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On Sunday, April 12, thirteen volunteers laced up their boots and headed into the hills — mist, drizzle, and all. Conditions on the upper Balancing Rock / Creston Mountain Trail were what some would generously call refreshing and others might simply call wet. Either way, the crew didn't flinch. From Skunk Cabbage Swamp to trail end, the work got done, and everyone made it home in one piece. It was a long day on the trail — exactly the kind that reminds us why this work matter

Last June, upwards of 200 Creston Valley residents gathered for the first-in-a-while Bear Fair — and the response said it all. People came curious and left confident. The conversations, the demonstrations, the shared experience of learning together — it was a day our community needed. We're back for 2026 , and this year the focus is clear: bears are in our backyards, on our trails, and in our neighborhoods. Do you know what to do? The Bear Fair is not about fear. It's not abo

Spring is arriving, and so is one of our most exciting projects for 2026. This season, we're replacing the deteriorating boardwalk in the wetland area on the Balancing Rock Trail— and we're doing it right. The old structure has long reached the end of its life, and in its place, we'll be installing a floating dock-style boardwalk that will be more durable, more functional, and better suited to the dynamic wetland environment it crosses. We're proud to share that this project

Trail building and maintenance might be what most people picture when they think of volunteering with the Creston Valley Trails Society. But before we ever pick up a pruning saw or a rake, there’s a whole lot of behind-the-scenes work that makes it possible. As TCVS grows, we’re spreading the load — and right now, we have four key roles to fill. These positions don’t require you to haul tools up a hillside. They require your time, your skills, and your passion for trails and

More perks. More connection. More trails. All for $20 a year. Here's something we love about the TCVS community: you tell us what you need, and we get to work. Back in 2024, we sent out a member survey — and the results were clear. One of the most common reasons people were joining TCVS wasn't just the trails. It was you. It was the people. It was the chance to find a like minded community, hiking partners, meet fellow adventurers, and feel genuinely connected to the Creston

When one of our hikers slipped crossing the dilapidated Sanca Creek bridge in late 2024, it sparked more than concern—it lit the flame for a major community effort. That single moment launched a year-long initiative that not only replaced the unsafe crossing but revitalized an entire trail that had long been in decline. More Than a Bridge — A Trail Reborn The 36-foot aluminum bridge, helicoptered in and bolted securely over Sanca Creek in September 2025 has become the proje

Since our founding in 2014, the Trails for Creston Valley Society has been carried forward by our amazing founding and lifetime...

Mark your calendars for the Bear Fair on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Centennial Park in Creston! This community celebration, hosted by...

Donor recognition sign at Riverside Park featuring a metal-etched school of fish, with each fish engraved with the names of contributors....

Sunday’s Balancing Rock Trail Work Bee was a resounding success — thanks to 10 incredible volunteers who showed up early, stayed...

We had an incredible turnout at our Riverside Park Work Bee — 12 volunteers strong — What a productive day! Thanks to the great weather,...

Riverside Park Work Bee Saturday April 26th at 10:00am Happy spring to members of Trails for Creston Valley Society! After a winter’s...