We want to inform you of the following, but not before thanking you for your interest, support and involvement in Lopez Community Trail Network activities.

The 8-member Leadership Council for the Lopez Community Trails Network (LCTN) has recognized that LCTN no longer has the needed capacity to pursue our vision. 

Based on a unanimous vote at our August 13, 2026 meeting, we are ceasing all organizational activities. Before closing the website, we have moved relevant trails information to the Lopez Chamber of Commerce website. We are donating our funds ($1295.) to the Youth Conservation Corps with an emphasis on Lopez Island. We individually remain on call to assist with maintenance and development of Lopez public walking trails. 

Since LCTN was founded by Kirm Taylor and Mike Moore, we have thoroughly enjoyed all of the hiking experiences with locals and visitors. We remain extremely grateful for the good will and active support of scores of Lopez property owners and especially to Sally and Tom Reeve for hosting so many spectacular pot luck events. We are heartened by the many locals and visitors who have actively supported and hiked with us. The organization has ended, but the spirit lives on. 

We hope that our legacy is a lasting impact in line with the values suggested in each word in the name of our organization: Lopez. Community. Trails. Network. 

Hope to see you on the trails.

Warmest regards, LCTN Leadership Council

In 2009 a few Lopez trail enthusiasts got together to explore the possibility of expanding hiking, biking and horseback riding opportunities on the island. The Lopez Community Trails Network, now with more than 600 members, was born. The goal was to have folks walking/hiking outdoors. Fifteen years later it is still the goal.  The Go-Take-A-Hike invitations come often and are publicized through LCTN and community messaging. Throughout the year LCTN members are called upon by several public agencies such as the San Juan County Land Bank, to help build new trails and maintain existing trails.

Check out our website and the video below for more information, and if you’re not a LCTN member, consider joining us. We will send you news and updates about LCTN events and opportunities.