Recently one of our equestrian members reported an incident in the forest which calls for reminding all users of proper trail etiquette for the comfort and safety of all. Please remember mountain bikers yield to hikers, trail runners and equestrians. If a mountain bike encounters any one of these forest users please pull off the trail and let them pass. If approaching from behind a simple verbal call out to let them know you need to pass will usually suffice.. If encountering a horse and rider it is usually recommended that you slow and pull off the trail on the downhill side but it’s best to inquire with the rider. Speaking of trail etiquette, please remember to keep all dogs on leash.
Friends of Boggs Mountain participated this year in Middletown High School’s “Reach-A-Dream” scholarship program. The program is community funded to provide graduating seniors who are moving on to higher education, trade schools, or entering the armed forces with scholarship awards. Each applicant goes through a rigorous application and interview process. This year’s awards ceremony was held on May 29, 2025 at Middletown High School. Friends of Boggs Mountain proudly awarded this year’s scholarship to Shaylee Rudy. Shaylee with a 4.0+ GPA excelled in all academic areas and held leadership roles in the many clubs and activities she participated in. She is the recipient of many awards and as an ardent volunteer has logged many community service hours. Shaylee will be attending Willamette University in Oregon this fall. We congratulate her on a job well done and wish her much success in the future.
Due to increasing fire activity and augmentation of firefighting resources, the CAL FIRE forest manager has asked that all forest visitors avoid any activity that could be a source of sparks or any form of ignition. FOBM will postpone any trail work activities on Boggs Mountain DSF until we have been advised by CALFire it is safe to resume.
Mark your calendar and plan to join us for the 5th annual Cobb Mountain Blackberry Cobbler Festival on Saturday August 23. Once again the festival is being held at Belmont Pines, 16451 Golf Rd in Cobb. Friends of Boggs Mountain will have an information booth and will be selling FOBM merchandise as well as sponsoring a raffle for a $100 REI gift card. All proceeds go toward trail restoration, maintenance and educational programs designed to enhance the visitors’ experience to Boggs Mountain State Demonstration Forest. Hope to see you there!
