moderate
2–6 hours per session
Participants should have moderate fitness as trail maintenance often involves lifting, bending, and sustained physical effort.
Groveland Trail Heads offers free trail tool rentals to nonprofits, promoting safer, better-maintained trails. Learn how this community-driven program supports local outdoor projects in California’s scenic Sierra foothills.
Free trail tool rentals made possible through the Trail Me About It Fund
The Groveland Trail Heads offer free trail tools to local nonprofits and volunteer groups, thanks to a grant from the Sonora Area Foundation. With a variety of equipment available, this initiative supports community projects focused on trail building and maintenance, promoting safe and sustainable outdoor experiences.
The Groveland Trail Heads offer free trail tools to local nonprofits and volunteer groups, thanks to a grant from the Sonora Area Foundation. With a variety of equipment available, this initiative supports community projects focused on trail building and maintenance, promoting safe and sustainable outdoor experiences.
Request your trail tools early, as availability can vary depending on grant funding and demand.
Protect your hands from blisters and splinters when handling trail tools during maintenance work.
Ensure all borrowed equipment is in safe working order before starting your trail project.
Maintaining trails can be physically demanding; carry water and rest as needed, especially during warm days.
Groveland was a key stop during California’s Gold Rush era and played an important part in early conservation efforts around Yosemite.
This tool rental program encourages sustainable trail maintenance, reducing environmental damage and promoting responsible stewardship by volunteers.
Protect hands from rough materials and tool use.
Stay hydrated during long sunny workdays.
summer specific
Provide support and protection on uneven trail surfaces.
Guard against UV rays during outdoor labor.
summer specific