Friends of Trione-Annadel improves access to our local state park by funding trail maintenance, construction, and essential equipment. Founded in 2017 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we support projects that enhance the park’s value and accessibility. Our volunteer board—cyclists, runners, hikers, equestrians, and nature lovers—works with California State Parks to plan and deliver every project for the community we serve.
TRAIL WORK
- Major upgrades to Lawndale Trailhead (2024) and Channel Trail (2025)
- Volunteer workdays to maintain trails
- Repair of the bridge at Spring Creek and Canyon trails
- A study to determine if Spotted Owls are present in the park; results allowed for the use of heavy equipment in trail repair and maintenance
- Supported park volunteers with new uniforms and an appreciation day
PARK ACCESS
- Transported over 1,000 Santa Rosa school children to field trips in the park since 2021
- Purchased and installed four bike repair stations within the park (2026 on-going)
- Purchased an all-terrain wheelchair for visitor use with a grant from the California Parks Foundation
- Purchased an equestrian mounting ramp for the Richardson parking lot
- Held stand up paddle boarding and fly fishing instruction events (2023)Â
- Purchased and installed monument signs for Rough Go and Lawndale trailheads
- Installed pedestrian traffic signs on Channel Drive
- Upgraded lighting at the Visitor Center
EQUIPMENT
- Kubota 4×4
- Four ATAC85 mobile firefighting systems
- Kubota U17 excavator and trailer donated to Redwood Trails Alliance.
- Chainsaw back packs, grip hoist and tree ladders for maintenance crews
- High powered hedge trimmers to cut back poison oak.
Photos by Friends of Trione-Annadel, Redwood Trails Alliance, and CA State Parks