Super Dig Day at Lower Juniper
On Sunday, April 14, 2024, California State Parks, in partnership with Mount Diablo Trails Alliance as a promotional and educational supporter, hosted an important Dig Day on Lower Juniper Trail at Mount Diablo State Park. Despite cold, mist, fog and winds, 70 volunteers, including 30 Minors, helped maintain and enhance this beautiful trail in ONE day.
0.9 miles of trail were maintained and prepared for change-in-use to multi-use bike friendly, in accordance to the 2016 Road and Trail Management Plan (RTMP) for Mount Diablo State Park and California DPR Trails Handbook standards and best practices.
Visit our Photos and WHY Factor webpages for highlights from the Dig Day.
https://www.mountdiablotrailsalliance.org/photos
https://www.mountdiablotrailsalliance.org/whyfactor
Special gratitude is owed to California State Parks leadership for their support and trust of these important Dig Days. We also are grateful for SRV MTB Team’s continuing support as an anchor partner, providing more than 30 volunteers at Lower Juniper Trail. These state agency and community-based service levels are prime examples of why our Shared Stewardship model exists.
During the Community Celebration, which included free raffle prizes for Minors, there were two (2) important guest speakers. Steve Smith, Board President of Mount Diablo Interpretative Association (MDIA) reinforced the importance of volunteers supporting the mission of California State Parks and highlighted MDIA’s mission as it celebrates 50 years as a major State Park stakeholder. MDIA is raising funds for an Education Center at Mitchell Canyon. Please consider supporting this important initiative:
https://www.mdia.org/mountdiabloedcenter
Michael Anzalone, Executive Director of CAMTB Coalition spoke, after having worked on the trail from the very start of the Dig Day. Through a blend of advocacy, lobbying, and political work, CAMTB Coalition focuses on the expansion of bike-friendly trails, equitable trails access, environmental stewardship, and inclusive community building. To learn more about CAMTB and to support their long-term vision, please visit:
So much goodness! Huge shout out for our Local Business Partners who generously supported the free raffle prize ceremony to reward the Minors in attendance. Honorable mentions include Trek Alamo, Ibis Cycles, Danville Bike, California Bike & Snowboard, Sports Basement - Walnut Creek, Marin Museum of Bicycling, First Mile Cycle Works, and R&A Cycles.
Still on the fence about joining one of our Dig Days?
Listen to our first Podcast appearance. Mark Moskowitz joined Cycle Jerks Podcast hosted by Dave Dalton and Mike Stewart. A wide range of stewardship, trail etiquette, and more-inclusive advocacy programs are covered in this 70-minute conversation that showcases the long-term vision of Mount Diablo Trails Alliance.
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1803487/14904019
The final Dig Day of the Spring Season is Saturday, May 4th.