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TRAILS COUNCIL BEGINNINGS The Santa Monica Mountains contains historic trails originally made by the Chumash Indians and later improved by the Spaniards. However, encroaching urban sprawl, particularly in 1972 with the construction of Kanan-Dume Road, has destroyed major portions of these trails and continues to threaten their existence and use. The Santa Monica Mountains Trails Council was born out of the concern and need to preserve these historic trails. Through our commitment to the trails of the Santa Monica Mountains, some of these historic trails now link local, state, and federal parks, creating a vast recreational resource that extends from Griffith Park in Los Angeles to Point Mugu in Ventura County. The Santa Monica Mountains Trails Council coordinates with various government agencies in efforts toward development and preservation of the trail system; assists in negotiations with property owners regarding specific trail alignments; promotes public awareness; and builds, monitors and maintains trails. The Santa Monica Mountains Trails Council works to protect and enhance the trail system that serves as a recreational, educational and historical resource for generations to enjoy. |