Trailpalooza 2025, a family-friendly day of enjoying Orcutt trails, is planned for Saturday, June 7 at the Solomon Hills, Newlove Picnic Grounds.  
             Planned by Santa Maria Valley Outdoor Space (SMVOS), the event includes a trail run, a mountain bike race, live music, food for sale, and a raffle. 
             The trail run will begin at 9AM and includes 5-, 10- and 15-mile loop runs. There is also a hike with The Land Trust on June 7th for those who prefer not to run.  There is even a Zero K run to say, “I did it”!
             At 2PM, there will be a mountain bike race held in the rear of the picnic grounds.
   Music from 11AM to 2PM will feature two local live bands, Skylights and Jo Daddy.  
              All proceeds benefit Orcutt Trails, and the event is sponsored by Main Street Cycles and Stability Studio Free parking if you are registered for an event.  If not, $20 per car. More information and registrations for the day’s events can be found at smvos.org.
              Orcutt Trails are established, maintained or enhanced by volunteer members of SMVOS who determine what trails need improvement, how to tackle the job, and how to maintain signage, control erosion and more.  
Members have various backgrounds and skills. SMVOS has a trail crew that meets monthly, generally on Saturday mornings from 8AM to noon, and new members and services groups are always welcome.  Equipment and instruction provided. Visit smvos.org for upcoming dates.
Honoring Rich Niles
               One of SMVOS’ founding members, Rich Niles passed away in September 2024. A plaque was dedicated to Rich on a trail called Niles Mile near Stubblefield and Black Oak in Orcutt. Rich was an amazing volunteer from the start of the group in 2012. He participated in most trail days as a member and served as treasurer.  

Visit the website www.smvos.org for information and to sign up for Trailpalooza 2025 events.