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A Bridge for Max Receives Unanimous Recommendation by Mission Trail Regional Park Citizens’ Advisory Committee

by admin • May 6, 2021

Citizens’ Advisory Committee recommendation to initiate creation of a pedestrian bridge will move on the Task Force Meeting on May 20th SAN DIEGO – May 6, 2021 – The Bridge For Max campaign, an effort to fundraise and advocate for the creation of a pedestrian bridge at the San Diego River Crossing Trail at Mission […]


My Friend Max Died Trying to Cross a River. Now, His Parents Want to Build a Bridge.

by admin • May 4, 2021

A footbridge on this San Diego Trail would prevent more hikers from befalling a similar fate, and honor their son. by Zoe Gates [Read more from Zoe Gates writing for Backpacker]


Channeling grief into positive change

by admin • April 15, 2021

Whether hiking, climbing or running, Max LeNail loved nature and being in the mountains. A serious athlete, the 21-year-old set out for a run at Mission Trails on January 29 to train for an upcoming ultra-marathon. Later that evening, he planned to leave for a climbing trip to Joshua Tree with friends. [Read more at […]


Parents of hiker pushing for Mission Trails bridge

by admin • April 2, 2021

The parents of Max Lenail are continuing their push to build a bridge at a treacherous stretch of Mission Trails.. [View more at San Diego KGTV]