Santa Cruz Mountains Trail Stewardship

We are trail builders, resource management experts and outdoor enthusiasts who are driven to provide legal, equitable and sustainable trails for all users. Vision We believe that trails are a gateway to the adventure, fun, exercise and sense of wonder offered by the great outdoors. Our work expands and enhances sustainable trail networks so everyone has a place in enjoying and protecting the Santa Cruz Mountains. We envision Santa Cruz County becoming the model for sustainable trail systems, community stewardship and land manager partnerships, by design, construction and maintenance, through community collaboration, partnerships and world-class events. Join us as we make Santa Cruz to be the premier place to be a trail user. History The Santa Cruz Mountains Trail Stewardship builds and maintains great trails for everyone, and connects communities to nature through responsible outdoor recreation. Since our founding in 1997 (we were known as "Mountain Bikers of Santa Cruz"), we've grown from a special interest advocacy group into a professional trail stewardship organization with deep trails expertise, a full roster of field and office staff, extensive community and volunteer engagement, and strong relationships with local land managers.