Hike the hills

The California State Parks and the National Park Service will co-host National Trails Day from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sat., June 2 in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area north of Malibu.

Volunteers will rehabilitate trails at the Circle X Ranch east to Saddle Peak.

Different levels of work will be available to people ages 10 and older. Volunteers are encouraged to bring plenty of drinking water, a lunch, sunscreen and insect repellent, and to wear sturdy shoes, pants, a long-sleeved shirt, hat and work gloves.

Tools will be provided. Parental consent is required for anyone under 18 years of age. Car pooling is recommended.

Take the Pacific Coast Highway to Yerba Buena Road, turn north and drive 7.25 miles to the registration area.

For more information, call (805) 370-2301 or (805) 370-2317.