San Gabriel Mountains Trailbuilders
@trailbuilders.bsky.social
501(c)3 volunteer organization working in the Angeles National Forest under the supervision of the U.S. Forest Service, California's #1 hiking trail repair group! Hard, hot, difficult work but very rewarding.
We had a crew of 8 working Saturday. We split the group with some working to repair the Sutter wall at 1.2 miles while the others continued clearing brush and fixing the tread. The Sutter wall is being held up by hardened oak which should last a while. We have now cleared brush and fixed the tread
October 8, 2025 at 5:31 PM
We had a crew of 8 working Saturday. We split the group with some working to repair the Sutter wall at 1.2 miles while the others continued clearing brush and fixing the tread. The Sutter wall is being held up by hardened oak which should last a while. We have now cleared brush and fixed the tread
Mt. Waterman trail above the clouds. Cleared all trees from 3 Points Trailhead to Twin Peaks 5 miles. Finally completed 30” pine in the meadow, restored switchbacks at junction, cleared few other trees along the way. Crew also did some brush clearing on the overgrown section closer to the trailhead
May 18, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Mt. Waterman trail above the clouds. Cleared all trees from 3 Points Trailhead to Twin Peaks 5 miles. Finally completed 30” pine in the meadow, restored switchbacks at junction, cleared few other trees along the way. Crew also did some brush clearing on the overgrown section closer to the trailhead
San Gabriel Mountains Trailbuilders tackled a few fallen trees around the trails from Crystal Lake to Mt Islip. The trails are in great shape so now is the time to climb Mt Islip and enjoy gorgeous 360 degrees views. @fredhikes.bsky.social
April 21, 2025 at 5:48 AM
San Gabriel Mountains Trailbuilders tackled a few fallen trees around the trails from Crystal Lake to Mt Islip. The trails are in great shape so now is the time to climb Mt Islip and enjoy gorgeous 360 degrees views. @fredhikes.bsky.social
Saturday Trailbuilders working along Lower Bear Creek Trail within the Angeles National Forest!
@fredhikes.bsky.social
@fredhikes.bsky.social
January 10, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Saturday Trailbuilders working along Lower Bear Creek Trail within the Angeles National Forest!
@fredhikes.bsky.social
@fredhikes.bsky.social
Trailbuilders last Saturday working within the Angeles National Forest along Lower Bear Creek Trail
January 10, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Trailbuilders last Saturday working within the Angeles National Forest along Lower Bear Creek Trail
Last Saturday the Trailbuilders worked on Lower Bear Creek Trail! About a dozen of us removed deadfalls and worked on the trail tread
@fredhikes.bsky.social
@fredhikes.bsky.social
January 10, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Last Saturday the Trailbuilders worked on Lower Bear Creek Trail! About a dozen of us removed deadfalls and worked on the trail tread
@fredhikes.bsky.social
@fredhikes.bsky.social
Ah hell, the John Seals bridge across Laurel Gulch burned in the #BridgeFire. A tremendous amount of work was done by the San Gabriel Mountains Trailbuilders to build the bridge, helicopters, horses, Boy Scouts, and a lot of work. #hiking trail repairs in the Angeles National Forest
November 14, 2024 at 9:24 PM
Ah hell, the John Seals bridge across Laurel Gulch burned in the #BridgeFire. A tremendous amount of work was done by the San Gabriel Mountains Trailbuilders to build the bridge, helicopters, horses, Boy Scouts, and a lot of work. #hiking trail repairs in the Angeles National Forest
Camp Site 1 at Joe Elliot Campground. There were probably other sites in the past but I never visited prior to the fire to know the layout. It would be nice to clean up the camp as well. We have been doing deadfall removal and cleaning up for #hiking in the Angeles National Forest
November 14, 2024 at 9:24 PM
Camp Site 1 at Joe Elliot Campground. There were probably other sites in the past but I never visited prior to the fire to know the layout. It would be nice to clean up the camp as well. We have been doing deadfall removal and cleaning up for #hiking in the Angeles National Forest
Today our crew of 12 drove to Mt. Wilson to continue work on the Sturtevant Trail. The weather was perfect. We completed some brushing and log removal, but the main goal was repairing the damaged tread.
November 14, 2024 at 9:24 PM
Today our crew of 12 drove to Mt. Wilson to continue work on the Sturtevant Trail. The weather was perfect. We completed some brushing and log removal, but the main goal was repairing the damaged tread.
On Saturday, 11/16, we will return work on Sturtevant Trail from Mt. Wilson. Meet 7:30 am in La Canada (Angeles Crest Hwy exit from 210, 2 blocks north on the right). There are some fallen trees that need to be cleared, brushing and tread work. Hike will be about 4-6 miles round trip. Join us!
November 14, 2024 at 9:23 PM
On Saturday, 11/16, we will return work on Sturtevant Trail from Mt. Wilson. Meet 7:30 am in La Canada (Angeles Crest Hwy exit from 210, 2 blocks north on the right). There are some fallen trees that need to be cleared, brushing and tread work. Hike will be about 4-6 miles round trip. Join us!
An insane amount of difficult work done by the Forest Service
and done safely. To be young again and be able to do such work! I have talked with a LOT of fire crews in the Angeles National Forest and despite the difficulties, they say it's the best job in the world.
and done safely. To be young again and be able to do such work! I have talked with a LOT of fire crews in the Angeles National Forest and despite the difficulties, they say it's the best job in the world.
November 14, 2024 at 6:21 PM
An insane amount of difficult work done by the Forest Service
and done safely. To be young again and be able to do such work! I have talked with a LOT of fire crews in the Angeles National Forest and despite the difficulties, they say it's the best job in the world.
and done safely. To be young again and be able to do such work! I have talked with a LOT of fire crews in the Angeles National Forest and despite the difficulties, they say it's the best job in the world.