A half day trail party to kick off our new TKO presence in Sunset Bay SP!Crew Leader: Sailee C. Max Size of Crew: 8Hike Distance: less than 1 mile Elevation Gain: (in ft) less than 100ftHike Difficulty: EasyWork Difficulty: EasyWork Description: We'll be using loppers and hand saws to clear brush from the trail up […]

Come lend a hand as we do the work necessary to open the South and Cape trails at Cape Lookout State ParkCrew Leader: Brandon THike Distance: up to 3 miles round tripElevation Gain: up to 500'Hike Difficulty: ModerateWork Difficulty: Easy- Moderate to ModerateWork Description: Brushing, removing fallen logs and tread repair/ construction. We will be […]

Continue to work on restoring this 2.3 mile segment of the Oregon Coast Trail.Crew Leader: Pat & Elaine KeavneyHike Distance: up to 2 miles round tripElevation Gain: 500′Hike Difficulty: ModerateWork Difficulty: ModerateWork Description: We will do work necessary to prepare the trail for opening.Project Overview: We will work on tread improvement and repair a segment […]

Sign up for an Ambassador shift in the Gorge!Trail Ambassadors places volunteers at popular trailheads in the Columbia Gorge and around Mt. Hood. Volunteers come from around the region to give back to the trails they love by engaging with visitors around safety, ethical use of public lands, and Leave No Trace practices, as well […]

A trail party day in Silver Falls, hosted by and for women!Crew Leader: Alison NicholsHike Distance: <3 miles round tripElevation Gain: (in ft) <1000 feetHike Difficulty: (Easy/Moderate)Work Difficulty: (Easy/Moderate)Work Description: We'll be restoring a retaining wall, decommissioning social trails and maintaining the tread surface.Project Overview: TKO is joining forces with Women Who Explore to host […]

Come lend a hand as we do the work necessary to open the South and Cape trails at Cape Lookout State ParkCrew Leader: Brandon THike Distance: up to 3 miles round tripElevation Gain: up to 500'Hike Difficulty: ModerateWork Difficulty: Easy- Moderate to ModerateWork Description: Brushing, removing fallen logs and tread repair/ construction. We will be […]

Spring maintenance of hiking trails at Camp WestwindCrew Leader: Pat & Elaine KeavneyHike Distance: up to 1 mile round tripElevation Gain: 500′Hike Difficulty: ModerateWork Difficulty: ModerateWork Description: We will be brushing back spring growth of salal and other foliage to open up the trails for visitors.Project Overview: Camp Westwind is on the Salmon River betweeen […]

Learn about trail features, issues, and maintenance on a walk to Golden and Silver Falls.Crew Leader: Susan S.Max Size of Crew: 6Hike Distance: 3 milesElevation Gain: <600'Hike Difficulty: (Easy)Work Difficulty: (Easy)Work Description: We'll be learning how to identify trail features and issues and how to report problems.Hiking information:We'll be hiking to two waterfalls on ~3 […]

Sign up for an Ambassador shift in the Gorge!Trail Ambassadors places volunteers at popular trailheads in the Columbia Gorge and around Mt. Hood. Volunteers come from around the region to give back to the trails they love by engaging with visitors around safety, ethical use of public lands, and Leave No Trace practices, as well […]

Come lend a hand as we do the work necessary to open the South and Cape trails at Cape Lookout State ParkCrew Leader: Brandon THike Distance: up to 3 miles round tripElevation Gain: up to 500'Hike Difficulty: ModerateWork Difficulty: Easy- Moderate to ModerateWork Description: Brushing, removing fallen logs and tread repair/ construction. We will be […]

Join Trailkeepers of Oregon as we perform annual maintenance on the Cape Falcon trail at Oswald West State ParkCrew Leader: Sid B.Hike Distance: up to 2 miles round tripElevation Gain: 400'Hike Difficulty: Easy-ModerateWork Difficulty: EasyWork Description: Annual Maintenance/ Brushing/ Drainage Come join Trailkeepers of Oregon as we perform annual maintenance on a the Cape Falcon […]

Help repair winter storm damage on Oneonta TrailCrew Leader: Tom L.Hike Distance: Approx. 4 milesElevation Gain: 1000′Hike Difficulty: DifficultWork Difficulty: DifficultWork Description: Clearing storm damage, including slide debris and logs.Project Overview:Clean up Oneonta Trail, #424, starting from the junction of the Horsetail Falls Trail, and heading uphill. This trail is still closed to the public. […]

Join us as we continue our work at beautiful Eagle Fern Park near Estacada. Crew Leader: Elaine K. Hike Distance: 2 miles round trip Elev Crew Leader: Pat K., Elaine K.Hike Distance: 2 miles round tripElevation Gain: 300'Hike Difficulty: EasyWork Difficulty: ModerateProject Overview:This loop trail at Eagle Fern Park is a 1-mile loop that has […]

Silver Falls State Park work, moving rock and gravel on to trail, improving drain dipCrew Leader: Arthur MillsHike Distance: 1/4Elevation Gain: 0Hike Difficulty: easyWork Difficulty: ModerateProject Overview: Working moving rock and gravel to trail, improving drain dip.Hiking information: Short walk to the work siteWhat to expect:Prior to this event, you will be asked to watch […]

A weekly social event for the Ambassadors to learn about program updates and what to expect for the upcoming weekend shifts.Welcome to all new and returning Trail Ambassadors! This weekly social event is for the Ambassador volunteers to learn about program updates , what to expect for upcoming weekend shifts, as well as get to […]

An introduction to crosscut saw use including the OHLEC system, swamping, cut planning, and a focus on single-bucking.Crew Leaders: Josh, Jane, Michael, SusanMax Size of Crew: 12Hike Distance: <3 milesElevation Gain: (in ft) <1000 feetHike Difficulty: Easy/ModerateWork Difficulty: ModerateWork Description: Use of crosscut and pruning saws, axes, and other tools to remove logs from the […]

An introduction to identifying and addressing basic trail issues.Crew Leaders: Pat, Elaine, Natalie Max Size of Crew: 12Hike Distance: <2 milesElevation Gain: (in ft) <500 feetHike Difficulty: Easy/ModerateWork Difficulty: ModerateWork Description: Use of pruning saws and loppers to clear brush and grubbing tools to do tread maintenance.**Participation in an online video training the evening of […]

Sign up for an Ambassador shift in the Gorge!Trail Ambassadors places volunteers at popular trailheads in the Columbia Gorge and around Mt. Hood. Volunteers come from around the region to give back to the trails they love by engaging with visitors around safety, ethical use of public lands, and Leave No Trace practices, as well […]

An introduction to crosscut saw use including the OHLEC system, swamping, cut planning, and a focus on single-bucking.Crew Leaders: Pat, Jane, Guy, MichaelMax Size of Crew: 12Hike Distance: <3 milesElevation Gain: (in ft) <1000 feetHike Difficulty: Easy/ModerateWork Difficulty: ModerateWork Description: Use of crosscut and pruning saws, axes, and other tools to remove logs from the […]

A day spent fine-tuning drain dip construction skills.Crew Leaders: Susan, Josh, TedMax Size of Crew: 12Hike Distance: <3 milesElevation Gain: (in ft) <1000 feetHike Difficulty: Easy/ModerateWork Difficulty: ModerateWork Description: Anaylzing trail drainage needs and building drainage features.**Participation in an online video training the evening of Thursday April 29, is required before attending this field class. […]

An introduction to identifying, documenting, and reporting basic trail maintenance needs.Crew Leaders: Steve, Elaine, Alison, Mark Max Size of Crew: 12 Hike Distance: <3 miles Elevation Gain: (in ft) <1000 feet Hike Difficulty: Easy/Moderate Work Difficulty: Moderate Work Description: Identifying and documenting trail maintenance needs. **Participation in an online video training the evening of Wednesday […]

Sign up for an Ambassador shift in the Gorge!Trail Ambassadors places volunteers at popular trailheads in the Columbia Gorge and around Mt. Hood. Volunteers come from around the region to give back to the trails they love by engaging with visitors around safety, ethical use of public lands, and Leave No Trace practices, as well […]

A day spent fine-tuning drain dip construction skills.Crew Leaders: Susan, Josh, Alison, TomMax Size of Crew: 12Hike Distance: <3 milesElevation Gain: (in ft) <1000 feetHike Difficulty: Easy/ModerateWork Difficulty: ModerateWork Description: Anaylzing trail drainage needs and building drainage features.**Participation in an online video training the evening of Thursday April 29, is required before attending this field […]

An introduction to identifying and addressing basic trail issues.Crew Leaders: Steve, Natalie, Ted, Mark Max Size of Crew: 12 Hike Distance: <3 miles Elevation Gain: (in ft) <1000 feet Hike Difficulty: Easy/Moderate Work Difficulty: Moderate Work Description: Use of pruning saws and loppers to clear brush and grubbing tools to do tread maintenance. **Participation in […]

Join us as we continue our work at beautiful Eagle Fern Park near Estacada. Crew Leader: Elaine K. Hike Distance: 2 miles round trip Elev Crew Leader: Pat K., Elaine K.Hike Distance: 2 miles round tripElevation Gain: 300'Hike Difficulty: EasyWork Difficulty: ModerateProject Overview:This loop trail at Eagle Fern Park is a 1-mile loop that has […]

Help repair fire and storm damage on Wauna Viewpoint TrailCrew Leader: Tom L.Hike Distance: Approx. 2 milesElevation Gain: 600′Hike Difficulty: ModerateWork Difficulty: DifficultWork Description: Clearing fire and storm damage.Project Overview:Clean up Wauna Viewpoint Trail, #402. This trail has been closed since the fire. Sections of the trail need to be cleared of rockslides, and other […]

Join us as we continue our work at beautiful Eagle Fern Park near Estacada. Crew Leader: Elaine K. Hike Distance: 2 miles round trip Elev Crew Leader: Pat K., Elaine K.Hike Distance: 2 miles round tripElevation Gain: 300'Hike Difficulty: EasyWork Difficulty: ModerateProject Overview:This loop trail at Eagle Fern Park is a 1-mile loop that has […]

Come lend a hand as we do the work necessary to open the South and Cape trails at Cape Lookout State ParkCrew Leader: Brandon THike Distance: up to 3 miles round tripElevation Gain: up to 500'Hike Difficulty: ModerateWork Difficulty: Easy- Moderate to ModerateWork Description: Brushing, removing fallen logs and tread repair/ construction. We will be […]

A weekly social event for the Ambassadors to learn about program updates and what to expect for the upcoming weekend shifts.Welcome to all new and returning Trail Ambassadors! This weekly social event is for the Ambassador volunteers to learn about program updates , what to expect for upcoming weekend shifts, as well as get to […]

Come lend a hand as we do the work necessary to open the South and Cape trails at Cape Lookout State ParkCrew Leader: Brandon THike Distance: up to 3 miles round tripElevation Gain: up to 500'Hike Difficulty: ModerateWork Difficulty: Easy- Moderate to ModerateWork Description: Brushing, removing fallen logs and tread repair/ construction. We will be […]

Sign up for an Ambassador shift in the Gorge!Trail Ambassadors places volunteers at popular trailheads in the Columbia Gorge and around Mt. Hood. Volunteers come from around the region to give back to the trails they love by engaging with visitors around safety, ethical use of public lands, and Leave No Trace practices, as well […]

Come lend a hand as we do the work necessary to open the South and Cape trails at Cape Lookout State ParkCrew Leader: Brandon T Hike Distance: up to 3 miles round trip Elevation Gain: up to 500′ Hike Difficulty: Moderate Work Difficulty: Easy- Moderate to Moderate Work Description: Brushing, removing fallen logs and tread […]

Sign up for an Ambassador shift in the Gorge!Trail Ambassadors places volunteers at popular trailheads in the Columbia Gorge and around Mt. Hood. Volunteers come from around the region to give back to the trails they love by engaging with visitors around safety, ethical use of public lands, and Leave No Trace practices, as well […]

Come lend a hand as we do the work necessary to open the South and Cape trails at Cape Lookout State ParkCrew Leader: Brandon THike Distance: up to 3 miles round tripElevation Gain: up to 500'Hike Difficulty: ModerateWork Difficulty: Easy- Moderate to ModerateWork Description: Brushing, removing fallen logs and tread repair/ construction. We will be […]