Trail Projects

Posted March 23, 2008 9:29 PM

New Smith Lake Trail

Where do we work?

The SBTS has numerous trail projects throughout Plumas and Sierra Counties, and Plumas and Tahoe National Forests. The type of work performed by SBTS includes: maintenance, restoration, realignment, and our favorite, constructing new trail. SBTS has extensive experience, and an arsenal of equipment, for working on motorized trails, mulit-use trails and Accessible pathways.

Where does the money come from?

Projects are funded by a combination of: grant funding (County, State and Federal), donations, endowments, sponsorships, membership dues, the Downieville Classic, prize drawings, $ for Trails Program, Adopt-A-Trail Program, and proceeds from our Downieville / Lakes Basin Trail Map.

Another important and noteworthy source of funding has come through a dynamic friendship and partnership with Scot Nicol, founder of Ibis Cycles. Scot has spearheaded two incredible prize drawings with 100% of the proceeds going to SBTS, raising over $55,000 to help support our trails.

How do we get the job done?

The work gets done through a combination of our professional and locally hired Trail Crew, and dedicated hard-working volunteers. SBTS produces 10 organized volunteer work days each year with work locations in the Plumas and Tahoe Forests. These Trail Daze events average 35 volunteers per work day (we have had as many as 206 volunteers at our 2010 National Trails Day venue). To date, SBTS has generated over 25,000 volunteer hours on local trails. And to keep our volunteers fired-up and coming back, we have beer sponsors and provide a great post-work BBQ.

Click on the links below to find out detailed information about completed, current, or planned projects.

To find out how to join in the fun and get involved contact: Greg Williams at willie@sierratrails.org

Active Trail Projects

These are trail projects that are on the work schedule for 2011. Click to get more details and find out how you can help make the project a success.

Active Agreements with Plumas Forest using American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds

These projects are located in the Plumas National Forest and utilize Federal "Stimulus Funds". The goal with these funds is to maintain and enhance existing system trails and to put local people to work. In 2010, SBTS employed 15 full-time employees (Plumas and Sierra County residents) with an annual payroll of $341,789.72. As part of our agreement with the Plumas Forest, SBTS must supply an In-Kind match of 20% through the following methods: volunteer labor, equipment and tools, food for volunteers, and employee and volunteer travel.

  • Mount Hough Ranger District
  • Bucks Creek Loop
  • Feather River Ranger District
  • Lakes Basin Recreation Area
  • Lake Davis Trail
  • Pacific Crest Trail

Planned Trail Projects

These projects are "in the works" and require extensvie studies with public comment under the National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA). Each project is located within or adjacent to an active community.

Completed Trail Projects