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Builders-Keepers: Wahclella Falls Site Visit
Location: Wahclella Falls, Columbia Gorge National Scenic Area
***Please see note below about parking at the trailhead
Hike/Crew Leader: Tom Kloster, TKO Board & Jonah Levine, TKO Development Manager
Max Size of Group: 10 + crew leaders
Hike Intensity: Moderate, options to stay at road/parking
Project Information: Trailkeepers of Oregon and the USDA Forest Service teamed up to support a major restoration of Wahclella Falls trail after significant storms in December 2025. During this field visit, you’ll have the chance to:
- Explore the restore trail: Be among the first to walk this restored route and experience the scenic views and diverse ecosystems it is admired for.
- Meet the Builders: Learn from the passionate Trailkeepers of Oregon volunteers and staff about the planning, design, and restoration process of the trail.
- Give Thanks to YOU: See how your financial support helps restore trails like these.
Event details/Parking:
Meet directly at the trailhead at 9AM sharp, Google Maps link here. If the Wahclella Falls Trailhead is full, go back to the junction, and turn up the hill to park at the large Tooth Rock Trailhead. Detailed event information, including directions to the meeting location and carpool logisitics, will be provided to registrants via email the week of the event.
What to bring:
- Plenty of water
- Snacks, we will have folks back before lunch to head to on your own
- Any medications or emergency supplies you may need
- Sunscreen + insect repellent
- A pack to bring all of this with you on trail
- Need gear? TKO has clothes, boots, and more available for loan. Reach out to volunteers@trailkeepersoforegon.org to let us know how we can help!
What to wear:
- Boots (Please wear something sturdy, tennis shoes are not recommended. Open-toed shoes will not be allowed.)
- Long sleeved shirts and pants
- Rain gear, insulating layers, sun protection, etc. as appropriate for the weather
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: TKO recognizes that the trails we work on travel through the traditional lands of many Indigenous tribes and communities. We are the most recent in a long line of stewards to this land, and it is our responsibility to do so with humility and respect. We are grateful to these tribes and their descendants for being the original and continuing stewards of these spaces, and encourage everyone to go beyond a land ackowledgment by supporting Indigenous communities and organizations in your area.
ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS: TKO seeks to make our events inclusive of people of all backgrounds and abilities. If you would like to discuss potential accommodations to allow for your participation in this event, please click here to complete a short Google survey. TKO staff will then contact you to discuss options. Please note: available accommodations will vary by event and typically need to be requested a minimum of two weeks in advance. If you have any questions, please contact TKO Stewardship Manager Lindsay McIntosh-Tolle at lindsay.mcintosh@trailkeepersoforegon.org.
EQUITY & INCLUSION: TKO seeks to make Oregon’s trails a place where people can go to connect with nature & one another. Not everyone feels safe or welcome in the outdoors due to issues like racism, bias, and hate. We commit to being part of the solution to this problem and to enact change. Conduct, speech, or expressions that target any individual or group will not be tolerated by TKO.
PERSONAL SAFETY: Your physical and emotional safety is our number one priority. If a person’s actions or comments make you feel uncomfortable or unsafe, you may: interrupt directly, tell a crew leader, and/or inform TKO staff via the post-event survey.
While TKO no longer requires masking/vaccination for our events, we do support those who choose to mask for their own safety. We ask participants to respect the health of folks who wear masks by distancing or wearing a mask while in close proximity.