Friends of Boggs Mountain

Who We Are

Friends of Boggs Mountain (FOBM) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization formed to enhance the visitor’s experience in the forest through educational, interpretive, and recreational programs, help in development of facilities, and assist with maintenance and infrastructure improvements at Boggs Mountain Demonstration State Forest (BMDSF). The organization cooperates with BMDSF management and the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) to meet those objectives.

With BMDSF oversight and approval, we are organizing work crews to help rebuild Boggs trails. Please support our efforts with a donation and/or join as a member to help us revitalize the forest for all visitors! Thank you in advance.

News

May 28, 2025May 28, 2025

BOGGS RIDGE NATURE TRAIL SIGN RESTORED

By Darlene Hecomovich For several years I have been concerned about the deterioration of the Boggs Ridge Nature Trail sign at the Cobb Mountain Elementary School. This is at the location of the Friends of Boggs Mountain (FOBM) Interpretive Trail developed in 2015. The Nature Trail sign was created by Austin Daley as a Eagle …

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May 11, 2025

Trail work day Saturday May 17

Next Saturday, in collaboration with The Redwood Trail Alliance, we have a trail work day planned to make some minor modifications on the in-slope turns on Mac’s trail as well as clearing sight lines. Please find the link to register below. As always, FOBM will be providing lunch. For the trail crew, Cal Fire will …

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April 27, 2025April 27, 2025

Bike Monkey 8 hour endurance race

Next weekend on Friday May second and Saturday May third Bike Monkey will be holding their 20th annual endurance race at Boggs. The event is a highlight of the year for the mountain biking community here in Lake County and the whole state bringing in professional and amature riders from all over to compete in …

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3 weeks ago

Trail work day Saturday May 17Next Saturday, in collaboration with The Redwood Trail Alliance, we have a trail work day planned to make some minor modifications on the in-slope turns on Mac's trail as well as clearing sight lines. Please find the link to register below. As always, FOBM will be providing lunch. For the trail crew, Cal Fire will allow camping at Calso camp this weekend only. Calso Camp has been closed to camping for several years so this is a rare opportunity. Please no wood fires. Propane stoves only. This is a dry camp so bring your own water and leave no trace.Please register no later than Friday morning May 16 so we know how many to plan for lunch! ... See MoreSee Less

Redwood Trails Alliance - Boggs Mountain Trail Day

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Redwood Trails Alliance, in partnership with Cal Fire and Friends of Boggs Mountain, will be in the Forest on Saturday, May 17th to work on the in-slope turns on Mac's Trail (aka Scout).

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Friends of Boggs Mountain

1 month ago

Bike Monkey 8 hour endurance raceNext weekend on Friday May second and Saturday May third Bike Monkey will be holding their 20th annual endurance race at Boggs. The event is a highlight of the year for the mountain biking community here in Lake County and the whole state bringing in professional and amature riders from all over to compete in the grueling race. Whether you’re a mountain biking enthusiast or just enjoy spending time in the forest I hope you’ll consider coming out to enjoy the fun. FOBM will have a booth selling beer, T-shirts, maps and other merchandise to support our goal of restoring all the trails at BMDSF. For more information you will find the Bike Monkey website with the race route and other details here: ... See MoreSee Less

BOGGS: 8 Hour Mountain Bike Race

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The original 8 hour mountain bike race by Bike Monkey in Cobb, CA.

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1 month ago

Please join us in celebrating Earth Day at Calpine’s annual Earth Day event on Saturday April 26. Friends of Boggs Mountain will be hosting a booth with a variety of merchandise for sale including 75th anniversary commemorative maps, trail maps, T-shirts and more. We will also be raffling off an REI gift card so be sure to stop by and see us. All proceeds benefit Boggs Mountain Demonstration State Forest through trail building and maintenance, trail signage, trail maps, and support of recreation in the Forest. ... See MoreSee Less

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Trail Map – Revised February 2025

Click https://boggsmountain.org/trail-map/boggs-trails-map for the full PDF

NOTE: Due to Covid19 restrictions trail building was temporarily halted. However trail construction began again this spring! So check our website and Facebook page for updates on future trail days.

In addition, while hunting (with permit) is allowed, since the Valley Fire of Sept. 2015, target shooting has been and continues to be prohibited until further notice.