Trailkeepers of Oregon

Crew Leader:  Tom White Hike Distance:  Up to 4 miles Elevation Gain: up to 800’ Hike Difficulty: Easy Work Difficulty: Moderate Work Description: Restoration of tread and improve drainage Keywords: drainage, tread Overview:  The road recently reopened to the upper Larch Mountain Trailhead, providing access to the upper parts of the trail. We are working to repair the upper portion of the trail, working downhill towards Multnomah Falls. We will be working in the section of the trail burned in the Eagle Creek fire. Hiking information:…

Crew Leader: Kim K.Hike Distance: 1 mileElevation Gain: 0'Hike Difficulty: EasyWork Difficulty: EasyWork Description:  Restoring tread, brushing, clearing blocked drainageKey words: Tread, drainage, basic, minor-friendly TKO is pleased to partner with Metro for an opportunity to address trail maintenance at a beloved regional park!   This trail party will focus on basic maintenance throughout the day (restoring tread, brushing back encroaching vegetation, clearing blocked drainage).  This trip would be suitable for people looking for a beginner's trail party as well as…

Crew Leader:  Riley M.Hike Distance:  Up to 6 miles roundtripElevation Change: up to 2000’Hike Difficulty: ModerateWork Difficulty: High ComplexityWork Description: Full trail recovery, brushing and tread  For the first time since the Eagle Creek fire, TKO will be back to Franklin Ridge #427 - still closed since the fire. Significant damage has surmounted to nearly rebuilding the trail altogether. TKO is continuing trail rehabilitation in areas of the Gorge affected by the 2017 Eagle Creek Fire.  Experienced volunteers have scouted…

Crew Leader:  Claudio B.Hike Distance:  Up to 6 miles roundtripElevation Change: up to 2000’Hike Difficulty: ModerateWork Difficulty: High ComplexityWork Description: Full trail recovery, brushing and tread  For the first time since the Eagle Creek fire, TKO will be back to Franklin Ridge #427 - still closed since the fire. Significant damage has surmounted to nearly rebuilding the trail altogether. TKO is continuing trail rehabilitation in areas of the Gorge affected by the 2017 Eagle Creek Fire.  Experienced volunteers have scouted…

Crew Leader:  Guy HamblenHike Distance: Up to 3 miles roundtripElevation Gain: Up to 500'Hike Difficulty: ModerateWork Difficulty: AdvancedWork Description: Shopping for rocks, building retaining wallsKeywords: rock retaining wall Overview:  TKO is continuing trail rehabilitation in areas of the Gorge affected by the 2017 Eagle Creek Fire. Experienced volunteers have scouted selected trails that have been deemed safe enough for passage, and have made plans for stewardship events on fire-affected trails. Only preregistered volunteers will be accepted into the closed areas within…

Crew Leader:Arthur MillsAssistant Crew Leaders: Elaine Keavney, Pat KeavneyHike Distance: 1 mileElevation Gain: 400′Hike Difficulty: EasyWork Difficulty: ModerateWork Description: Huinge work and re-directing drainage. We will be working down in the canyon just padt Lower North falls primarily working on hinge some drainage on the trail and under the falls. Other considerations:Parking at the trailhead is limited, so we will be carpooling from a site that has more spaces. Information about the meeting place will be provided 48 hours prior to the…

Crew Leader: Arthur MillsAssistant Crew Leaders: Elaine Keavney, Pat KeavneyHike Distance: 1 mileElevation Gain: 400′Hike Difficulty: EasyWork Difficulty: ModerateWork Description: Hinge work and re-directing drainage. This is the first TKO trail party at the very popular Silver Falls State Park, about 15 miles from Silverton. Our first project will be to improve drainage on the short, graveled Winter Falls trail. This trail goes past Winter Falls, then crosses a bridge to connect with other canyon trails. Other considerations:Parking at the trailhead is limited, so…

Crew Leader: Jim C.Hike Distance: up to 6 milesElevation change: up to 700ft.Hike Difficulty: Easy to moderateWork Difficulty: EasyWork Description: Brushing & Corridor clearing TKO is continuing to brush out and clear the corridor of the Fir Tree / Dry Fir / East Salmon River trails, just south of the Trillium Lake Day Use Area within the Mt Hood National Forest. Only pre-registered volunteers will be accepted up to 10 particiapants due to restrictions of group size in Wilderness areas,…

Crew Leader: Jim C.Hike Distance: up to 6 milesElevation change: up to 700ft.Hike Difficulty: Easy to moderateWork Difficulty: EasyWork Description: Brushing & Corridor clearing TKO is continuing to brush out and clear the corridor of the Fir Tree / Dry Fir / East Salmon River trails, just south of the Trillium Lake Day Use Area within the Mt Hood National Forest. Only pre-registered volunteers will be accepted up to 10 particiapants due to restrictions of group size in Wilderness areas,…

Crew Leader:  Riley M.Hike Distance:  Up to 6 miles roundtripElevation Change: up to 2000’Hike Difficulty: ModerateWork Difficulty: High ComplexityWork Description: Full trail recovery, brushing and tread  For the first time since the Eagle Creek fire, TKO will be back to Franklin Ridge #427 - still closed since the fire. Significant damage has surmounted to nearly rebuilding the trail altogether. TKO is continuing trail rehabilitation in areas of the Gorge affected by the 2017 Eagle Creek Fire.  Experienced volunteers have scouted…