Ukiah Valley Trails Group

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Our Vision


We envision a Ukiah Valley where no resident has to travel more than 10 minutes to reach a trail head. A Ukiah Valley that is surrounded by a web of interconnected trails of such high quality that residents
of all physical abilities are constantly tempted to, and do get out and exercise and experience our beautiful environment. We envision a trail system that bolsters the economic vitality of the area. We envision a Ukiah Valley where the great trails beckon and compel our residents to remain physically, emotionally, and spiritually connected to the place where we live.

Ukiah Valley Trail Group is committed to:

  • Maintaining and building trails for use by all.
  • Training crews and crew leaders.
  • Educating all park users in the value of land stewardship by caring for our trails.
  • Consulting with land managers on the mitigation of problems.
  • Being a trailwork information center for trail users and supporting organizations.
  • Pursuing the development of potential trail corridors

We believe multiple use trails are a viable solution to the problem of increased demand by all user groups for recreational access to a limited amount of public land in Northern California. We believe that all trail user groups—hikers, equestrians, and cyclists—can get along and learn to share and care for our precious undeveloped open spaces. The UVTG is here to support our trail system, and build a sense of community amongst all user groups who share our goals. Together, we can make a difference.


Who We Are

The Ukiah Valley Trail Group is a volunteer organization comprised of individuals and participating organizations dedicated to preserving, enhancing, and establishing trails in the Inland of Mendocino County. The UVTG acts as an information center for trailwork in Mendocino County; we promote trailwork and recruit volunteers, help plan and coordinate projects with land managers and partners, and train crews and crew leaders. Through trail stewardship, the Ukiah Valley Trail Group aims to keep our existing trails open and well maintained, and open new trails in our undeveloped lands whenever possible. We strive to partner and build cooperation with other trail use groups to achieve our objectives wherever possible.

What We’ve Accomplished

  • UVTG; Established June of 2004 2000+ hours of trail building and maintenance
  • Over $100,000 of labor and cash investments in Ukiah Valley trails
  • Seven miles of new trail and new reroutes on the eastside of Lake Mendocino
  • Complete rerouting and upgrade of trails on the Southside of Lake Mendocino
  • Re-opened the overgrown three-mile Scorpion trail
  • Built 60-foot bridge at Lake Mendocino
  • Established working relationships with Army Corp of Engineers, Bureau of Land Management, County of Mendocino (General Services and Public Health), City of Ukiah, Cal Trans, Mendocino Land Trust, Inland Mendocino Land Trust, and Ukiah Chamber of Commerce. GoMendo
  • Hosted IMBA Trail Care Crew for three day trail building workshop
  • Created GPS Map of Lake Mendocino Trails
  • Hosted Workshop with Mendocino Land Trust on Conservation and working with private property owners
  • Two day “Advanced Trail Building” class with national trail expert Cam Lockwood
  • Grants from TR Eriksen Foundation (2), Tobacco Settlement Grants (2), Community Foundation of Mendocino, and Ukiah Camber of Commerce