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 as sharing opportunities for visitors to engage with local communities.

Trail Ambassadors has been a collaborative effort from the start. This program is built on the foundational idea that nonprofit partners, agencies, and the public are more powerful together than apart. This program is the result of many years of hard work from the partners listed above.

If you are involved with a nonprofit, agency, or business interested in becoming a part of the Trail Ambassador Network, please email:

natalie.ferraro@trailkeepersoforegon.org

• We ask that you attend the Trail Ambassador training. This online training premiers soon!
• These trainings will equip you with the resources to feel confident when talking to visitors as they start their recreation in Mt. Hood and the Columbia River Gorge.
• In the training, we will go over volunteer logistics, Leave No Trace principles and tips for you to help folks have a safer and more enjoyable experience on these trails.
• We’re looking for volunteers who are out-going and have previous knowledge of the Gorge and Mt. Hood hiking trails and general hiker/recreation etiquette.

Start here by taking the Trail Ambassador Training!