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Trails

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Crews
55+ Resource Crews
Two Trail Crews

 

Locations
21 Centers

Stipend
$2,814 per month

Overview

The California Conservation Corps partners with California State Parks, U.S. Forest Service, National Park Service, county and city parks departments, and area non-profits to construct and maintain trails for public recreation.

Corpsmembers working on trails projects may complete a variety of work such as clearing brush, rebuilding trail tread, installing rip rap on steep grades, constructing bridges or boardwalks, building dry stone masonry, and other trail construction techniques and methods.

Why We Work

Trails connect people to nature! Whether venturing to the beach or the top of a peak, California’s extensive trail system enables visitors to access the outdoors, supporting both mental and physical health. However – due to a combination of weather, vegetation growth, and overuse – the quality of trails can erode over time. CCC trains Corpsmembers to build and maintain these pathways so all can recreate safely.

Gear UP

Each day, Corpsmembers gear up to make the world a better place. Check out what tools they use to make an impact and picture what life is like on the trail!
female sitting on girder installing wood with others in the background

Traversing Trails

Solano Corpsmembers help hikers traverse washes and canyons by assisting State Parks with bridge construction in Mt. Tamalpais State Park.
corpsmembers in rain gear using hand tools to cut back vegetation

Keeping Trails Clear

A Mendocino Center crew uses hand tools and saws to cut back overgrown brush on a trail in the North Bay.
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Smashing Success

A Los Padres Corpsmember uses a small sledgehammer to create crushed rock as part of a trail rebuilding project in Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park in Big Sur.

Know Before You Go

Schedule

Corpsmembers may work variable schedules depending on projects, typically working four 10-hour days Monday to Thursday.

Emergencies

Corpsmembers must be willing to respond to emergencies and be dispatched for lengthy periods of time with little or no notice.

Eligibility

There is no prior experience required or additional eligibility requirements, aside from our standard program eligibility, to serve on these crews. 

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Explore our locations

At 21 locations across California, CCC Corpsmembers can work on trails project.

Two locations — the Delta Center and Inland Empire Center — have a dedicated year-round trail crew working with State Parks.

This training is offered at all CCC centers except for the Los Piños, Magalia, and Vista locations.

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Camarillo Center

The Camarillo Center has one crew that may complete Trails projects. As many as 10 Corpsmembers serve on this crew.

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Chico Center

The Camarillo Center has three crews that may complete Trails projects. As many as 45 Corpsmembers serve on these crews.

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Delta Center

The Delta Center hosts one of two year-round dedicated State Parks trail crews. The Delta 6 trail crew works on State Parks projects across California and primarily spikes to complete its project work. A maximum of 15 Corpsmembers are assigned to this crew.

Three other Delta crews may also complete Trails projects.

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Fortuna Center

Three Fortuna Center crews may complete Trails projects. As many as 45 Corpsmembers serve on these crews.

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Fresno Center

Three crews may complete Trails projects. As many as 35 Corpsmembers serve on these crews.

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Inland Empire Center

The Inland Empire Center hosts one of two year-round dedicated State Parks trail crews. The Delta 6 trail crew works on State Parks projects across California and primarily spikes to complete its project work. A maximum of 15 Corpsmembers are assigned to this crew.

Four other Inland Empire crews may also complete Trails projects.

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Los Angeles Center

Three Los Angeles Center crews may complete Trails projects. As many as 45 Corpsmembers serve on these crews.

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Los Padres Center

Three Los Padres Center crews may complete Trails projects. As many as 45 Corpsmembers serve on these crews.

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Mendocino Center

Three Mendocino Center crews may complete Trails projects. As many as 45 Corpsmembers serve on these crews.

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Monterey Bay Center

Two Monterey Bay Center crews may complete Trails projects. As many as 45 Corpsmembers serve on these crews.

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Norwalk Center

One Norwalk Center crew may complete Trails projects. As many as 15 Corpsmembers serve on this crew.

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Pomona Center

Four Pomona Center crews may complete Trails projects. As many as 60 Corpsmembers serve on these crews.

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Placer Center

Five Placer Center crews may complete Trails projects. As many as 65 Corpsmembers serve on these crews.

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Redding Center

Three Redding Center crews may complete Trails projects. As many as 45 Corpsmembers serve on these crews.

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Sacramento Center

Four crews may complete Trails projects. As many as 45 Corpsmembers serve on these crews.

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Santa Maria Center

One Santa Maria Center crew may complete Trails projects. As many as 15 Corpsmembers serve on this crew.

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San Diego Center

Four San Diego Center crews may complete Trails projects. As many as 60 Corpsmembers serve on these crews.

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Salinas Center

One Salinas Center crew may complete Trails projects. As many as 15 Corpsmembers serve on this crew.

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Siskiyou Center

One Siskiyou Center crew may complete Trails projects. As many as 15 Corpsmembers serve on this crew.

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Tahoe Center

Three Tahoe Center crews may complete Trails projects. As many as 45 Corpsmembers serve on these crews.

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Solano Center

Two Solano Center crews may complete Trails projects. As many as 30 Corpsmembers serve on these crews.

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Ask Us Anything

We know you have questions about center life. Here are some of the common one’s we get. Have more questions? Give us a call!  

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What kind of jobs can I get from this training?
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Do I need prior experience?

No prior work experience is required to join the CCC, we will help you get trained and certified so you can launch a successful career.

Also, in terms of education, we have Corpsmembers who have college degrees, some who’ve attended college for some or no time, and some who need their high school diploma. You do not need a diploma nor a degree to join. Please note, if you have not obtained your high school diploma, while enrolled in the CCC you must work to earn one through our partnered charter schools.

I have a disability. Can I still join?

CCC can work with individuals to offer reasonable accommodations. If you have a disability that may impact your ability to participate in program activities, please talk with your recruiter.

REad Our NEws

Corpsmembers clearing out vegetation.

May 2nd, 2024

The Art of Trail Maintenance: Corpsmembers Communicate & Collaborate

Corpsmembers take pride in the hard work they do across California. For our San Diego Center Corpsmembers, that pride comes from making trails safer for the public to travel and experience at Cuyamaca Rancho State Park.

male holding shovel with dirt sprinkling it on edge of trail with other people off in the distance.

April 26th, 2024

‘Meticulous’: Corpsmembers Help Build a Brand New State Park

Building the newest proposed State Park requires a lot of hard work and precision. For our CCC Inland Empire and Delta trails crews, the word that comes to mind is meticulous.

Backbone Trail signage with Corpsmember in the background.

March 28th, 2024

Corpsmembers Keep Iconic SoCal Trail Clear, Safe for Users

Young adults at the CCC Pomona Center maintain trails in the Santa Monica Mountains for hikers, bikers, and equestrians to enjoy!

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