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3/4/25 UPDATE! Designs completed, fundraising kicks off for the Felton Pump Track,

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Bike & Help @ Wilder Ranch
TUE 3/18 - Join us we meet at the Santa Cruz Mountains Trail Stewardship headquarters, located on the Westside of Santa Cruz, and ride ~8-12 miles round trip to Wilder Ranch State Park and back, after scouting trail projects and maintaining trails. All experience levels welcome!
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Dig Day Season is BACK!

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Soquel Demonstration State Forest Weekday Reopening

Soquel Demonstration State Forest is set to reopen on weekdays Wednesday 10/16/24. Please see the full press release for all info.
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Watch: Cotoni-Coast Dairies

The latest update on new trails coming to Cotoni-Coast Dairies:
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Cotoni-Coast Dairies Public Access

We're breaking ground! Join us as we fund, design, build, and maintain 19 miles of new hiking, biking, horseback riding, and ADA-accessible trails
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Ojo de Agua Trail

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Valle Vista Trail

Now OPEN!
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Fire Relief in Big Basin

We're rebuilding Big Basin, one trail at a time.
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Flood Park Pump Track

Flood Park Pump Track in Menlo Park, CA now open!
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Gloria Jean Tate Park Pump Track

NOW OPEN!
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PUMP TRACK DESIGN COMPLETED FOR FELTON COVERED BRIDGE COUNTY PARK
March 4, 2025
Local nonprofit Santa Cruz Mountains Trail Stewardship begins fundraising efforts to support pump track construction and maintenance.
FAQ: Felton Pump Track
March 4, 2025
Get your questions answered about the Felton Pump Track.
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