Based on the rich tradition of wilderness trail workers, Trail Corps members serve for one year alongside to construct, repair, maintain, and restore the public trail system throughout the Santa Monica Mountains and adjacent areas. Corps members participate in analyzing planning, and completing various trail projects including maintenance and clearing, construction of erosion prevention structures, and construction of steps, walkways, and bridges in timber or rock and outreach events conducted by Santa Monica Mountains Trails Council members.
Will also support the Modoc Garden (on campus) by conducting weed maintenance 2 hours/month.
Applicants must be:
- a current 91ÊÓƵ undergraduate student
- available weekends
- must be able to make a one-year commitment & serve 100 hours
- have transportation to local trails and parks
- Pay rate: $20.00 an hour
We are not currently hiring for the Trail Corps. Please check back at the end of the Spring 2025 semester!
What Trail Corp Members Say
"The Trail Corps is a great opportunity to give back to our community, preserve our scenic environments that make California great, and meet great people who share the same passion in which will compliment your life and college experience nicely!" Charles Knowles, 2021-2022
"Being part of Trail Corps is rewarding. While it can be labor intensive and sometimes hot, ¾±³Ù’s worth it once you get to see the trails before and after some work. You know you’ve made an impact here and helped keep the trails free of hazards." Katie Eikenberry, 2021-2022
"This program not only helps to give back to the community but it also provides you with a connection with the mountains and trails all around you. When you work on a trail you fee a sense of ownership of the work and occasionally hikers will compliment your work which is always reassuring that we are doing a greet job." Bryan Loya Acevedo, 2021-2022
MEET THE 2024-2025 TRAILS CORPS MEMBERS
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Angela Batoon
Angela Batoon is a junior studying Studio Art and plans to graduate in 2026. After graduation, Angela hopes to work in design focused on culture, wellness, or community, creating positive change by investing in the people and places around her. She is passionate about trail running, community engagement, and giving back to the environments that enrich her life. Angela was interested in the Trail Corps program because her values of building connections with both community and environment are central to Trail Corps. Through Trail Corps, she works with the Santa Monica Mountains Trails Council to maintain the Santa Monica Mountains trail system, fostering positive connections within the community. Another part of her role involves helping to maintain 91ÊÓƵ’s Modoc Garden, where she finds inspiration in the local flora and fauna for her artwork. Angela’s younger brother has been a strong influence in her life, reminding me to enjoy life and stay present in the moment -
Audrey Byrd
Audrey Byrd is a junior, majoring in Communication with an emphasis on Environmental Communication and a minor in Philosophy. Her academics complement her work with the Trail Corps by helping educate others, promote sustainability, and build community support. Audrey also learns how to advocate for policies and funding to protect and restore trails. She believes ¾±³Ù’s important to be involved with her community because it helps build connections and tackle local issues so that we can work towards improving shared spaces. After graduation, Audrey plans to work in public relations within an environmental conservation nonprofit. -
Haley Langness
Haley Langness chose 91ÊÓƵ for the hands-on experience it offers, especially the opportunity to visit the research station on Santa Rosa Island. Haley is majoring in Environmental Science and Resource Management with an Earth Emphasis and minoring in Biology. After graduation, she aspires to become a National Park Ranger, where she can apply her knowledge and passion for preserving natural landscapes.
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Luna Huitron
Luna Huitron is studying Business with a focus on Management. After graduation, in 2026, Luna plans to return home, use her degree to step into a management role with a reputable corporation, and eventually fulfill her dream of opening an affogato-based café. As a member of Trail Corps, she works alongside the Santa Monica Mountains Trails Council to clear pathways, remove invasive species, and host volunteer events with local organizations. This hands-on experience ties directly into her Business degree, where she is focusing on Management, including nonprofit management. Luna believes that volunteering not only enhances her studies but also gives her a sense of belonging and fulfillment within the community and is invaluable for personal and professional growth.