(front) Adam Lazor and (back) Kory Asfour work together to create rock edging for a section of the University Connector Trail. Credit: Kevin Painchaud / Lookout Santa CruzPosted inRecreation & Sports
In Photos: Hundreds of volunteers give Santa Cruz County trails a makeover
More than 500 volunteers worked on more than 20 trails across Santa Cruz County Saturday for the third annual National Trails Day.
More than 500 volunteers rolled up their sleeves on Saturday to clear brush, repair erosion, and improve access across more than 20 trails in the region.
The third annual National Trails Day was part of a nationwide initiative led by the American Hiking Society. The local event was organized in partnership with area nonprofits, including Santa Cruz Mountain Trail Stewardship (SCMTS).
“It’s all about making our outdoor spaces more accessible and enjoyable for everyone,” said Kristen Hart, who served as a “volunteer hype captain” with the trail stewardship. She noted that volunteers even worked to clean local beaches.
The day ended with an after-party at Woodhouse Blending & Brewing in Santa Cruz featuring more than 20 local vendors and artists and live blues music by local band Squid Row.
Photojournalist Kevin Painchaud was on hand for the hard work and festivities on the University Connector Trail:
The tools on the day during National Trails Day in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Credit: Kevin Painchaud / Lookout Santa CruzTom Wilson, volunteer crew leader for National Trail Day. Over 500 volunteers worked on over 20 different trails in the Santa Cruz Mountains during this national campaign organized by the American Hiking Society. Credit: Kevin Painchaud / Lookout Santa CruzVolunteers worked for hours on Saturday morning cutting back branches, clearing rocks, leveling ground and more during National Trails Day. Credit: Kevin Painchaud / Lookout Santa CruzCredit: Kevin Painchaud / Lookout Santa CruzJames Bloesch Credit: Kevin Painchaud / Lookout Santa CruzSite captain crew leader, Sam Shaffer, removes debris from the trail. Credit: Kevin Painchaud / Lookout Santa Cruz(Front) Brian Belleville and (back) James Bloesch shovel dirt to re-enforce the edging of a trail. Credit: Kevin Painchaud / Lookout Santa CruzA steady flow of mountain bikers made their way past volunteers working on making their trail rides smoother. Credit: Kevin Painchaud / Lookout Santa CruzVolunteers create a reinforced rock edging of a trail to prevent erosion. Credit: Kevin Painchaud / Lookout Santa CruzTools used to help maintain the trails on National Trails Day in Santa Cruz. Credit: Kevin Painchaud / Lookout Santa CruzVolunteer hype captain Kristen Hart. Credit: Kevin Painchaud / Lookout Santa CruzA mountain biker rides through the tall redwoods in the Santa Cruz mountains. Credit: Kevin Painchaud / Lookout Santa Cruz
Kevin Painchaud is an international award-winning photojournalist. He has shot for various publications for the past 30 years, appearing on sites nationwide, including ABC News, CBS News, CNN, MSNBC, The...
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