Trailkeepers of Oregon

TKO's Give & Get Social is a chance for you to win some amazing silent auction items, enjoy free beer from Level Beer and learn about trail work, all while giving back!This year, we are excited to host a talk by author Nathaniel Brodie. Nathaniel's book "Steel on Stone" is about his experience working on trails in the Grand Canyon as a part of a National Park trail crew. It's a must read for anyone who loves trails. Nathaniel currently…

Crew Leader: Elaine KeavneyHike Distance: 2 miles round tripElevation Gain: MinimalHike Difficulty: EasyWork Difficulty: ModerateWork Description: Annual maintenance on Maple Ridge trailOverviewMcIver State Park, located on the Clackamas River between Oregon City and Estacada, is a 950-acre park with camping, boating, hiking and horseback riding opportunities for its visitors.  There are over 14 miles of trails for hikers and horseback riders in the park.Project DescriptionLast month TKO volunteers worked on a trail realignment on the Maple Ridge trail, which will…

Crew Leader: Guy H.Hike Distance: < 1/4 mileElevation Gain: 0'Hike Difficulty: EasyWork Difficulty: EasyWork Description:  Field installation of timbered box stepsKey words: Box steps, trainingMetro has identified a number of areas throughout the park where timber box steps should be installed, beginning with two access points descending to the Sandy River.  TKO, Metro and Oxbow staff are joining to discuss how to plan, build and install box steps so that TKO volunteers can move the effort forward throughout the upcoming…

CREW LEADER: GLEN H.HIKE DISTANCE: UP TO 3 MILESELEVATION GAIN: UP TO 300′HIKE DIFFICULTY: EASYWORK DIFFICULTY: EASYWORK DESCRIPTION: TRAIL REPAIR.This section of the closed 400 trail begins on the east side of Tanner Creek and heads west towards Moffett Creek. We will be repairing tread on the main trail or working on draingage projects . There are many rocks and tree debris to be moved from the tread for crew safety. We will meet at 8:15 AM in the parking…

Crew Leader: Kim KProject Manager: Brian EHike Distance: < 1/4 mileElevation Gain: 0'Hike Difficulty: EasyWork Difficulty: EasyWork Description:  Field installation of timbered box stepsKey words: Box steps, trainingMetro has identified a number of areas throughout the park where timber box steps should be installed, beginning with two access points descending to the Sandy River.  TKO, Metro and Oxbow staff are joining to discuss how to plan, build and install box steps so that TKO volunteers can move the effort forward…

Work Party Location: Killin Wetlands Nature Park - Banks, ORDates: December 28th ,  2019Timeframe: 9AM - 3PMTKO Crew Leaders: Josh DurhamDescription: TKO’s volunteer crew leaders will lead participants in trail drainage improvements that have caused damage due to unforeseen water flow through the area. Using hand tools to redirect water off trails, we will explore how hydrology and trail design can work together. Absolutely no prior trail work experience required!Hiking: We will be hiking within approximately 25 yards from the…

TKO’s Builders-Keepers Hike & Social commemorates our thoughtful SUPPORTERS AND VOLUNTEERS with a hike led by our very own Executive Director Steve Kruger and our volunteer leadership, followed by a social at Dig A Pony on January 5th, 2020. Choose to come for either or both:Hike @ 2-4PM - Steve will be joined by TKO board stewardship chair Elaine Keavney to co-lead an easy hike at Portland Audubon in the west hills of Portland (5151 NW Cornell Rd, Portland, OR 97210). Meet at…