Trail Building Projects

Trail Construction at Butano State Park

In 2004, we started a new project we are calling the “Redwood Flat Trail” until an official name is established. A recent land acquisition by Butano State Park has provided the Trail Center with the unique opportunity to re-open a long abandoned trail situated on an old logging road now located within the Park’s boundaries. We will be continuing work on the new project in 2005.

This trail provides a vital connecting link between other trails in Butano State Park and trails leading to Big Basin and the Año Nuevo State Preserve. It is approximately 1.5 miles in length and has a huge old-growth Redwood tree at the halfway mark. A topo map showing the proposed trail layout is available.

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

Supervising Ranger for this project is Michael Grant (650) 879-2044

For more information about Butano State Park, see the Butano State Park info page.

Directions: From all mid-peninsula and South Bay locations: Using either I-280 or Highway 101, exit Woodside Road (Highway 84) and head west, through Woodside, up and over Skyline Blvd (Highway 35) down through La Honda to the intersection with coastal Highway 1. Turn left onto Highway 1 going south to Pescadero Road. Go east on Pescadero Road and then south on Cloverdale Road to the Park entrance. Travel time to the Park from mid-Peninsula cities is about one hour and fifteen minutes. Campsites may be reserved at the Park for those who wish to stay.

Saturday, April 2, 2005 - Redwood Flat Trail

Activities: Crew Leader training and technical work for experienced volunteers (those who previously attended two or more builds). We will be installing a small bridge to cross a stream about half-way up the trail. We must transport the materials, provided by the State Park, to the site and construct a small footbridge. Meet at 8:30 a.m. at the main entrance of Butano State Park, which is located just south of the town of Pescadero. [COMPLETED]

Saturday, May 14, 2005 - Redwood Flat Trail

Clearing and treadwork on the center section of the trail. We will start near the recently built creek bridges and work our way down the hill. Meet at 8:30 a.m. at the main entrance of Butano State Park, which is located just south of the town of Pescadero. [COMPLETED]

Saturday, Ju1y 16, 2005 - Redwood Flat Trail

Activities: New tread construction on the first section of trail nearest to Los Gazos Road. We will be working on the connector segment from the main road to the existing trail higher up the hill. Meet at 8:30 a.m. at the main entrance of Butano State Park, which is located just south of the town of Pescadero.

To volunteer for this event, email volunteer@trailcenter.org
or register your interest on VolunteerMatch

Saturday, September 10, 2005 - Redwood Flat Trail

Activities: Final construction and tread work on the Los Gazos Road to logging road connecting segment. Clearing, brushing and finishing of any trail segments that were not completed earlier. Meet at 8:30 a.m. at the main entrance of Butano State Park, which is located just south of the town of Pescadero.

Saturday, November 12, 2005 - Redwood Flat Trail

Activities: Final construction and tread work on the Los Gazos Road to logging road connecting segment. Clearing, brushing and finishing of any trail segments that were not completed earlier. Meet at 8:30 a.m. at the main entrance of Butano State Park, which is located just south of the town of Pescadero.

Information on selected past projects is available from the Project Information index.

See our Calendar & Activity Guide for additional volunteer opportunities.