• responsible trail use, respect, and education of all trail users
• the design and maintenance of environmentally and socially sustainable trails
• provide responsible care for public lands through continued stewardship

Sage trail crew leaders are trained by the US Forest Service to make trail work safety their first priority. Our volunteers are trained in tool safety and sustainable trail work techniques. All Sage work events are reviewed and authorized by the appropriate governmental agency. These agencies include the US Forest Service, Santa Barbara County and the City of Santa Barbara. Our volunteers include hikers, equestrians, trail runners and mountain bikers. Almost all of our trail work is done using hand tools such as Pulaskis, McLeods, hand saws, and brush loppers. Sage has a strict, “no power tools” policy during fire season or whenever conditions pose a risk of fire. Only select Sage volunteers who have received US Forest Service approval in their safe use may use power tools.