Friends of Montclair Railroad Trail
Friends of Montclair RR Trail is a community-based group of trail users, neighbors and supporters who value the historic trail and wish to create a lasting natural legacy for future generations to enjoy.
Our website provides a variety of information for members and the community. We hope you will consider joining Friends of Montclair RR Trail as both a member and a volunteer. Friends of Montclair Railroad Trail (FOMRRT) is a tax exempt 509 (a)3 non-profit organization. IRS EIN 27-1808753 How to Find the Trail See map...
1. Montclair Village behind the Montclair Parking Garage 6235 LaSalle Ave, Oakland, CA 94611 between La Salle Ave and Medau Pl.; (access via ramp or stairs). 2. Behind McCaulou's Parking Lot 6211 Medau Pl, Oakland; a gentle ramp and no stairs. The trail ends in the residential area of Shepherd Canyon at Saroni Drive. 3. Paso Robles Dr. at Bishops Court off Shepherd Canyon Road. 4. City of Oakland Corporation Yard, across from Fire Station 24 on Shepherd Canyon Rd. Parking: i) Montclair Village Parking Garage - 6325 LaSalle, Oakland (free parking on Sundays) ii) Shepherd Canyon Neighborhood - Street parking on Paso Robles Drive Visiting Guidelines
For the safety and enjoyment by everyone, please: • Do not smoke or use fire on or near the trail • Keep dogs on a 6’ or shorter leash (OMC#6.04.070) • Pick up dog waste each and every time – even if off-trail. Dog waste impacts water quality and damages our local ecosystems • Dispose of any and all litter and dog waste in trash receptacles • Keep noise levels to a minimum, to respect nearby residents • Bicyclists: yield to pedestrians. Call out when passing pedestrians & then pass to the left (OMC#12.60.020) • Do not collect mushrooms, plants or other natural material • To report a safety hazard, call: 510-615-5566 • To report an emergency from your cell phone, call: 510-777-3211 |
NEWS & EVENTS
ANNUAL MEMBERS MEETING - April 13th, Saturday
Workday to follow! Meet: La Salle Avenue entrance to trail Time: 9am - 9:30am Workday, April 13th - Saturday Meet: La Salle Avenue Time: 9:30am - 11:00am With all the rain and brief warm sunny days, the weeds are taking over! We will be weeding, pulling French broom, ivy, and vinca. The weather will be warm and sunny so wear sunscreen, bring a hat and refillable water bottle. Wear sturdy shoes, long pants and bring sun protection and refillable water bottle. It will be warm and sunny Saturday morning. Bring your favorite shovel and gloves if you have them too. We'll have water, gloves, and tools. Workdays Join us on a Trail Work Day (usually) on the 3rd Saturday of every month from 9 am to 11 am. Rain or Shine!! Click here to receive a reminder on location and time. OUR 2018 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
It took a village, but your efforts and contributions have created an improved trail experience for everyone! Thank you! Click here for the details... Remembering Nancy Gerow (b: March 1928 – d: Feb 2018) Every early weekday morning until noon – she rarely missed a day – you would find Nancy in a field alongside the trail, filling large bags with thistles and other invasive plants. Read more about this remarkable volunteer... Get Help To Have a Fire-Safe Home Matching grants up to $5,000 are available to Alameda and Contra Costa residents, neighborhoods, and local groups to help them create Defensible Space. Apply to Diablo Firesafe Council Lower the Water Use in Your Garden! Click here for tips from Soils Scientist Steve Andrews ... Next Board Meeting: March 6, 2019 @ 6:30pm The board usually meets the 1st Wednesday of the month @ 6:30pm. The public is welcome to attend. Please contact us for location. Planting in Harmony with Our Oak Woodland Oasis- Download our brochure on planting tips.   Join Us, Trail Work Day 3rd Saturday each month. |
