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Kelsey Trail Brush Out #2

June 11, 2017 by Michael Kauffmann 2 Comments

Another fabulous (but wet) weekend on the South Kelsey Trail in the Siskiyou Wilderness, this time with a lot of help from the Siskiyou Mountain Club. Click the image to the right to see details of the work that was done. Want to join us in the future? Sign up for our newsletter.

Kelsey Trail Brush Out #1

June 5, 2017 by Michael Kauffmann Leave a Comment

The first BFTA volunteer brushout happened along the Kelsey Trail in the Six Rivers National Forest where we worked 3.5 miles of trail. Please get in touch if you are interested in joining us in the future.

2017 hiking season

May 28, 2017 by Michael Kauffmann 2 Comments

I have tracked how Klamath Mountain snowpack is correlated with the beginning of summer hiking season since 2003. In 2009 I started the Bigfoot Trail on the summer solstice, and it worked out perfectly—I found the perfect mix of snow, open trail, and manageable river crossings. 2010 was a late snow year and June was only open […]

2017 Map Set Updates

May 9, 2017 by Michael Kauffmann Leave a Comment

We have updated our map set for the first time since 2015. The updates include clearer maps, updated routes around Hayfork and Crescent City, and mileage marks that have been adjusted based on the new trails that are now hike-able.

Summer 2017

April 7, 2017 by Michael Kauffmann Leave a Comment

The 2017 hiking season is approaching. Hear what is happening on and along the Bigfoot Trail this summer.

Barefoot Wine & Bubbly

February 26, 2017 by Michael Kauffmann Leave a Comment

How did you hear about the Bigfoot Trail? Some of our friends at the Redwood Parks Association mentioned the trail to me. What is your business and where is it located? The Barefoot Winery produces award winning Wines and Bubblies. Our Winery is in Modesto. Why did you choose to become a business partner with […]

Compliant Farms

February 15, 2017 by Michael Kauffmann Leave a Comment

Business Partner Profile: Compliant Farms How did you hear about the Bigfoot Trail? One of our owners, Hollie Hall, has known Michael Kauffmann, the Bigfoot Trail Board President and his wife for more than a decade. She trusts and values their community endeavors and encouraged our support. Why did you choose to become a business partner with […]

Bigfoot Trail on Film!

February 9, 2017 by Michael Kauffmann Leave a Comment

Michael Kauffmann and Cliff Berkowitz spoke with Scott Herriott about his adventures last summer making a film about the Bigfoot Trail.

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