgomery Portreo. Backcountry starting to heat up. Sierra Madre Road and Spring Survey Survey - 04/15/2017 - by Lori RaffertyProject Name: Sierra Madre Road and Spring Survey Project Leader: Lori Rafferty Ranger District: All Districts Project Type: Road Patrol Miles Worked: 40 Patrolled Areas: Sierra Madre Road from Miranda Pines to Maducle Tr Organization: LPFA Start Date: 04/15/2017 End Date: 04/16/2017 Project Description: Water flow currently good at all springs checked. Cherry Orchard trough is filled in, but spring H20 access is ok both fenced in and open. Chokecherry Spring has minimal damage from winter rains (surprise!), is flowing nicely and water in trough typical greenish with algae. Road whole length of Sierra Madre now accessible to 2 wheel drive high clearance vehicles after we filled in several drainage issues, and Bates Canyon was recently graded (good job on that!). Big Pine/Buckhorn road at SB Canyon split and to end of survey at Maducle Trailhead  via electric bikes is not passable to anything other than bicycles due to multiple rock slides approaching Chokecherry Springs. Nothing a good dozer can't fix though, no surprises. Best for someone to obtain further road reports to Bluff and out to Upper Oso as multiple bike-packer riders have been having fun utilizing these forest roads, good for them. Heard Forest Service is currently working on SB Canyon access= thank you! Lost Valley Trail Sawyer Project Survey - 04/30/2017 - by Michel GirouxProject Name: Lost Valley Trail Sawyer Project Project Leader: Michel Giroux Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 2.5 miles Patrolled Areas: Upper Manzana trail (1 mile) to Lost Valley trail Organization: LPFA Start Date: 04/30/2017 End Date: 04/30/2017 Project Description: Went up the Lost Valley trail for about 1.5 miles to cut a downed tree and clear the trail. Trail is clear and in good shape to that point, we saw a slide near the beginning of the trail but I did not take pictures or GPS coordinates. There are still downed trees farther on the trail as reported by a previous surveyor. Only 4 last pictures in the online gallery are relevant to this project. Manzana Narrows Campsitting - SCA NFWF Survey - 04/27/2017 - by Aanjelae RhoadsProject Name: Manzana Narrows Campsitting - SCA NFWF Project Leader: Aanjelae Rhoads Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 10 Patrolled Areas: Lost Valley Camp, NIRA Campground, Manzana Trail, Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 04/27/2017 End Date: 04/30/2017 Project Description: Camp-sitted 3+ days at Manzana Narrows while the SCA Crew went for resupplies in Santa Barbara. Caliente Trail Survey Survey - 04/29/2017 - by Jasonn BeckstrandProject Name: Caliente Trail Survey Project Leader: Jasonn Beckstrand Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 2 Patrolled Areas: Caliente, Upper Caliente Organization: LPFA Start Date: 04/29/2017 End Date: 04/29/2017 Project Description: Surveyed trail to upper caliente camp.
Brushing is needed throughout the trail. This could be a hedger.
One tree after the dam and before the jungle. 18 inch Cottonwood blocks the trail.
The section through the jungle and at most crossing had major silting over the backs, covering the trail.
Pool is nice, not as deep as it used to be. About 8 feet at the waterfall then decrease.
Benches were painted during this project. Forbush Camp Survey - 04/08/2017 - by Paul CronshawProject Name: Forbush Camp Project Leader: Paul Cronshaw Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Camp Maintenance Miles Worked: 4 Patrolled Areas: North Cold Springs TH, Forbush Campsite Organization: LPFA Start Date: 04/08/2017 End Date: 04/09/2017 Project Description: The trail to Forbush from East Camino Cielo/ Cold Springs Trailhead is in great condition.  The Forbush campsites are in good shape.  There is still water flowing in Gidney Creek. Forbush Camp Survey - 04/29/2017 - by Paul CronshawProject Name: Forbush Camp Project Leader: Paul Cronshaw Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Camp Maintenance Miles Worked: 4 Patrolled Areas: North Cold Springs rail, Forbush Camp Organization: LPFA Start Date: 04/29/2017 End Date: 04/30/2017 Project Description: Rik and I hike from East El Camino Cielo/Cold Springs trailhead to Forbush Camp.  The trail is passable. There is water flowing in Gidney Creek.  There was one other camper at the lower campsite who was also interested in LW gear. We raked the upper campsite and cleaned out the fire pit ashes.  Forbush Camp is in excellent condition. gear sale at Wheeler Gorge Survey - 04/22/2017 - by Rik ChristensenProject Name: gear sale at Wheeler Gorge Project Leader: Rik Christensen Ranger District: All Districts Project Type: Select Type Miles Worked: 68 driving miles Patrolled Areas: Wheeler Gorge center Organization: LPFA , VWR Start Date: 04/22/2017 End Date: 04/22/2017 Project Description:    Set up all gear for sale . Sell & socialize remained of the day. Pack up all remaining gear . Bi-monthly recon to Forbush Camp Survey - 04/24/2017 - by Rik ChristensenProject Name: Bi-monthly recon to Forbush Camp Project Leader: Rik Christensen Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 4miles Patrolled Areas: Cold Springs Trail..Camino Cielo to Forbush Camp Organization: LPFA , VWR Start Date: 04/24/2017 End Date: 04/24/2017 Project Description:   Take Gossamergear folks to Forbush camp to show our local backcountry .
 Water still flowing at camp . Tread Ok...trail could use some brushing. Drop Off Archaeologist - Sierra Madre Road Survey - 04/15/2017 - by Aaron SongerProject Name: Drop Off Archaeologist - Sierra Madre Road Project Leader: Aaron Songer Ranger District: Santa Lucia Distrcit Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: 310 driven Patrolled Areas: Sierra Madre Road, Painted Rock Camp Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 04/15/2017 End Date: 04/16/2017 Project Description: Drive to Painted Rock and drop off archaeologist Jim Blakley at Jackson Trailhead Cold Spring Trail - Oak Tree Logging Survey - 04/13/2017 - by Bryan ConantProject Name: Cold Spring Trail - Oak Tree Logging Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 2 Patrolled Areas: Cold Spring Trail Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 04/13/2017 End Date: 04/13/2017 Project Description: Cleared downed oak from Cold Spring Trail, front country Santa Barbara about 1-2 miles up from the trailhead. Wheeler Gorge Open House Survey - 04/21/2017 - by Bryan ConantProject Name: Wheeler Gorge Open House Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Ojai District Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: NA Patrolled Areas: NA Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 04/21/2017 End Date: 04/23/2017 Project Description: Support for the Wheeler Gorge Open House. Santa Barbara Earth Day 2017 Survey - 04/23/2017 - by Bryan ConantProject Name: Santa Barbara Earth Day 2017 Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: All Districts Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: 0 Patrolled Areas: NA Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 04/23/2017 End Date: 04/23/2017 Project Description: Worked the booth at the Santa Barbara Earth Day. Future gear sale Survey - 04/15/2017 - by Rik ChristensenProject Name: Future gear sale Project Leader: Rik Christensen Ranger District: All Districts Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: 68 driving miles Patrolled Areas: Summerland to Wheeler Gorge and back....twice Organization: LPFA , VWR Start Date: 04/15/2017 End Date: 04/16/2017 Project Description:  Two trips with gear to Wheeler Gorge for gear sale on April 22nd. Future gear sale and supplies for South Fork Cabin Survey - 04/06/2017 - by Rik ChristensenProject Name: Future gear sale and supplies for South Fork Cabin Project Leader: Rik Christensen Ranger District: All Districts Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: 55 driving miles Patrolled Areas: buy supplies for South Fork Cabin and finish tents Organization: LPFA , VWR Start Date: 04/06/2017 End Date: 04/06/2017 Project Description:      Set up tents at home for future sale and make Tyvek floors for open shelters. Procure needed supplies for South Fork Cabin and deliver to Graham Goodfield. Big Cone Spruce and Hurricane Deck Archaeology Survey - 03/06/2017 - by Jim BlakleyProject Name: Big Cone Spruce and Hurricane Deck Archaeology Project Leader: Jim Blakley Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: 30 Patrolled Areas: Manzana, Big Cone Soruce, Hurricane Deck, Lost Val Organization: LPFA Start Date: 03/06/2017 End Date: 03/09/2017 Project Description: Hiked up Manzana from Nira. Surveyed Big Cone Spruce trail to fire road and back. Hike to White Ledge camp. Surveyed Hurricane Deck trail to slide a mile west of Lost Valley Trail. Returned by Lost Valley Trail and Manzana Trail. Deck survey aborted by slide. Hurricane Deck Archaeology Survey - 03/29/2017 - by Jim BlakleyProject Name: Hurricane Deck Archaeology Project Leader: Jim Blakley Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: 30 Patrolled Areas: Manzana, Potrero, Hurricane Deck Organization: LPFA Start Date: 03/29/2017 End Date: 04/01/2017 Project Description: Hiked down Manzana and up Potrero Trail to Hurricane Deck Trail. Surveyed east to slide, about a mile west of Lost Valley Trail and returned. Surveyed Deck trail west to Manzana Schoolhouse. Returned by Manzana Trail. Completed archaeological survey of Hurricane Deck Trail. Hi Valley Trail Restoration Survey - 03/25/2017 - by Bryan ConantProject Name: Hi Valley Trail Restoration Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 2 Patrolled Areas: Hi Valley Trail Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 03/25/2017 End Date: 03/26/2017 Project Description: Trail restoration along the Hi Valley Trail from Hi Mtn Rd out to Hi Valley.  The work was primarily clearing brush and fixing slumps that were making the trail difficult for horse travel. Rose Lion to East Fork Lion Survey - 03/28/2017 - by Jasonn BeckstrandProject Name: Rose Lion to East Fork Lion Project Leader: Jasonn Beckstrand Ranger District: Ojai District Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 3 Patrolled Areas: Rose, Lion, East Fork Lion Organization: LPFA Start Date: 03/28/2017 End Date: 03/28/2017 Project Description: Rose Lion Connector needs some brushing and some tread work, water bar clean out.
From the junction to the fork there is brushing needed, mainly sections of wild rose.
From the junction up to east fork camp. there is one tree blocking stock. there is also some tread work that is needed.Images: 
Ojai Trail Meeting Continued Survey - 4/1/2017 - by Jasonn BeckstrandProject Name: Ojai Trail Meeting Continued Project Leader: Jasonn Beckstrand Ranger District: Ojai District Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: 0 Patrolled Areas: Meeting Organization: LPFA Start Date: 4/1/2017 End Date: 4/1/2017 Project Description: Continued meeting Ojai Trail meeting First Saturday Survey - 04/01/2017 - by Jasonn BeckstrandProject Name: Ojai Trail meeting First Saturday Project Leader: Jasonn Beckstrand Ranger District: Ojai District Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: 0 Patrolled Areas: Meeting Organization: LPFA Start Date: 04/01/2017 End Date: 04/01/2017 Project Description: Meeting to discuss trail projects for First Saturday events.
May 6 - Pratt trail. Need Road survey upper and lower section.
June 1 - NTD. Lion Canyon. Continue from last year. Future gear sale Survey - 03/30/2017 - by Rik ChristensenProject Name: Future gear sale Project Leader: Rik Christensen Ranger District: All Districts Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: 40 car miles Patrolled Areas: work at home on gear for future sale Organization: LPFA , VWR Start Date: 03/30/2017 End Date: 03/30/2017 Project Description: Drive to Home Depot and buy 2 more containers for gear . Pick up sundries at Home Improvement for tents . Fabricate 3 sets of tent poles for display of GG tents . Finish labeling and $ gear. Three Peaks Trail Project Survey - 03/17/2017 - by Steve CypherProject Name: Three Peaks Trail Project Project Leader: Steve Cypher Ranger District: Monterey Distrcit Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 1.1 Patrolled Areas: Three Peaks Trail, Dutra Flat Camp, Murry Mine Tra Organization: Ventana Wilderness Alliance (VWA) & Los Padres Forest Association (LPFA) Start Date: 03/17/2017 End Date: 03/19/2017 Project Description: - 6 volunteers backpacked from Ragged Point Inn to Dutra Flat Camp in Silver Peaks Wilderness using Baldwin Ranch Rd. and Murry Mine Track - trails clear in good condition with exception of one deep washed out section and a log approx. 18" across trail.
- Based at Dutra Flat Camp. Camp clean, good water in spring, ground quite mushy near spring and creek east of camp.
- Cleared Three Peaks Trail approximately 1.1 miles from camp to top of ridge and through thick brush on north side of ridge.
- 3 volunteers camped at corral at Baldwin Ranch Rd & Hwy CA 1 Friday night. Rode horses to Dutra Flat Camp to deliver dinner and exited the forest Saturday.
- Work remaining to be done - Three Peaks Trail from Dutra Flat Camp to intersection with road to Three Peaks Camp (approx. 2.7 miles) is easy to follow but needs to be widened to FS standard. One log across trail approx. 20" diameter.
- Hiked out Dutra Use Trail - trail narrow but easy to follow. One large oak tree down across trail near Dutra Creek.
SB canyon to 3 mile Survey - 03/18/2017 - by Rik ChristensenProject Name: SB canyon to 3 mile Project Leader: Rik Christensen Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 6 plus 195 driven Patrolled Areas: Buckhorn road to SB canyon TH to 3 mile Organization: LPFA , VWR Start Date: 03/18/2017 End Date: 03/19/2017 Project Description: Â Drive to Reyes ranch , Hike Buckhorn Rd to SB Canyoon TH , Hike to 3 Mile , return next day.
Buckhorn Rd. from gate at Reyes Ranch is impassable. 1st 1 1/2 miles has major wash outs.
 SB canyon trail to 3 Mile is in Ok condition considering previous rain . Lots of water flowing. Future gear sale Survey - 03/16/2017 - by Rik ChristensenProject Name: Future gear sale Project Leader: Rik Christensen Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: drive 50 miles Patrolled Areas: work at home on gear for future sale Organization: LPFA , VWR Start Date: 03/16/2017 End Date: 03/16/2017 Project Description:  Drive to Los Prietos and pick up remaining containers for gear. Return home and work on packing all gear. Future gear sale Survey - 03/11/2017 - by Rik ChristensenProject Name: Future gear sale Project Leader: Rik Christensen Ranger District: All Districts Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: drive 50 miles Patrolled Areas: work at home on gear for future sale Organization: LPFA , VWR Start Date: 03/11/2017 End Date: 03/11/2017 Project Description: Pick up gear stored at VWR cabin. Return home and begin sorting and preparing . Bi-monthly recon to Forbush Camp Survey - 03/12/2017 - by Rik ChristensenProject Name: Bi-monthly recon to Forbush Camp Project Leader: Rik Christensen Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: 4miles Patrolled Areas: Forbush recon Organization: LPFA , VWR Start Date: 03/12/2017 End Date: 03/12/2017 Project Description: Drive to TH , hike to Forbush camp and do some raking and campsite cleanup.
Return home and work on future gear sale Sespe River Survey - 03/10/2017 - by Ryan BProject Name: Sespe River Project Leader: Ryan B Ranger District: Ojai District Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: 25/30 Patrolled Areas: Sespe River Trail Organization: Start Date: 03/10/2017 End Date: 03/15/2017 Project Description: All of this is from memory so camp names and spelling might be a bit off....Wow..... Possible more damage then the 04/05 season. Personally never seen signs of wash out like this on SRT. I went from Rose to somewhere in around Cortrell Flats, just had to say screw it and pitch camp. Starting from Rose.. Water is high, all tributary's flowing. Experienced hikers can get away with only taking off shoes at Bear crossing and the one after Bear, then again right before Will. Anything after Willett you end up in the water every 20 minutes it seemed... Bear camp got shwaked.. Water crested banks and moved the sand all around, it even removed that huge 20' long 6' diameter fallen tree that was at the main camp site at bear... Not a lot of flat spots anymore at bear. The trail from Rose to Will is in good conditions surprisingly, with just a few minor slides... From Will to Sespe hot is a major bush whack/ river walk, mostly just walking the river in sandals. It is possible to get to Sespe Hot... but, big But.. You need to know exactly where you are going.. After Will i would say 70% of the trail is gone, or just that hard to find, I could see no trail leading off Sespe main up to Sespe Hot....dozens of sections washed out beyond eye sight. . From what I hear it just gets worse further east. Ran into a couple that spent 3 nights trying to get from Wil to Sespe Hot with no luck. Also if you want to get to Oak camp you will have to swim crossed the river. 60+ feet wide and 4 feet deep at Oak. Willet is in good condition overall, just stop leaving your food and trash there please!! If I can hike out what i brought in with a broken back, leg and arm, you can to. PS.. Snake danger off the chart. Saw multiple baby rattlers. Be very careful around willett proper in terms of snakes... Anything passed Will add 100% more travel time then normal. It takes a day to get 5 miles, and I had an idea where i was too... Its just that washed out. Good Luck, Stay safe, Keep it Clean. Future gear sale Survey - 03/12/2017 - by Rik ChristensenProject Name: Future gear sale Project Leader: Rik Christensen Ranger District: All Districts Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: 0 miles Patrolled Areas: work at home on gear for future sale Organization: LPFA , VWR Start Date: 03/12/2017 End Date: 03/12/2017 Project Description:   Load gear from VWR cabin , take home and sort , tag and prepare for sale . Bi-monthly recon to Forbush Camp Survey - 03/12/2017 - by Rik ChristensenProject Name: Bi-monthly recon to Forbush Camp Project Leader: Rik Christensen Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Camp Maintenance Miles Worked: 4miles Patrolled Areas: Cold Springs Trail..Camino Cielo to Forbush Camp Organization: LPFA , VWR Start Date: 03/12/2017 End Date: 03/12/2017 Project Description:  Drive to TH ..hike to Forbush Camp . Both campsites on good condition. Large Girlscout Troup at 1st campsite. Water flowing. Tread on trail in OK to good shape. Some bush growth along trail could be trimmed. Trail held up much better than others. Future gear sale Survey - 03/06/2017 - by Rik ChristensenProject Name: Future gear sale Project Leader: Rik Christensen Ranger District: All Districts Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: 0 miles Patrolled Areas: work at home on gear for future sale Organization: LPFA , VWR Start Date: 03/06/2017 End Date: 03/09/2017 Project Description:  Receive shipment of gear from Gossamer Gear. Check over and inventory. Begin necessary repairs.
 Order materials and finish cleaning and repairs on packs. Bi-monthly recon to Forbush Camp Survey - 03/02/2017 - by Rik ChristensenProject Name: Bi-monthly recon to Forbush Camp Project Leader: Rik Christensen Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Camp Maintenance Miles Worked: 3.5 Patrolled Areas: Forbush recon for upcoming trail work Organization: LPFA , VWR Start Date: 03/02/2017 End Date: 03/02/2017 Project Description:   Drive to TH ..Camino Cielo . Hike to Forbush Camp to assess trail slide ....hike back to car & home. Future gear sale Survey - 03/11/2017 - by Rik ChristensenProject Name: Future gear sale Project Leader: Rik Christensen Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: 0 miles Patrolled Areas: Summerland to Los Prietos and back Organization: LPFA , VWR Start Date: 03/11/2017 End Date: 03/11/2017 Project Description:   Drive to VWR cabin and re organize gear . Load and return home with gear to tag ... ready for
gear sale in April. Begin listing of new gear as well. ACE Crew Setup - Buckeye Camp - Sellers Potrero Trail Survey - 03/07/2017 - by Bryan ConantProject Name: ACE Crew Setup - Buckeye Camp - Sellers Potrero Trail Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 5 Patrolled Areas: Hi Mtn Road, Trout Creek Trail, Buckeye Camp Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 03/07/2017 End Date: 03/08/2017 Project Description: Stock support setup of an 8-person ACE Crew at Buckeye Camp.  Met ACE Crew at the Hi Valley Trailhead (LP Forest Boundary) off Hi Mtn Rd and packed their supplies in to spike camp just west of Buckeye Camp in the Garcia Wilderness.ACE will be working a section of the Trout Creek Trail as well as the Sellers Potrero Trail from March 7-15. Forbush Survey Survey - 03/04/2017 - by Paul CronshawProject Name: Forbush Survey Project Leader: Paul Cronshaw Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 4 Patrolled Areas: Forbush Camp, North Cold Springs Trail, East Blue Organization: LPFA Start Date: 03/04/2017 End Date: 03/05/2017 Project Description: Rik and I hiked the section of trail from East Camino TH to Forbush Camp. We met 5 backpackers hiking from Cottam to miss the forecast rain on Sunday. They commented on the bad slides on the switchback section of East Blue Canyon Trail. Rik and I camped at Forbush upper camp.  There were 3 other campers at the lower camp with an aggressive dog. ÂWe restored the tread on the slide above Forbush, cleared one slide and surveyed the other slides on the switchback section.We met two young hikers who were hiking back from Mono.  They reported loosing the trail through the Jungle section and being up to waist in mud.We raked and cleaned up both campsites prior to returning to the TH.ÂImages: 
Bi-monthly recon to Forbush Camp Survey - 03/03/2017 - by Rik ChristensenProject Name: Bi-monthly recon to Forbush Camp Project Leader: Rik Christensen Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 4miles Patrolled Areas: Cold Springs Trail..Camino Cielo to Forbush Camp Organization: LPFA , VWR Start Date: 03/03/2017 End Date: 03/03/2017 Project Description: Recon Forbush Camp before R&R on trail. Trail in good condition with little erosion after recent rains.
 Campsites need the usual cleanup . Water is available at both camps.....good flow. ...it's been 5 years
or so . Two slides 1/4 mile before campsites .....to be cleared 03/04 . Condor Pass Survey - 02/10/2017 - by Bard SalcidoProject Name: Condor Pass Project Leader: Bard Salcido Ranger District: Santa Lucia Distrcit Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 26 Patrolled Areas: Nira, Lost Valley, Fish, Rays, Oak, Manzana, Narro Organization: LPFA Start Date: 02/10/2017 End Date: 02/13/2017 Project Description: Backcourtry patrol and trail survey. From NIRA along the Manzana trail to the top of Condor Pass (pass between the Manzana drainage and the South Fork drainage)Photo report attachedhttps://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1DJyHcnpcTKPPi_uaGhlR8BSdPpJhNrg11TdHj4wkzJ4/edit#slide=id.g1d044ca898_0_52 West Fork Cold Spring Slide Scouting and Maintenance Survey - 02/28/2017 - by Bryan ConantProject Name: West Fork Cold Spring Slide Scouting and Maintenance Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 2 Patrolled Areas: West Fork Cold Spring Trail Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 02/28/2017 End Date: 02/28/2017 Project Description: Went to work the slide on West Cold Spring but due to someone else working on it we just hiked down and looked at it, then cut a few trees off the trail on our way back. Future gear sale Survey - 02/15/2017 - by Rik ChristensenProject Name: Future gear sale Project Leader: Rik Christensen Ranger District: All Districts Project Type: Select Type Miles Worked: 0 miles Patrolled Areas: work at home on gear for future sale Organization: LPFA , VWR Start Date: 02/15/2017 End Date: 02/15/2017 Project Description:  Check over , box up and store all gear. Future gear sale Survey - 02/14/2017 - by Rik ChristensenProject Name: Future gear sale Project Leader: Rik Christensen Ranger District: All Districts Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: 0 miles Patrolled Areas: work at home on gear for future sale Organization: LPFA , VWR Start Date: 02/14/2017 End Date: 02/14/2017 Project Description:  evaluate , price and label all gear Future gear sale Survey - 02/13/2017 - by Rik ChristensenProject Name: Future gear sale Project Leader: Rik Christensen Ranger District: All Districts Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: 0 miles Patrolled Areas: work at home on gear for future sale Organization: LPFA , VWR Start Date: 02/13/2017 End Date: 02/13/2017 Project Description:  Finish cleaning and sort all gear. Future gear sale Survey - 01/26/2017 - by Rik ChristensenProject Name: Future gear sale Project Leader: Rik Christensen Ranger District: All Districts Project Type: Select Type Miles Worked: 0 miles Patrolled Areas: work at home on gear for future sale Organization: LPFA , VWR Start Date: 01/26/2017 End Date: 01/19/2017 Project Description:    Wash and clean all packs. Future gear sale Survey - 01/25/2017 - by Rik ChristensenProject Name: Future gear sale Project Leader: Rik Christensen Ranger District: All Districts Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: 0 miles Patrolled Areas: work at home on gear for future sale Organization: LPFA , VWR Start Date: 01/25/2017 End Date: 01/25/2017 Project Description:  Continue repairs on all used gear prepare for Gear sale Survey - 01/24/2017 - by Rik ChristensenProject Name: prepare for Gear sale Project Leader: Rik Christensen Ranger District: All Districts Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: 0 miles Patrolled Areas: work at home on gear for future sale Organization: LPFA , VWR Start Date: 01/24/2017 End Date: 01/24/2017 Project Description: Begin repairing packs and gear. Future gear sale Survey - 01/23/2017 - by Rik ChristensenProject Name: Future gear sale Project Leader: Rik Christensen Ranger District: All Districts Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: 0 miles Patrolled Areas: work at home on gear for future sale Organization: LPFA , VWR Start Date: 01/23/2017 End Date: 01/23/2017 Project Description:  Finish unpacking shipment and do a inventory. Annual Gear Sale for LPFA Survey - 01/18/2016 - by Rik ChristensenProject Name: Annual Gear Sale for LPFA Project Leader: Rik Christensen Ranger District: All Districts Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: 0miles Patrolled Areas: work at home on gear for future sale Organization: LPFA , VWR Start Date: 01/18/2016 End Date: 01/18/2017 Project Description: Receive shipment from GG. Set up garage for work on gear. Unpack Santa Barbara Canyon and Rancho Nuevo Road Recon Survey - 02/25/2017 - by Bryan ConantProject Name: Santa Barbara Canyon and Rancho Nuevo Road Recon Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Mt. Pinos Distrcit Project Type: Road Patrol Miles Worked: 4 Patrolled Areas: Santa Barbara Canyon Road Organization: Los Padres Forest Association, Mt Pinos Ranger District Volunteers Start Date: 02/25/2017 End Date: 02/25/2017 Project Description: 4 person volunteer crew to assess the road conditions along Santa Barbara Canyon Rd (aka Buckhorn Rd) as well as Rancho Nuevo Rd.  The SB Cyn Road was impassable about 1mile above the locked gate at the Reyes Ranch.  The crossing of the Cuyama at Rancho Nuevo was impassable.  Rattlesnake Trail Chain Saw Project: February 19 Survey - 02/19/2017 - by Bryan ConantProject Name: Rattlesnake Trail Chain Saw Project: February 19 Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 1.5 Patrolled Areas: Rattlesnake Canyon Trail Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 02/19/2017 End Date: 02/19/2017 Project Description: Cleared approximately 10 trees along the Rattlesnake Canyon Trail between Gibraltar Rd and Tin Can Meadow.  Used chain saws. Forbush Tree Planting Survey - 02/05/2017 - by Paul CronshawProject Name: Forbush Tree Planting Project Leader: Paul Cronshaw Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Camp Maintenance Miles Worked: 4 Patrolled Areas: North Cold Springs Trail,Forbush Camp Organization: LPFA Start Date: 02/05/2017 End Date: 02/05/2017 Project Description: Rik and I hiked down to Forbush camp from Cold Springs Trailhead on East Camino Cielo Rd. We planted 3 more western cedar trees to replace the 3 downed pines. We also cleaned up trash and raked the leaves from the fire pits. Lots of water in the creek Images: 
Archaeological Trail Survey Survey - 01/31/2017 - by Jim BlakleyProject Name: Archaeological Trail Survey Project Leader: Jim Blakley Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: 1.2 survey, 6 patrol Patrolled Areas: Sulphur Creek Trail, Catway Organization: LPF Start Date: 01/31/2017 End Date: 01/31/2017 Project Description: Fieldwork completed for upper 1.2 miles of Sulphur Spring Trail. Remainder will require another outing. Santa Cruz Trail and Alexander Peak Trail Survey Survey - 11/19/2016 - by Bryan ConantProject Name: Santa Cruz Trail and Alexander Peak Trail Survey Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 15 Patrolled Areas: 19 Oaks, Santa Cruz Trail Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 11/19/2016 End Date: 11/19/2016 Project Description: Scouted the Alexander Peak Trail and Santa Cruz Trail from Little Pine down for the SBRD. http://www.arcgis.com/apps/MapTour/index.html?appid=e49daf6fb14e4364b5906af54fc8ebd7 Lower Manzana Trail Project 3 of 3 Survey - 01/13/2017 - by Mike SmithProject Name: Lower Manzana Trail Project 3 of 3 Project Leader: Mike Smith Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 6 miles worked/6 miles patrolled Patrolled Areas: Organization: LPFA Start Date: 01/13/2017 End Date: 01/16/2017 Project Description: Goals and objectives, work completed, and any work still needed? Lower Manzana Trail Project 2 of 3 Survey - 01/13/2017 - by Mike SmithProject Name: Lower Manzana Trail Project 2 of 3 Project Leader: Mike Smith Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 6 miles worked/6 miles patrolled Patrolled Areas: Organization: LPFA Start Date: 01/13/2017 End Date: 01/16/2017 Project Description: Goals and objectives, work completed, and any work still needed? Lower Manzana Trail Project 1 of 3 Survey - 01/13/2017 - by Mike SmithProject Name: Lower Manzana Trail Project 1 of 3 Project Leader: Mike Smith Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 6 miles worked/6 miles patrolled Patrolled Areas: Organization: LPFA Start Date: 01/13/2017 End Date: 01/16/2017 Project Description: Perform all trail work needed on Lower Manzana trail from lower trail head to the Davis road past horseshoe bend. Rancho Nuevo Trail (Cont) Survey - 12/17/2016 - by Mike SmithProject Name: Rancho Nuevo Trail (Cont) Project Leader: Mike Smith Ranger District: Mt. Pinos District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 1.5 miles worked/5 miles patrolled Patrolled Areas: Organization: Start Date: 12/17/2016 End Date: 12/19/2016 Project Description: Goals and objectives, work completed, and any work still needed? Rancho Nuevo Trail Survey - 12/17/2016 - by Mike SmithProject Name: Rancho Nuevo Trail Project Leader: Mike Smith Ranger District: Mt. Pinos District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 1.5 miles worked/5 miles patrolled Patrolled Areas: Organization: Start Date: 12/17/2016 End Date: 12/19/2016 Project Description: Goals and objectives, work completed, and any work still needed? Mission Pine Working Vacation 1 of 3 Survey - 10/21/2016 - by Mike SmithProject Name: Mission Pine Working Vacation 1 of 3 Project Leader: Mike Smith Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 5.5 miles worked, 17 miles patrolled Patrolled Areas: Organization: LPFA Start Date: 10/21/2016 End Date: 11/01/2016 Project Description: Goals and objectives, work completed, and any work still needed? Mission Pine working vacation 3 of 3 Survey - 10/21/2016 - by Mike SmithProject Name: Mission Pine working vacation 3 of 3 Project Leader: Mike Smith Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 5.5 miles worked, 17 miles patrolled Patrolled Areas: Organization: LPFA Start Date: 10/21/2016 End Date: 11/01/2016 Project Description: Goals and objectives, work completed, and any work still needed? Mission Pine working vacation 2 of 3 Survey - 10/21/2016 - by Mike SmithProject Name: Mission Pine working vacation 2 of 3 Project Leader: Mike Smith Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 5,5 miles worked/17 miles patrolled Patrolled Areas: See previous report Organization: LPFA Start Date: 10/21/2016 End Date: 11/01/2016 Project Description: Goals and objectives, work completed, and any work still needed? LPFA - VWA Little Falls Big Falls Trail Cleanup Survey - 11/05/2016 - by Kathleen PhelpsProject Name: LPFA - VWA Little Falls Big Falls Trail Cleanup Project Leader: Kathleen Phelps Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 10 Patrolled Areas: Big Falls Trail, Little Falls Trail Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 11/05/2016 End Date: 11/05/2016 Project Description: Partnership project with LPFA and VWA to clean and maintain Little Falls and Big Falls Trail in SLRD (SLO County).  Project led by Kathleen Phelps. Manzana Trail Lower Scouting Survey - 01/08/2017 - by Bryan ConantProject Name: Manzana Trail Lower Scouting Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 3 Patrolled Areas: Manzana Trail, Potrero Camp, Coldwater Camp, NIRA Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 01/08/2017 End Date: 01/08/2017 Project Description: Scouted the Manzana Trail from NIRA to Coldwater in advance of an upcoming LPFA trail project. LPFA Compound Roofing Survey - 01/06/2017 - by Rick HumphreyProject Name: LPFA Compound Roofing Project Leader: Rick Humphrey Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Facility Maintenance Miles Worked: 80 Patrolled Areas: LPFA Compound Roofing Organization: LPFA Start Date: 01/06/2017 End Date: 01/06/2017 Project Description: Worked 12 hours replacing LPFA compound cabin roof. New Year's SouthFork Cabin Survey - 12/28/2016 - by Paul CronshawProject Name: New Year's SouthFork Cabin Project Leader: Paul Cronshaw Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 30 Patrolled Areas: Manzana Trail,Lost Valley,Ray's,Manzana, Narrows, Organization: LPFA Start Date: 12/28/2016 End Date: 01/02/2017 Project Description: Wilderness Patrol of Manzana Trail from Nira Camp to SouthFork Station.  Removed/cut 10 downed trees blocking trail. All campsites in good condition. Packed out trash from Narrows. Water flowing at Ray's, Manzana, Narrows, Alcove, White Ledge and Lonnie Davis Camps. Saw no other backpackers on trail. Images: 
Rancho Nuevo Trail (Cont) Survey - 12/17/2016 - by Mike SmithProject Name: Rancho Nuevo Trail (Cont) Project Leader: Mike Smith Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 1.5 miles of trail worked Patrolled Areas: Organization: Start Date: 12/17/2016 End Date: 12/19/2016 Project Description: Goals and objectives, work completed, and any work still needed? Rancho Nuevo Trail Survey - 12/17/2016 - by Mike SmithProject Name: Rancho Nuevo Trail Project Leader: Mike Smith Ranger District: Mt. Pinos District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 1.5 miles or trail worked Patrolled Areas: Worked the last 1.5 miles of trail to Upper Rancho Organization: LPFA Start Date: 12/17/2016 End Date: 12/19/2016 Project Description: LPFA Volunteer trail crew finished the last 1.5 miles of trail work needed to Upper Rancho Nuevo camp. ACE and SCA trailcrews worked the trail previously to that point.  Mission Pine Trail Working Vacation, Oct 2016 (Cont) Survey - 10/21/2016 - by Mike SmithProject Name: Mission Pine Trail Working Vacation, Oct 2016 (Cont) Project Leader: Mike Smith Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 5.5 miles trail worked Patrolled Areas: Organization: Start Date: 10/21/2016 End Date: 11/01/2016 Project Description: Goals and objectives, work completed, and any work still needed? Mission Pine Trail Working Vacation, Oct 2016 Survey - 10/21/2016 - by Mike SmithProject Name: Mission Pine Trail Working Vacation, Oct 2016 Project Leader: Mike Smith Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 5.5 miles worked Patrolled Areas: 5.5 miles of Mission pine trail worked. 17 miles o Organization: LPFA Start Date: 10/21/2016 End Date: 11/01/2016 Project Description: 10 Day working vacation at Mission pine basin to work on the mission pine trail and santa cruz trails. Backcountry patrol Survey - 01/15/2016 - by Bard SalcidoProject Name: Backcountry patrol Project Leader: Bard Salcido Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 20 Patrolled Areas: Lower Manzana - Portrero - Hurricane Deck - Lost V Organization: LPFA Start Date: 01/15/2016 End Date: 01/18/2016 Project Description: December backcountry patrol, NO FLOWING WATER IN MANZANA Trails in good shape, nice carpet of green and flowers to step over on trail.  Thistles lining trailThanks for work on Lost Valley trail Upper Baron Trail Recon Survey - 12/09/2016 - by Curt K CraggProject Name: Upper Baron Trail Recon Project Leader: Curt K Cragg Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 5 miles Patrolled Areas: Baron Ranch, Gaviota Peak, West Camino Cielo Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 12/09/2016 End Date: 12/09/2016 Project Description: Survey Upper Baron Ranch Trail to determine status of regrowth following trail cut in Spring 2016.  Assess need for additional tread work and clearing. Forbush Camp Hazzard Survey - 12/06/2016 - by John FranklinProject Name: Forbush Camp Hazzard Project Leader: John Franklin Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Camp Maintenance Miles Worked: 4miles Patrolled Areas: Forbush Camp hazard tree Organization: LPFA , VWR Start Date: 12/06/2016 End Date: 12/06/2016 Project Description:    Meet at Cold Springs TH..Camino Cielo .  Hike to Forbush Camp site .  Set up rigging with grip hoist.
  Fell suspended tree and clean up campsite. Remove all tape and signs and open camp . Return home. New signage & trail report Survey - 12/02/2016 - by Rik ChristensenProject Name: New signage & trail report Project Leader: Rik Christensen Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 3 miles Patrolled Areas: top section of east Cold springs trail from Camino Organization: LPFA , VWR Start Date: 12/02/2016 End Date: 12/02/2016 Project Description:    Install new campfire sign restrictions ( 2 ) at Cold Springs TH..Camino Cielo . Hike top section of East Fork trail.......good condition & recently "tuned up". LPFA VWR Cabin Working Weekend - Page 2 Survey - 12/02/2016 - by Curt K CraggProject Name: LPFA VWR Cabin Working Weekend - Page 2 Project Leader: Curt K Cragg Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Facility Maintenance Miles Worked: 0 Patrolled Areas: LPFA VWR Cabin Paradise Road Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 12/02/2016 End Date: 12/04/2016 Project Description: VWR Cabin Work Party Weekend
Friday, December 2nd or Saturday, December 3rd at 8AM or whenever you can get there through Sunday, December 4, 2016 until around 4:00 PM or when we are done.
Barbecue Dinner and Beer on Saturday night. Â Free camping at the cabin. Â Bring your tent, adventure vehicle or small RV (Sorry, no room for motor homes or large trailers).
Greetings Volunteer Wilderness Rangers and friends of LPFA,
We are looking for volunteers to join us for a weekend work party at the VWR cabin on Paradise Road. Â We recently had new counters installed in the kitchen and have a little work to complete inside. Â The main objectives of this project will be painting the kitchen cabinets, repairing the exterior siding on the house and garage, and prepping the exterior for paint. Â We are hoping to get it painted by the end of the weekend as well. Â There is also some exterior grounds clean up, some garage organization, and cleaning out the interior of the old laundry room. Â If you can come Friday, join us. Â Otherwise come Saturday and Sunday.
We need both skilled and unskilled volunteers. Â If you have trade or skilled experience with any of the following it will be extremely helpful, so please let me know what you can do and what tools that you own (airless paint sprayer, concrete finish tools, etc.)?
Paint prep--siding repairs, sealing, caulking, masking.
Painting- -Kitchen cabinets can be sprayed or hand painted by a skilled painter
     Exterior painting and trim will be painted with airless
Concrete Finishing--Need to replace a small section of sidewalk that was cut out for plumbing repairs. Â Also need to fill some holes in the foundation to keep rodents out.
Plumbing--New water heater install. New bath vanity, counter and sink install.
Finish Carpentry--Siding and exterior trim repairs.  Base or ¼ round installation in kitchen and bathroom.  Various exterior projects replacing rotted rafter tails and trim as needed for paint.
We will reward all volunteers with a tri tip barbecue dinner on Saturday night, and breakfast burritos on Sunday morning, so please RSVP so that we have an accurate count.
RSVP to Curt Cragg at 805-260-8233 or sbhikers@gmail.com
Directions: Â The cabin is located directly across from the Sage Hill Group Camp area off of Paradise Road. Â Take Paradise Road to the ranger station and turn left. It will be on your left as you come to the bottom of the road. Â Â
Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/wE4C9YBymTQ2
LPFA VWR Cabin Working Weekend Survey - 12/02/2016 - by Curt K CraggProject Name: LPFA VWR Cabin Working Weekend Project Leader: Curt K Cragg Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Facility Maintenance Miles Worked: 0 Patrolled Areas: LPFA VWR Cabin Paradise Road Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 12/02/2016 End Date: 12/04/2016 Project Description: VWR Cabin Work Party Weekend
Friday, December 2nd or Saturday, December 3rd at 8AM or whenever you can get there through Sunday, December 4, 2016 until around 4:00 PM or when we are done.
Barbecue Dinner and Beer on Saturday night. Â Free camping at the cabin. Â Bring your tent, adventure vehicle or small RV (Sorry, no room for motor homes or large trailers).
Greetings Volunteer Wilderness Rangers and friends of LPFA,
We are looking for volunteers to join us for a weekend work party at the VWR cabin on Paradise Road. Â We recently had new counters installed in the kitchen and have a little work to complete inside. Â The main objectives of this project will be painting the kitchen cabinets, repairing the exterior siding on the house and garage, and prepping the exterior for paint. Â We are hoping to get it painted by the end of the weekend as well. Â There is also some exterior grounds clean up, some garage organization, and cleaning out the interior of the old laundry room. Â If you can come Friday, join us. Â Otherwise come Saturday and Sunday.
We need both skilled and unskilled volunteers. Â If you have trade or skilled experience with any of the following it will be extremely helpful, so please let me know what you can do and what tools that you own (airless paint sprayer, concrete finish tools, etc.)?
Paint prep--siding repairs, sealing, caulking, masking.
Painting- -Kitchen cabinets can be sprayed or hand painted by a skilled painter
     Exterior painting and trim will be painted with airless
Concrete Finishing--Need to replace a small section of sidewalk that was cut out for plumbing repairs. Â Also need to fill some holes in the foundation to keep rodents out.
Plumbing--New water heater install. New bath vanity, counter and sink install.
Finish Carpentry--Siding and exterior trim repairs.  Base or ¼ round installation in kitchen and bathroom.  Various exterior projects replacing rotted rafter tails and trim as needed for paint.
We will reward all volunteers with a tri tip barbecue dinner on Saturday night, and breakfast burritos on Sunday morning, so please RSVP so that we have an accurate count.
RSVP to Curt Cragg at 805-260-8233 or sbhikers@gmail.com
Directions: Â The cabin is located directly across from the Sage Hill Group Camp area off of Paradise Road. Â Take Paradise Road to the ranger station and turn left. It will be on your left as you come to the bottom of the road. Â Â
Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/wE4C9YBymTQ2
Temporary shut down of Forbush camp Survey - 12/02/2016 - by Rik ChristensenProject Name: Temporary shut down of Forbush camp Project Leader: Rik Christensen Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Camp Maintenance Miles Worked: 4miles Patrolled Areas: install signs at TH and campsites, tape off and sh Organization: LPFA , VWR Start Date: 12/02/2016 End Date: 12/02/2016 Project Description:  Drive to Cold Springs TH at Camino Cielo. Install closure sign at TH. Hike to Forbush Camp . Install ribbon around hazzard tree area. Install signs at both camps indicating temporary closure. Return home. Hazard tree clearing at Forbush Camp Survey - 12/01/2016 - by Mickey MctigueProject Name: Hazard tree clearing at Forbush Camp Project Leader: Mickey Mctigue Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Camp Maintenance Miles Worked: 4miles Patrolled Areas: Forbush Camp hazard trees Organization: LPFA , VWR Start Date: 12/01/2016 End Date: 12/01/2016 Project Description:    From Cold springs TH at Camino Cielo ...to Forbush Camp. Work on 3 hazard trees at 2nd campsite. Future gear sale Survey - 11/28/2016 - by Rik ChristensenProject Name: Future gear sale Project Leader: Rik Christensen Ranger District: All Districts Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: 0miles Patrolled Areas: work at home on gear for future sale Organization: LPFA , VWR Start Date: 11/28/2016 End Date: 12/29/2015 Project Description:    After receiving new shipment of gear from GG.....sort  and begin cleaning and repairing. Manzana Trail Sawyer Project Survey - 11/27/2016 - by Curt K CraggProject Name: Manzana Trail Sawyer Project Project Leader: Curt K Cragg Ranger District: Santa Lucia Distrcit Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 5.5 miles Patrolled Areas: NIRA, Potrero Camp, Coldwater Camp, Horseshoe Bend Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 11/27/2016 End Date: 11/27/2016 Project Description: PROJECT PLAN
Manzana Trail One Day Sawyer Project
Dates: Â Sunday, November 27, 2016 8:00 AM at NIRA Trailhead parking area
Project Objectives: Â Clear 10-12 fallen trees on Manzana trail from Potrero Camp to just past Horseshoe Bend. Â There are several tree falls including one large oak that are blocking the trail and need to be cut. Big Cone Spruce Sawyer Project Survey - 11/18/2016 - by Curt K CraggProject Name: Big Cone Spruce Sawyer Project Project Leader: Curt K Cragg Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 4 miles Patrolled Areas: Big Cone Spruce, Big Cone Spruce Camp, McKinley Ro Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 11/18/2016 End Date: 11/19/2016 Project Description: Big Cone Spruce Sawyer Project and Weekend Working Vacation
Dates: Friday, November 18, 2016 - Sunday, November 20, 2016
Project Objectives: Â Clear brush encroaching into trail to Big Cone Camp. Â Clear numerous tree falls on Big Cone Spruce Trail from Camp to Manzana trail junction. Â Clean up campsites (fallen trees and branches). Â Reinstall Big Cone Camp sign. Â
Updated Photos here: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/6fd4q1k4nebcol4/AABbG8hCsWUzmLcQwEsy2Ms5a?dl=0
Sespe Trail Survey Survey - 11/12/2016 - by Jasonn BeckstrandProject Name: Sespe Trail Survey Project Leader: Jasonn Beckstrand Ranger District: Ojai District Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 5 Patrolled Areas: Sespe, Bear Organization: LPFA Start Date: 11/12/2016 End Date: 11/12/2016 Project Description: Surveyed the trail from Piedra Blanca trail head to Bear camp. Multiple campers at bear and many more hiking in.The parking lot was full when we left.good water at Bear. Â But the big pools are not looking good. Matilija Survey Survey - 11/11/2016 - by Jasonn BeckstrandProject Name: Matilija Survey Project Leader: Jasonn Beckstrand Ranger District: Ojai District Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 3 Patrolled Areas: Matilija, Middle Matilija Organization: LPFA Start Date: 11/11/2016 End Date: 11/11/2016 Project Description: Surveyed the trail up to Middle Matilija. Â Water is good. Â Only 1 tree down across the trail. Â Silky Size Images: 
trail patrol - equine Survey - 11/11/2016 - by Susie ThielmannProject Name: trail patrol - equine Project Leader: Susie Thielmann Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 5mi Patrolled Areas: USFS pasture on Paradise Road over Aliso Loop trai Organization: LPFA Start Date: 11/11/2016 End Date: 11/11/2016 Project Description: Goal: to exercise the stock, maintain stock familiarity and ability to work together, patrol and clear obstructions from the aliso Trail Loop.
Description: 0900 - 1400
Took my 2 horses and the USFS Mule (Mocha) and patrolled the trail as described.
We cleared one tree that completely obstructed the trail.
The Loop is in great shape.
Susie
LPFA First Aid, CPR & BBP Class Survey - 11/13/2016 - by Susie ThielmannProject Name: LPFA First Aid, CPR & BBP Class Project Leader: Susie Thielmann Ranger District: All Districts Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: 0 Patrolled Areas: Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 11/13/2016 End Date: 11/13/2016 Project Description: Teaching First Aid, CPR and BBP to 9 VWR volunteers. Manzana Trail from NIRA to Manzana School Survey - 11/05/2016 - by Curt CraggProject Name: Manzana Trail from NIRA to Manzana School Project Leader: Curt Cragg Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 9 miles Patrolled Areas: Potrero Camp, Coldwater Camp, Horseshoe Bend, Dabn Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 11/05/2016 End Date: 11/06/2016 Project Description: NIRA parking area to Manzana Schoolhouse Trip and Trail Survey Some significant tree falls across the Manzana Trail from just west of Potrero Camp to about 1/2 mile past Horseshoe Bend (before the single track turns into the dirt road on Davis property).There is some standing, but clear water at Coldwater Camp, some good clear pools of water near Dabney Cabin with some flow. Bi-monthly recon to Forbush Camp Survey - 11/01/2016 - by Rik ChristensenProject Name: Bi-monthly recon to Forbush Camp Project Leader: Rik Christensen Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 4miles Patrolled Areas: Cold Springs Trail..Camino Cielo to Forbush Camp Organization: LPFA , VWR Start Date: 11/01/2016 End Date: 11/01/2016 Project Description: Drive to TH at Camino Cielo. Hike to Forbush Camp and back. Tread is good...trail narrows at slide area near TH . Could use minor brushing .
     Campsites in good order. Second camp needs removal of hazard trees. No water Picnic Table Survey - 10/25/2014 - by Rik ChristensenProject Name: Picnic Table Project Leader: Rik Christensen Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: 0 miles Patrolled Areas: home garage Organization: LPFA , VWR Start Date: 10/25/2014 End Date: 10/27/2016 Project Description: Pick up "retired " table parts from Los Prietos , clean and straighten , recover and clean all hardware. Get
wood top and seats from storage . construct , mark , and package table for mule transport , and deliver to
Bryan Conant. Buckhorn Road Survey Survey - 10/22/2016 - by Jasonn BeckstrandProject Name: Buckhorn Road Survey Project Leader: Jasonn Beckstrand Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 20 Patrolled Areas: Buckhorn Road, Bluff Organization: LPFA Start Date: 10/22/2016 End Date: 10/22/2016 Project Description: Surveyed Buckhorn Rd from Upper Oso out to SB canyon.
From Upper Oso about 1.5 miles there are slide and for the next .5 miles with some rain there will be more damage to the road.
After the Chalk Bluff out to Alamar saddle there are no issues for trucks.Â
Up to Madulce there are some rock that need prybar work to move so trucks can pass.
From Madulce to SB canyon road is clear.Images: 
Santa Barbara Canyon & Rancho Nuevo Kiosk Installation Survey - 10/18/2016 - by Robert GilcrestProject Name: Santa Barbara Canyon & Rancho Nuevo Kiosk Installation Project Leader: Robert Gilcrest Ranger District: Mt. Pinos Distrcit Project Type: Facility Maintenance Miles Worked: 10 Patrolled Areas: Buckhorn Road Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 10/18/2016 End Date: 11/21/15 Project Description: Installation of the SB Canyon Kiosk and Rancho Nuevo Kiosk. McPherson Peak Kiosk Installaion Survey - 10/24/2015 - by Robert GilcrestProject Name: McPherson Peak Kiosk Installaion Project Leader: Robert Gilcrest Ranger District: Santa Lucia Distrcit Project Type: Facility Maintenance Miles Worked: 180 Patrolled Areas: Sierra Madre Road Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 10/24/2015 End Date: 10/25/2015 Project Description: Installation of the new kiosk at McPherson Peak Gate and then half installation of moving the old kiosk to the top of the Aliso Trail. Mission Pine Spring Water Scouting Survey - 09/17/2016 - by Bryan ConantProject Name: Mission Pine Spring Water Scouting Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 15 Patrolled Areas: Mission Pine Spring Camp, McKinley Spring Camp, Mc Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 09/17/2016 End Date: 9/17/2016 Project Description: Scouted Mission Pine Spring to see if there was water there. Mission Pine Trail Scouting and Tree Removal, McKinley Spring Water Stash Survey - 10/07/2016 - by Bryan ConantProject Name: Mission Pine Trail Scouting and Tree Removal, McKinley Spring Water Stash Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 18 Patrolled Areas: Mission Pine Basin Camp, Mission Pine Spring Camp, Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 10/07/2016 End Date: 10/09/2016 Project Description: Scouted the trail from McKinley to Mission Pine Basin to ensure that the trail was stock passable. Â Removed 5 trees from the trail corridor. Stashed 160 gallons of water at McKinley Spring Camp. Â Scouted the road up to McKinley. Scouting Lion Canyon Trail for NPLD Survey - 09/20/2016 - by Bryan ConantProject Name: Scouting Lion Canyon Trail for NPLD Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Ojai District Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 3 Patrolled Areas: Lion Canyon Trail, Middle Lion Camp, East Fork Lio Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 09/20/2016 End Date: 9/20/2016 Project Description: Scouted the Lion Canyon Trail in advance of the NPLD project along that trail. Pictures here:https://www.arcgis.com/apps/MapTour/index.html?appid=245a4bd1fe69454ca730e16b385ea721 Franklin Trail National Trails Day PART 2 Survey - 6/2/2016 - by Bryan ConantProject Name: Franklin Trail National Trails Day PART 2 Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 1 Patrolled Areas: Franklin Trail, Alder Creek Camp, Middle Santa Yne Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 6/2/2016 End Date: 6/4/2016 Project Description: National Trails Day 2016 Worked up from Jameson Lake along the Franklin Trail 1 mile up to Alder Creek Camp Franklin Trail National Trails Day PART 1 Survey - 06/03/2016 - by Bryan ConantProject Name: Franklin Trail National Trails Day PART 1 Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 1 Patrolled Areas: Franklin Trail, Alder Creek Camp, Middle Santa Yne Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 06/03/2016 End Date: 06/05/2016 Project Description: National Trails Day 2016 Worked up from Jameson Lake along the Franklin Trail 1 mile up to Alder Creek Camp Curt Cragg Contributions Survey - 10/1/2015 - by Curt CraggProject Name: Curt Cragg Contributions Project Leader: Curt Cragg Ranger District: All Districts Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: 0 Patrolled Areas: NA Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 10/1/2015 End Date: 9/30/2016 Project Description: General projects and support provided by Curt Cragg in 2015-16. Â Includes board meetings, trainings, Backpacking Fundamentals, etc..... Santa Barbara Canyon Brush and Clearing Project 2 of 2 Survey - 02/19/2016 - by Curt CraggProject Name: Santa Barbara Canyon Brush and Clearing Project 2 of 2 Project Leader: Curt Cragg Ranger District: Mt. Pinos Distrcit Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 7 miles Patrolled Areas: Santa Barbara Canyon to Madulce Camp Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 02/19/2016 End Date: 02/21/2016 Project Description: See 1 of 2 Madulce Trail Maimtenance Survey - 08/12/2016 - by Mike SmithProject Name: Madulce Trail Maimtenance Project Leader: Mike Smith Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 3 miles worked Patrolled Areas: 3 miles of Madulce trail from buckhorn road to Mad Organization: LPFA Start Date: 08/12/2016 End Date: 08/14/2016 Project Description: 3 miles of Madulce trail from buckhorn road to Madulce Camp cleared of 20 fallen trees and brushed and tread worked as needed. Â Madulce Trail Maintenance Survey - 08/12/2016 - by Mike SmithProject Name: Madulce Trail Maintenance Project Leader: Mike Smith Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 3 miles Patrolled Areas: 3 miles of Madulce trail from buckhorn road to Mad Organization: LPFA Start Date: 08/12/2016 End Date: 08/14/2016 Project Description: 3 miles of Madulce trail from buckhorn road to Madulce Camp cleared of over 20 fallen trees. Heavily brushy areas brushed and tread work as needed. Used gear sale Survey - 10/01/2016 - by Rik ChristensenProject Name: Used gear sale Project Leader: Rik Christensen Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: 0 miles Patrolled Areas: Tuckers Grove Organization: LPFA , VWR Start Date: 10/01/2016 End Date: 10/01/2016 Project Description: Load up all gear, drive to Tuckers Grove , set up displays and enjoy the sale. Clean up site after sale.Package and load remaining gear. Drive back home. prepare for Gear sale Survey - 09/02/2013 - by Rik ChristensenProject Name: prepare for Gear sale Project Leader: Rik Christensen Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: 0 miles Patrolled Areas: worked at home and traveled to pick up donations Organization: LPFA , VWR Start Date: 09/02/2013 End Date: 09/21/2016 Project Description: Final preparation for gear sale. Finish cleaning, repairing , tagging and organizing gear.
Mark several trips to pick up donations. Lost Valley Working Vacation - Part 3 Survey - 4/8/2016 - by Mike SmithProject Name: Lost Valley Working Vacation - Part 3 Project Leader: Mike Smith Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 10 Patrolled Areas: Manzana Trail, Lost Valley Trail, Hurricane Deck T Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 4/8/2016 End Date: 4/17/2016 Project Description: LPFA Working Vacation working the Lost Valley Trail from Lost Valley up to the Hurricane Deck. Lost Valley Working Vacation - Part 2 Survey - 4/8/2016 - by Mike SmithProject Name: Lost Valley Working Vacation - Part 2 Project Leader: Mike Smith Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 10 Patrolled Areas: Manzana Trail, Lost Valley Trail, Hurricane Deck T Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 4/8/2016 End Date: 4/17/2016 Project Description: LPFA Working Vacation working the Lost Valley Trail from Lost Valley up to the Hurricane Deck. Lost Valley Working Vacation - Part 1 Survey - 04/08/2016 - by Mike SmithProject Name: Lost Valley Working Vacation - Part 1 Project Leader: Mike Smith Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 10 Patrolled Areas: Manzana Trail, Lost Valley Trail, Hurricane Deck T Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 04/08/2016 End Date: 04/17/2016 Project Description: LPFA Working Vacation working the Lost Valley Trail from Lost Valley up to the Hurricane Deck. Forbush Camp Survey - 10/07/2016 - by Paul CronshawProject Name: Forbush Camp Project Leader: Paul Cronshaw Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Camp Maintenance Miles Worked: 4 Patrolled Areas: North Cold Springs Trailhead, Forbush Trail, Forbu Organization: LPFA Start Date: 10/07/2016 End Date: 10/08/2016 Project Description: Hiked down from Forbush Trail head.  Confirmed that the correct fire restriction sign is in place at trailhead. Noted a down tree needs to be limbed near Bulkley Springs.  Campsites are in good order. No water in the Gidley Creek. There is a pile of bedding that needs to have stock carry out.  Tables need to be painted. LPFA Used Camping Gear Sale Survey - 10/01/2016 - by Bryan ConantProject Name: LPFA Used Camping Gear Sale Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: All Districts Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: 0 Patrolled Areas: NA Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 10/01/2016 End Date: 10/01/2016 Project Description: LPFA Used Camping Gear fund raiser for Forest Trail Care. National Public Lands Day 2016: Lion Canyon Trail IV Survey - 09/23/2016 - by Bryan ConantProject Name: National Public Lands Day 2016: Lion Canyon Trail IV Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Ojai District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 3 Patrolled Areas: Middle Lion Campground, East Fork Lion Camp, West Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 09/23/2016 End Date: 09/25/2016 Project Description: LPFA trail project as part of National Public Lands Day.  Worked the lower 3 miles of the trail. National Public Lands Day 2016: Lion Canyon Trail III Survey - 09/23/2016 - by Bryan ConantProject Name: National Public Lands Day 2016: Lion Canyon Trail III Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Ojai District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 3 Patrolled Areas: Middle Lion Campground, East Fork Lion Camp, West Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 09/23/2016 End Date: 09/25/2016 Project Description: LPFA trail project as part of National Public Lands Day.  Worked the lower 3 miles of the trail. National Public Lands Day 2016: Lion Canyon Trail II Survey - 09/23/2016 - by Bryan ConantProject Name: National Public Lands Day 2016: Lion Canyon Trail II Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Ojai District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 3 Patrolled Areas: Middle Lion Campground, East Fork Lion Camp, West Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 09/23/2016 End Date: 09/25/2016 Project Description: LPFA trail project as part of National Public Lands Day.  Worked the lower 3 miles of the trail. National Public Lands Day 2016: Lion Canyon Trail Survey - 09/23/2016 - by Bryan ConantProject Name: National Public Lands Day 2016: Lion Canyon Trail Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Ojai District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 3 Patrolled Areas: Middle Lion Campground, East Fork Lion Camp, West Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 09/23/2016 End Date: 09/25/2016 Project Description: LPFA trail project as part of National Public Lands Day.  Worked the lower 3 miles of the trail. San Antonio Creek Trail Maintenance Part 2 Survey - 10/01/2016 - by Jasonn BeckstrandProject Name: San Antonio Creek Trail Maintenance Part 2 Project Leader: Jasonn Beckstrand Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 1.5 Patrolled Areas: San Antonio Creek Organization: LPFA Start Date: 10/01/2016 End Date: 10/01/2016 Project Description: Continued Trail Work San Antonio Creek Trail Maintenance Survey - 10/01/2016 - by Jasonn BeckstrandProject Name: San Antonio Creek Trail Maintenance Project Leader: Jasonn Beckstrand Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 1.5 Patrolled Areas: San Antonio Creek, Tuckers Grove Organization: LPFA Start Date: 10/01/2016 End Date: 10/01/2016 Project Description: Trail Maintenance work with Troop 26.
Work started at the Via Chaparral Trail Head.
Brushing and cutting of over head limbs continued down to the Chaparral tunnel below the debris dam.Images: 
Manzana School House Drawings Survey - 06/07/2016 - by Greg JenkinsProject Name: Manzana School House Drawings Project Leader: Greg Jenkins Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: Facility Maintenance Miles Worked: 0 Patrolled Areas: Organization: LPFA Start Date: 06/07/2016 End Date: 06/16/2016 Project Description: Compiled photos and prepared initial floor plan of Manzana School House Bluff Cabin Drawings Survey - 05/24/2016 - by Greg JenkinsProject Name: Bluff Cabin Drawings Project Leader: Greg Jenkins Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Facility Maintenance Miles Worked: 0 Patrolled Areas: Organization: LPFA Start Date: 05/24/2016 End Date: 05/25/2016 Project Description: Additional drawings for Bluff Cabin and Barn Santa Cruz Guard Station Drawings Survey - 11/18/2015 - by Greg JenkinsProject Name: Santa Cruz Guard Station Drawings Project Leader: Greg Jenkins Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Facility Maintenance Miles Worked: 0 Patrolled Areas: Organization: LPFA Start Date: 11/18/2015 End Date: 11/18/2015 Project Description: Follow-up drawings for S Cruz cabin Dabney Cabin Drawings Survey - 11/04/2015 - by Greg JenkinsProject Name: Dabney Cabin Drawings Project Leader: Greg Jenkins Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: Facility Maintenance Miles Worked: 0 Patrolled Areas: Organization: LPFA Start Date: 11/04/2015 End Date: 11/05/2015 Project Description: Refinement of cabin drawings Dabney Cabin Material and Expense Estimates Survey - 10/27/2015 - by Greg JenkinsProject Name: Dabney Cabin Material and Expense Estimates Project Leader: Greg Jenkins Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: Facility Maintenance Miles Worked: 0 Patrolled Areas: Organization: LPFA Start Date: 10/27/2015 End Date: 10/29/2015 Project Description: Prepared a materials take-off list, shopped for material pricing, and compiled written estimate VWR Cabin equipment transport Survey - 08/23/2016 - by Greg JenkinsProject Name: VWR Cabin equipment transport Project Leader: Greg Jenkins Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Facility Maintenance Miles Worked: 0 Patrolled Areas: Organization: LPFA Start Date: 08/23/2016 End Date: 08/23/2016 Project Description: Transported equipment to VWR Cabin Shed Bluff Cabin and Water Tank Maintenance Survey - 08/05/2016 - by Greg JenkinsProject Name: Bluff Cabin and Water Tank Maintenance Project Leader: Greg Jenkins Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Facility Maintenance Miles Worked: 21 Patrolled Areas: Buckhorn Road Organization: LPFA Start Date: 08/05/2016 End Date: 08/10/2016 Project Description: Cabin maintenance and fitted valve locks on water tank Manzana Schoolhouse Survey Survey - 06/06/2016 - by Greg JenkinsProject Name: Manzana Schoolhouse Survey Project Leader: Greg Jenkins Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: Facility Maintenance Miles Worked: 15 Patrolled Areas: Private Jeepway Organization: LPFA Start Date: 06/06/2016 End Date: 06/06/2016 Project Description: Measured and photographed Manzana Schoolhouse Bluff Cabin Maint. / ACE Crew escort to Alamar Saddle Survey - 05/19/2016 - by Greg JenkinsProject Name: Bluff Cabin Maint. / ACE Crew escort to Alamar Saddle Project Leader: Greg Jenkins Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Facility Maintenance Miles Worked: 29 Patrolled Areas: Buckhorn Road Organization: LPFA Start Date: 05/19/2016 End Date: 05/22/2016 Project Description: Cabin Maintenance and escort ACE crew to Alamar Saddle Bluff Cabin Maintenance Survey - 04/26/2016 - by Greg JenkinsProject Name: Bluff Cabin Maintenance Project Leader: Greg Jenkins Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Facility Maintenance Miles Worked: 21 Patrolled Areas: Buckhorn Road Organization: LPFA Start Date: 04/26/2016 End Date: 04/29/2016 Project Description: Cabin Maintenance Bluff Camp Survey and Unwrapping Survey - 09/03/2016 - by Susie ThielmannProject Name: Bluff Camp Survey and Unwrapping Project Leader: Susie Thielmann Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Road Patrol Miles Worked: 25 Patrolled Areas: Bluff Camp, Alamar Camp, Buckhorn Road, Santa Barb Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 09/03/2016 End Date: 09/05/2016 Project Description: Quick trip report:
Saturday 9/3/16 Rick and I drove to SB Canyon and up to Bluff camp. We must have passed 50 trucks and camps of hunters. Only one was camped on the other side of the locked gate. The road is in great shape. Choke Cherry is still essentially dry.
We had time to unwrap the Bluff cabin and the outhouse but had to leave the barn wrapped. We left Bryan C. a piece of wrap on the cabin so he could say he unwrapped it and it was too high to reach. Everything looked nice and in place.
 9/4/16 Saturday Otis trimmed Durango’s feet and we took a nice long ride to Upper Oso. Sunday I rode him a short way. He seemed kind of sore so we will shoe him on Friday.
9/5/16 I took my two horses up toward Nineteen Oaks Sunday morning. We couldn’t get too far on the single track trail due to slides so we dropped down into the creek. We actually made it a little farther up the creek but Montana was too fat to fit between two big boulders. He decided to hightail it back towards Upper Oso. Great Day, Susie
Annual Gear Sale for LPFA Survey - 08/01/2016 - by Rik ChristensenProject Name: Annual Gear Sale for LPFA Project Leader: Rik Christensen Ranger District: All Districts Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: 0 miles Patrolled Areas: worked at home Organization: LPFA , VWR Start Date: 08/01/2016 End Date: 08/31/2016 Project Description: Obtain used , returned and last versions of backpacking gear . Clean sew and repair any gear that needs attention . Sort and tag all items . Chokecherry Spring Plumbing Survey - 06/24/2016 - by Graham GoodfieldProject Name: Chokecherry Spring Plumbing Project Leader: Graham Goodfield Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: Facility Maintenance Miles Worked: 30 Patrolled Areas: Alamar Camp, Chokecherry Spring, Bluff Camp, Buckh Organization: Los Padres Outfitters Start Date: 06/24/2016 End Date: 06/25/2016 Project Description: Project to check the Chokecherry Spring and fix the plumbing from the tomb down to the trough. Â Also patrolled the Buckhorn Road from Santa Barbara Canyon to Upper Oso. Images: 
Alamar Trail National Trails Day 2016: Part 2 Survey - 04/29/2016 - by Bryan ConantProject Name: Alamar Trail National Trails Day 2016: Part 2 Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 2.4 Patrolled Areas: Bluff Camp, Alamar Trail, Double Bay Camp, Buckhor Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 04/29/2016 End Date: 05/01/2016 Project Description: 3 day weekend trail project to work from Alamar Saddle down to Double Bay Camp at the bottom of the hill. Â We brushed out the worst sections of trail, crosscut over 50 trees off the trail and started on tread work along the switchbacks at the bottom of the trail. The work was to establish a trail in advance of the paid ACE Trail Crew moving in later in May. Alamar Trail National Trails Day 2016: Part I Survey - 04/29/2016 - by Bryan ConantProject Name: Alamar Trail National Trails Day 2016: Part I Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 2.4 Patrolled Areas: Bluff Camp, Alamar Trail, Double Bay Camp, Buckhor Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 04/29/2016 End Date: 05/01/2016 Project Description: 3 day weekend trail project to work from Alamar Saddle down to Double Bay Camp at the bottom of the hill. Â We brushed out the worst sections of trail, crosscut over 50 trees off the trail and started on tread work along the switchbacks at the bottom of the trail. The work was to establish a trail in advance of the paid ACE Trail Crew moving in later in May. Bluff Camp Maintenance Survey - 07/15/2016 - by Jasonn BeckstrandProject Name: Bluff Camp Maintenance Project Leader: Jasonn Beckstrand Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 9 Patrolled Areas: bluff, big pine, lower bear, middle bear, upper be Organization: LPFA Start Date: 07/15/2016 End Date: 07/17/2016 Project Description: Dropped off new water heater at bluff
added fire restriction paperwork to bluff and alamar camps
surveyed big pine canyon and upper sisquoc trail Santa Barbara 100 Endurance Race Aid Station Support Survey - 07/08/2016 - by Bryan ConantProject Name: Santa Barbara 100 Endurance Race Aid Station Support Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: 5 Patrolled Areas: Buckhorn Road, Camuesa Connector Trail, Romero Cam Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 07/08/2016 End Date: 07/10/2016 Project Description: Aid Station support from July 8-10 at the Buckhorn Station for the Santa Barbara 100 Endurance Race. “Big 4†Survey and Madulce Peak Trail Project - II Survey - 07/02/2016 - by Steve CypherProject Name: “Big 4†Survey and Madulce Peak Trail Project - II Project Leader: Steve Cypher Ranger District: All Districts Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 9 miles Patrolled Areas: Big Pine, West Big Pine, Madulce Peak, Samon Peak Organization: LPFA, Sierra Club Start Date: 07/02/2016 End Date: 07/04/2016 Project Description: See “Big 4†Survey and Madulce Peak Trail Project - I “Big 4†Survey and Madulce Peak Trail Project - I Survey - 07/02/2016 - by Steve CypherProject Name: “Big 4†Survey and Madulce Peak Trail Project - I Project Leader: Steve Cypher Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 9 miles Patrolled Areas: Big Pine, West Big Pine, Madulce Peak, Samon Peak Organization: LPFA, Sierra Club Start Date: 07/02/2016 End Date: 07/04/2016 Project Description: July 2, 2016 – Big Pine & West Big Pine Mountain Patrol
·     Met at Big Pine-Buckhorn Road gate in Santa Barbara Canyon.
·     After JHA, 17 people in 6 vehicles drove to Windy Gap.
·     Hiked to West Big Pine Mountain summit and lookout site – trail from Windy Gap is overgrown with two significant logs across.
·     Hiked to Big Pine Mountain summit – old road to top cannot be followed due to huge fallen trees and brush. Bushwhacking required.
·     Temperature warm, but cool breeze kept us comfortable.
·     Smoke from Pine Fire could be seen but not smelled. Many aircraft flying to fire all weekend.
·     Set up camp at Alamar Guard Station site – plenty of room for 9 tents & 6 vehicles, toilet much appreciated by group.
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July 3, 2016 – Madulce Peak Trail Maintenance
·     After JHA, cleared brush, removed several small-medium logs, flagged & cairned route – all brush cut back, still many large logs to climb over.
·     Switchbacks below ridge indistinguishable and impossible to follow, but route is obvious.
·     One hiker completed the HPS list on Maducle and all celebrated.
·     Temperature warm with cool breeze, lots of shade on trail below ridge.
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July 4, 2016 – Samon Peak Patrol
·     Broke camp and drove to wide spot in road ¼ mile below Chokecherry Spring.
·     Hiked a steep, winding route through brush to Samon Peak – route marked with many small rock cairns, but difficult to follow. Brush pervasive but not too thick.
·     Little shade on route – heat became oppressive.
·     Drove back to Santa Barbara Canyon – road is rough and narrow above Santa Barbara Potrero, but no problem for high clearance vehicles. No flat tires.
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Forbush Camp Survey - 07/01/2016 - by Paul CronshawProject Name: Forbush Camp Project Leader: Paul Cronshaw Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Camp Maintenance Miles Worked: 3 Patrolled Areas: East Camino Cielo Rd Trailhead, North Cold Springs Organization: LPFA Start Date: 07/01/2016 End Date: 07/01/2016 Project Description: Rik and I hiked down to Forbush Camp from East Camino Trailhead. Â The trail is in good condition. Â It could us some level 1 brushing in sections. We cleared an illegal fire ring in the meadow by the upper campsite, and put the rocks into the fire pits of the two camps to indicate present fire restrictions. Â I found an abandoned duffle bag with pillow and futon in the Gidley Creek. It will need to be hauled out by pack stock. Images: 
Bluff Cabin Survey Survey - 04/26/2016 - by Greg JenkinsProject Name: Bluff Cabin Survey Project Leader: Greg Jenkins Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Facility Maintenance Miles Worked: 26 Patrolled Areas: Buckhorn Road, Trail to West Big Pine. Organization: Start Date: 04/26/2016 End Date: 04/29/2016 Project Description: Survey cabin supplies, survey trail to West Big Pine, measure cabin. Alder Creek Bay Laurel Tree Removal Survey - 06/09/2016 - by Bob BurtnessProject Name: Alder Creek Bay Laurel Tree Removal Project Leader: Bob Burtness Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: N/A Patrolled Areas: Alder Creek Trail Organization: Volunteer Wilderness Rangers, USFS Start Date: 06/09/2016 End Date: 06/09/2016 Project Description:    The mission of the day was to remove the section of a fallen 70 foot, 18 inch diameter trunk bay laurel tree lying across the Alder Creek Trail about a mile above the trailhead.    Equipment included a five foot long crosscut felling saw, two hand saws, some wedges and a bottle of lubricant for the crosscut saw.   We also had a Forest Service radio, first aid kit and suitable clothing (including hard hats) for the task.  A JHA was conducted prior to beginning the work.   Four cuts were made:  one at the base of the tree across the creek (about f50 feet away), one on the upper side of the trail (beyond which were the upper 20 feet of the tree, plus two more cuts on the section blocking the trail.   Two cuts were required due to the weight of the section across the trail.  The first of these cuts went smoothly, but due to a lack of maneuvering room, it was a challenge to roll a very heavy five foot section off the embankment into the creek.   The second of these cuts was by far the most difficult.  Under bucking was not an option, and a top cut had to be made by single bucking only; the space for the second bucker was thin air about 15 feet above the creek.   This operation was performed with the use of both the crosscut saw and the hand saws (Silky and a Corona).  Multiple kerfs resulted, thus adding to our time.  We were therefore exhausted and running out of time.  In the interest of safety, we though it best to stop at this point.   Only about ten percent of this cut remains to be made.   An attempt to include the photos with this report resulted in the disappearance of the report before I could send it.  Photos will be sent to Jasonn Beckstrand by separate e-mail. Madulce Working Vacation II, May 2016 Survey - 05/20/2016 - by Steve CypherProject Name: Madulce Working Vacation II, May 2016 Project Leader: Steve Cypher Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 5 worked / 12 patrolled Patrolled Areas: Santa Barbara Canyon Trail, Madulce Camp, Madulce Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 05/20/2016 End Date: 05/30/2016 Project Description: See Madulce Working Vacation I Madulce Working Vacation, May 2016 Survey - 05/20/2016 - by Steve CypherProject Name: Madulce Working Vacation, May 2016 Project Leader: Steve Cypher Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 5 worked / 12 patrolled Patrolled Areas: Santa Barbara Canyon Trail, Madulce Camp, Madulce Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 05/20/2016 End Date: 05/30/2016 Project Description: Friday, May 20
Saturday, May 211.    6 volunteers hiked from Willow Flat to Madulce on Santa Barbara Canyon Trail.
2.    2 volunteers drove 4 mules & 2 horses packing supplies from Willow Flat to Madulce on Santa Barbara Canyon Trail.
3.    Santa Barbara Canon Trail clear until 2 miles below Madulce. Hikers started work clearing trail until after livestock had passed.
4.    Horses struggled to climb “Heartbreak Hill†– a mule had to lead them through the brush and into camp.
5.    Camp established at Madulce Station site.
a.    Adequate supply of clear water in creek.
b.    Site is being taken over by brushy vegetation – limited tent sites available due to cherry, ceonothus, rose, etc. growing everywhere.
Sunday, May 221.    5 volunteers worked to clear bottom of “Heartbreak Hill.â€
a.    Able to clear brush on sides of rut and make minor repairs to tread.
                                              i.    Unable to re-establish existing trail to the side of the deeply rutted trail with hand tools.
                                            ii.    Authorization for use of chainsaws should be considered to establish a safe trail for hikers and stock.
                                           iii.    Re-routing the trail away from the steep, rutted route is recommended.
2.    Camp kitchen with tarp shelter erected beneath large cedars in camp.
3.    1 volunteer prepared meals.
4.    2 volunteers took mules & horses to Willow Flat and returned with more supplies.
Monday, May 231.    5 volunteers continued work clearing “Heartbreak Hill.â€
2.    1 volunteer took mules to Willow Flats and returned with more supplies.
3.    1 volunteer prepared meals.
Tuesday, May 241.    4 volunteers continued work clearing “Heartbreak Hill.â€
a.    Trail cleared just enough to improve stock safety for expert horsemen.
b.    Trail remains very brushy for almost a mile at the bottom of the hill.
2.    1 volunteer prepared meals.
3.    1 volunteer began work to repair corral.
Wednesday, May 251.    3 volunteers worked on corral.
2.    1 volunteer prepared meals.
3.    2 volunteers reconn’ed Madulce Peak Trail.
a.    ~ 20 logs across Madulce Trail below intersection with Peak trail.
b.    ~ 35 logs across Madulce Peak Trail – several large and complex.
c.    Several brushy sections.
d.    Switchbacks to ridge difficult to identify – often lost beneath deadfall.
e.    Occasional flagging to identify trail.
Thursday, May 261.    5 volunteers worked to clear Madulce Trail from camp.
2.    1 volunteer prepared meals.
3.    2 volunteers worked on corral.
Friday, May 271.    4 volunteers worked to clear Madulce Trail.
2.    1 volunteer prepared meals.
3.    3 volunteers worked on corral.
Saturday, May 281.    5 volunteers worked to clear Madulce Trail.
2.    1 volunteer prepared meals.
3.    3 volunteers worked on corral.
Sunday, May 291.    5 volunteers worked to clear Madulce Trail in the morning.
a.    Trail cleared from camp about 1.5 miles to just below pine forest.
2.    5 volunteers began work on Puerto Suelo Trail in afternoon.
3.    1 volunteer prepared meals.
4.    2 volunteers worked on corral.
5.    3 volunteers cleared hazard trees from corral area, and removed large log from Madulce Trail using crosscut saws.
6.    2 volunteers took mules & horses to Willow Flat and returned with more supplies.
Monday, May 301.    8 volunteers worked to clear Puerto Suelo Trail
a.    Approx. ¾ mile cleared from camp.
b.    Stopped work in area of intense brush below Puerto Suelo saddle.
2.    1 volunteer prepared meals.
3.    5 volunteers worked on corral - corral completed and safe for several pack stock.
4.    1 volunteer took mules to Willow Flats to begin packing out supplies.
1.    Broke camp at Madulce – ensured area clean.
2.    10 volunteers hiked Santa Barbara Canyon Trail to Willow Flat.
3.    4 volunteers drove 5 mules & 4 horses to Willow Flat.
Loma Pelonas to Pens Camp Indian creek trail p Survey - 05/28/2016 - by Rick HumphreyProject Name: Loma Pelonas to Pens Camp Indian creek trail p Project Leader: Rick Humphrey Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Select Type Miles Worked: 1.2 Patrolled Areas: Lomas down to valley floor to Pens Camp Indian Cre Organization: LPFA Start Date: 05/28/2016 End Date: 05/30/2016 Project Description: Worked the Lomas to Pens Camp trail brushing top section. Â Barely any water at Pens Camp Indian Creek. Thru hike...Santa Barbara Canton to Nira Survey - 05/24/2016 - by Rik ChristensenProject Name: Thru hike...Santa Barbara Canton to Nira Project Leader: Rik Christensen Ranger District: All Districts Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 40 Patrolled Areas: SB canyon , Madulce,Alamar Saddle,Sisquoc River ,W Organization: LPFA , VWR Start Date: 05/24/2016 End Date: 05/30/2016 Project Description: Work Madulce trail with group . Recon trail to South Fork , Upkeep on South Fork Cabin , Hike out to Nira. Loma Pelonas to Pens Camp Indian Creek trail project - LPFA Survey - 05/28/2016 - by Rick HumphreyProject Name: Loma Pelonas to Pens Camp Indian Creek trail project - LPFA Project Leader: Rick Humphrey Ranger District: All Districts Project Type: Select Type Miles Worked: 1.2 Patrolled Areas: Pens Camp Indian Creek -Lomas trail connector to P Organization: LPFA Start Date: 05/28/2016 End Date: 05/30/2016 Project Description: Worked from Lomas down to the valley floor towards Pens Camp. Â There are still a couple sections of trail that need brushing and some roots that need to be grubbed and removed. Â Pens Camp barely had any water. Santa Ynez Valley Earth Day Survey - 05/21/2016 - by Bryan ConantProject Name: Santa Ynez Valley Earth Day Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: All Districts Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: 0 Patrolled Areas: None Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 05/21/2016 End Date: 05/21/2016 Project Description: Volunteer work at the LPFA and Forest Service booth at Santa Ynez Valley Earth Day. Bi-monthly recon to Forbush Camp Survey - 05/14/2016 - by Rik ChristensenProject Name: Bi-monthly recon to Forbush Camp Project Leader: Rik Christensen Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Camp Maintenance Miles Worked: 3.5 Patrolled Areas: Cold Springs Trail..Camino Cielo to Forbush Camp Organization: LPFA , VWR Start Date: 05/14/2016 End Date: 05/14/2016 Project Description: Hike to Forbush camp from Camino Cielo . Trail and tread in good condition . Some light brushing could
 be helpful. The campsites were empty as is not the usual state for a weekend . Generally free of debris
 and clean except for a newly chopped up sapling in the 2nd camp. A small pool of clear water remains
 in the creek by the 2nd campsite . Buckhorn Road Survey Survey - 05/12/2016 - by Rick HumphreyProject Name: Buckhorn Road Survey Project Leader: Rick Humphrey Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 8 Patrolled Areas: Bluff, Buckhorn, Chokecherry Spring Organization: LPFA Start Date: 05/12/2016 End Date: 05/15/2016 Project Description: Worked on Buckhorn Trail with Chris Orr
Drove out to Chokecherry and moved tons of rocks.
The road all the way to the turn before chokecherry is manageable.
There are multiple small slides from Madulce to Chokecherry.
The turns before and after chokecherry have rock slides that need the dozer to move the rocks out of the road.
The culvert that allows water to flow under the road is completely blocked by dirt and huge rocksImages: 
Lost Valley patrol Survey - 04/01/2016 - by Bard SalcidoProject Name: Lost Valley patrol Project Leader: Bard Salcido Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 15 Patrolled Areas: Nira, Lost Valley,Twin Oaks, Hurricane Deck Organization: LPFA Start Date: 04/01/2016 End Date: 05/02/2016 Project Description: Patrolled from NIRA up Lost Valley trail to the Hurricane Deck. Water at NIRAWater in Lost Valley trail designated to small trickle where creek rose to surface, barely pumpable.  Would NOT rely on pumping in Lost Valley drainage.Thank you to Equestrians who cleared trail.  Recent log cuts.  Water in plastic jugs at Twin Oaks camp (in case of emergency)Starting to ge hot on exposed Lost Valley trail. Mono-Alamar Trail CCC Insertion #2 Survey - 04/25/2016 - by Bryan ConantProject Name: Mono-Alamar Trail CCC Insertion #2 Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 15 Patrolled Areas: Mono-Alamar Trail, Pie Canyon Jeepway Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 04/25/2016 End Date: 04/28/2016 Project Description: Support CCC project along Mono-Alamar Trail above Ogilvy Ranch.  Mule pack support and CCC assistance. Mono-Alamar Trail CCC Extraction Survey - 05/02/2016 - by Bryan ConantProject Name: Mono-Alamar Trail CCC Extraction Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 25 Patrolled Areas: Mono-Alamar Trail, Alamar Trail, Poplar Trail, Upp Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 05/02/2016 End Date: 05/05/2016 Project Description: CCC support for extraction from Mono Spike Camp.  Included mule stock support. Forbush Overnight Survey - 04/30/2016 - by Paul CronshawProject Name: Forbush Overnight Project Leader: Paul Cronshaw Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Camp Maintenance Miles Worked: 2 Patrolled Areas: North Cold Springs Trail, Forbush Camp Organization: LPFA Start Date: 04/30/2016 End Date: 05/01/2016 Project Description: Rik and I hiked to Forbush Camp from Cold Springs Saddle.  The trail is in great condition.  No ticks. There is some water flowing and some pools with clean water in the creek below the lower campsite.  Both campsites were in great condition. Santa Cruz Guard Station Survey - 04/21/2016 - by Susie ThielmannProject Name: Santa Cruz Guard Station Project Leader: Susie Thielmann Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: 14 Patrolled Areas: Santa Cruz Organization: LPFA Start Date: 04/21/2016 End Date: 04/22/2016 Project Description: Purpose/accomplished
1. Deliver supplies: chairs, paint, water, kitchen supplies
2. Drive and check road. No problems, no large ruts (except ruts on side road into Happy Hollow)
3. Check water in Santa Cruz Creek: flowing across the road and at the trail. The flow is not very deep but
    better than last year at this time. I don’t think there will be enough water for stock this summer.
4. Pasture: good for stock now
5. Checked fencing: good cross fencing up Black Canyon. Gates intact.
6. Maintenance:
 a. Raked leaves away from SCGS
 b. Painted over exposed wood damaged by bears (SCGS and out house)
 c. Took out trash and outdated food, cleaned
 d. Worked a little on the windows - caulking
 e. Cobwebbed
 f. There are two spare/full propane canisters inside for the stove.
7. Communication check:
 a. Able to use the smaller radio to check in and out with dispatch.
 b. Able to communicate via DeLorme Inreach (email)
8. Trail patrol: Hiked from SCGS to Happy Hollow
 a. Raked leaves away from SCGS
 b. Painted over exposed wood damaged by bears (SCGS and out house)
 c. Took out trash and outdated food, cleaned
 d. Worked a little on the windows - caulking
 e. Cobwebbed
 f. There are two spare/full propane canisters inside for the stove.
 a. Able to use the smaller radio to check in and out with dispatch.
 b. Able to communicate via DeLorme Inreach (email)
 a. There are 4 sections on the ’40 mile wall’ that need stabilization (ie cribbing). Tread generally
      good. One overhead limb needs to be removed. I removed several.
 b. Good for stock now (I didn’t go down the front side)
 c. Wildflower show
Needs: Coleman fuel for lantern, replacement globe, hinges on the propane box need repair (Elmers glue and 20 X 1 inch screws), rats have been eating the porch rafters – needs screening, need small mesh screen for the
outhouse, need brown paint 1 gallon, need grey paint for floor and white non glossy paint for cupboards, WD 40, Mono-Alamar Trail CCC Insertion Survey - 04/19/2016 - by Bryan ConantProject Name: Mono-Alamar Trail CCC Insertion Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: 15 Patrolled Areas: Pie Canyon Jeepway, Mono-Alamar Trail, P-Bar, Midd Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 04/19/2016 End Date: 04/20/2016 Project Description: Project to pack the CCC into their spike camp above Ogilvy Ranch. Â Project included meeting the CCC at P-Bar Camp and escorting them over Pie Canyon out to Ogilvy Ranch. Â Then meeting a stock packing crew at Ogilvy and packing the CCC up 2miles to their spike camp. LPFA Earth Day Booth - Santa Barbara Survey - 04/16/2016 - by Bryan ConantProject Name: LPFA Earth Day Booth - Santa Barbara Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: All Districts Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: 0 Patrolled Areas: NA Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 04/16/2016 End Date: 04/17/2016 Project Description: Worked the LPFA booth at Earth Day. Â Talking trails, recruiting volunteers, relaying the forest stoke. Forbush Camp Survey - 04/09/2016 - by Paul Project Name: Forbush Camp Project Leader: Paul Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Camp Maintenance Miles Worked: 4 Patrolled Areas: North Cold Springs Trail, Forbush Camp Organization: LPFA Start Date: 04/09/2016 End Date: 04/10/2016 Project Description: Rik and I hike from East Camino Cielo/Cold Springs Trailhead to Forbush. Â We stayed in the upper campsite. Â We raked the area around the fire ring. Â We cleaned out the ashes in the fire pit. Â We met up with two backpackers from the LPFA Backpacking class and educated them on the area. Madulce Camp and Trail Survey Survey - 04/01/2016 - by Paul CronshawProject Name: Madulce Camp and Trail Survey Project Leader: Paul Cronshaw Ranger District: Ojai District Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 22 Patrolled Areas: Willow Flat Camp,Madulce Trail, Madulce Camp, Madu Organization: LPFA Start Date: 04/01/2016 End Date: 04/03/2016 Project Description: Hiked from Willow Flat Campground (Madulce Trailhead) to Madulce Camp on 4/1. Removed a few downed trees. Good water around mile 4 to base of Heartbreak Hill. Â Good water at camp. Â Hiked up to Madulce Peak and recorded the downed trees. Â Trail needs to be established near peak and tread restored.Images: 
Lomas to Pens Camp trail brushing Survey - 04/01/2016 - by Rick HumphreyProject Name: Lomas to Pens Camp trail brushing Project Leader: Rick Humphrey Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 1.3 Patrolled Areas: Lomas Pelona Pie Canyon jeepway to Pens Camp Indi Organization: LPFA Start Date: 04/01/2016 End Date: 04/03/2016 Project Description: 7 LPFA volunteers brushed 85% of the trail from the Lomas on the pie canyon jeep way down to Pens Camp. Â The top portion of the trail leaving Lomas still needs some light tread work and brushing. Â We flagged the trail thoroughly. Â Worked at Pens Camp cleaning and clearing brush around campsite. Â The trail into and out of Pens Camp is greatly improved upon. Â There was plenty of water flowing at Pens Camp on Indian Creek. Â We encountered 2 rattlesnakes on the mid day hike up from Pens to the Lomas on the trail, be careful folks!!!!! Lomas to Pens Camp trail project Survey - 04/01/2016 - by Richard HumphreyProject Name: Lomas to Pens Camp trail project Project Leader: Richard Humphrey Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 1.5 Patrolled Areas: Lomas Pelonas to Pens Camp Organization: LPFA Start Date: 04/01/2016 End Date: 04/03/2016 Project Description: Spike camped with 7 LPFA volunteers at the Lomas on Pie Canyon jeep way. Â Worked down to Pens Camp on Indian Creek. Â Brushed and flagged the 1.2 mile trail. Â There still remains a couple small sections that need to be brushed. Â There were 2 trees that need to cleared from the trial if pack horses are trying to get through. The first section coming down from the lomas could use some light tread work as well. Lower Sisquoc Loop Trail Patrol & Recon, March 22-24, 2016 Survey - 03/22/2016 - by Steve CypherProject Name: Lower Sisquoc Loop Trail Patrol & Recon, March 22-24, 2016 Project Leader: Steve Cypher Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 43 Patrolled Areas: Manzana Creek Trail, Sisquoc River Trail Organization: LPFA Start Date: 03/22/2016 End Date: 03/24/2016 Project Description: Lower Sisquoc Loop Trail Patrol & Recon, March 22-24, 2016
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1.    VWRs Steve Cypher & John Franklin in service at Lower Manzana Creek Trailhead near NIRA Campground, Tuesday morning, March 22, 2016.
a.    Hiked downstream to Manzana Schoolhouse.
                                              i.    Three other cars at trailhead.
                                            ii.    Trail in generally good shape & easy to follow.
                                           iii.    Creek running strong the whole way. Several creek crossings over-the-boot deep.
                                           iv.    A large tree fallen across the creek & trail from the south bank at Potrero Camp. This happened since I last visited 2/27.
                                             v.    Two more large trees down across the trail between Potrero & Coldwater Camps.
                                           vi.    Camps all clean & in good shape. A small group staying at Coldwater and a bigger group at Horseshoe Bend.
                                          vii.    Manzana Schoolhouse Camp Conditions:
1.    Water flowing in Manzana Creek and Sisquoc River
2.    Lots of long grass – Sisquoc River Trail out of camp may be hard to find for those unfamiliar.
3.    A tree has fallen and remains on top of the metal campsite sign.
4.    Some of the shady oaks at campsites have no green leaves. If these trees are dead, they will become hazards that must be removed.
b.    Hiked upstream on Sisquoc River Trail
                                              i.    Long grass caused us to lose the trail many times. There is no distinguishable trail tread in many places.
1.    We often followed the footprints of a single horse headed in our direction while searching for the trail. It appeard that a rider with one horse had completed the Lower Sisquoc Loop all the way back to NIRA a few days before us.
                                            ii.    Three large trees down across trail between Manzana Schoolhouse and first Sisquoc crossing.
                                           iii.    Got wet feet at every Sisquoc River crossing the first day. Sisquoc River exceedingly silty all the way above South Fork.
                                           iv.    Mapped camps in good shape – clean with shovels.
                                             v.    Ran into a solo hiker (male from Santa Barbara) downstream from Water Canyon. He hiked with us to our camp.
                                           vi.    Camped at Miller Canyon Base. Ate Miner’s Lettuce from bumper crop. Muddy water from river doesn’t taste too bad after filtering.
2.    Hiked from Miller Canyon Base to South Fork Station Wednesday, March 23, 2016.
a.    Lost trail where it goes high on north bank downstream from Abel Canyon.
b.    River flowing strong & muddy at Abel Canyon Camp.
c.    Two huge oaks fallen across trail just east of Abel Canyon Camp. Many large logs, one > 40’’ diameter. After thorough investigation we recommend re-routing the trail to the north of the fallen trees. This would deviate from the original tread by just a few yards, but eliminate the considerable time and risk involved in clearing the mess.
d.    Cliff Camp nearly lost in long grass. Didn’t find a shovel. Large, flat grassy area could serve as a spike camp for several workers and stock, if the river is still flowing.
e.    Large tree across trail where it leaves camp to climb the south bank below the cliff.
f.     Trail on south bank near Cliff Camp is narrow in places, but clear. Some hikers don’t like the climb, but we suggest this original route be maintained since it’s more sustainable than a creek-bottom alternative.
g.    A fallen tree near Big Bend Canyon is causing travelers to drop into the creek bottom and miss the ramp up the south bank.
h.    The trail up onto the south bank near Big Bend Canyon is faint and imperceptible in places. In other places it is very narrow or completely sliding off the hillside. We recommend repairing the tread as the most sustainable option, but it will require using a gps to find the route and lots of dirt-work to establish the tread.
i.     Long grass obscures the tread along the bottomlands downstream from Sycamore Camp. Many creek crossings need to be made more plain.
j.     We recommend either installing carsonite trail signs or constructing large rock cairns at creek crossing downstream from Sycamore Camp and also downstream from Cliff Camp where the river is wide and a tread cannot be maintained.
k.    We recommend repairing the old trail leading downstream out of Sycamore Camp up the south bank – it will require a slight deviation from the old route to a better stream crossing at the camp, but eliminates a stretch of sandy and rocky use trail and an un-maintainable river crossing
l.     Sycamore Camp in generally good shape.
                                              i.    Has a small picnic table in good shape.
                                            ii.    Has several acres of flat grass for stock.
                                           iii.    Has a McLeod but no shovel.
                                           iv.    Toilet wall needs to be repaired.
                                             v.    No sign of recent beaver activity where there was a dam at the crossing upstream from camp.
m.  Trail to South Fork in decent shape – same as it has been for last few years.
                                              i.    Trail has had a slight re-route above a dangerous slide.
n.    South Fork Station clean and in good shape.
                                              i.    One backpacker staying in the cabin – left it clean. Two more backpackers arrived in the evening and stayed at campsite by river.
                                            ii.    Best source of firewood is from fallen trees along river below campsites.
                                           iii.    Sisquoc River flow less than expected for this time of year. Water is muddy.
                                           iv.    South Fork water clear, sweet, abundant.
3.    Hiked from South Fork Station to NIRA Campground on Thursday, March 24, 2016.
a.    Trail is in good condition and easy to follow, with minor challenges in rocky sections on the climb from South Fork.
b.    A large log high across the trail near South Fork. Two small trees across trail near Lonnie Davis. One large log across trail at Happy Hunting Ground. One large log across trail near Lost Valley Camp.
c.    Lots of water – flowing at Alcove Camp and over the fall. Swimming hole at Manzana Narrows has beautiful, clear water.
d.    Camps clean fairly clean and looking good (Fish Camp always has some trash).
e.    Saw 3 men camped at Alcove, 7 backpackers headed up trail, and 5 day hikers from NIRA.
f.     Several groups camped at NIRA. Lots of cars in parking lot.
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Buckhorn Road Patrol Survey - 03/28/2016 - by Aaron SongerProject Name: Buckhorn Road Patrol Project Leader: Aaron Songer Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Road Patrol Miles Worked: 36.3 miles Patrolled Areas: Buckhorn Road, Chokecherry Spring, Bluff Camp Organization: Start Date: 03/28/2016 End Date: 03/29/2016 Project Description: road surveyed from Santa Barbara Potrero to Upper Oso Sierra Madre Road Patrol Survey - 03/27/2016 - by Aaron SongerProject Name: Sierra Madre Road Patrol Project Leader: Aaron Songer Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: Road Patrol Miles Worked: 46.3 miles Patrolled Areas: Sierra Madre Road, Painted Rock Camp, Montgomery S Organization: Start Date: 03/27/2016 End Date: 03/28/2016 Project Description: road surveyed from 166 to Santa Barbara Canyon Ocean View Trail Part 2 Survey - 02/26/2016 - by Ray FordProject Name: Ocean View Trail Part 2 Project Leader: Ray Ford Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 4 Patrolled Areas: Ocean View Trail Organization: LPFA VWR Start Date: 02/26/2016 End Date: 03/26/2016 Project Description: adding add't workers Monte Arido to Ocean View Survey - 03/26/2016 - by Ray FordProject Name: Monte Arido to Ocean View Project Leader: Ray Ford Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 4 Patrolled Areas: Monte Arido P-Line Organization: LPFA VWR Start Date: 03/26/2016 End Date: 03/26/2016 Project Description: The Project was designed to bring water and other supplies to the end of the Divide Pk OHV road to establish a base of beginning construction of a p-line from the DP OHV end for approximately 6 miles to the point where the single track trail joins with an abandoned Forest Service road East Camino Cielo). The project was authorized by the Ojai District Ranger, Sue Exline. This section of overgrown trail was constructed in the early 1900s and seven for many years as a connector to the Ojai area. After the FS road was abandoned several decades ago the trail feel into disuse and both the road and trail became impassable.The project involves cutting of a very thin route through the brush to allow the LPFA, Ojai Land Conservancy and Forest Service to determine if it is feasible to re-open the trail after so many years. The section in which the p-line is proposed to be cut is located at one of the most inaccessible parts of the Santa Ynez Mtns. From the east, getting to the single track involves following several miles of trail to Camino Cielo and from there a very rough 6 miles on the abandoned road to the single track.From the west the OHV road would seem ideal for access but the road is in very poor condition and cannot be driven by any type of vehicle with the exception of vehicles such as the Polaris ATVs or similar due to the road conditions, narrow passages and overgrown brush. The main access at this point for access is from Murrieta Saddle via the Monte Arido "Trail" but this requires a hike up a mile of very steep dozer line that is both difficult to go up and even more difficult to go down. The climb (and descent) is 1,000' and at the very top there are several switchbacks that have eroded out and are extremely dangerous to cross.Saturday ProjectThe project focused on getting water to the site via the OHV road and getting a group of volunteers to hike up the Monte Arido Trail to help transport the water 2 miles+ to an abandoned overnight site at White Ledge Camp. Three members of the Search and Rescue Team transported the water for us by driving out to the top of the Franklin Trail and ferrying it out to Divide Peak using a Polaris Rzr 1000.ÂTen hikers worked their way up to the top of the trail, met the SAR crew and from there carted about 25 gallons of water to the camp.The result: there is now sufficient water at the camp for a number of overnight work parties (2-3 per group at most) and about the same amount hidden near the trailhead that can be transported to White Ledge Camp in the  future.Recommendations1) Hikers should be aware of the difficulty of hiking up and back down the Monte Arido Trail and everyone should have poles.2) Hikers should have sturdy footwear with a tread that will help to avoid slipping and perhaps falling down the trail.3) There is one set of switchbacks near the top of the trail with extreme exposure. The length of the exposure is not long but sliding off the trail at this point could cause serious injury. I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS SECTION BE REPAIRED BEFORE ANY MORE VOLUNTEER GROUPS GO UP OR DOWN THE TRAIL.4) The Ocean View Trail has been cut previously to White Ledge Camp but the path, while passable, is overgrown to the point that it is difficult to walk through without constantly brushing against the vegetation. Long sleeves and long pants are a must. Divide Peak Road Survey Survey - 03/21/2016 - by Ray FordProject Name: Divide Peak Road Survey Project Leader: Ray Ford Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Road Patrol Miles Worked: 15 Patrolled Areas: Divide Peak OHV Organization: LPFA Start Date: 03/21/2016 End Date: 03/21/2016 Project Description: Divide Peak OHV Report
Monday March 21, 2016
Project Leader: Ray Ford
Volunteers: Ron Noe, Paul Herning, Gordon Jenkins
8am-4:30pmÂ
Overview
The goal of the project was to review road conditions along the OHV route, to determine the ability to drive out to Divide Peak and to make recommendations for future projects.
1) Franklin Access
Currently we are awaiting approval from Pancho Smith for restoration of the upper part of the Franklin Trail. It was important to assess the potential for driving out to the top of the trailhead to work down from the top.
Conclusion: while road conditions are rough, the road is passable for 4x4 high clearance vehicles. The worst section is the final downhill to the Franklin Saddle area. This downhill section may require scouting before descending to the saddle. Two hundred yards beyond the saddle, an extremely rough section that climbs up over the top of a rocky hill, is impassable for anything but the most hard core all-terrain type of vehicles.
2) Ocean View Access
In addition, the LPFA has received approval to construct a p-line to enable us to assess conditions on the historic Ocean View Trail from Divide Peak to the Ojai portion of the Camino Cielo jeepway. The goal is to determine if it is possible to drive beyond the Franklin Saddle area to the end of the OHV road.
Conclusion: See above and image on the next page. The climb immediately east of the Saddle area is extremely difficult (Jeep Rating 8-9) with deep gullies that could cause a vehicle to bottom out. Once beyond this point it is approximately 5 more miles to Divide Peak. There are numerous other sections that are very steep and have gullying, loose rock and other obstacles that are slightly less difficult but would also present serious challenges and brush chokes long sections of the road making it difficult for larger vehicles to get through.
However, it is possible to drive to the end of the Divide Peak OHV road using narrower all-terrain type vehicles. I was able to drive my John Deere Gator over the worst of the sections near Franklin Saddle and from my walk to Noon Peak it appears that it is possible to drive the entire route with a similar type vehicle
Improvements: while I believe it would be possible to improve the road conditions enough for 4x4 access to Divide Peak it is not worth the amount of work required. The problem isn’t just the difficult sections but the amount of roadbed that the brush has grown into, creating a maximum 4-5’ width. In addition, the OHV rider we spoke with on our trip out was very adamant that he and others do not want any improvements because it lessen their experience.
Road Conditions
The OHV road is extremely rocky. It is 8 miles from the locked gate to the Saddle and requires a minimum of 1 hour 20 minutes to get there. There are numerous curves and blind spots, loads of rocks and the constant possibility of meeting a motorcycle or ATV coming the other way. Because there are single track sections that allow the motorcycles to bypass the road it is possible for them to get ahead of you without you knowing it so you always need to go slow.
Along with the rocky conditions, it should be noted that some of the motorcycle riders, who are trying to discourage ATV use of the route, have placed rocks strategically to make it more difficult to drive portions of the road. We talked with one rider, Dana McCorkle, who told us that use by commercial outfits is causing serious problems on the OHV route and that some riders have been cutting the opening at the locked gate to make it easier for larger ATVs to get in.
Their solution has been to place rocks, many of them stacked up, to slow down the ATVs. The result is that drivers may have to stop quite often to remove the rocks. It isn’t clear if this will anger the motorcyclists and cause issues for those of us driving the road.
Communication before Improving: What potentially is an issue if we would like to make improvements to the rough sections of the road is that the motorcyclists do not want the road improved at all if it means the ATV riders can get further up the route.
Before any effort is made to make improvements it seems like there should be communication with the concerned motorcyclists and others to work with them on improvements or other of their concerns.
Conclusions/Recommendations
1.    Access is open for 4x4 high clearance vehicles to the Franklin Saddle area. Road is rough but passable. Projects should be planned to go early and drive out later to avoid high use times for OHV use.
2.    Travel beyond Franklin Saddle only for very experienced UTV/ATV type travel.
3.    Users have widened the opening for OHV use t the locked gate so it is now about 56-58†wide (typical standard is 48â€). Work with Warren to help restore opening to the correct width.
4.    Consider meeting with OHV users to understand their concerns and enlist their help in patrolling and maintaining the road.
5.    Work with Warren to install new OHV signs that are now stored at the Pendola Station the motorcyclists would like to see installed on the Divide Peak route.
Buckhorn Trail: Upper Portion Brushing, Group 3 Survey - 03/18/2016 - by Bryan ConantProject Name: Buckhorn Trail: Upper Portion Brushing, Group 3 Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 20 Patrolled Areas: Happy Hollow, Buckhorn Trail, Buckhorn Road, Santa Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 03/18/2016 End Date: 03/20/2016 Project Description: LPFA project to work the top 1.7miles of the Buckhorn Trail. We completed all but 50
yards of the work we planned to accomplish. In addition to the trail brushing, we also
scouted the Santa Cruz Jeepway, felled a hazard tree at Happy Hollow, cleaned Happy
Hollow and cleared any rockfall from the Buckhorn Rd. In all there were 24 volunteers
who contributed 420 volunteer hours. We were based at Happy Hollow Campground.
Buckhorn Trail: Upper Portion Brushing, Group 1 Survey - 03/18/2016 - by Bryan ConantProject Name: Buckhorn Trail: Upper Portion Brushing, Group 1 Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 20 Patrolled Areas: Happy Hollow, Buckhorn Trail, Buckhorn Road, Santa Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 03/18/2016 End Date: 03/20/2016 Project Description: LPFA project to work the top 1.7miles of the Buckhorn Trail.  We completed all but 50 yards of the work we planned to accomplish.  In addition to the trail brushing, we also scouted the Santa Cruz Jeepway, felled a hazard tree at Happy Hollow, cleaned Happy Hollow and cleared any rockfall from the Buckhorn Rd.  In all there were 24 volunteers who contributed 420 volunteer hours.  We were based at Happy Hollow Campground. Buckhorn Trail: Upper Portion Brushing, Group 2 Survey - 03/18/2016 - by Bryan ConantProject Name: Buckhorn Trail: Upper Portion Brushing, Group 2 Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 20 Patrolled Areas: Happy Hollow, Buckhorn Trail, Buckhorn Road, Santa Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 03/18/2016 End Date: 03/20/2016 Project Description: LPFA project to work the top 1.7miles of the Buckhorn Trail.  We completed all but 50 yards of the work we planned to accomplish.  In addition to the trail brushing, we also scouted the Santa Cruz Jeepway, felled a hazard tree at Happy Hollow, cleaned Happy Hollow and cleared any rockfall from the Buckhorn Rd.  In all there were 24 volunteers.  We were based at Happy Hollow Campground. Buckhorn Road Survey Survey - 03/16/2016 - by Gordon JenkinsProject Name: Buckhorn Road Survey Project Leader: Gordon Jenkins Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Road Patrol Miles Worked: Upper Oso to Happy Hollow Patrolled Areas: Buckhorn Road, Upper Oso to Happy Hollow Organization: LPFA Start Date: 03/16/2016 End Date: 03/16/2016 Project Description: Survey road in advance of upcoming trail project North Cold Spring Trail maintenance Survey - 03/05/2016 - by Jasonn BeckstrandProject Name: North Cold Spring Trail maintenance Project Leader: Jasonn Beckstrand Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 1 Patrolled Areas: Cold Spring, Forbush Organization: LPFA Start Date: 03/05/2016 End Date: 03/05/2016 Project Description: Trail maintenance Cold Spring Trail. Second list. North Cold Spring Trail Survey - 03/05/2016 - by Jasonn BeckstrandProject Name: North Cold Spring Trail Project Leader: Jasonn Beckstrand Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 1 Patrolled Areas: Cold Spring, Forbush Organization: LPFA Start Date: 03/05/2016 End Date: 03/05/2016 Project Description: On a rainy day. Troop 26 went out on their first trail maintenance project.
Was supposed to be Caliente trail, but switch to Cold Spring due to weather conditions.
Lopping from the Trail head to the spring was completed.Â
There is still work needed from the spring down to the camp.Images: 
Chainsaw Field Training Survey - 03/12/2016 - by Michael SmithProject Name: Chainsaw Field Training Project Leader: Michael Smith Ranger District: All Districts Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: 0 Patrolled Areas: Figueroa Mountain Organization: LPFA Start Date: 03/12/2016 End Date: 03/12/2016 Project Description: Chainsaw certification class for 10 volunteers Images: 
Mission Pine and Santa Cruz Trails Recon Survey - 03/02/2016 - by Bryan ConantProject Name: Mission Pine and Santa Cruz Trails Recon Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 15 Patrolled Areas: Big Pine Spring, Mission Pine Basin, Coche Camp, K Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 03/02/2016 End Date: 03/02/2016 Project Description: Hiked from Big Pine Spring Camp to Flores inspecting the work completed by LPFA trail crews in 2015 along Mission Pine and then also work completed by ACE along Santa Cruz Trail.  All trails were in FANTASTIC shape! Middle Hurricane Deck Loop Recon Survey - 02/26/2016 - by Steve CypherProject Name: Middle Hurricane Deck Loop Recon Project Leader: Steve Cypher Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 19 miles Patrolled Areas: Manzana Creek Trail, Potrero Trail, Hurricane Deck Organization: LPFA Start Date: 02/26/2016 End Date: 02/27/2016 Project Description: Hiked up Potrero Trail to Indian paintings Friday afternoon. Potrero Trail wide and clear from volunteer project two weeks prior. Camped at well-used site near paintings. In morning hiked middle section of Hurricane Deck Trail. Trail was in the best shape I've seen in the last 7 years. A distinguishable tread with fresh footprints persisted for the 6 miles to the Lost Valley Trail intersection. Brushy sections had been recently lopped. There were a few spots where the trail left the open ridge crest and went through the brush that can be easily missed. One place a little over a mile from Lost Valley has very narrow tread across a steep hillside that can be unnerving.ÂThe Lost Valley Trail is becoming choked with waist-high bushes along the upper part. Descending into the valley there are lots of rocks that have rolled into the tread. Hiking is slow going around the bushes and stepping over the rocks.ÂThe washed-out places from the storm in the fall are easily navigable. Vulture Spring is running but there are no pools from which to collect water - mostly just a wet spot in a washout. A large tree is across the trail at the spring. Another large tree is across the trail a mile below Twin Oaks Camp. There was a little water flowing in the creek starting a mile below Twin Oaks.I saw a party of 3 camped half a mile east of NIRA on Manzana Creek. Saw another party of 5 at the west Manzana Creek trailhead who camped Friday night near Coldwater Camp. MTDC Chainsaw classroom training Survey - 02/27/2016 - by Mike Smith/Mickey McTigueProject Name: MTDC Chainsaw classroom training Project Leader: Mike Smith/Mickey McTigue Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: Required 8 hour class Patrolled Areas: Required 8 hour class Organization: LPFA Start Date: 02/27/2016 End Date: 02/27/2016 Project Description: Required 8 hour class Madulce Trail Project (2 of 2) Survey - 10/23/2015 - by Mike SmithProject Name: Madulce Trail Project (2 of 2) Project Leader: Mike Smith Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: See 1 of 2 Patrolled Areas: See 1 of 2 Organization: LPFA Start Date: 10/23/2015 End Date: 10/25/2015 Project Description: See 1 of 2 Madulce Trail Project (1 of 2) Survey - 10/23/2015 - by Mike SmithProject Name: Madulce Trail Project (1 of 2) Project Leader: Mike Smith Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 2 miles of the Madulce trail Patrolled Areas: Maducle trail worked, and patrolled, Buckhorn road Organization: LPFA Start Date: 10/23/2015 End Date: 10/25/2015 Project Description: Goal was to crosscut saw and brush approx 2 miles of Madulce trail from the peak trail intersection down trail towards Madulce camp. Potrero Trail Maintenance ( 2 of 2 ) Survey - 02/13/2016 - by Mike SmithProject Name: Potrero Trail Maintenance ( 2 of 2 ) Project Leader: Mike Smith Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 3.3 miles worked. 4.6 patrolled Patrolled Areas: See 1 of 2 Organization: Start Date: 02/13/2016 End Date: 02/15/2016 Project Description: Goals and objectives, work completed, and any work still needed? Buckhorn Road Survey Survey - 02/28/2016 - by Jasonn BeckstrandProject Name: Buckhorn Road Survey Project Leader: Jasonn Beckstrand Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 25 Patrolled Areas: Buckhorn Road Organization: LPFA Start Date: 02/28/2016 End Date: 02/28/2016 Project Description: Surveyed the road out to bluff.
Work on slide issues from bluff to windy gap
Removed downed trees from road, there are still at least two more trees on the road to bluff. Blue Canyon and Caliente Saw Work Survey - 02/22/2016 - by Austin FritzlerProject Name: Blue Canyon and Caliente Saw Work Project Leader: Austin Fritzler Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 7 Patrolled Areas: Cottam, Blue Canyon, Caliente Organization: VWR Start Date: 02/22/2016 End Date: 02/23/2016 Project Description:   Talking with Jasonn, there were reports of multiple downed trees across the Blue Canyon and Caliente trails. Tree 1 was located between Cottam and Forbush, trees 2 and 3 were located near the Upper Blue Canyon section of trail and there were multiple cotton woods down on the Caliente Trail just past the damn. The objective was to spend several days hiking saws to these locations and clearing the trail and removing the obstructions.   Day 1 we were able to buck up and clear Tree 1 and the trees on Caliente. Many of the Cotton woods on caliente are stressed and I would not be surprised to see more down with just a few more light winds. Please keep us posted if more do come down and need to be removed. The oaks are also very stressed and are dropping large limbs all over the district, so I expect to see lots of saw work ahead.  Day 2 we hiked into upper Blue Canyon to take care of the two trees described in the original report. Both trees were successfully removed and the trail cleared. After this section was cleared we tied in with Warren at Pendola to start taking care of a few trees he wanted down or cut. There is more work to be done for him and hopefully I can get back there in the next few weeks to help him out. He has several dead oaks that pose a potential hazard near campsites. Several of these trees are located in the P-Bar Campground and the one near the bathroom will most likely need a sawyer with a climbing certification. I do not see this tree being possible to fall without damaging the bathrooms.ÂThe overall project objective was met. However with the condition of the oaks and cotton woods, I see many more sawing opportunities in our near future. Please email me with any questions or concerns regarding this project or if you have any reports of hazard trees or trail obstructions please contact Jasonn and he will get ahold of me.ÂThank you,AustinÂImages: 
Potero John trail tree removal Survey - 02/23/2016 - by Mickey MctigueProject Name: Potero John trail tree removal Project Leader: Mickey Mctigue Ranger District: Ojai District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 5 miles Patrolled Areas: Clear fallen trees from Potero John ....1st 2 1/2 Organization: LPFA , VWR Start Date: 02/23/2016 End Date: 02/23/2016 Project Description:  Meet at 8 a.m. at M McTigue's and drive to Potero John TH with trail tools incl. rock bar and hydraulic ram. Remove one large stump from trail and several smaller trees.
   Good water and tread . Brushing to happen with H. Anderson and volunteers. Santa Barbara Canyon Brush and Clearing Project 1 of 2 Survey - 02/18/2016 - by Curt CraggProject Name: Santa Barbara Canyon Brush and Clearing Project 1 of 2 Project Leader: Curt Cragg Ranger District: Mt. Pinos Distrcit Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 7 miles Patrolled Areas: Spike Camp/Willow Camp/Santa Barbara Canyon Trail/ Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 02/18/2016 End Date: 02/21/2016 Project Description: Santa Barbara Canyon Trail Project Schedule
February 19-21, 2016
Project Description: Â Brush Clearing Crosscut project to clear brush and downed trees on the Santa Barbara Canyon Trail
Project Leader: Â Curt Cragg
Assistant Project Leader: Â Mark Subbotin
Note: Â This is a backpacking project. Â We will be hiking to a spike camp that is three miles from the trailhead to camp. Â Bring all appropriate camping gear. Â Pack stock will be providing support to carry tools, water and food to spike camp. Â If you car camp at the trailhead (Willow Camp) with the pack crew, you will need to hike into the work site about 3 miles each way.
Project Schedule
Friday, February 19th
9:00 AM Friday Morning Crew Arrival--Santa Barbara Canyon Gate. Â Please arrange carpools if possible from Santa Barbara, Santa Ynez or Ventura. Â Please arrive at the gate by 9:00 am so that all volunteers can enter together. Â We will be replacing the Forest Service key lock with a combination lock for late arrivals.
9:30 AM Â Review JHA, sign waivers, safety and project discussion. Â Work and hike to spike camp 3 miles from trailhead.
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM Hike and work on way to spike camp
5:00 PM Dinner at Spike Camp provided by LPFA
NOTE: Â There will be some allowance for Friday PM and/or Saturday AM arrivals. Â Please contact me if and let me know when you can arrive.
Saturday, February 20th
7:00 AM Breakfast provided by volunteers--bring backpacking food as needed
8:00 AM Review PPE, JHA, set up work crews and distribute tools Hike in and work project
12:30-1:30 PM Lunch break on own at work area (Volunteers provide their own lunch and/or trail snacks). Â Please take your own breaks as needed throughout the day.
4:00 PM Hike back to spike camp
5:00-6:30 PM Dinner at spike camp provided by LPFA
Sunday, February 21st
7:00-8:00 AM Breakfast Burritos provided by LPFA at trailhead (we will hike out in am) or food on own if you prefer to eat early
9:00-10:00 AM Pack up and load up for drive out.
Project Details:
Map and directions to trailhead/meeting location: Â Please check this on Google Maps and allow plenty of driving time from your location.
If you’re coming from Ojai/Hwy 33, make a left turn onto Foothill Rd, then left turn on SB Cyn Rd.
If you're coming from Santa Maria/Hwy 166, make a right turn on Kirschenmann Rd, then a left turn on Foothill Rd, and then a right turn on Santa Barbara Cyn Rd.
Locked gate is located at the end of the paved road of SB Cyn at Reyes Ranch.
https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=zO_HvapqlMOE.koiCKkfYIu4s&usp=sharing
New Volunteers Please Read: Â https://sbtrails.org/for-new-volunteers/
Food Provided by LPFA: Â LPFA will provide a pasta dinner with salad and bread for crew on Saturday and Sunday night and breakfast burritos on Sunday morning. Â Volunteers to provide own food and snacks for lunch on trail, breakfast at spike camp on Saturday, and any additional meals that are not provided by LPFA, or specialty foods due to personal dietary restrictions. Â
Trail Tools and Personal Protection Equipment (PPE): Tools to be provided by the LPFA include Crosscut Saws, Loppers, Silky Saws, McLeods, Trailsmith (Pulaski’s), Helmets and Gloves.  Please bring eye protection in the form of sunglasses or safety glasses and a helmet if you have one.  You are also welcome to bring your gloves and personal tools.  Crew leader will provide one crosscut saw for tree clearing as needed.
Job Hazard Analysis and Volunteer Agreement: Crew leaders will review the Job Hazard  Analysis (JHA) with all volunteers prior to the commencement of work. All volunteers must sign the Volunteer Agreement and will be given credit for hours worked.
If you would like to participate or have questions about this project contact Curt Cragg to RSVP, sbhikers@gmail.com 805-260-8233
Recon Forbush Survey - 02/20/2016 - by Rik ChristensenProject Name: Recon Forbush Project Leader: Rik Christensen Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Camp Maintenance Miles Worked: 4 miles Patrolled Areas: Trail from Camino Cielo to Forbush and camp Organization: LPFA , VWR Start Date: 02/20/2016 End Date: 02/21/2016 Project Description: Â Â Drive to TH and hike to Forbush Camp. Trail could use some brushing , but good tread .
Clean up both campsites, remove ashes from fire pits , pick up trash , bring in shovel with new handle
and rake areas around campfire pits.
  There are 4 hazard trees in the 2nd campsite. As we sat in front of an evening fire a huge limb from
a campsite oak came crashing down with no warning. It fell on a tent site. These trees are 30" or more in diameter and require a C class chainsaw expert. Baron Ranch Survey - 02/06/2016 - by Ray FordProject Name: Baron Ranch Project Leader: Ray Ford Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: .5 Patrolled Areas: Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 02/06/2016 End Date: 02/06/2016 Project Description: The Baron Ridge Trail project consists of new trail construction on the Gaviota Coast. The trail leads from lower Baron Ranch to the SY Mtn crest with about 3 miles of new single track trail when completed. The project combines work done by the LPFA trail crew and volunteers. On this volunteer day we did final tread work on a half-mile section of trail, clearing brush and rock and outsloping the tread. Potrero Trail Maintenance ( 1 of 2 ) Survey - 02/13/2016 - by Mike SmithProject Name: Potrero Trail Maintenance ( 1 of 2 ) Project Leader: Mike Smith Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 3.3 miles Patrolled Areas: 3.3 Mile Potrero trail, Potrero Camp, 1.3 Miles of Organization: LPFA Start Date: 02/13/2016 End Date: 02/15/2016 Project Description: A 3 day trail maintenance project camping at Potrero Camp.
21 volunteers brushed and restored tread to standard on the entire 3.3 mile Potrero Trail Caliente Trail Survey Survey - 02/13/2016 - by Jasonn BeckstrandProject Name: Caliente Trail Survey Project Leader: Jasonn Beckstrand Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 3 miles Patrolled Areas: Caliente, Upper Caliente Organization: LPFA Start Date: 02/13/2016 End Date: 02/13/2016 Project Description: Survey Trail to Upper Caliente Camp Brushing for the first 1/2 mileThen past the dam. Â There are about 10 down trees. Â 18 in Chainsaw can take care of them.This is a section of Cottonwoods. ÂThere are no down trees after you reach the creek crossing after the cottonwoods.Minor Brushing until Caliente pool.Last section of Brushing is from the Camp back about 1/2 mile.Images: 
Buckhorn Jeep Survey from Upper Oso to Bluff Camp Survey - 02/10/2016 - by Rick HumphreyProject Name: Buckhorn Jeep Survey from Upper Oso to Bluff Camp Project Leader: Rick Humphrey Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 42 Patrolled Areas: Upper Oso Gate Buckhorn jeepway to Bluff Camp Organization: LPFA Volunteer Start Date: 02/10/2016 End Date: 02/11/2016 Project Description: Surveyed from Upper Oso Gate to Bluff Camp. Â Spent 3 hours moving rocks, and debris from jeep way making it safe to travel on. Â Also cleared 3 miles above Bluff Camp towards windy gap, large rock slide down, mountain bikes, motorcycles can get around it only. Valentines Bluff Cabin Patrol Survey - 02/13/2016 - by Bryan ConantProject Name: Valentines Bluff Cabin Patrol Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Facility Maintenance Miles Worked: 20 Patrolled Areas: Bluff Cabin, Buckhorn Rd, Buckhorn Trail Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 02/13/2016 End Date: 02/14/2016 Project Description: Bluff Cabin Patrol - Fixed the broken intake pipes to the water tank.- The tank is empty, no water.- There is no water at the intake reservoir in order to fill the tank.- There is water below the rock wall and flowing down through the campground.- I cleared 4 trees and brushed the trail from the tank to the spring.- It appears that someone (non-VWR) turned on the water from the tank in order to use the outside spigots. Â Probably in the process of that the tank emptied either by running water inside the kitchen or at another location.- There was a few gallons of water in both outside spigots, which indicates that someone has been messing with the system even after it was winterized.- Cabin is void of any water in the pipes at the moment.- Did not see any indications that there were any other plumbing issues or holes in the tank.- The new stove pipe looks great, thanks to Mickey!- Cabin was clean.- There is a small gas leak in the new three burner stove. Â Did not investigate but you could certainly smell gas even when the stove was turned off.- I left a few 1" pvc couplings and other connectors along with pipe primer and glue.- Met three mountain bikers who stayed at Bluff and came from SB Cyn.- Road was very passable, thanks Rick, but there is one large rock just below the Chalk Bluffs that is a little tricky to get around.Images: 
Brushing Lyon Connector Stock Trail Survey - 02/04/2016 - by Ed DiazProject Name: Brushing Lyon Connector Stock Trail Project Leader: Ed Diaz Ranger District: Ojai District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: .5 Patrolled Areas: Lyon Connector Stock Trail Organization: LPFA Start Date: 02/04/2016 End Date: 02/04/2016 Project Description: Cleared brush to stock standard on lower to middle of trail. Repaired 2 rock water bars. Upper portion of trail close to road still needs work. Images: 
Romero Trail Survey to Blue Canyon Camp Survey - 02/06/2016 - by Jasonn BeckstrandProject Name: Romero Trail Survey to Blue Canyon Camp Project Leader: Jasonn Beckstrand Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 1.5 Patrolled Areas: Romero Trail, Blue Canyon Camp Organization: LPFA Start Date: 02/06/2016 End Date: 02/06/2016 Project Description: Romero Trail needs some brushing from Top to bottom.
There are multiple ruts due to the steepness of the trail
There is tread work needed when the trail reaches blue canyon trail. Just above the creek.
Sign at the junction of blue canyon trail needs to be reattached.
Water is flowing in blue canyon. Looks great.Â
Blue Canon camp was clean. Thanks to Rik and Paul.Images: 
Camino Cielo to Forbush camp and back Survey - 02/05/2016 - by Rik ChristensenProject Name: Camino Cielo to Forbush camp and back Project Leader: Rik Christensen Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Facility Maintenance Miles Worked: 3.4 Patrolled Areas: Cold Springs Trail From Camino Cielo to Forbush Ca Organization: LPFA , VWR Start Date: 02/05/2016 End Date: 02/05/2016 Project Description: Â Drive to trailhead at Camino Cielo and hike to Forbush . Trail in good order
Pick up all trash and cans and haul out with broken shovel .
Return to town and buy shovel handle at Home Depot and install .
Campsites are now in good order, trail has a good tread . There is a small pool of good water in the creek just below the 2nd camp. The remains of an old sleeping bag needs removal.
 The remains of an illegal fire below the water tank on Camino Cielo was being cleaned up by a FS Ranger
as I arrived at the TH. He said the areas along the Camino Cielo Road has become a regular part of his
patrol. Â Â Wonderful ! Aliso Canyon Loop Survey - 02/03/2016 - by Rik ChristensenProject Name: Aliso Canyon Loop Project Leader: Rik Christensen Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 4.5 miles Patrolled Areas: Aliso Canyon Trail Loop..review and minor clearing Organization: LPFA , VWR Start Date: 02/03/2016 End Date: 02/03/2016 Project Description: Hiked the 4,5 mile loop to assess the condition of the trail . There was some minor erosion ,but the entire trail loop remains very accessible to hikers, runners and experienced stock. I removed several limbs and
rocks with no real problems. Great views and a nice uphill work out. Sisar Road and Lion Canyon Trail Survey - 01/27/2016 - by Ed DiazProject Name: Sisar Road and Lion Canyon Trail Project Leader: Ed Diaz Ranger District: Ojai District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 1 Patrolled Areas: Sisar Rd. and Lion Canyon Trail Organization: LPFA Start Date: 01/27/2016 End Date: 01/27/2016 Project Description: Cleared landslide debris on middle section of Sisar Road, after 2nd gate, on approach to Lion Canyon Trail. Started clearing brush approx. .6 mile from top of trail and cleared 200 yards down trail, passable for stock. Checked down trail for additional work needed to a vista point 1.1 mile from top. There are areas in need of brushing and some rock clearing. Trail is passable for hikers but had some tight places for stock. Images: 
Lion Canyon and Sisar Road Survey - 01/27/2016 - by Mickey McTigueProject Name: Lion Canyon and Sisar Road Project Leader: Mickey McTigue Ranger District: Ojai District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 20 Patrolled Areas: Sisar Road, Lion Canyon Trail Organization: LPFA Start Date: 01/27/2016 End Date: 01/27/2016 Project Description: Cleared landslide debris on middle section of Sisar Road, after 2nd gate, on approach to Lion Canyon Trail. Started clearing brush approx. .6 mile from top of trail and cleared 200 yards down trail, passable for stock. Checked down trail for additional work needed to a vista point 1.1 mile from top. There are areas in need of brushing and some rock clearing. Trail is passable for hikers but had some tight places for stock.Â
Images, JHA and signature form to be added within 48 hrs. ed diaz
Arroyo Burro North Trail Maintenance Post VWR Training, Part II Survey - 01/23/2016 - by Bryan ConantProject Name: Arroyo Burro North Trail Maintenance Post VWR Training, Part II Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 1.5 Patrolled Areas: Arroyo Burro Trail Organization: Los Padres Forest Association, Ventana Wilderness Alliance Start Date: 01/23/2016 End Date: 01/23/2016 Project Description: Trail project following the VWR Training. Â We worked the Arroyo Burro Trail doing tread work up to the first switchback and chainsaw clearing of two trees up to 1mile up the trail from the water tank. Â There were 15 people on the trail project. Arroyo Burro North Trail Maintenance Post VWR Training Survey - 01/23/2016 - by Bryan ConantProject Name: Arroyo Burro North Trail Maintenance Post VWR Training Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 1.5 Patrolled Areas: Arroyo Burro Trail Organization: Los Padres Forest Association, Ventana Wilderness Alliance Start Date: 01/23/2016 End Date: 01/23/2016 Project Description: Trail project following the VWR Training. Â We worked the Arroyo Burro Trail doing tread work up to the first switchback and chainsaw clearing of two trees up to 1mile up the trail from the water tank. Â There were 15 people on the trail project. VWR training day presenters and assistants Survey - 01/23/2016 - by Jasonn BeckstrandProject Name: VWR training day presenters and assistants Project Leader: Jasonn Beckstrand Ranger District: All Districts Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: 0 miles Patrolled Areas: Organization: LPFA Start Date: 01/23/2016 End Date: 01/23/2016 Project Description: Collection of hours pre post and during the vwr training.
Presenter hours and prep hours
Assistant hours VWR Headquarters Limbing and Cleanup Survey - 1/18/2016 - by Bryan ConantProject Name: VWR Headquarters Limbing and Cleanup Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Facility Maintenance Miles Worked: 0 Patrolled Areas: Sage Hill Campground Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 1/18/2016 End Date: 1/18/2016 Project Description: Removed hazard limbs from oak trees, cut back bamboo, weed whacked grass and built new fire pit. Santa Barbara Canyon RIRI Patrol Survey - 12/18/2015 - by Bryan ConantProject Name: Santa Barbara Canyon RIRI Patrol Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Mt. Pinos District Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 7.4 Patrolled Areas: Santa Barbara Canyon Trail, Madulce Camp Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 12/18/2015 End Date: 12/18/2015 Project Description: Scouted SB Cyn in order to prepare a plan of work for clearing the trail.  More details here: Santa Cruz Trail Survey - 12/28/2015 - by Susie TheilmannProject Name: Santa Cruz Trail Project Leader: Susie Theilmann Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 14 Patrolled Areas: Santa Cruz Organization: LPFA Start Date: 12/28/2015 End Date: 12/29/2015 Project Description: Dec 28 – 29, 2015 Overnight backpack to Santa Cruz Guard Station from Upper Oso (318)
It was a short, quiet trip. No one on the trail Monday. Tuesday had many bicyclists and hikers on the front side. Only one bicyclist had a bell but everyone was very polite. The trail north of Alexander Saddle had some areas crusty from frost. Chilly at the Guard Station.
Water:
Basically none in Santa Cruz Creek. There were some puddles but no running water.
Tread:
The trail tread was in generally in good shape thanks to the work done this year (Thanks Jason). Rideable and hikeable.
I attached a photo (337) of the east end of the ’40 Mile Wall’. It could use some tread work.
There are 6 areas on the wall that are probably going to completely wash out with the next rain (332). At the present time they are just narrow areas, almost washed out but are hikeable. They are all in the center of the “40 Mile wall’. I have the lat/longitudes on my gps.
All the cribbed areas are holding well.
Holes in the Big Crib Wall tread (front side): See photo 360.
This is one of about 6 gaps and holes in the tread. If someone can drop me off at the top I’ll bring in some wire to fix them.
The slides on the Big Crib Wall are the same as always…no better…no worse. The uphill cribbing is still collapsing inwards onto the trail.
Brushing:
none needed. Just two overhanging branches that I couldn’t reach.
Work done besides patrol and report:
Raked the leaves away from the cabin. Swept and cobwebbed inside. All the camps are still marked for ‘no fires’. There isn’t any grass to cut yet.
Cleaned the stock tank and brushed around it. The pipe needs to be cleaned and opened up. I could do that also if someone will drop me off at the top. Would love an extra hand.
Thanks for the opportunity…I love it back there.Images: 
Nira to SouthFork Wilderness Patrol Survey - 12/28/2015 - by Paul CronshawProject Name: Nira to SouthFork Wilderness Patrol Project Leader: Paul Cronshaw Ranger District: Santa Lucia District Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 35 Patrolled Areas: Upper Manzana Trail Nira to SouthFork, Siquoc Rive Organization: LPFA Start Date: 12/28/2015 End Date: 01/02/2016 Project Description: We completed the following items on this project: 1) wilderness patrol,2) camp inspections (Lost Valley, Fish Creek, Ray's, Manzana, Narrows, HHG, White Ledge, and SouthFork)3) monitored water resources at camps and along trail4) trail maintenance (cleared rocks, slides, small downed trees, and failed water bars)5) cabin maintenance (tool inventory, rehung bear-damaged shutter)6) emptied full fire pits (SouthFork, Narrows)7) day hike to Forester's Leap to inspect trail condition, slides and repaired some failed waterbars8) cut 10 downed trees (3" to 14")9) reformatted Narrows Toilet10) met 2 day hikers near Nira.Images: 
Hurricane Deck West Survey - 12/18/2015 - by Bard SalcidoProject Name: Hurricane Deck West Project Leader: Bard Salcido Ranger District: All Districts Project Type: Select Type Miles Worked: 15 Patrolled Areas: NIRA - Portrero - Hurricane Deck - Schoolhouse - N Organization: Start Date: 12/18/2015 End Date: 12/21/2015 Project Description: Winter Solstice Backpack Trip Cold, rain forecasted.  The forecast was correct!  Broken sun, rain, hail at night.Manzana River = dry.Trail in good shape, evidence of Mtn. Bikers.Hurricane Deck trail west from Portrero junction lightly used.  Followed trace of route.  Got lost from designated trail last section from ridge to Sisquoc/Manzana.Fast trail due to use from Schoolhouse to NIRA. Sawyers working the Buckhon Rd Survey - 12/16/2015 - by Mickey MctigueProject Name: Sawyers working the Buckhon Rd Project Leader: Mickey Mctigue Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Road Patrol Miles Worked: 48 Patrolled Areas: Buckhorn rd., Bluff Camp Organization: LPFA , VWR Start Date: 12/16/2015 End Date: 12/18/2015 Project Description:  Work the Buckhorn Rd. from Upper Oso to 3 miles past Windy Gap. Remove 16 hazzard trees primarily
after Windy Gap.
  Cut , split and replace and add to cabin stove wood supply . Check and clean cabin and campsites.
  A small water flow past the upper campsite .
   VWR Training Meeting Survey - 12/16/2015 - by Jasonn BeckstrandProject Name: VWR Training Meeting Project Leader: Jasonn Beckstrand Ranger District: All Districts Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: 0 Patrolled Areas: Organization: LPFA Start Date: 12/16/2015 End Date: 12/16/2015 Project Description: Planning meeting for VWR training Day in January Recon Forbush Survey - 12/13/2015 - by Rik ChristensenProject Name: Recon Forbush Project Leader: Rik Christensen Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Camp Maintenance Miles Worked: 4 miles Patrolled Areas: Trail from Camino Cielo to Forbush and camp Organization: LPFA , VWR Start Date: 12/13/2015 End Date: 12/13/2015 Project Description: Check trail and campsite. No Campfire sign missing for the 2nd time at trailhead. Bury rotten food left at campsite . Gather and remove debris.
     No water at camp. Trail from Camino Cielo in good shape. Ogilvy Ranch Mono-Alamar Trail Project: Part 2 Survey - 12/04/2015 - by Bryan ConantProject Name: Ogilvy Ranch Mono-Alamar Trail Project: Part 2 Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 7.8 Patrolled Areas: Mono-Alamar Trail, Mono Narrows Camp, Upper Mono C Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 12/04/2015 End Date: 12/06/2015 Project Description: LPFA trail project to work the Mono-Alamar Trail.  We completed the trail from the Indian-Mono Trailhead to above Ogilvy Ranch.  We also completed the last quarter mile of trail above Upper Mono Camp. Ogilvy Ranch Mono-Alamar Trail Project: Part 1 Survey - 12/04/2015 - by Bryan ConantProject Name: Ogilvy Ranch Mono-Alamar Trail Project: Part 1 Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 7.8 Patrolled Areas: Mono-Alamar Trail, Mono Narrows Camp, Upper Mono C Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 12/04/2015 End Date: 12/06/2015 Project Description: LPFA trail project to work the Mono-Alamar Trail.  We completed the trail from the Indian-Mono Trailhead to above Ogilvy Ranch.  We also completed the last quarter mile of trail above Upper Mono Camp. Bluff Camp and West Big Pine survey Survey - 11/26/2015 - by Rick HumphreyProject Name: Bluff Camp and West Big Pine survey Project Leader: Rick Humphrey Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 25 Patrolled Areas: Buckhorn road to West Big Pine. Organization: LPFA Start Date: 11/26/2015 End Date: 11/28/2015 Project Description: Patrolled from Upper Oso to West Big Pine on buckhorn road.  Removed some rocks away from the jeep way, other the road is in great shape.  No down trees or obstacles to remove. Hurricane Deck Trail Report Survey - 11/20/2015 - by Bard SalcidoProject Name: Hurricane Deck Trail Report Project Leader: Bard Salcido Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: Nira to White Ledge to Portreo to Nira Patrolled Areas: Nira, Lost Valley, Fish, Rays, Oak, Manzana, Narro Organization: Start Date: 11/20/2015 End Date: 11/24/2015 Project Description: Backpacked over the Thanksgiving Holiday Patolled the trail from NIRA - Lost Valley - Fish - Rays - Oak - Manzana - Narrows - White Ledge - Hurricane Deck - Potrero - NIRANo water until after Manzana Camp.  Stagnant pools, filter pumped from trickle between pools.Downed trees: between Fish Camp and Rays Camp, Manzana to the NarrowsBushwacked from White Ledge to Lost Valley intersection on Hurricane DeckLoose trail from Lost Valley intersection to Potrero on the Hurricane DeckThirsty and tired back at NIRA Bluff Maintenance and Road Survey Survey - 11/19/2015 - by Mickey McTigueProject Name: Bluff Maintenance and Road Survey Project Leader: Mickey McTigue Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Camp Maintenance Miles Worked: 40 Patrolled Areas: Bluff Cabin, Buckhorn Rd Organization: LPFA Start Date: 11/19/2015 End Date: 11/21/2015 Project Description: Fixed roofing around stove pipe.
Cut 17 trees off road from Windy Gap to Alamar Saddle Mission Pine Springs Survey - 11/21/2015 - by Paul CronshawProject Name: Mission Pine Springs Project Leader: Paul Cronshaw Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 13 Patrolled Areas: McKinley Fire Road, McKinley Springs Camp, Eastern Organization: LPFA Start Date: 11/21/2015 End Date: 11/23/2015 Project Description: We drove up the MckInley Fire Road from Cachuma Saddle, and stayed the first night at McKinley Springs Camp. Our project included cleaning the fire pit, painting the two tables, cleaning the toilet platform and digging the pit deeper. There was clean water in the spring and stock tanks, with an approximate flow of 1 liter per 10 minutes. Â On Sunday we drove to McKinley Saddle where we met a group of 8 backpackers who had stayed the night at Mission Pine Springs (MPS) camp. On our way to MPS camp, we ran into a group of of 8 backpackers from LA. Â We found their stealth camp just past San Rafael Peak and extinguished their smoldering campfire.ÂWe counted 4 downed trees and cleared temporary routes around these obstacles. Â We stayed at MPS Camp, did general camp maintenance. The main spring was dry so we enlarged an existing pool just below the dry source. Â The stock trough was full. Â Another source of water is located in the stream about 1/4 mile on the trail below the campsite.On out way out on Monday, we did some brushing and met two backpackers near the locked gate.Images: 
Madulce -Puerto Suelo - Alamar Trail Patrol Survey - 11/14/2015 - by Bryan ConantProject Name: Madulce -Puerto Suelo - Alamar Trail Patrol Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 12 Patrolled Areas: Madulce Trail, Madulce Camp, Don Victor Trail, Pue Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 11/14/2015 End Date: 11/16/2015 Project Description: Patrolled and flagged the Madulce, Puerto Suelo, Don Victor and Alamar Trails. Santa Barbara 100K Mountain Bike LPFA Aid Station Survey - 11/13/2015 - by Bryan ConantProject Name: Santa Barbara 100K Mountain Bike LPFA Aid Station Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: 25 Patrolled Areas: Buckhorn Road, Alamar Camp, Bluff Camp, Upper Bear Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 11/13/2015 End Date: 11/14/2015 Project Description: Drove out to Alamar Saddle in advance of working the aid station at Madulce for the SB 100MTB.  Along the way we patrolled the Buckhorn Rd and also checked out a few camps. Forbush Camp Survey - 11/14/2015 - by Paul CronshawProject Name: Forbush Camp Project Leader: Paul Cronshaw Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Camp Maintenance Miles Worked: 4 Patrolled Areas: Cold Springs/ E Camino Cielo Trailhead, North Cold Organization: LPFA Start Date: 11/14/2015 End Date: 11/15/2015 Project Description: Rik and I hiked from Cold Springs Trailhead on East Camino Cielo Rd, down to Forbush Camp.  We cleaned out some of the waterbars on the trail in preparation for the forecasted rain.  We cleaned up trash around the lower campsite and raked the leaves from around the fire pit.  We met two backpackers who stayed at the upper campsite. On the way back to the car, we met two day hikers who said they were going to Little Caliente Hot Springs. Images: 
LPFA gear sale Survey - 11/07/2015 - by Bryan ConantProject Name: LPFA gear sale Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: All Districts Project Type: Select Type Miles Worked: 0 Patrolled Areas: Tuckers Grove Organization: LPFA , VWR Start Date: 11/07/2015 End Date: 11/07/2015 Project Description: Set up gear and help sell over $3,000. worth for the LPFA. Backpacking Fundamentals Class Survey - 11/06/2015 - by Curt CraggProject Name: Backpacking Fundamentals Class Project Leader: Curt Cragg Ranger District: All Districts Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: 0 Patrolled Areas: Los Prietos Cabin Organization: LPFA , VWR Start Date: 11/06/2015 End Date: 11/07/2015 Project Description: Overnight camping experience with group from SLO. Show lightweight gear. Boulder Canyon Trail Survey - 11/08/2015 - by Mark SubbotinProject Name: Boulder Canyon Trail Project Leader: Mark Subbotin Ranger District: Mt. Pinos District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 1.4 Patrolled Areas: Boulder Canyon Trail Organization: Start Date: 11/08/2015 End Date: 11/08/2015 Project Description: Removed 6 downed trees using crosscut saws. Â See photos at link below Bluff Camp survey and Buckhorn Road survey Survey - 11/02/2015 - by Richard HumphreyProject Name: Bluff Camp survey and Buckhorn Road survey Project Leader: Richard Humphrey Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 30 Patrolled Areas: Cleaned and surveyed Bluff Camp site, and survey b Organization: LPFA Start Date: 11/02/2015 End Date: 11/03/2015 Project Description: Surveyed and cleaned up Bluff camp prior to camp winterization. Â Patrolled up to towards Alamar camp on Buckhorn road, there were 3 sets of trees down, i was able to remove 2 of the 3 sets of down trees on the jeep way. Â Reported the location and pics of last tree down; update is that a crew went in and cleared this tree downed location. CCC Project Wrap Up at Ogilvy Ranch Survey - 11/03/2015 - by Bryan ConantProject Name: CCC Project Wrap Up at Ogilvy Ranch Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 16 Patrolled Areas: Mono-Alamar Trail, Upper Mono Camp, Mono Narrows C Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 11/03/2015 End Date: 11/04/2015 Project Description: Drove to Ogilvy Ranch to help pack up the CCC Crew and review the results from their week long trail project. Â Scouted the Mono-Alamar Trail from Ogilvy up to Mono Narrows and then down about 1 mile towards Little Caliente. Aliso Canyon Loop Survey - 11/04/2015 - by Rik ChristensenProject Name: Aliso Canyon Loop Project Leader: Rik Christensen Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 4.5 miles Patrolled Areas: Aliso Canyon Trail Loop Organization: LPFA , VWR Start Date: 11/04/2015 End Date: 11/04/2015 Project Description: Pick up all blow down limbs on trail. Trail is in good shape with little water damage. Semi monthly check up on Forbush Camp Survey - 11/03/2015 - by Rik ChristensenProject Name: Semi monthly check up on Forbush Camp Project Leader: Rik Christensen Ranger District: Select Distrcit Project Type: Camp Maintenance Miles Worked: 4 miles Patrolled Areas: Trail to Forbush camp and campsite Organization: LPFA , VWR Start Date: 11/03/2015 End Date: 11/03/2015 Project Description: Pick up any debris from trail , collect and remove garbage from camp, check for water ...none.
Clean up campsites. Manter Meadow Crosscut Saw Project Survey - 07/18/2015 - by Kathleen Phelps/Mike SmithProject Name: Manter Meadow Crosscut Saw Project Project Leader: Kathleen Phelps/Mike Smith Ranger District: Select Distrcit Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 72 trees, 6 miles Patrolled Areas: All trails surrounding and accessing Manter Meadow Organization: LPFA, BCHC Los Padres Unit. Start Date: 07/18/2015 End Date: 07/25/201 Project Description: On July 18-25, thirteen volunteers from the Los Padres Forest Association (LPFA) and Backcountry Horsemen of California, Los Padres Unit (BCHC) teamed up to use pack stock, cross cut saws, a grip hoist and loppers to open trails blocked by fallen trees and brush around Manter Meadow, in the  Dome Land Wilderness Area on the Sequoia National Forest.  13 people and 10 stock packed in supplies to spend a week at "Government Camp" at Manter Meadow.  The camp, horse pasture and food were all great.  76 trees were cut out of the trails and 6 miles of trails were brushed.ÂImages: 
Gear Sale ... Nov. 7th Survey - 10/13/2015 - by Rik ChristensenProject Name: Gear Sale ... Nov. 7th Project Leader: Rik Christensen Ranger District: All Districts Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: 0 Patrolled Areas: all work at home Organization: LPFA , VWR Start Date: 10/13/2015 End Date: 10/15/2015 Project Description: Procure , clean and repair an assortment of gear as a donation to the LPFA to be sold at Tuckers Grove on Dec. 7th., Lion Canyon Trail Survey - 10/29/2015 - by Mickey MctigueProject Name: Lion Canyon Trail Project Leader: Mickey Mctigue Ranger District: Ojai District Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: .6 miles Patrolled Areas: Lion Canyon Trail Organization: LPFA , VWR Start Date: 10/29/2015 End Date: 10/29/2015 Project Description:  Drive to Lion Canyon TH . Brushing for .6 mile down from top. Franklin Trail Survey - 10/17/2015 - by Paul CronshawProject Name: Franklin Trail Project Leader: Paul Cronshaw Ranger District: Santa Barbara District Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 14 Patrolled Areas: The Pond Campsite, E. Camino Cielo Rd., Franklin T Organization: LPFA Start Date: 10/17/2015 End Date: 10/18/2015 Project Description: Got dropped off at the Divide Peak OHV gate and hike to "The Pond".  Road in good condition. Encountered 6 motorcyclists.  Hiked down the Frankin Trail.  Phase II section is passable with more work to make the trail accessible by the public. Images: 
Forest structure drawings Survey - 07/01/2015 - by Greg JenkinsProject Name: Forest structure drawings Project Leader: Greg Jenkins Ranger District: Select Distrcit Project Type: Facility Maintenance Miles Worked: 0 Patrolled Areas: Dabney Cabin and Bluff Cabin Organization: Start Date: 07/01/2015 End Date: 08/31/2015 Project Description: Drawings and material estimates for Dabney Cabin and Bluff Cabin Bluff Cabin New Mattress Project Survey - 05/01/2015 - by Lori RaffertyProject Name: Bluff Cabin New Mattress Project Project Leader: Lori Rafferty Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Facility Maintenance Miles Worked: 30+ Patrolled Areas: Bluff Camp Organization: LPFA Start Date: 05/01/2015 End Date: 05/30/2015 Project Description: Secured private donations from LPFA members to purchase 6 new covered mattresses for Bluff Cabin Bunk Room. LPFA Display at Wildling Museum Survey - 10/10/2014 - by Lori RaffertyProject Name: LPFA Display at Wildling Museum Project Leader: Lori Rafferty Ranger District: All Districts Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: 30+ Patrolled Areas: Wildling Museum in Solvang, CA Organization: LPFA Start Date: 10/10/2014 End Date: 11/01/2014 Project Description: Planning, design, printing/mounting and installation of LPFA's display for Wildling Museum's "Wilderness Resource Center Exhibit" for entire month of November 2014. Bluff Cabin Maintenance Survey - 11/07/2014 - by Lori RaffertyProject Name: Bluff Cabin Maintenance Project Leader: Lori Rafferty Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Facility Maintenance Miles Worked: 30+ Patrolled Areas: Buckhorn Road, Bluff Camp Organization: LPFA Start Date: 11/07/2014 End Date: 11/09/2014 Project Description: Buckhorn Road patrol. Mikey installed new stove vent.Kail removed hazardous limb near cabin.Cleaned outhouse.Trash pickup around campgrounds.Major inside cabin cleanup.Stocked firewood for winter season.De-winterized water line, tank and cabin water lines. Bluff Cabin Maintenance Survey - 03/13/2015 - by Lori Rafferty Project Name: Bluff Cabin Maintenance Project Leader: Lori Rafferty Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Facility Maintenance Miles Worked: 30+ Patrolled Areas: Buckhorn Road, Bluff Camp Organization: LPFA Start Date: 03/13/2015 End Date: 03/15/2015 Project Description: Buckhorn Road patrol. Hazardous tree removal around Bluff Camp.Cleaned outhouse.Trash pickup around campgrounds.Pre-measurement/planning for future hot water cabinet design.Major road blockage above Bluff on way up to Big Pine- needs serious dozer work! Bluff Cabin Maintenance Survey - 05/16/2015 - by Lori RaffertyProject Name: Bluff Cabin Maintenance Project Leader: Lori Rafferty Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Facility Maintenance Miles Worked: 30+ Patrolled Areas: Buckhorn Road, Bluff Camp Organization: LPFA Start Date: 05/16/2015 End Date: 05/17/2015 Project Description: Buckhorn Road patrol. Repaired valve on water tank.Fine-tuned new hot water heater cabinet.Mouse-proofed and cleaned outhouse.Trash pickup around campgrounds.Cleaned stove burners.Cabin clean-up. Bluff Cabin Maintenance Survey - 04/17/2015 - by Lori RaffertyProject Name: Bluff Cabin Maintenance Project Leader: Lori Rafferty Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Facility Maintenance Miles Worked: 30+ Patrolled Areas: Bluff Camp, Buckhorn Road Organization: LPFA Start Date: 04/17/2015 End Date: 04/19/2015 Project Description: Installation of new metal, custom-made outdoor hot water heater for cabin. Dismantling and hauling out of old.Outhouse and campground clean-up.De-winterization of cabin. Happy Hollow Maintence Survey - 04/22/2015 - by Doug CookProject Name: Happy Hollow Maintence Project Leader: Doug Cook Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Camp Maintenance Miles Worked: 0 Patrolled Areas: Happy Hollow Camp Organization: LPFA Start Date: 04/22/2015 End Date: 04/22/2015 Project Description: Happy Hollow Camp Maintence Hidden Potrero Maintenance Survey - 08/12/2015 - by Doug CookProject Name: Hidden Potrero Maintenance Project Leader: Doug Cook Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Camp Maintenance Miles Worked: 0 Patrolled Areas: Hidden Potrero Camp Organization: LPFA Start Date: 08/12/2015 End Date: 08/12/2015 Project Description: Campsite clean up Camuesa Camp Maintenance Survey - 07/08/2015 - by Doug CookProject Name: Camuesa Camp Maintenance Project Leader: Doug Cook Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Camp Maintenance Miles Worked: 0 Patrolled Areas: Camuesa Camp Organization: LPFA Start Date: 07/08/2015 End Date: 07/08/2015 Project Description: Spring Maintenance. Campsite clean up Camuesa Camp Maintenance Survey - 06/18/2015 - by Doug CookProject Name: Camuesa Camp Maintenance Project Leader: Doug Cook Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Camp Maintenance Miles Worked: 0 Patrolled Areas: Camuesa Camp Organization: LPFA Start Date: 06/18/2015 End Date: 06/18/2015 Project Description: Camp maintenance. Table repair and spring repair Santa Cruz Jeep way Survey Survey - 5/23/2015 - by Jasonn BecsktrandProject Name: Santa Cruz Jeep way Survey Project Leader: Jasonn Becsktrand Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Road Patrol Miles Worked: 40 miles Patrolled Areas: Santa Cruz Jeep way Organization: LPFA Start Date: 5/23/2015 End Date: 05/24/2015 Project Description: Fix part of Santa Cruz Jeep way. Santa Cruz Jeep way Survey Survey - 05/21/2015 - by Doug CookProject Name: Santa Cruz Jeep way Survey Project Leader: Doug Cook Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Road Patrol Miles Worked: 40 miles Patrolled Areas: Santa Cruz Jeep way Organization: LPFA Start Date: 05/21/2015 End Date: 05/23/2015 Project Description: Survey the Santa Cruz Jeepway Santa Cruz Guard Station Maintenance Survey - 05/12/2015 - by Doug CookProject Name: Santa Cruz Guard Station Maintenance Project Leader: Doug Cook Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Camp Maintenance Miles Worked: 0 Patrolled Areas: Santa Cruz Camp Organization: LPFA Start Date: 05/12/2015 End Date: 5/13/2015 Project Description: Camp maintenance Camusea Road Survey and Camusea Camp Maintenance Survey - 5/7/2015 - by Doug CookProject Name: Camusea Road Survey and Camusea Camp Maintenance Project Leader: Doug Cook Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Camp Maintenance Miles Worked: 40 miles Patrolled Areas: Camuesa Organization: LPFA Start Date: 5/7/2015 End Date: 5/7/2015 Project Description: Camusea Road Survey
Camusea Camp Maintenance Buckhorn Rd Survey Survey - 12/10/2014 - by Doug CookProject Name: Buckhorn Rd Survey Project Leader: Doug Cook Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Road Patrol Miles Worked: 40 Patrolled Areas: Buckhorn Rd Organization: LPFA Start Date: 12/10/2014 End Date: 12/10/2014 Project Description: Buckhorn Rd Survey out to Bluff Buckhorn Road Survey Survey - 10/21/2015 - by Doug CookProject Name: Buckhorn Road Survey Project Leader: Doug Cook Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Road Patrol Miles Worked: 40 miles Patrolled Areas: Buckhorn Road, Bluff Camp, Alamar Saddle, Madulce Organization: LPFA Start Date: 10/21/2015 End Date: 10/21/2015 Project Description: Road survey of Buckhorn Rd.
From Upper Oso to Chokecherry Springs.
From Upper Oso to OHV Locked Gate - Road is clear
From OHV Stop Gate to Bluff - down tree. Can be dragged off the road or chainsawed. 20 in
From Bluff To Madulce Trail head - Road is clear
From Madulce Trail head to Chokecherry Springs - multiple wash outs leaving ruts. McKinely Saddle to Mission Pine Basin Tree Clearing and Brush Project Survey - 03/27/2015 - by Curt CraggProject Name: McKinely Saddle to Mission Pine Basin Tree Clearing and Brush Project Project Leader: Curt Cragg Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Select Type Miles Worked: 16 Patrolled Areas: Mission Pine Trai/Mission Pine Spring/Mission Pine Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 03/27/2015 End Date: 03/29/2015 Project Description: Objectives : Clear brush and repair tread from McKinley Saddle to Mission Pine Spring camp on the Mission Pine Trail Clear brush and repair tread from Mission Pine Spring Camp to Mission Pine Basin Camp Clear fallen trees on trail from Mission Pine Spring to Mission Pine Basin Have a generally good time and hilarity with an outstanding volunteer trail crew Work Accomplished/Completed Friday, March 27 Cleared brush and repaired tread as needed from McKinley Saddle to Mission Pine Spring--trail is in excellent condition. Saturday, March 28 Cut and cleared 20 fallen trees on the Mission Pine Trail between Mission Pine Spring camp and Mission Pine Basin camp. Cleared brush including dense areas on switchbacks going down into Mission Pine Basin drainage. Clearly marked trail entry and exit to Mission Pine Basin camp. Re-installed sign at Mission Pine Basin CampÂWork Remaining: Fall hazard trees in Mission Pine Basin camp Clean up Mission Pine Basin camp Cottam Camp Survey - 09/06/2015 - by Paul CronshawProject Name: Cottam Camp Project Leader: Paul Cronshaw Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 8 Patrolled Areas: Forbush and Blue Canyon Trails, Cotam, Forbush, Bl Organization: LPFA Start Date: 09/06/2015 End Date: 09/07/2015 Project Description: Rik and I hike from Cold Springs Saddle to Cottam on a patrol.  I hiked to Blue Canyon to check on the campsite. All in good order.  No water in the Blue Canyon Creek. Images: 
Forbush Survey - 08/28/2015 - by Paul CronshawProject Name: Forbush Project Leader: Paul Cronshaw Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 4 Patrolled Areas: Forbush Camp Organization: LPFA Start Date: 08/28/2015 End Date: 08/29/2015 Project Description: Rik and I hiked from Cold Springs Saddle to Forbush to survey trail and clean up the campsite. Several trees were damaged and evidence of a fire in the lower campsite fire ring. Images: 
New Year's Sisquoc Cabin Survey - 12/28/2014 - by Paul CronshawProject Name: New Year's Sisquoc Cabin Project Leader: Paul Cronshaw Ranger District: Santa Lucia Distrcit Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 40 Patrolled Areas: Manzana and Sisquoc Trails, Lost Valley, Fish, Ray Organization: LPFA Start Date: 12/28/2014 End Date: 01/02/2015 Project Description: Rik, and I joined Otis and his mules to hike from Nira to SouthFork Cabin on a Wilderness Patrol. Â Otis and I travelled down to below the Forester's Leap to check on the dangerous slide area to evaluate it for stock passage. Images: 
SouthFork Survey - 11/21/2014 - by Paul CronshawProject Name: SouthFork Project Leader: Paul Cronshaw Ranger District: Santa Lucia Distrcit Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 50 Patrolled Areas: Manzana and Sisquoc Trails, Lost Valley, Fish, Ray Organization: LPFA Start Date: 11/21/2014 End Date: 11/26/2014 Project Description: Rik and I hiked from Nira to SouthFork and down to Sycamore camp on a Wilderness Patrol to check on trail, campsite and cabin conditions. Images: 
ACE Rollins Project Setup and Mono Scouting Survey - 10/08/2015 - by Bryan ConantProject Name: ACE Rollins Project Setup and Mono Scouting Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 8 Patrolled Areas: Mono-Alamar Trail, Alamar Trail, Rollins Camp, Dut Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 10/08/2015 End Date: 10/11/2015 Project Description: Met the ACE Crew at PBar on Thursday night and escorted them in to Rollins Camp via the Pie Canyon and Loma-Pelona Jeep Roads. Â After setting ACE up at Rollins we scouted and flagged the Alamar Trail from Rollins down to the Lomas and up to Dutch Oven. Â On Sunday we scouted and flagged the Mono-Alamar Trail from Ogilvy Ranch up to Upper Mono Camp. Gene Marshal NRT Survey - 10/09/2015 - by Rik ChristensenProject Name: Gene Marshal NRT Project Leader: Rik Christensen Ranger District: Mt. Pinos Distrcit Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 6 miles Patrolled Areas: Reyes Creek , Upper Reyes , Beartrap , plus 1 mile Organization: LPFA , VWR Start Date: 10/09/2015 End Date: 10/10/2015 Project Description: Â Water report....flowing at Upper Reyes . Beartrap
 Trail work...... brushing trail to 1 mile past Beartrap. Dabney Roof Recon Survey - 09/22/2015 - by Greg JenkinsProject Name: Dabney Roof Recon Project Leader: Greg Jenkins Ranger District: Santa Lucia Distrcit Project Type: Facility Maintenance Miles Worked: 15 Patrolled Areas: Organization: Start Date: 09/22/2015 End Date: 09/22/2015 Project Description: Dabney roof assessment Upper Sisquoc Trail Crosscut Project Survey - 07/10/2015 - by Mike SmithProject Name: Upper Sisquoc Trail Crosscut Project Project Leader: Mike Smith Ranger District: Santa Lucia Distrcit Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 1.5 Patrolled Areas: Sisquoc Trail, Upper Bear Camp, Lower Bear Camp, A Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 07/10/2015 End Date: 07/12/2015 Project Description: Project Leader – Mike Smith
Project Participants – Mickey McTigue, Carol Day, Dan Wilson, Jon Eisenhart, Ellen Dorwin, Leslie Gomes, Adrian Gomes, Matt Spencer, James Mills.  Â
Date(s) – 10 July thru 12 July 2015
Trip Purpose –
1. The main purpose of this trip was to remove the downed trees blocking the Upper Sisquoc Trail from the upper trailhead starting at the Buckhorn/Big Pine road  to Lower Bear camp, approx 2 miles.  Also perform brushing in the areas heavily covered in brush. Â
2. If time permits we would also perform tread work in the worst areas.
Number of Volunteers - 10 people
Length of Project – 28 work hours
Forbush Camp Survey - 10/03/2015 - by Paul CronshawProject Name: Forbush Camp Project Leader: Paul Cronshaw Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Camp Maintenance Miles Worked: 1.5 Patrolled Areas: North Cold Springs from Saddle to Forbush, Forbush Organization: LPFA Start Date: 10/03/2015 End Date: 10/04/2014 Project Description: Cleaned campsite, reformatted the fire ring, red taped the fire ring, picked the trash around Forbush trailhead and water tank. Upper Manzana Trail Survey - 10/04/2015 - by Jasonn BeckstrandProject Name: Upper Manzana Trail Project Leader: Jasonn Beckstrand Ranger District: Santa Lucia Distrcit Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 7 Patrolled Areas: Manzana trail, NIRA, Lost Valley, Fish Creek, Rays Organization: LPFA Start Date: 10/04/2015 End Date: 10/04/2015 Project Description: Trail survey from NIRA to Manzana Narrows There is no water to be found until you get to Manzana Narrows. ÂTrail is in great condition with minor work needed.Routes that are low and near the creek need burshing and tread. Â But these are not the official routes.Routes that are upper need some slough tread work. Â But there are no blow outs.Section from Fish to Ray's camp needs the most bushing.There is a tree down before Ray's camp. Â This can be made passable with silky. ÂBut to clear it completely need a 4 foot crosscut. Â see pictureThere is one silky worthy tree blocking the trail before Manzana camp.Images: 
Alamar Trail RIRI Project: Report Group 4 Survey - 09/24/2015 - by Mike SmithProject Name: Alamar Trail RIRI Project: Report Group 4 Project Leader: Mike Smith Ranger District: All Districts Project Type: Select Type Miles Worked: 8.75 Patrolled Areas: Alamar Trail, Sisquoc Trail, Mission Pine Trail, B Organization: LPFA Start Date: 09/24/2015 End Date: 09/27/2015 Project Description: Multi-day trail project with the primary goal of working the Alamar
Trail from Alamar Camp down to the camp at the bottom.  We removed 239
trees along this section of trail, which is 2.4miles long.  We also brushed
about 1.5miles of trail and completed tread work on over 1 mile of the
trail.In addition we scouted the Sisquoc Trail from Alamar
Saddle down to Upper Bear Camp. Â Also logged 27 trees from the Mission Pine
Trail between Windy Gap and West Big Pine.  And patrolled the Poplar Trail
from Bluff down to the Narrows. Alamar Trail RIRI Project: Report Group 3 Survey - 01/07/2015 - by Mike SmithProject Name: Alamar Trail RIRI Project: Report Group 3 Project Leader: Mike Smith Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 8.75 Patrolled Areas: Alamar Trail, Sisquoc Trail, Mission Pine Trail, B Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 01/07/2015 End Date: 01/07/2015 Project Description: Multi-day trail project with the primary goal of working the Alamar
Trail from Alamar Camp down to the camp at the bottom. Â We removed 239
trees along this section of trail, which is 2.4miles long. Â We also brushed
about 1.5miles of trail and completed tread work on over 1 mile of the
trail.In addition we scouted the Sisquoc Trail from Alamar
Saddle down to Upper Bear Camp. Â Also logged 27 trees from the Mission Pine
Trail between Windy Gap and West Big Pine. Â And patrolled the Poplar Trail
from Bluff down to the Narrows. Alamar Trail RIRI Project: Report Group 2 Survey - 09/24/2015 - by Mike SmithProject Name: Alamar Trail RIRI Project: Report Group 2 Project Leader: Mike Smith Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 8.75 Patrolled Areas: Alamar Trail, Sisquoc Trail, Mission Pine Trail, B Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 09/24/2015 End Date: 09/27/2015 Project Description: Multi-day trail project with the primary goal of working the Alamar Trail from Alamar Camp down to the camp at the bottom.  We removed 239 trees along this section of trail, which is 2.4miles long.  We also brushed about 1.5miles of trail and completed tread work on over 1 mile of the trail. In addition we scouted the Sisquoc Trail from Alamar Saddle down to Upper Bear Camp.  Also logged 27 trees from the Mission Pine Trail between Windy Gap and West Big Pine.  And patrolled the Poplar Trail from Bluff down to the Narrows. Alamar Trail RIRI Project: Report Group 1 Survey - 09/24/2015 - by Mike SmithProject Name: Alamar Trail RIRI Project: Report Group 1 Project Leader: Mike Smith Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 8.75 Patrolled Areas: Alamar Trail, Sisquoc Trail, Mission Pine Trail, B Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 09/24/2015 End Date: 09/27/2015 Project Description: Multi-day trail project with the primary goal of working the Alamar Trail from Alamar Camp down to the camp at the bottom.  We removed 239 trees along this section of trail, which is 2.4miles long.  We also brushed about 1.5miles of trail and completed tread work on over 1 mile of the trail. In addition we scouted the Sisquoc Trail from Alamar Saddle down to Upper Bear Camp.  Also logged 27 trees from the Mission Pine Trail between Windy Gap and West Big Pine.  And patrolled the Poplar Trail from Bluff down to the Narrows. Upper sisquoc Survey - 09/26/2015 - by Jared spanglerProject Name: Upper sisquoc Project Leader: Jared spangler Ranger District: All Districts Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: 40 Patrolled Areas: Judell trail, cottonwood camp, sisquoc trail, whit Organization: Start Date: 09/26/2015 End Date: 09/27/2015 Project Description: Survey the upper sisquoc, up over white ledge, down to Nira camp via the manzana trail. Judell trail is in relatively good shape, as well as the sisquoc trail from Heath camp to south fork. There was drinkable water at cottonwood camp. Right outside of skunk camp there is drinkable water too. From that point til right above alcove falls was dry. Water at the narrows.  We camped under the supermoon, and there were animal tracks littering the river bed.  We hiked up out of Mansfield camp towards the Santa Cruz trail For about a mile, the trail started to get difficult and it was very hot so we turned back towards the sisquoc trail.Saw one hiker a mile from Nira, that was the only person we saw all weekend. Beautiful remoteCountry, look forward to doing it after we get some water. Pine Mountain water and trail report Survey - 09/03/2015 - by Rik ChristensenProject Name: Pine Mountain water and trail report Project Leader: Rik Christensen Ranger District: Ojai Distrcit Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 3 miles Patrolled Areas: Pine Mnt. camps to Chorro Springs and Raspberry Sp Organization: LPFA , VWR Start Date: 09/03/2015 End Date: 09/04/2015 Project Description:    Remove debris from trails to both springs and deliver a water report......0 at Chorro Springs and a small flow at Raspberry. Remove haxard trees on the Forbush Trail Survey - 09/22/2015 - by Mickey MctigueProject Name: Remove haxard trees on the Forbush Trail Project Leader: Mickey Mctigue Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 2 miles Patrolled Areas: Cold Springs Trail ( Bulkley Springs) Organization: LPFA , VWR Start Date: 09/22/2015 End Date: 09/22/2015 Project Description: Fell , cut and remove 10 hazard trees next to trail. Lamar Camp maintnenace Survey - 09/10/2014 - by Rick HumphreyProject Name: Lamar Camp maintnenace Project Leader: Rick Humphrey Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Camp Maintenance Miles Worked: 2 Patrolled Areas: Alamar Camp clearing and brushing Organization: LPFA Start Date: 09/10/2014 End Date: 09/14/2014 Project Description: Completed brushing and clearing Alamar Camp. restructured Camp site .  cleared brush from jeep way leading into Alamar Camp. Touch up painting of picnic tables. Bluff Camp maintenance Survey - 01/07/2015 - by Rick HumphreyProject Name: Bluff Camp maintenance Project Leader: Rick Humphrey Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Camp Maintenance Miles Worked: 2 Patrolled Areas: Camp maintenance Organization: LPFA Start Date: 01/07/2015 End Date: 01/07/2015 Project Description: Returned with materials and fixed cabin water heater, removed all misc lumber and supplies and drove them back to LPFA compound. Cut wood for inside wood stove for winter. light brushing. Bluff Camp brushing and maintenance Survey - 08/28/2014 - by Rick HumphreyProject Name: Bluff Camp brushing and maintenance Project Leader: Rick Humphrey Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Camp Maintenance Miles Worked: 2 Patrolled Areas: Bluff Camp maintenance Organization: LPFA Start Date: 08/28/2014 End Date: 09/01/2014 Project Description: Worked on clearing barn of misc. supplies. Worked on Cabin hot water heater, removed 3 way cabin burner for repairs. light camp area brushing. ALamar Camp maintenance. Survey - 08/08/2014 - by Rick HumphreyProject Name: ALamar Camp maintenance. Project Leader: Rick Humphrey Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Camp Maintenance Miles Worked: 1 Patrolled Areas: Alamar Camp Organization: LPFA Start Date: 08/08/2014 End Date: 08/09/2014 Project Description: Painted two tables at Alamar camp. Light brushing and loppering. Reclaim Alamar Camp: Brushing and clearing. Survey - 07/31/2014 - by Rick HumphreyProject Name: Reclaim Alamar Camp: Brushing and clearing. Project Leader: Rick Humphrey Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Camp Maintenance Miles Worked: 1 Patrolled Areas: Alamar Camp brushing and clearing Organization: LPFA Start Date: 07/31/2014 End Date: 08/03/2014 Project Description: Reclaimed Alamar Camp.  Brushed and cleared campsite, brought in new picnic table, restructured fire pit and camp placements. Bluff Camp work Survey - 07/31/2014 - by Rick HumphreyProject Name: Bluff Camp work Project Leader: Rick Humphrey Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Camp Maintenance Miles Worked: 2 Patrolled Areas: Bluff camp maintenance Organization: LPFA Start Date: 07/31/2014 End Date: 08/03/2014 Project Description: Painted picnic tables. removed empty propane tank from Camp to be re-filled. Collected firewood for Cabin inside stove. Hike supplies to trail group near Coche Camp Survey - 07/03/2014 - by Rick HumphreyProject Name: Hike supplies to trail group near Coche Camp Project Leader: Rick Humphrey Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 15 Patrolled Areas: Bluff to Coche Camp Organization: LPFA Start Date: 07/03/2014 End Date: 07/07/2014 Project Description: Re-supplied trail workers down at Coche Camp.  Water flowing at both feeder streams out to Coche. Bluff trail work Survey - 06/02/2014 - by Rick HumphreyProject Name: Bluff trail work Project Leader: Rick Humphrey Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 2 Patrolled Areas: Brushing Buckhorn road from Bluff up towards the c Organization: LPFA Start Date: 06/02/2014 End Date: 06/05/2014 Project Description: Cleared buckhorn road and brushed the jeep way from Bluff towards the cell point. Bluff trail work Survey - 04/24/2014 - by Rick HumphreyProject Name: Bluff trail work Project Leader: Rick Humphrey Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 5 Patrolled Areas: Bluff to Blue Jay Camp Organization: LPFA Start Date: 04/24/2014 End Date: 04/28/2014 Project Description: Work loping and brushing from Bluff Camp down to Blue Jay.  There are sections that will need a lot of attention form Blue Jay to Pens. Water flowing well in Indian Creek. Spring Bluff Maintnenace Survey - 03/27/2015 - by Rick HumphreyProject Name: Spring Bluff Maintnenace Project Leader: Rick Humphrey Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Camp Maintenance Miles Worked: 30 Patrolled Areas: Spring Bluff survey, cabin cleaning. Organization: LPFA Start Date: 03/27/2015 End Date: 03/30/2015 Project Description: Bluff Spring cleaning, floor board cleaning, replace gas propane tank.  Road survey. Spring Bluff Maintnenace Survey - 03/27/2015 - by Rick HumphreyProject Name: Spring Bluff Maintnenace Project Leader: Rick Humphrey Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Camp Maintenance Miles Worked: 30 Patrolled Areas: Spring Bluff survey, cabin cleaning. Organization: LPFA Start Date: 03/27/2015 End Date: 03/30/2015 Project Description: Bluff Spring cleaning, floor board cleaning, replace gas propane tank.  Road survey. Bluff Camp winter check, road survey! Survey - 01/06/2015 - by Rick HumphreyProject Name: Bluff Camp winter check, road survey! Project Leader: Rick Humphrey Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Camp Maintenance Miles Worked: 30 Patrolled Areas: Upper Oso to West Big Pine, to Alamar Camp survey Organization: LPFA Start Date: 01/06/2015 End Date: 01/09/2015 Project Description: Upper Oso, road survey to Bluff, some new ruts in road, some rocks removed, we were able to get to Bluff and over to Alamar Camp. Road Survey from Upper Oso to West Big Pine. Survey - 12/26/2014 - by Rick HumphreyProject Name: Road Survey from Upper Oso to West Big Pine. Project Leader: Rick Humphrey Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 30 Patrolled Areas: Upper Oso Camp to West Big Pine road survey. Organization: LPFA Start Date: 12/26/2014 End Date: 12/29/2014 Project Description: Road survey.  Some roads down on road to Bluff, and from Bluff up to West Big Pine. Cleared a couple sections, but we were able to drive up to West Big Pine. Bluff Camp survey/ winter prep checked/ road survey Survey - 11/21/2014 - by Rick HumphreyProject Name: Bluff Camp survey/ winter prep checked/ road survey Project Leader: Rick Humphrey Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Camp Maintenance Miles Worked: 30 Patrolled Areas: Upper Oso to Bluff Patrol, Bluff to Alamar road su Organization: LPFA Start Date: 11/21/2014 End Date: 11/24/2014 Project Description: Survey road to Bluff From Upper Oso Camp, drove to Alamar Camp....road ok, no large jeep way obstacles... Bluff Trail Surveys Survey - 11/03/2014 - by Rick HumphreyProject Name: Bluff Trail Surveys Project Leader: Rick Humphrey Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 5 Patrolled Areas: Bluff Camp to Blue Jay trail work Organization: LPFA Start Date: 11/03/2014 End Date: 11/06/2014 Project Description: Worked from Bluff down towards Blue Jay Camp, light trial loping, brushing....water at the bottom of the valley below Bluff. Trail from Blue Jay to Pens needs a major overhaul, has,'t been done in almost 5 years now.... Bluff Camp Winter Prep. Survey - 10/20/2014 - by Rick HumphreyProject Name: Bluff Camp Winter Prep. Project Leader: Rick Humphrey Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Facility Maintenance Miles Worked: 35 Patrolled Areas: Bluff Camp/Cabin Winter Prep./ Road Survey to Chok Organization: LPFA Start Date: 10/20/2014 End Date: 10/24/2014 Project Description: Bluff Camp Spring Winter prep, along with Cabin sanitizing, road survey to Choke Cherry Spring. Indian CreeK Survey Survey - 09/29/2014 - by Richard HumphreyProject Name: Indian CreeK Survey Project Leader: Richard Humphrey Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 15 Patrolled Areas: Pie Canyon Jeepway to Indian Creek Camp Organization: LPFA Start Date: 09/29/2014 End Date: 10/03/2015 Project Description: Surveyed from Pie Canyon Jeepway to Indian Creek, painted table at Indian Creek Camp.  Trail from Meadow Camp to Indian Camp needs some serious work, creek sections up the canyon were covered up and difficult to find and negotiate. Some water in the creek. Madulce Trail flagging and Upper Sisquoc River Trail survey Survey - 06/04/2015 - by Greg JenkinsProject Name: Madulce Trail flagging and Upper Sisquoc River Trail survey Project Leader: Greg Jenkins Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 9 Patrolled Areas: Madulce Trail, Upper Sisquoc River Trail, Big Pine Organization: Start Date: 06/04/2015 End Date: 06/08/2015 Project Description: Surveyed Madulce Trail and flagged it down to Madulce Camp. Surveyed Upper Sisquoc River Trail down to Lower Bear. Surveyed Big Pine Camp. Repaired door lock at Bluff Cabin. Surveyed Buckhorn Road from Upper Oso to Santa Barbara Canyon. National Trails Day - Cold Spring North Slide Survey - 06/06/2015 - by BryanProject Name: National Trails Day - Cold Spring North Slide Project Leader: Bryan Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 4 Patrolled Areas: Cold Spring Trail, Gibraltar Trail, Mono Camp Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 06/06/2015 End Date: 06/06/2015 Project Description: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNQhRkexUT0&feature=youtu.be National Trails Day 2015Camped at Mono Camp and worked through the Mono Jungle up to the Slide and then out Gibraltar Trail about a mile. National Trails Day - Cold Spring North Slide - ENTRY 1 Survey - 06/06/2015 - by BryanProject Name: National Trails Day - Cold Spring North Slide - ENTRY 1 Project Leader: Bryan Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 4 Patrolled Areas: Cold Spring Trail, Gibraltar Trail, Mono Camp Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 06/06/2015 End Date: 06/06/2015 Project Description: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNQhRkexUT0&feature=youtu.be National Trails Day 2015Camped at Mono Camp and worked through the Mono Jungle up to the Slide and then out Gibraltar Trail about a mile. Gibraltar Trail Survey - 06/06/2015 - by Paul CronshawProject Name: Gibraltar Trail Project Leader: Paul Cronshaw Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 2 Patrolled Areas: Gibraltar Trail Organization: LPFA Start Date: 06/06/2015 End Date: 06/07/2015 Project Description: Participated in the 2015 National Trails Day, and joined up with Bryan Conant's LPFA group working on fixing the slide on North Cold Springs Trail just prior to intersection with Gibraltar Trail. Trailworked involved brushing and treadwork of first mile.Images: 
Cottam Survey - 06/12/2015 - by Paul CronshawProject Name: Cottam Project Leader: Paul Cronshaw Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 7 Patrolled Areas: North Cold Springs and Blue Canyon Trails, Forbush Organization: LPFA Start Date: 06/12/2015 End Date: 06/13/2015 Project Description: 1. Fastened NO FIRE signs to trailhead signs at Forbush and North Romero/Blue Canyon Trailheads 2. Cleared leaves from around Forbush Campfire #23. Water report at Forbush and Cottam4. Interacted with 4 backpackers hiking to Cottam5. Wilderness patrolImages: 
Earth Day Survey - 04/19/2015 - by Jasonn BeckstrandProject Name: Earth Day Project Leader: Jasonn Beckstrand Ranger District: All Districts Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: 0 Patrolled Areas: Organization: LPFA Start Date: 04/19/2015 End Date: 04/19/2015 Project Description: Supported the Earth Day event. Shared information about the forest, the districts, and back country events supported by LPFA. Sisquoc Working Vacation Survey - 04/23/2015 - by Jasonn BeckstrandProject Name: Sisquoc Working Vacation Project Leader: Jasonn Beckstrand Ranger District: Santa Lucia Distrcit Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 10 Patrolled Areas: Sisquoc, Judell, Heath, Lower Bear, Cottonwood Organization: LPFA Start Date: 04/23/2015 End Date: 04/26/2015 Project Description: Second half of the trail maintenance on Judell and Sisquoc. Goal of the project was to open the trail up so pack stock could pass the sections from Lower Bear to Mansfield.This was accomplished during the 11 day project. Buckhorn Trail Survey - 05/29/2015 - by Jasonn BeckstrandProject Name: Buckhorn Trail Project Leader: Jasonn Beckstrand Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 6 Patrolled Areas: Buckhorn Trail, Lower Buckhorn Camp Organization: LPFA Start Date: 05/29/2015 End Date: 05/31/2015 Project Description: Trail maintenance along the Buckhorn trail was done from the trail head at Camuesa Rd 6 miles up the trail. Brushing and Logging was done along this sections.There remains 4 large down trees across the trail to be logged out.Lower buckhorn camp was cleaned up and a table is needed at the camp. Â small pools of water with little flow.Meadow camp was clean but no waterTrail needs multiple follow up projects in order to open it back up for all users.Images: 
Santa Cruz Trail Survey and Grapevine Maintenance Survey - 05/22/2015 - by Jasonn BeckstrandProject Name: Santa Cruz Trail Survey and Grapevine Maintenance Project Leader: Jasonn Beckstrand Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 20 Patrolled Areas: Grapevine, Santa Cruz Trails Organization: LPFA Start Date: 05/22/2015 End Date: 05/25/2015 Project Description: Surveyed ACE trail work on Santa Cruz Trail from Kellogg camp up towards Mission pine basin.  They had completed 2 miles of the 3.5 mile section. Trail maintenance on Grapevine Trail worked about 1/8 mile, starting a mile out. Dabney Cabin Survey - 05/22/2015 - by Paul CronshawProject Name: Dabney Cabin Project Leader: Paul Cronshaw Ranger District: Santa Lucia Distrcit Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 1.5 Patrolled Areas: Sulphur Springs, Manzana Trail(Dabney Cabin to Sch Organization: LPFA Start Date: 05/22/2015 End Date: 05/24/2015 Project Description: Base camped out of Dabney cabin. Hiked to Schoolhouse and cut two downed trees. Brushed and cut downed trees on Sulphur Springs trail to second road crossing.  Fire hazard abatement around Dabney Cabin. Cleared debris around toilet. ACE Santa Cruz Trail Project Setup Survey - 05/19/2015 - by Bryan ConantProject Name: ACE Santa Cruz Trail Project Setup Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 7.5 Patrolled Areas: Grapevine Trail, Pelch Camp, Coche Camp, Kellogg C Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 05/19/2015 End Date: 05/20/2015 Project Description: Spent two days setting up the ACE Crew to work on the Santa Cruz Trail from Grapevine Junction to Mission Pine Basin. Bluff Camp maintenance and trail work Survey - 05/01/2015 - by Greg JenkinsProject Name: Bluff Camp maintenance and trail work Project Leader: Greg Jenkins Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 30 Patrolled Areas: Grapevine trail, Mission Pine trail, Buckhorn Road Organization: Start Date: 05/01/2015 End Date: 05/04/2015 Project Description: Dabney Cabin drafting and material purchase Survey - 05/11/2015 - by Greg JenkinsProject Name: Dabney Cabin drafting and material purchase Project Leader: Greg Jenkins Ranger District: Santa Lucia Distrcit Project Type: Facility Maintenance Miles Worked: 0 Patrolled Areas: Organization: Start Date: 05/11/2015 End Date: 05/13/2015 Project Description: Drafting of wall framing, lumber / material take-off, and purchase. Dabney Framing Survey - 05/15/2015 - by Greg JenkinsProject Name: Dabney Framing Project Leader: Greg Jenkins Ranger District: Santa Lucia Distrcit Project Type: Facility Maintenance Miles Worked: 12 Patrolled Areas: Organization: Start Date: 05/15/2015 End Date: 05/16/2015 Project Description: Interior wall framing Upper Sisquoc Judell Working Vacation: Report 2 of 2 Survey - 04/17/2015 - by Mike SmithProject Name: Upper Sisquoc Judell Working Vacation: Report 2 of 2 Project Leader: Mike Smith Ranger District: Santa Lucia Distrcit Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 11 Patrolled Areas: Judell Trail, Sisquoc Trail, Buckhorn Road, Heath, Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 04/17/2015 End Date: 04/26/2015 Project Description: LPFA Working Vacation working down the Judell from SB Potrero and along the Sisquoc Trail from Mansfield up to Lower Bear.  The project was based at Heath Camp and stock supported by Susie and Otis.  See previous submission for more information. Upper Sisquoc Judell Working Vacation: Report 1 of 2 Survey - 04/17/2015 - by Mike SmithProject Name: Upper Sisquoc Judell Working Vacation: Report 1 of 2 Project Leader: Mike Smith Ranger District: Santa Lucia Distrcit Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 11 Patrolled Areas: Judell Trail, Sisquoc Trail, Buckhorn Road, Heath, Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 04/17/2015 End Date: 04/26/2015 Project Description: LPFA Working Vacation working down the Judell from SB Potrero and along the Sisquoc Trail from Mansfield up to Lower Bear.  The project was based at Heath Camp and stock supported by Susie and Otis.  See attached for more information. Buckhorn Trail Patrol Survey - 05/12/2015 - by Bryan ConantProject Name: Buckhorn Trail Patrol Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 9 Patrolled Areas: Buckhorn Trail, Buckhorn Road, Lower Buckhorn Camp Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 05/12/2015 End Date: 05/12/2015 Project Description: Scouted the Buckhorn Trail from the Road down to the Indian Creek Trailhead.  This was to support an upcoming chainsaw project that will be held later in the month. Here is more information:http://arcg.is/1PG7dwg Dabney Cabin Preservation Survey - 05/09/2015 - by Greg JenkinsProject Name: Dabney Cabin Preservation Project Leader: Greg Jenkins Ranger District: Santa Lucia Distrcit Project Type: Facility Maintenance Miles Worked: 12 Patrolled Areas: Dabney Cabin, Private Road Organization: LPFA Start Date: 05/09/2015 End Date: 05/09/2015 Project Description: Cabin Maintenance and cleaning.
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Judell Trail Recon for upcoming Working Vacation for LPFA Survey - 04/03/2015 - by Kevin WallaceProject Name: Judell Trail Recon for upcoming Working Vacation for LPFA Project Leader: Kevin Wallace Ranger District: Santa Lucia Distrcit Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 15 Patrolled Areas: Judell Trail to Heath and Cottonwood Camp Organization: LPFA Start Date: 04/03/2015 End Date: 04/05/2015 Project Description: The purpose of this trip was to determine if the Judell Trail down to Heath and Cottonwood would allow for stock support for our upcoming LPFA working vacation. We determined this is NOT possible at this time, but….could be worked in a 2 day period with enough volunteers that the stock could make it to Heath.  It was obvious from the very beginning that the Judell has not been used for many months. The trail was difficult to find, but we have hiked it and rode it many times, so we knew where to go. Our first obstacle was at the junction of the Sierra Madre Road with the Judell Trailhead (Function Junction!). There is a pretty deep gully in the jeepway that would be extremely difficult for trucks and horse trailers to get down. It goes for about 200 ft before it evens out to a driveable road. This would be a fairly easy fix with a few volunteers and the right tools. The stock would have the staging area at the picnic table, although would NEED to bring in water as both troughs are empty. We cleared approximately 14 tree’s with the Katana Boy Silky before we were completely exhausted. It took us 6 hours to walk to Heath (5 miles!!!). The trail is very overgrown and needs lots of brushing, the tread is questionable in many spots, especially along the high trails and switchbacks, and there are at least 5 bigger trees that require a cross-cut saw prior to Heath camp. There are some major area’s that need work for the stock. There is a Rock slide, a trail re-route over creek crossing, and the Grand Canyon reroute! We were feeling ok until we hit about the ½ mile mark from Heath and then the trail disappeared into the Grand Canyon! Really??? What the heck happened here?  It looks like there was a big Flash Flood and took the side of the canyon out. It’s pretty impressive. We tried lots of different approaches (staying in the creek bed or going higher), and found that going a bit higher and doing a bit of trail work you could go around the wash. Prior to Mike’s lunch spot (1/2 way point), there are 4 tree’s that are in the trail that need cross-cut work, tread work, and brushing. Not too bad, but definitely need to remember that the stock will have pack saddles on and need a bit of room to maneuver around some of those tight spots. We were walking toe to heel in many areas due to brushing and tread issues. Once you pass Mike’s spot, the Poison Oak appears with vengeance. Really. It is hip high and needs some serious work. I tried to cut through the best I could just to find the trail. From here there are maybe 2 to 3 trees that need a cross cut saw, major brushing, tread work, and a few re-routes (the creek crossing and the flash-flood canyon). Once you arrive at Heath it is wonderful. We camped at Heath, but walked on to Cottonwood to check that out. There are 4 trees that obstruct the trail there and lots of brushing. Cottonwood would be a great spot for the stock to graze away for an afternoon. It would clear out the area for campers. The potty is super nice, someone has rebuilt that. There were lots of Bear signs. Didn’t see any bears, but had some fresh poop on the trail, good size paw prints and the normal sign scratches. We met about 20 vehicles at the second gate coming out? It was crazy, they just kept coming. I stopped and chatted with the lady in the front car and she said they were with some group that was doing Invasive species restoration group? They were heading up to Painted Rock. Glad we didn’t meet them on the road.On a good note. We saw 0 rattlers, the flowers were beautiful, the grazing was so green, the water is perfect at both Heath and Cottonwood, and the Buckhorn is up and running in full force under new ownership with great food, and lots of it.Â
Respectfully submitted,
Kevin and Maureen Wallace
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Nira Trailhead 4 Trail Loop Survey - 03/27/2015 - by Paul CronshawProject Name: Nira Trailhead 4 Trail Loop Project Leader: Paul Cronshaw Ranger District: Santa Lucia Distrcit Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 33 miles Patrolled Areas: Mckinley Fire Road, TRAILS Mission Pine, Fall Cany Organization: LPFA Start Date: 03/27/2015 End Date: 03/31/2015 Project Description: I joined Curt Cragg's volunteer group on the Mission Pine Trail project to help clear downed trees near the Mission Pine Basin. The trail is now passable to backpackers and stock. I hiked the Fall Canyon Trail down to the Sisquoc River. The trail is very brushy on the approach to Summit Meadow, and in sections down to the Fall Canyon Spring, and beyond about a half mile. There are several big downed trees in the ceanothus section below Summit Meadow that are easily bypassed. The trail is passable to backpackers and stock.On the section from Mansfield Camp to SouthFork Station, I counted 15 downed trees. Â I cut 8 trees, rolled 1 off the trail and left 6 for a future sawyer project. The trail is passable to backpackers and stock. The trail tread has grass growing indicating very little usage over the past couple of months.The Manzana Trail section from SouthFork to Nira is in excellent condition. Â I encountered two groups: Â 1) Midland School camping at Manzana Camp, and 2) Wilderness Youth Project at Fish Creek using the upgraded campsite #2 from a recent Eagle Scout project.The weather was in the 70's most of the 5 days. See the individual campsites on this website for updated information.Images: 
Santa Barbara Canyon Trail - Logging Trip Survey - 03/28/2015 - by Todd BrockmanProject Name: Santa Barbara Canyon Trail - Logging Trip Project Leader: Todd Brockman Ranger District: Mt. Pinos Distrcit Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 6 Miles Patrolled Areas: Santa Barbara Canyon Trail Organization: Wilderness Corps Start Date: 03/28/2015 End Date: 03/29/2015 Project Description: Wilderness Corps went into Santa Barbara Canyon Trail with Wilderness Corps Leadership plus 6 Wilderness Corps Volunteers and pack stock. We cleared 50 Trees ranging from 3 inches in diameter to 15 diameter off the trail. The trail is clear of trees from the North End of the Santa Barbara Canyon Trail to just before Malduce Camp where there is a large tree down that we could not get. On a previous Recon trip we cleared about 10 trees off the trail, for a total of 60 Tress removed from Santa Barbara Trail. San Rafael and Dick Smith Trail Recon: Santa Lucia District Survey - 03/01/2015 - by Bryan ConantProject Name: San Rafael and Dick Smith Trail Recon: Santa Lucia District Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Lucia Distrcit Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 11 Patrolled Areas: Mission Pine Basin, Fall Canyon Trail, Mansfield, Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 03/01/2015 End Date: 03/02/2015 Project Description: Patrolled the Fall Canyon and Upper Sisquoc Trails and camps as part of a week long backpack.  Here is a link the photos of the Upper Sisquoc: https://picasaweb.google.com/112621029507944014457/UpperSisquocDownedTreesMarch2015# San Rafael and Dick Smith Trail Recon: Santa Barbara District Survey - 02/27/2015 - by Bryan ConantProject Name: San Rafael and Dick Smith Trail Recon: Santa Barbara District Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Select Type Miles Worked: 65 Patrolled Areas: Santa Cruz Trail, Santa Cruz Camp, Little Pine Spr Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 02/27/2015 End Date: 03/05/2015 Project Description: Patrolled the trails and camps along a week long backpack through the SB and SL Ranger Districts.  Too much information to post here, see reports on www.HikeLosPadres.com or contact me directly. 2015-03-23 Arroyo Burro Tree Removal Survey - 03/23/2015 - by Chris OrrProject Name: 2015-03-23 Arroyo Burro Tree Removal Project Leader: Chris Orr Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 9.7 Patrolled Areas: North Arroyo Burro, Santa Ynez River Trail Organization: SBMTV Start Date: 03/23/2015 End Date: 03/23/2015 Project Description: North Arroyo Burro Trail: One mile up from lower Arroyo Burro trailhead, 8" oak tree across the trail with 3" bay tree spring pole.  Release tension in spring pole with multiple handsaw undercuts.  Cut pole down.  Cut 1/3 of oak off, rolled trunks off trail.  Cleared small deadfall down trail. North Romero Trail and Blue Canyon Camps Survey - 03/14/2015 - by Paul CronshawProject Name: North Romero Trail and Blue Canyon Camps Project Leader: Paul Cronshaw Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 6 miles Patrolled Areas: Blue Canyon, Upper Blue Canyon, North Romero Trail Organization: LPFA Start Date: 03/14/2015 End Date: 03/15/2015 Project Description: Hike from the trail junction of Romero Trail and East Camino Cielo Rd.  This section down to Blue Canyon is also called North Romero Trail. The trail is relatively steep with eroded sections filled with pebble size rocks.  The existing water bars have failed.We met three female backpackers from the LPFA Backpacking class who were on a gear testing camp session.  We added a toilet set to the existing throne.We hike the trail to Upper Blue Canyon. The campsite was taken by 3 guys from SB on an overnighter.  We stealth camped at a site that 100 yards east of the campsite.There is water flowing in the creek near both campsites.The trail sign at the junction with the Blue Canyon Trail needs two bolds to hold it together.ÂImages: 
Fish Creek Eagle Project Survey - 03/21/2015 - by Paul CronshawProject Name: Fish Creek Eagle Project Project Leader: Paul Cronshaw Ranger District: Santa Lucia Distrcit Project Type: Facility Maintenance Miles Worked: 6 miles Patrolled Areas: Fish Creek Camp, Lost Valley Camp, Manzana Creek Organization: LPFA Start Date: 03/21/2015 End Date: 03/22/2015 Project Description: A scout in Troop 105 completed his Eagle Project at Fish Creek Camp. He replaced the old wilderness throne and dug out the pit, painted the existing picnic table, constructed and painted a table for the second campsite. There is no water in the Manzana River that runs in front of the campsite. Â Water is located in a flowing stream and pool at the junction of Fish Creek.There is a downed oak tree partially blocking the trail about 3/4 mike from NIra Trailhead.Overall the trail from Nira to Fish Creek is in excellent condition.We encountered 12 backpackers passing through Fish Creek Camp headed to Ray's, Manzana and the Narrows.Images: 
Front Country Trails Meeting Survey - 03/19/2015 - by Chris OrrProject Name: Front Country Trails Meeting Project Leader: Chris Orr Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: 0 Patrolled Areas: Front Country Trails Organization: ALL Start Date: 03/19/2015 End Date: 03/19/2015 Project Description: Trail meeting to talk about Maintenance projects on the front country trails. Talked about CA trails day, National trails day, BLM trails day.Other ways to get public involved. 19 Oaks Spring and Throne Recon Survey - 03/18/2015 - by Bryan ConantProject Name: 19 Oaks Spring and Throne Recon Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Camp Maintenance Miles Worked: 2 Patrolled Areas: 19 Oaks, Santa Cruz Trail Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 03/18/2015 End Date: 03/18/2015 Project Description: Scouted the spring and crapper at 19 Oaks for future projects.  Also cleared a few bushes that were encroaching across the trail.  See attached document for more details. Santa Cruz Trail Maintenance Survey - 03/13/2015 - by Jasonn BeckstrandProject Name: Santa Cruz Trail Maintenance Project Leader: Jasonn Beckstrand Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 6 Patrolled Areas: Santa Cruz Organization: LPFA Start Date: 03/13/2015 End Date: 03/15/2015 Project Description: Santa Cruz Trail maintenance project. The goal of this project was to evaluate and fix areas that would prohibit stock from getting from Upper Oso to Santa Cruz Camp. ÂPicturesWork completed on the North side from Alexander saddle towards Santa Cruz Camp20 slides and blowouts were repaired. See Pictures in attached link.Cleaned up trash at little pine springs camp.Spring is running, but low water flow.Trough was empty due to leak. Needs repair.Work completed on the South side from Alexander saddle towards Upper OsoSpring was unclogged and water is flowing into stock trough. Water flow is about 1 litter per 30 sec6 slides were cleared off the trail.There are two slides that still require maintenance.Follow up ProjectNorth SideWork to improve trail down to little pine spring camp.Fix table at little pine spring camp. Needs new boards. Minimum 1 seat.  tighten bolts.Fix trough.  Check and clean out spring.South SideWork the shall sides on the upper south side of the trail.ÂWith these slides removed stock could ride to Santa Cruz Camp.ÂTrail Visitors4 backpackers on the north side of the trail6 mountain bikers on the south side of the trail3 motorcycle riders on buckhorn road. Santa Cruz Trail Maintenance Survey - 03/13/2015 - by Jasonn BeckstrandProject Name: Santa Cruz Trail Maintenance Project Leader: Jasonn Beckstrand Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 6 Patrolled Areas: Santa Cruz Organization: L Start Date: 03/13/2015 End Date: 03/15/2015 Project Description: Goals and objectives, work completed, and any work still needed? Santa Cruz Trail Maintenance Survey - 03/13/2015 - by Jasonn BeckstrandProject Name: Santa Cruz Trail Maintenance Project Leader: Jasonn Beckstrand Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 6 Patrolled Areas: Santa Cruz Organization: LPFA Start Date: 03/13/2015 End Date: 03/15/2015 Project Description: Santa Cruz Trail maintenance project. The goal of this project was to evaluate and fix areas that would prohibit stock from getting from Upper Oso to Santa Cruz Camp. ÂWork completed on the North side from Alexander saddle towards Santa Cruz Camp20 slides and blowouts were repaired.  See Pictures in attached link.Cleaned up trash at little pine springs camp.Spring is running, but low water flow.Trough was empty due to leak.  Needs repair.Work completed on the South side from Alexander saddle towards Upper OsoSpring was unclogged and water is flowing into stock trough.  Water flow is about 1 litter per 30 sec6 slides were cleared off the trail.There are two slides that still require maintenance.Follow up ProjectNorth SideWork to improve trail down to little pine spring camp.Fix table at little pine spring camp.  Needs new boards.  Minimum 1 seat.  tighten bolts.Fix trough.  Check and clean out spring.South SideWork the shall sides on the upper south side of the trail.ÂWith these slides removed stock could ride to Santa Cruz Camp.ÂTrail Visitors4 backpackers on the north side of the trail6 mountain bikers on the south side of the trail3 motorcycle riders on buckhorn road. West Hurricane Deck Brush Clearing and Tread Repair Survey - 03/06/2015 - by Curt K CraggProject Name: West Hurricane Deck Brush Clearing and Tread Repair Project Leader: Curt K Cragg Ranger District: Santa Lucia Distrcit Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 20 Patrolled Areas: Potrero, Cold Water, Horseshoe Bend, Dabney Cabin, Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 03/06/2015 End Date: 03/08/2015 Project Description: Project Work Accomplished
West Hurricane Deck Trail Clearing Project from Manzana Schoolhouse Camp
Dates: Friday, March 6, 2015 - Sunday, March 8, 2015
Project Coordinator: Â Curt Cragg, Wilderness #36
Volunteers Attended:  15 including  pack crew
Pack Support: Â Otis Calef, Kathleen Phelps, Pancho Smith, Â Dave Ralston and Jane Lodas (Dave and Jane also did all of the cooking for volunteer meals).
Original Project Objective:
Clear heavy brush on the west end of the Hurricane Deck Trail from above the switchbacks at the junction of the Sisquoc River Trail. Â Repair off sloping and degraded tread. Â Re-establish bypassed switchbacks that had been lost due to overgrowth
Work Accomplished:
Crew cleared four tree falls across Manzana Trail while hiking in to Schoolhouse Camp on Friday, including one large oak tree at the toilet in the camp. Â Checked all camps along the way. Â On Saturday crew hiked to top of switchbacks above Sisquoc River Trail on the West end of the Hurricane Deck and cleared dense brush, repaired severely off sloping tread and re-established missing switchbacks due to hikers bypassing because of heavy brush. Â Crew worked to approximately 2.5 miles from junction. Â Repaired fallen sign at junction with new hardware. Â Cut tree hanging on pasture fence at schoolhouse.
Blue Canyon Trail Survey - 02/14/2015 - by Paul CronshawProject Name: Blue Canyon Trail Project Leader: Paul Cronshaw Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 8 miles Patrolled Areas: Blue Canyon Trail,Upper Blue Canyon Canyon Camp, B Organization: LPFA Start Date: 02/14/2015 End Date: 02/15/2015 Project Description: Parked at Blue Canyon Trailhead by the bridge on East Camino Cielo.  Hiked to Blue Canyon Camp. The trail is in good condition. ÂWe encountered two downed trees across the trail.  Cut a few branches on one tree to allow for better passage by hikers. Not passable for stock.Flowing water in creek at all 3 campsites.ÂAll 3 camps are in good condition (see campsite reports).  Delivered cooking grates for the fire pits.Images: 
LPFA committee Survey - 03/03/2015 - by Kyle SlatteryProject Name: LPFA committee Project Leader: Kyle Slattery Ranger District: All Districts Project Type: General Volunteer Miles Worked: 0 Patrolled Areas: LPFA Committee Meeting Organization: LPFA Start Date: 03/03/2015 End Date: 03/03/2015 Project Description: Financial Planning meeting Cottam Camp Survey - 02/21/2015 - by Paul CronshawProject Name: Cottam Camp Project Leader: Paul Cronshaw Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 12 miles Patrolled Areas: Forbush Camp, North Cold Springs Trail, Cottam Cam Organization: LPFA Start Date: 02/21/2015 End Date: 02/22/2015 Project Description: We hiked from Cold Springs Saddle down the North Cold Springs Trail to Forbush Camp. I restored the tread at the major slide near the trailhead, and cleaned out the water bars. At Forbush Camp, we met several groups of hikers, including Leor Pantilat, the JMT record holder (supported), and a group of three males camping at the lower campground.  I wrote them a fire permit.  Sadly, we saw that one of the historical pear trees had been vandalized by someone with an ax; a limb had been cut off.ÂAs we hiked down to Cottam Camp, we cleared some overhanging limbs and a small slide in the switchback section.ÂAt Cottam Camp, we used the new fire shovel that I hiked in to reformat the firepit. We also measured the table to replace the rotting top boards.We hiked the Blue Canyon Connector Trail to the dirt road, removed a small overhanging limb, and added new cairns to a section of trail that follows the SY River bed before in ascends the bank to the dirt road. ÂFuture projects to be discussed will be 1) to replace the rotting table boards or swap out for a new table, and 2) brush the section of trail from Forbush Camp to Cottam Camp.ÂImages: 
Lopez Canyon Tree Clearing Survey - 02/21/2015 - by Curt CraggProject Name: Lopez Canyon Tree Clearing Project Leader: Curt Cragg Ranger District: Santa Lucia Distrcit Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 5 miles Patrolled Areas: Lopez Canyon, Sulpher Pots Camp, Upper Lopez Camp Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 02/21/2015 End Date: 02/21/2015 Project Description: Cleared trees beginning at Lower Lopez Canyon/Big Falls trailhead. Â Hiked from locked gate to first tree at wilderness boundary. Â Located large oak tree that had been partially cut, but was not complete. Â Cleared several additional trees along the way and document trees for crosscut crew to cut the following day (project lead by Mickey McTigue. Â Hiked to Upper Lopez Camp and met Susie Thielman and Jen Smith working on a tree just past the camp. This project was in conjunction with another crosscut project working from the upper Lopez Canyon trailhead lead by Mickey Mc Tigue and Mike Smith, clearing the trees on the upper end of the trail.Surveyed Sulphur Pots and Upper Lopez Camps. Â Toilet and surround at Sulphur Pots camp is damaged and needs repair.All trees on this trail should be cleared by end of day 2/22/15 assuming that Mickey was able to cut remaining trees that we could not cut.Images: 
McKinley Saddle to Mission Pine Basin Trail Recon Survey - 02/15/2015 - by Curt CraggProject Name: McKinley Saddle to Mission Pine Basin Trail Recon Project Leader: Curt Cragg Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 16 Patrolled Areas: McKinley Spring, McKinley Fire Road, Mission Pine Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 02/15/2015 End Date: 02/15/2015 Project Description: McKinley Saddle to MP Basin VWR Trail Recon Hike
Sunday, February 15, 2015
VWR’s:  Curt Cragg and Skip Boyland
Objective: Â Drive up McKinley fire road from Cachuma Saddle to look at road conditions. Â Check McKinley Spring Camp. Â Hike from McKinley Saddle to Mission Pine Basin to check on trail conditions and tree falls from prior report in anticipation of trail project scheduled for February 27-March 1, 2015
McKinley Fire Road Condition: Â Excellent, no major washouts, tree falls or slide areas.
McKinley Springs Camp: Â Full. Â There was a bachelor party group of 13 backpackers from the L.A. area camping at McKinley Spring. Â They did an excellent job of cleaning up trash left by previous campers. Â We hauled out trash so that they did not have to pack it down the road. Â Counseled them on making sure that they soak their campfire tomorrow when they leave.
Mission Pine Trail from McKinley Saddle to Mission Pine Spring:  The first mile to two miles to San Rafael peak needs brush work and some tread repair which we will address on the upcoming trail project.  There are four tree falls past San Rafael Peak on the trail leading down into MP Spring camp that need to be cleared (see photos).  All can be addressed with a 4’ crosscut saw.  There are two tree falls just past the camp that also need to be cleared.  Areas of flowing water along the trail from recent rain storm.
Mission Pine Spring Camp: Â Empty. Â Camp is in good condition. Â Bears have been chewing on the picnic table. Â Water flow at spring is excellent and very fresh.
Mission Pine Trail from MP Spring to MP Basin: Â First two miles past the tree falls near the camp, trail is in generally good condition with the need for some tread repair and brush work, but not overgrown. Â From two miles east to MP Basin camp there are several areas that need brush work, tread repair and tree clearing. Â The switchbacks leading into the MP Basin drainage probably need the most work. Â Most of the tree falls are match sticks, but there are a few larger trees that need to be cleared. Â This will be the primary focus of the trail project on Saturday, February 28th.
Mission Pine Basin Camp: Empty. Â The trail junction from the MP Trail to the MP Camp has been lost and needs signage. Â It is unclear where to leave the trail to hike to the camp and the trail to the camp is hard to follow due to brush and tree falls. Â There are several tree falls across the trail that passed the camp as well. Â The camp is showing promising signs of new pine tree growth, but the campsite is barren and has several hazard trees that need to be dropped. Â There was water in the drainages around MP Basin Camp.
Hikers and Backpackers: Â We met two backpackers between MP Basin and MP Spring that had done a long loop from Nira to South Fork to Alamar up the road to Windy Gap and over the Mission Pine Trail. Â They were stoked at the condition of the MP Trail due to the recent trail work. Â They were from the Murphysville area. Â We met the group of 13 backpackers that were celebrating a bachelor party at McKinley Spring from the LA area. Â We saw three day hikers on the McKinley fire road and one solo backpacker that said he had come from the Santa Cruz Trail.
Link to photos: Â https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ve2f5zw2zr4l992/AACO9PCItZcwbEDd56S12DYya?dl=0
Note: Â I took photos of all of the tree falls, but got tired of loading them. Â For the most part we have a lot of match stick pines and a few larger falls about 1-1.5 miles west of MP Basin Camp that need to be cleared. Â Two sawyer crews should be able to knock it all out on Saturday, March 27th, while the brush crews work on the brush.
North Arroyo Burro Trail, Hazard removal Survey - 02/10/2015 - by Kevin WallaceProject Name: North Arroyo Burro Trail, Hazard removal Project Leader: Kevin Wallace Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 1 mile Patrolled Areas: Arroyo Burro Trail Organization: Start Date: 02/10/2015 End Date: 02/10/2015 Project Description: .8 mile down from gate of East Camino Cielo on the Arroyo Burro trail. Â Cleared trail from large Oak that fell which completely obstructed trail. Â About 1/4 mile below tree, we did some much needed tread work.Images: 
Super Bowl Sunday MPRD: Mine Camp spur trail (2 of 2) Survey - 02/1/2015 - by Mark SubbotinProject Name: Super Bowl Sunday MPRD: Mine Camp spur trail (2 of 2) Project Leader: Mark Subbotin Ranger District: Mt. Pinos Distrcit Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 0.7 miles Patrolled Areas: spur trail to Mine Camp from Deal Connector Organization: UTMC, LPFA Start Date: 02/1/2015 End Date: 02/1/2015 Project Description: brushed, minor tread work and cleared deadfall on entire 0.7 mile spur trail from Deal Connector to Mine Camp Super Bowl Sunday MPRD: Mine Camp spur trail (1 of 2) Survey - 02/1/2015 - by Mark SubbotinProject Name: Super Bowl Sunday MPRD: Mine Camp spur trail (1 of 2) Project Leader: Mark Subbotin Ranger District: Mt. Pinos Distrcit Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 0.7 Patrolled Areas: spur trail to Mine Camp from Deal Connector Organization: UTMC, LPFA Start Date: 02/1/2015 End Date: 02/1/2015 Project Description: brushed, minor tread work and cleared deadfall on entire 0.7 mile spur trail from Deal Connector to Mine Camp Santa Cruz Trail Tree Clearing and Santa Cruz Jeepway Road Surver Survey - 02/06/2015 - by Curt CraggProject Name: Santa Cruz Trail Tree Clearing and Santa Cruz Jeepway Road Surver Project Leader: Curt Cragg Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 20 Patrolled Areas: Little Pine Camp. Buckhorn Road, Santa Cruz Jeepwa Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 02/06/2015 End Date: 02/06/2015 Project Description: Project Plan
Project Name: Â Santa Cruz Trail tree clearing & Santa Cruz Jeepway Road Survey
Project Date: Â Friday, February 6, 2015
Volunteers: 2
Project Leader: Â Curt Cragg
Method of Access: Â Upper Oso Road via Buckhorn Road driving, hike from Little Pine Mountain to work area near Little Pine Spring Camp junction on the Santa Cruz Trail
Project Objectives:
Survey Buckhorn Road and Little Pine Road conditions from Upper Oso Gate
Clear trees on Santa Cruz Trail near Little Pine Spring Camp junction as reported by James Wapotich. Â Survey trail conditions.
Survey trail from Santa Cruz trail to Little Pine Spring Camp
Survey Santa Cruz Jeepway Road to Santa Cruz Guard Station
Work Accomplished/Conditions Report: (see reference photos in photo link)
There are several rock slide areas along the Buckhorn Road within the first mile of leaving the Upper Oso Gate. Â They are passable with a high clearance 4WD vehicle, but my pose a challenge for lower vehicles. Â It is likely that there will be more slides if we get the amount of rain predicted for this weekends storm.
There was one fallen pine tree partially blocking the road to Little Pine. Â This tree was cleared to the side of the road using a winch.
There was one small pine (6†dia) fall on the side trail that wraps around the front of Little Pine Mountain.  Tree was cleared.
There were several slide and wash out areas along the Santa Cruz Trail between Alexander Saddle and the junction to Little Pine Spring Camp as reported by James Wapotich. Â These are in the usual areas where past repairs have been made. Â We did not attempt to repair slides due to upcoming expected rain. Â These areas are still passable for hiker and pack stock with caution.
There were two pine falls across the trail, one approximately 24†dia and one approximately 12†diameter, along with debris from broken branches.  Trees and branches have been cleared and tread repaired.  This section is now passable for hikers and pack stock.
The trail from Santa Cruz Trail to Little Pine Spring Camp is in poor condition due to overgrown brush, a large oak tree fall, and off sloping tread that would be very slippery in wet conditions. Â It appears that this whole trail is a work around to the original trail that more likely followed the riparian corridor under or along the oak canopy. Â The original tread of this trail is evident from the back (up slope) side of the spring box at the camp. Â Either the work around or the original trail (or a combination of both) could be worked in a day by a small crew camping at Little Pine Spring camp. Â This merits a future trail project to improve the trail. Â Ideally a new trail sign should also be placed at the junction in a more visible location. Â The spring also could use a new large plastic spring box with an overflow outlet to replace the metal one that is leaking.
The Santa Cruz Jeepway Road is in generally good condition with rutting in some areas due to water flow.  We cleared two smaller (6†dia.) pine trees from the road, but otherwise the road was clear and passable for a 4WD vehicle.  Mission Pine Guard Station and camp were in excellent condition with nice water flowing at the creek.
Work Accomplished Summary: Â Cut or cleared 6 pine trees of varying dimensions from roads and trail. Â Surveyed approximately 20 miles of road.
Follow up work proposed:
Clear slide areas on Buckhorn Road after rainy season with a small tractor
Coordinate trail project to clear brush and repair tread from Santa Cruz Trail junction to Little Pine Spring Camp
Replace or at least move sign at Little Pine Spring Camp junction
Replace spring box at Little Pine Spring Camp
Repair slide areas on Santa Cruz Trail after rainy season
James Wapotich Report, January 10-11, 2015
Santa Cruz Trail: Alexander Saddle to Santa Cruz Camp January 10-11, 2015 VWR James Wapotich Summary: Hiked the Santa Cruz Trail from Upper Oso to Santa Cruz Camp. Santa Cruz Trail from the Buckhorn-Camuesa Rd. to Alexander Saddle is in more or less the same condition it was back in September 2014. From Alexander Saddle down to Santa Cruz Camp there are three downed trees and numerous places were runoff material has been deposited across the trail and in some cases where the trail has been damaged by erosion. Passable for hikers, but not passable by stock without some repair in several locations. Oak deadfall along the trail down to Little Pine Spring. Water Report: Water in Oso Creek. Water in the horse trough a mile before Alexander Saddle, although the flow is slow. Good water at Little Pine Spring. Water flowing in Santa Cruz Creek at Santa Cruz Camp. Visitors: On the hike in on Saturday, passed a group of about 12 mountain bikers completing the Little Pine Loop; they reported not seeing any motorcycles or OHVs along the BuckhornCamuesa Road. Passed three women day-hikers and their two dogs. At Alexander Saddle passed a mountain biker making the Little Pine Loop; he reported seeing some motorcyclists along the Buckhorn-Camuesa Road. Heading down towards Santa Cruz Camp, passed three guys from Camarillo who were camping at Little Pine Spring. They were returning from a day hike down to Santa Cruz Camp as part of their 3-day trip. Didn’t see anyone else at Santa Cruz Camp, nor on the hike out on Sunday. Breakdown of trail damage and deadfall in order of appearance along the trail: Alexander Saddle to the turnoff to Little Pine Spring: 2-3 places with a minor amount of deposited material across the trail 3 locations with material deposited across the trail and erosion damage Double pine deadfall across the trail Trail down to Little Pine Spring: large oak deadfall across the trail Little Pine Spring turnoff to the beginning of the 40-mile Wall: Oak deadfall across the trail 40-mile wall to the beginning of the switchbacks down to Santa Cruz Creek: 4 locations with deposited material and in some cases erosion damage 5-6 locations with modest amounts of deposited material 11 locations with deposited material and in some cases erosion damage Switchbacks down to Santa Cruz Creek: 2 locations with deposited material Pictures of conditions belowAlexander Saddle to the turnoff to Little Pine Spring: 3 locations with material deposited across the trail and erosion damageDouble pine deadfall across the trailSame site looking uptrail Trail down to Little Pine Spring: large oak deadfall across the trailLittle Pine Spring turnoff to the beginning of the 40-mile Wall: Oak deadfall across the trail (view looking uptrail) 40-mile wall to the beginning of the switchbacks down to Santa Cruz Creek: first 4 locations with deposited material and in some cases erosion damage(5-6 locations with modest amounts of deposited material - not pictured) next 11 locations with deposited material and in some cases erosion damageSwitchbacks down to Santa Cruz Creek: 2 locations with deposited materialWater at Santa Cruz Creek Abandoned gear at Santa Cruz Camp - tent and tarp, plus trash
Aliso Loop Survey - 01/24/2015 - by Chris OrrProject Name: Aliso Loop Project Leader: Chris Orr Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 3 Patrolled Areas: Aliso Loop Organization: LPFA Start Date: 01/24/2015 End Date: 01/24/2015 Project Description: Trail Maintenance on Aliso Loop Trail Repaired and created water control features. Â rolling dips and nics. Mission Pine Trail Brushing and Tread Repair Survey - 10/24/2014 - by Curt CraggProject Name: Mission Pine Trail Brushing and Tread Repair Project Leader: Curt Cragg Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 10 Patrolled Areas: Bluff Cabin, Mission Pine Trail, Windy Gap to Ratt Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 10/24/2014 End Date: 10/26/2014 Project Description: Windy Gap to Rattlesnake Canyon Brush Project, Â October 24-26, 2014
Project Leaders: Â Paul Cronshaw, Curt Cragg
Number of Volunteers: 12
Projective Objectives: Â Clear heavy brush from Windy Gap 3.5 miles west to Rattlesnake Canyon.
Image Link: Â https://www.dropbox.com/sh/3tjdcd3dyy79m5a/AAB_7lFkD0PVaEj9T4NHhSGka?dl=0
Mission Pine Trail Rattlesnake Canyon Brushing and Tread Repair Survey - 11/14/2014 - by Curt CraggProject Name: Mission Pine Trail Rattlesnake Canyon Brushing and Tread Repair Project Leader: Curt Cragg Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 12 Patrolled Areas: Bluff Cabin, Mission Pine Trail, Windy Gap, Rattle Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 11/14/2014 End Date: 11/16/2014 Project Description: Rattlesnake Canyon Brush Project, November 14-16, 2014
Project Leaders: Â Paul Cronshaw, Curt Cragg
Number of Volunteers: 10
Projective Objectives: Â Clear heavy brush on switchbacks in Rattlesnake Canyon 3.5 to 5 miles west of Windy Gap, to within 1.5 miles east of Mission Pine Basin. Â Survey remaining 1.5 miles of trail to be cleared to complete project.
Image Link: Â https://www.dropbox.com/sh/32r0euex7hfjyc6/AACwmNH-xSb1CtrHTCIHv0tYa?dl=0
Mission Pine Trail Brush Clearing and Slide Repair east of MP Basin Camp Survey - 11/22/2014 - by Curt CraggProject Name: Mission Pine Trail Brush Clearing and Slide Repair east of MP Basin Camp Project Leader: Curt Cragg Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 18 Patrolled Areas: Camped at Mission Pine Spring, Hiked to Mission Pi Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 11/22/2014 End Date: 11/23/2014 Project Description: Mission Pine Basin area Slide Repair and Brush Project, November 22-23, 2014
Project Leader: Â Curt Cragg
Number of Volunteers: 5
Project Objectives: Â Repair slide area as surveyed on 11/16/14 to make it passable for stock and hikers. Â Clear brush in dense areas on either side of slide to make trail more visible. Â Survey trail from McKinley Saddle to Mission Pine Basin to determine additional work required and check on tree falls. Â Survey Mission Pine Basin Camp for future sawyer project.
Image Link: Â https://www.dropbox.com/sh/orj88ugc9ttp833/AABQqxrMUpuhgy0ZUfx79xbLa?dl=0
Lost Valley Trail Tree Clearing Project Survey - 12/20/2014 - by Curt CraggProject Name: Lost Valley Trail Tree Clearing Project Project Leader: Curt Cragg Ranger District: Santa Lucia Distrcit Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 10 Patrolled Areas: Twin Oaks/Lost Valley Trail Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 12/20/2014 End Date: 12/21/2014 Project Description: Work Accomplished Report
Lost Valley Trail Tree Clearing
Dates: Saturday, December 20-Sunday, December 21
Project Leaders: Â Curt Cragg and Paul Cronshaw
Certified Sawyers: Â Curt Cragg, Rik Christiansen, Steve Cypher
Pack Support: Â Otis Calef, Kathleen Phelps, Pat Fish
Trail Volunteers Attended: 15 including pack support, leaders and sawyers
Project Objectives Accomplished:
Cleared 20 fallen pine trees between Lost Valley Junction and Vulture Springs
Cleared brush in several dense areas along the trail
Repaired tread slides in several areas along the trail
Installed picnic table at Twin Oaks camp
Installed water basin at Vulture Springs
Bolted trail sign to post and planted post at Hurricane Deck and Lost Valley Junction
The Lost Valley Trail is in excellent hiking condition from the junction at the Manzana Trail to past Vulture Springs. Â We did get a report of another fallen pine and slide area past Vulture Springs where we completed our work. Â We will try and address this on our next project scheduled for January 16-19, 2015. Â I will add a photo to the Dropbox file once I receive it from the volunteer.
Link to pictures: Â https://www.dropbox.com/sh/0xz5ql7h8thhuc8/AAAdrrmPEwnf19SGMd_1kiowa?dl=0
Cronshaw’s Photos:
https://picasaweb.google.com/112425444439835043013/2014LostValleySawyerProject#6095538814558356978
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/gdt8xhqje5alp07/AABSTOzfuq54OOPUjIOqx_Tha?dl=0
Jeff’s Photos:  http://chalkmasters.com/pics/lostvalley/
What a satisfying day! Thanks for pullling all this together. Here's
my report (with a link to photos at the end):
After cutting back the brush and elder and willow limbs, I dug out
much of the leaves and black muck that was Vulture Spring, shored up
and filled in the space with rocks to get the water level higher and
installed the basin just off-level so the trickle will fill, circulate
and dribble out. Limiting the surface area will keep the water cleaner
with less decomposition of the leaves now. I also rerouted the outflow
to a the channel so it doesn't fan out and soak the tread anymore. (I
also rolled an ottoman-sized block up the trail and set it next to the
basin so you can pump water in luxury...)
As noted, there's a fairly serious hazard in the form of a big, dead
pine leaning over the spring. If you're sitting at the spring when it
falls, I don't think the main trunk will hit you directly, but the big
forked branch will. Fortunately, it will still be a pretty instant
demise.
There's a new fall & slide 1/4-mile further up the trail right at:
34.773124, -119.888123 (http://goo.gl/maps/LSfgz). The vegetation has
been stripped and there are lots of loose blocks upslope.
I brushed everything that was blocking the trail up to the Deck
intersection. (I didn't widen or do any "convenience" work, since I
was on a schedule, but did make a fair number of line-of-sight cuts,
so navigation should be pretty easy for most.)
The LV/HD sign is now back in. I was able to use the post as a hole
digger/corer and got down into some of the sandstone and hardpack, so
hopefully it stays put for a while. The post is in 20" at the grade,
back-filled with gravel to 16" then larger rocks and compacted sand to
the level. Heavier rocks ring the top. The sign is visible from the
rise 200' east on the Deck Trail. (And yes, it's pointing in the right
direction...)
Since I still had some time and energy, I started brushing west on the
Deck trail and opened up 1/3 of that first mile that is the worst part
of the trail. I got a fair ways down the switchback slope before my
turnaround time, so now you can comfortably wear shorts and flip-flops
out to 34.781143, -119.864727 (http://goo.gl/maps/XALVg). If I can get
a helper to lop and chuck, we should be able to finish up to the Deck
proper in another day. (Three more people and we could clear it to
Potrero in a long day. February anyone?)
Photos are here: http://chalkmasters.com/pics/lostvalley/
Lost Valley Trail Project #2 Survey - 01/03/2015 - by Curt CraggProject Name: Lost Valley Trail Project #2 Project Leader: Curt Cragg Ranger District: Santa Lucia Distrcit Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 10 Patrolled Areas: Twin Oaks/Lost Valley Trail Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 01/03/2015 End Date: 01/04/2015 Project Description: Work Accomplished Report
Lost Valley Trail Tree Clearing
Dates: Saturday, January 3-Sunday, January 4, 2015
Project Leaders: Â Curt Cragg
Certified Sawyers: Â Curt Cragg
Trail Volunteers Attended: 6
Project Objectives Accomplished:
Cleared 3 fallen trees on the Lost Valley Trail above Vulture Springs as reported by Jeff Mahoney from our last Lost Valley Trail project.
Repaired significant slide area as reported by Jeff Mahoney
Did light brushing and minor tread repair between slide area and large pine fall at the “marbles†area.
Summary: Â The Lost Valley Trail should be in overall good condition from the junction at the Manzana to the Hurricane Deck, with the exception of a few areas toward the top that could still use some brush work and a significant slide area that has a work around that is not ideal. Â Overall though the trail is easy to follow and safe for hiking and backpacking.
Photos from Jeff Mahoney’s Report 12/20/14:  http://chalkmasters.com/pics/lostvalley/
Dropbox Link to project photos Jan 3-4, 2015 https://www.dropbox.com/sh/unjq3p5j8onef9l/AAAqk2IBZ5uf7206mysq02tqa?dl=0
East Hurricane Deck Survey - 01/16/2015 - by Curt CraggProject Name: East Hurricane Deck Project Leader: Curt Cragg Ranger District: Santa Lucia Distrcit Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 26 patrolled/4 worked Patrolled Areas: East Hurricane Deck from White Ledge approximately Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 01/16/2015 End Date: 01/18/2015 Project Description: Project Work Accomplished
East Hurricane Deck Trail Clearing Project and  Working Vacation
Dates: Friday, January 16, 2015 - Monday, January, 19, 2015
Project Leaders: Â Curt Cragg and Paul Cronshaw
Volunteers Attended: Â 13 including leaders and pack crew
Pack Support: Â Kathleen Phelps, Dave Ralston and Jane Lodas (Dave and Jane also did all of the cooking for volunteer meals).
Original Project Objective:
Clear heavy brush on the east end of the Hurricane Deck Trail from White Ledge to the Lost Valley Trail junction and down into the Lost Valley Trail as time and volunteers allow. Â This section of trail has become difficult to follow due to brush encroachment and lack of visible trail tread in many areas.
Work Accomplished:
The majority of the work on this project was completed within 2-2.5 miles from White Ledge with the highest concentration of effort on the first “brush tunnel†west of White Ledge Camp starting about 1.75 to 2 miles in.  This area was cleared of dense overhanging brush and trail tread was repaired from severely off sloping tread to a nice gentle sustainable and drainable surface.  Beyond this area volunteers did moderate to light lopping to make brush areas more passable.  However there are still several areas of dense brush that require more intense brush clearing and some tread repair with the remaining 2.5 mile stretch from the work area to the Lost Valley Trail junction.  This will most likely require two more volunteer efforts, working the west end from the Lost Valley Trail and the middle section from White Ledge again.
Friday arriving volunteers also cleared four trees off of the Manzana Trail starting with one large oak just east of the Lost Valley junction. Â Repair and clean up was also needed at the Happy Hunting Ground camp due to a newly fallen oak tree that has been partially cleared. Â We recommend a slight relocation of the HHG fire pit and sign due to the loss of this tree. Â This can be accomplished on a future volunteer project.
Links to images:
Christian Maurer: https://www.icloud.com/photostream/#AF5qXGF103kGW
Paul Cronshaw: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/43q157nb4buhg1b/AAC7zbVpgyg2E3gYOhLxfh5Ka?dl
Curt Cragg: Â https://www.dropbox.com/sh/j89htmpkny1f44n/AADxUEKbUklO6OdTsKlh3fGRa?dl=0
Forbush Survey - 01/31/2015 - by Paul CronshawProject Name: Forbush Project Leader: Paul Cronshaw Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Camp Maintenance Miles Worked: 2 Patrolled Areas: Forbush Camp, Cold Springs Trail Organization: Los Padres Forest Association Start Date: 01/31/2015 End Date: 02/01/2015 Project Description: Project objective was to survey the trail conditions of the North Cold Springs Trail from the trailhead on East Camino Cielo Rd. to Forbush Camp, and check the campsite conditions at Forbush Camp.
The trail is in great condition. Â Waterbars are intact and working fine as evidenced from the previous rainstorms.
We encountered 4 backpackers at the lower camp. We stayed at the upper campsite. Â
At the upper campsite, we cleaned the firepit, reformatted the rock ring, Â added a metal grate, and raked the leaves 5 feet from the fire pit.
There is no water at the upper campsite, and slow moving water with pools at the lower campsite.
Images: 
Bulkley Spring new cover Survey - 02/03/2015 - by rik christensenProject Name: Bulkley Spring new cover Project Leader: rik christensen Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Facility Maintenance Miles Worked: 10 miles Patrolled Areas: Gibraltar Road, cold springs trail Organization: LPFA Start Date: 02/03/2015 End Date: 02/03/2015 Project Description: Fabricate , deliver and install cover for Bulkley Spring cover in my garage. Drive to Cold Springs trailhead
on Camino Cielo. Hike to Bulkley Spring with new cover and tools. Make final fit of cover . Drive back home. Total hours...7.0 .Images: 
Aliso Loop Survey - 01/24/2015 - by Chris OrrProject Name: Aliso Loop Project Leader: Chris Orr Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 2 miles Patrolled Areas: Aliso Loop Organization: LPFA Start Date: 01/24/2015 End Date: 01/24/2015 Project Description: Trail maintenance on Aliso Loop trail. Water control features were rebuild and out side berms were removed.Ruts were filled in.Images: 
Aliso Loop Survey - 01/24/2015 - by Chris OrrProject Name: Aliso Loop Project Leader: Chris Orr Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 3 miles Patrolled Areas: Aliso Loop Organization: Start Date: 01/24/2015 End Date: 01/24/2015 Project Description: Goals and objectives, work completed, and any work still needed? Aliso Loop Survey - 01/25/2015 - by Chris OrrProject Name: Aliso Loop Project Leader: Chris Orr Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 3 miles Patrolled Areas: Aliso Loop Organization: LPFA Start Date: 01/25/2015 End Date: 01/25/2015 Project Description: Trail maintenance on Aliso Loop trail. Water control features were rebuild and out side berms were removed.Ruts were filled in. Aliso Loop Survey - 01/25/2015 - by Chris OrrProject Name: Aliso Loop Project Leader: Chris Orr Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 3 miles Patrolled Areas: Aliso Loop Organization: LPFA Start Date: 01/25/2015 End Date: 01/25/2015 Project Description: Trail maintenance on Aliso Loop trail. Water control features were rebuild and out side berms were removed.Ruts were filled in.Images: 
Manzana Schoolhouses Survey - 01/31/2015 - by susie thielmannProject Name: Manzana Schoolhouses Project Leader: susie thielmann Ranger District: Santa Lucia Distrcit Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 20 Patrolled Areas: Manzana trail downstream from NIRA to the Manzana Organization: Start Date: 01/31/2015 End Date: 02/01/2015 Project Description: Trail tread: good condition. three trees bucked from trail. Work to be done: large sycamore at Potrero camp needs another cut to allow stock to pass through. Now you must divert into the campsite. Another tree 14" just beyond Coldwater has a 'go around' but should be removed.Trail brushing: needed for first 3 miles from NIRA to Coldwater camp.Water: running water from NIRA to the beginning of the Davis property. No water from there until Dabney cabin then water at 3 crossings then no water from there on to the Schoolhouse. No water on the Cody property or at the Schoolhouse. Sisquoc dry also at the Schoolhouse.Camps:Â Schoolhouse camp: tables throughout are in disrepair and need wood and painting. Shovels missing at some campsites. Three other backpack groups in overnight.ÂShoolhouse coral: good grazing, wood needs repair ( two 2X6X8 boards), minor fence tightening needed. Last years work holding up well.Coldwater camp: No one there. large leantoo made of sticks and dried grass very near fire ring was dismantled and campsite restored.ÂHorseshoe Bend camp: looks good, no one there. water OKNeed new register book at the Schoolhouse.Trail users: Several day hikers and LPFA volunteers! No one at Horseshoe Bend or Coldwater or Potrero. 3 other groups at Manzana, amazing even with no water.Weather: awesome. Cold mornings and warm afternoons.Thanks for the opportunity,Susie Trail Patrol Manzana Schoolhouse Survey - 01/31/2015 - by susie thielmannProject Name: Trail Patrol Manzana Schoolhouse Project Leader: susie thielmann Ranger District: Santa Lucia Distrcit Project Type: Trail Work Miles Worked: 20 miles round trip Patrolled Areas: Manzana trail downstream from NIRA to the Manzana Organization: Start Date: 01/31/2015 End Date: 02/01/2015 Project Description: Overnight trail patrol and trailwork. Arroyo Burro Trail Ride Survey - 01/31/2015 - by Maureen WallaceProject Name: Arroyo Burro Trail Ride Project Leader: Maureen Wallace Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 7 mile Patrolled Areas: Arroyo Burro Trail, on horseback Organization: Start Date: 01/31/2015 End Date: 01/31/2015 Project Description: The goal of today's patrol was to check out the condition of the Arroyo Burro Trail for Equestrian use. Â We were fortunate to have my husband, Kevin as our trail leader in the front to meet and greet bike riders, if we met them on the trail (never a good one to have to meet a bike rider!) Â We met 6 mtn bikers and they warned us that a Big Tree was down near the top of the trail where it meets the Shooting Range at E.Camino Ceilo Rd. The beginning of the trail was good. Â Lots of low branches, but able to duck under all of them. Â Trail was fine. Â We got to the shale slide on the tight turn and then it was BAD. Â A very narrow section of the trail about 100 yards from the tight turn, tread was gone, washed out. Â I believed there was enough for my horse to get across, which I did, but there were 2 other horses behind me. Â Second horse did not make it so well, but somehow pulled through and made it up the trail after sliding quite a bit. Â Third horse DID NOT go, turned around and decided to wait for us as we wanted to see the downed tree and knew we couldn't get back over the tread we just tried. ÂAbout 1/4 mile from slide, we met the Big Tree. Â A big Oak about 26 inches in diameter, completely blocking the trail. Â Kevin tried hiking on the downward slope to see if we could possibly get around it, no luck. Â Not on horseback. Â The mtn. bike riders told us they carried their bikes above the tree, but that was also impossible with horses. Â We had no choice but to turn around. Â We decided to leave one person with the horses and 2 of us would try to dig out a trail crossing. Â We used sticks, rocks and packed down a trail of sorts. Â Got across without an incident! Â Not too fun. ÂKevins suggestion is to access the problem by driving up to E. Camino Cielo and bringing a cross cut saw and trail tools for the problem tread area. Â He figures with 2 people it will take a good day to clear this mess up.I would NOT advise anyone on horseback to ride this trail at this time! ÂImages: 
Cold Spring North Slide Scouting Survey - 01/22/2015 - by Bryan ConantProject Name: Cold Spring North Slide Scouting Project Leader: Bryan Conant Ranger District: Santa Barbara Distrcit Project Type: Backcountry Patrol Miles Worked: 3 Patrolled Areas: Cold Spring Trail, Gibraltar Trail Organization: Start Date: 01/22/2015 End Date: 01/22/2015 Project Description: Goals and objectives, work completed, and any work still needed? Survey - // - by Project Name: Project Leader: Ranger District: Project Type: Miles Worked: Patrolled Areas: Organization: Start Date: // End Date: // Project Description:
