Oregon Coast Trail Party – Neahkahnie Gap

Crew Leader: Brandon T.
Hike Distance:  up to 1 mile round trip
Elevation Gain: 400′
Hike Difficulty: Easy-Moderate
Work Difficulty: Easy
Work Description: Annual Maintenance/ Brushing, New Trail,
Keywords: brushing, Annual, Maintenance, New trail construction

**Please follow all civil authority restrictions for your community, email brandon.tigner@trailkeepersoforegon.org to be approved for participation following our safety policy and procedures. Volunteers will recieve a code to register upon approval**

In accordance with civil authority restrictions and land manager requirements for safety considerations, the following policies are currently in place: 

• All volunteers will participate in the TKO COVID-19 Safety Lab, a broad safety orientation of TKO Safety Policy & Procedures for a COVID-19 Environment.

• All volunteers will attend a digital safety briefing the Friday before the event.

• All volunteers must administer a self-evaluation prior to attending in-person volunteer events (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/symptoms.html).

• All volunteers will read and sign the TKO Volunteer Waiver updated for COVID-19 for release and indemnity of TKO and the land manager partner.

• Volunteers must bring their own gloves, cloth masks, hand sanitizer, and hardhat.  

• Tools will be sanitized prior to the event, and will not be shared throughout the day. 

• No carpools will be arranged by TKO for the time being.
  

For a complete list of Covid specific safety measures, see our safety manual, available here (link).

Come join Trailkeepers of Oregon as we perform new trail construction/ annual maintenance on a brand new segment of the Oregon Coast Trail from Neahkahnie Mountain to Nehalem Road in Manzanita!! Plan to hike less than a mile to the workarea and work using a variety of hand tools, including hand saws. We prioritize safety and fun over quantity of work accomplished and encourage people to try different things and work at a comfortable pace. No experience is necessary — you’ll be working with experienced crew leaders who will teach you all you need to know.

What to bring:
• Plenty of water
• Snacks
• Lunch

What to wear:

• Hiking Boots (Please wear something sturdy that will protect your toes from sharp tools. Tennis shoes are not recommended! Open toed shoes will not be allowed.)
• Work gloves (please bring your own)
• Long sleeved shirts and pants.
• Rain gear as appropriate for the weather
• Volunteers will supply hard hats and safety glasses

Directions: Detailed directions will be provided via email 2 days before the work party.