Trail Crew Update:
3/9/2023 - Sycamore Canyon Trailhead Bridge
The bridge at the trailhead to the Sycamore Canyon Trail was washed out in the last storm. The BVS Trail Crew has repaired it and it is ready for hikers!
Please respect our trail system amenity and refrain from riding horses during and after unfavorable weather. Please allow ample time for trails to dry out before trail riding. Riding horses on wet, muddy, or snow covered trails will cause damage to the footing.
You can reach the Trail Crew by text with trail questions or concerns at 661-866-5892. Please include photo and location of any trail concern.
Trail maps are available at the Whiting Center, Equestrian Center, and BVSA Office as well as online at bvsa.org/trail-system.
2/16/2023 - Leveling Work Completed on Church Trail & Oak Slope Trail this week
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Please respect our trail system amenity and refrain from riding horses during and after unfavorable weather. Please allow ample time for OUR trails to dry out before trail riding. Riding horses on wet, muddy, or snow covered trails will cause damage to the footing.
You can reach the Trail Crew by text with trail questions or concerns at 661-866-5892.
Trail maps are available at the Whiting Center, Equestrian Center, and BVSA Office as well as online at bvsa.org/trail-system.
1/3/2023 - Church Trail Repairs in Progress
During the recent storm, the bridge/culvert on the Church Trail near Columbia/Bear Valley Church has been washed out. Please avoid the area.
As a reminder, please do not ride horses on trails until trails have dried out to avoid damaging the trails.
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12/5/22 - Trail Maintenance on Upper Valley Meadow Trails
Trail Maintenance is in progress on the Upper Valley Meadow Trails. The trails remain open but may be uneven so please use caution.
Please also remember to refrain from horse riding during and after unfavorable weather. Please allow the trails to dry out before horse riding as riding on wet, muddy, or snow covered trails will cause damage to the footing.
Trail questions or concerns? Text the BVS Trail Crew at 661-866-5892 with photo and location of concern.
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11/29/22 - Friendly reminder from the BVS Trail Crew for the winter months:
Please respect our trail system amenity and refrain from riding horses during and after unfavorable weather. Please allow ample time for OUR trails to dry out before trail riding. Riding horses on wet, muddy, or snow covered trails will cause damage to the footing.
You can reach the Trail Crew by text with trail questions or concerns at 661-866-5892.
Trail maps are available at the Whiting Center, Equestrian Center, and BVSA Office as well as online at bvsa.org/trail-system.
10/24/2022 - Eagle Scout Bridge has Re-Opened!
The bridge behind the fire station has been renovated making it wider and rails have been added! It is now open for riding! Thank you to the volunteers & donors who made this a reality!
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10/17/2022 - Trail Crew Retirements
John Casdorph & Peter Betts are retiring from the BVSA Trail Crew. Join us in thanking them for their 5+ years of hard work and service to our community! We wish them all the best!
10/13/2022 - Bridge Under Construction
The Eagle Scout Bridge and horse trail behind the Fire Station will be closed for the next several days due to bridge renovation. We apologize for the inconvenience.
9/29/22 - Sycamore Canyon Trail
Sycamore Canyon Trail has been cleared.
9/19 - High Country Park
Complete trail maps can be found on this site by clicking Trails.
Want to be a BVS Trail Scout & help with the maintenance of the trails? Email bvstrailscouts@gmail.com. In order to help with trail maintenance the BVSA requires each Trail Scout to sign a Release of Liability form and bring a copy of your current Home Owners Insurance declaration page to the BVS Association Office.
9/1/2022 - Tree clearing was completed on Upper Sycamore Canyon Trail.
And the road next to Water Canyon Campground.
8/12/22
As a follow up to last week's post - Beason Stage Stop on the Oak Canyon Trail is OPEN!
8/11/22 -
High Country Trail from Jacaranda to Stirrup is OPEN
Yesterday marked a tremendous change in the direction for the Trail Crew team! We were field testing professional grade electric battery powered equipment, mitigating the risks associated with transporting fuel on our trails.
Please hike and trail ride your High Country Trail! Trail maps available at the BVSA office, Equestrian Center, and Whiting Center as well as https://www.bvsa.org/trail-system
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8/5/22 - Beasom Stage Stop on Oak Canyon Trail is OPEN. We removed dead branches to improve the safety for hikers and trail riders. Additional trail maintenance will be completed early next week.
