National Park Service lifts ban on E-Bikes
Today, August 30, 2019, the National Park Service has released a revised policy on electric pedal-assist mountain bikes. The new policy allows electric pedal-assist bicycles to be used wherever muscle-powered bicycles are allowed. The policy requires each National Park unit to update their park compendium within 30 days. The policy allows Park Superintendents the flexibility […]
Sullivan Canyon Closure Update: 6/24/2019 – 8/2/2019
Following our previous report we have received an updated from SoCalGas. Here are the new details: Sullivan Canyon Temporary Closure: 6/24/2019 – 8/2/2019 Pipeline Exposure Remediation -South side (Queensferry Entrance) will be open during construction -The location of the exposure is on the map (approx. middle of the canyon) -Project site will NOT allow hikers, […]
July 2019 Trail Fire Closures Update for the Santa Monica Mountains
This article has been updated since it was originally posted on January 4th: – January 12: The Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority (MRCA) opened most of their open space areas – March 2: The Backbone Trail between Kanan Road west to Yerba Buena Road has been opened. – March 25: All COSCA trails in Thousand […]
CORBA Annual Update
We’ve been overdue for an update, and as President of CORBA, I have to apologize for the lapse in communication as to our many ongoing efforts over these past few months. For me personally, it has been a challenging year, but the one thing that has not lapsed is CORBA’s dedication to improving trails and […]
Sapwi Bike Park after the Rains
Good News!! The Sapwi Bike Park in Thousand Oaks remains in good condition. Members of the Sapwi Bike Park Committee have been working hard to protect the pump track with tarps to help minimize the maintenance required. Please continue to not ride the track in a wet/muddy condition and respect the closures. The committee is […]
Santa Susana Mountains Trail Master Plan, Phase 2, Released
Los Angeles County recently released the final Santa Susana Mountains Trail Master Plan, Phase 2. CORBA and our friends a the Santa Clarita Valley Trail Users, as well as many local mountain bikers, hikers and equestrians, all gave input on the plan at a series of public meetings in 2016. The plan covers areas east […]
Woolsey and Hill Fire Closures (Updated 12/21)
This past week has been devastating. Our hearts go out to all those who were impacted by the Woolsey Fire and the Hill Fire, which have ravaged our local mountains. We know that a good portion of CORBA’s membership are in areas affected by the fire. A few lost homes and property. CORBA’s storage shed […]
Sapwi Trails and Bike Park opens on Sept 22!
The ribbon cutting ceremony for Sapwi Trails Community Park in Thousand Oaks will take place on Saturday, Sept 22, 2018 at 9:00 am. The celebration will continue until noon. For updates on this event, visit the Thousand Oaks Sapwi Trails web page. The volunteers, in coordination with Bellfree Contractors (a trail building company), have been […]