June 2026
Trail lovers of all ages and abilities are invited to hit the dirt with Bear Yuba Land Trust this June for a month-long Celebration of Trails packed with adventure, creativity, community, and fun!
This year’s lineup features the return of the wildly popular Summer Star Hike Challenge, where participants can explore 17 local trails, hunt for stars, and chances to win exciting raffle prizes (pre-registration required). Along the way, discover Art in Nature Installations showcasing site-specific works by local artists, plus inspiring artist-led Walk & Talks. Experience the magic of movement outdoors with the live theatrical performance, Butterfly Home; and kick it all off at Happy Hour with Three Forks Bakery & Brewing Co. and the limited-release Support Your Local Trails Pale Ale.
Looking to give back? Join Project on Preserve for a hands-on community trail project that brings people together in support of local open spaces.
And because every great celebration deserves an unforgettable finale, the month wraps up on Saturday, June 27 with a Street Party on Mill Street in downtown Grass Valley! Enjoy live music from The Gold Souls, family-friendly nature activities, awards, raffles, and plenty more to keep the good vibes rolling.
Get ready to hike, explore, create, celebrate, and support your local trails all month long!
CELEBRATION OF TRAILS EVENTS:
Art in Nature Installations: All of June
Step onto the trail and discover art woven into the landscape itself. Local artists Marina Caliari, Mick Englert, and Hannah Lipski have created immersive, site-specific installations using natural materials gathered from and/or inspired by the surrounding environment. Hidden among forests, creeks, and winding paths, each piece invites visitors to slow down, explore, and experience the trails in a new way.
Beginning June 1, artworks from will be on view along Cascade Canal Trail, Sugarloaf Mountain Trail, Rambler Trail, and Yuba Rim Trail.
Summer Star Hike Challenge: June 1 – 25
A fundraiser for BYLT
Lace up your boots, get outside, and explore some of our region’s most beautiful trails as you search for 17 stars along 17 trails all June long! Discover new favorite destinations, revisit beloved paths, and challenge yourself to see how many stars you can find. Every hike helps celebrate and support the local trails that connect our community to nature—so grab your friends, family, or hiking crew and make this summer your most star-filled yet! Registration required.
Cheers to Local Trails Kick Off Happy Hour: June 4
5-7pm, Three Forks Bakery & Brewing Co. in Nevada City
Toast local trails at our Cheers to Local Trails happy hour. The event will feature Three Forks’ limited-release “Support Your Local Trails” Pale Ale, available for purchase during the event and throughout the entire month of June. For every pint purchased, Three Forks will donate $1 back to local trails!
Project on Preserve: June 6
9am, Wildflower Ridge Preserve in Grass Valley
Join us for Project on Preserve, Bear Yuba Land Trust’s hands-on community volunteer day! Whether you’re into building trail, yanking invasive plants by the handful, getting a little dirty for a good cause, or just spending time outdoors with awesome people, there’s a project with your name on it. Come lend a hand, meet fellow trail lovers, and help care for the beautiful places that make this community special.
Art in Nature Artist Walk & Talks: June 13 & 20
“Stay For A While” with artist Marina Caliari
Saturday, June 13, 10am Cascade Canal Trail
Meet at the Cascade Canal trailhead on Gracie Road and walk with us the one mile to the installation site.
“yâlo kormilyâ” with artist Hannah Lipski
Friday, June 19, 6pm Sugarloaf Mountain Trail
Meet in the Sugarloaf Mountain trailhead parking lot on Coyote Street
“Rice’s Crossing Labyrinth” with artist Mick Englert
Saturday, June 20, 10am Yuba Rim Trail
Meet at the Yuba Rim trailhead on Marysville Road and walk with us one-quarter mile to the installation site.
Live Theatrical Performance of Butterfly Home
Thursday, June 18, 6:30pm
Saturday, June 27, 9am
Litton Trail trailhead on Sierra College Drive
How are we connected to an iridescent milkweed puff glinting in the breeze? Have we lost touch with the pulse of our own nature? Join us for a walk along the Litton Trail and experience a theatrical performance woven through the forest. From one of the creators of “Project Wild Edges” comes Butterfly Home, an immersive journey of disconnection, transformation, and reclamation inspired by the metamorphosis of the monarch butterfly.
Street Party: June 27
5-8pm along Mill Street in Grass Valley
Hit the streets and celebrate your hiking adventures with fellow trail lovers as Mill Street transforms into the ultimate Celebration of Trails block party! This FREE community bash brings the fun with live music from The Gold Souls, local recreation and outdoor partner booths, family-friendly activities, prizes, and plenty of trail-loving energy.
Summer Star Hike Challenge winners will be revealed, raffle prizes awarded, and participants can snag their Trail Vibes t-shirts. Whether you hiked one trail or conquered them all (or just want to come out for the fun!), this is your chance to celebrate an incredible month of outdoor adventure, community, and local trails in style!
SUPPORT BYLT THROUGH THESE SPECIAL JUNE PROMOTIONS:
“Ales for Trails” features Three Forks Bakery & Brewing Co’s limited-release, “Support Local Trails” Pale Ale! For every pint purchased during the month of June, $1 donated back to local trails!
“Treats for Trails” from Treats in Nevada City. Enjoy a scoop of their locally-sourced Yerba Santa Sorbet during the month of June and a portion of sales will be donated to BYLT.
“Happy Trails” with The National Exchange and The Holbrooke Hotels includes 15% off weekdays, 10% off weekends, 2 free cocktails from the hotel bar menu, and a map to local nature walks (June 1 -30). For every room booked, $10 will be donated back to BYLT.
Enter BYLT while booking or link directly to the promotion at the buttons below.
Book you stay at the Holbrooke in Grass Valley
Book your stay at The National Exchange in Nevada City
To read more information and see more photos click HERE for the Bear Yuba Land Trust webpage.
Trail lovers of all ages and abilities are invited to hit the dirt with Bear Yuba Land Trust this June for a month-long Celebration of Trails packed with adventure, creativity, community, and fun!
This year’s lineup features the return of the wildly popular Summer Star Hike Challenge, where participants can explore 17 local trails, hunt for stars, and chances to win exciting raffle prizes (pre-registration required). Along the way, discover Art in Nature Installations showcasing site-specific works by local artists, plus inspiring artist-led Walk & Talks. Experience the magic of movement outdoors with the live theatrical performance, Butterfly Home; and kick it all off at Happy Hour with Three Forks Bakery & Brewing Co. and the limited-release Support Your Local Trails Pale Ale.
Looking to give back? Join Project on Preserve for a hands-on community trail project that brings people together in support of local open spaces.
And because every great celebration deserves an unforgettable finale, the month wraps up on Saturday, June 27 with a Street Party on Mill Street in downtown Grass Valley! Enjoy live music from The Gold Souls, family-friendly nature activities, awards, raffles, and plenty more to keep the good vibes rolling.
Get ready to hike, explore, create, celebrate, and support your local trails all month long!
CELEBRATION OF TRAILS EVENTS:
Art in Nature Installations: All of June
Step onto the trail and discover art woven into the landscape itself. Local artists Marina Caliari, Mick Englert, and Hannah Lipski have created immersive, site-specific installations using natural materials gathered from and/or inspired by the surrounding environment. Hidden among forests, creeks, and winding paths, each piece invites visitors to slow down, explore, and experience the trails in a new way.
Beginning June 1, artworks from will be on view along Cascade Canal Trail, Sugarloaf Mountain Trail, Rambler Trail, and Yuba Rim Trail.
Summer Star Hike Challenge: June 1 – 25
A fundraiser for BYLT
Lace up your boots, get outside, and explore some of our region’s most beautiful trails as you search for 17 stars along 17 trails all June long! Discover new favorite destinations, revisit beloved paths, and challenge yourself to see how many stars you can find. Every hike helps celebrate and support the local trails that connect our community to nature—so grab your friends, family, or hiking crew and make this summer your most star-filled yet! Registration required.
Cheers to Local Trails Kick Off Happy Hour: June 4
5-7pm, Three Forks Bakery & Brewing Co. in Nevada City
Toast local trails at our Cheers to Local Trails happy hour. The event will feature Three Forks’ limited-release “Support Your Local Trails” Pale Ale, available for purchase during the event and throughout the entire month of June. For every pint purchased, Three Forks will donate $1 back to local trails!
Project on Preserve: June 6
9am, Wildflower Ridge Preserve in Grass Valley
Join us for Project on Preserve, Bear Yuba Land Trust’s hands-on community volunteer day! Whether you’re into building trail, yanking invasive plants by the handful, getting a little dirty for a good cause, or just spending time outdoors with awesome people, there’s a project with your name on it. Come lend a hand, meet fellow trail lovers, and help care for the beautiful places that make this community special.
Art in Nature Artist Walk & Talks: June 13 & 20
“Stay For A While” with artist Marina Caliari
Saturday, June 13, 10am Cascade Canal Trail
Meet at the Cascade Canal trailhead on Gracie Road and walk with us the one mile to the installation site.
“yâlo kormilyâ” with artist Hannah Lipski
Friday, June 19, 6pm Sugarloaf Mountain Trail
Meet in the Sugarloaf Mountain trailhead parking lot on Coyote Street
“Rice’s Crossing Labyrinth” with artist Mick Englert
Saturday, June 20, 10am Yuba Rim Trail
Meet at the Yuba Rim trailhead on Marysville Road and walk with us one-quarter mile to the installation site.
Live Theatrical Performance of Butterfly Home
Thursday, June 18, 6:30pm
Saturday, June 27, 9am
Litton Trail trailhead on Sierra College Drive
How are we connected to an iridescent milkweed puff glinting in the breeze? Have we lost touch with the pulse of our own nature? Join us for a walk along the Litton Trail and experience a theatrical performance woven through the forest. From one of the creators of “Project Wild Edges” comes Butterfly Home, an immersive journey of disconnection, transformation, and reclamation inspired by the metamorphosis of the monarch butterfly.
Street Party: June 27
5-8pm along Mill Street in Grass Valley
Hit the streets and celebrate your hiking adventures with fellow trail lovers as Mill Street transforms into the ultimate Celebration of Trails block party! This FREE community bash brings the fun with live music from The Gold Souls, local recreation and outdoor partner booths, family-friendly activities, prizes, and plenty of trail-loving energy.
Summer Star Hike Challenge winners will be revealed, raffle prizes awarded, and participants can snag their Trail Vibes t-shirts. Whether you hiked one trail or conquered them all (or just want to come out for the fun!), this is your chance to celebrate an incredible month of outdoor adventure, community, and local trails in style!
SUPPORT BYLT THROUGH THESE SPECIAL JUNE PROMOTIONS:
“Ales for Trails” features Three Forks Bakery & Brewing Co’s limited-release, “Support Local Trails” Pale Ale! For every pint purchased during the month of June, $1 donated back to local trails!
“Treats for Trails” from Treats in Nevada City. Enjoy a scoop of their locally-sourced Yerba Santa Sorbet during the month of June and a portion of sales will be donated to BYLT.
“Happy Trails” with The National Exchange and The Holbrooke Hotels includes 15% off weekdays, 10% off weekends, 2 free cocktails from the hotel bar menu, and a map to local nature walks (June 1 -30). For every room booked, $10 will be donated back to BYLT.
Enter BYLT while booking or link directly to the promotion at the buttons below.
Book you stay at the Holbrooke in Grass Valley
Book your stay at The National Exchange in Nevada City
To read more information and see more photos click HERE for the Bear Yuba Land Trust webpage.
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