Burnt Lake Trail Party – Mt Hood

Crew Leader: Karen C

Max Size of Crew: 12

Hike Distance: Up to 8 miles

Elevation Gain: 1900 feet

Hike Intensity: High

Work Intensity: Low

Work Type: Brushing, drainage, log removal

Project Information:

We will work our way up to the lake doing trail maintenance as we go. There are a couple of logs to be removed, some brushing to be done and probably a couple of spots where we can improve drainage before we get to the lake. If we have time, we may try to continue up the Burnt Lake trail past the lake towards the junction with the Zigzag trail.

This is a busy trail and the parking area is small. We will plan to meet at Zigzag Ranger Station, then we will carpool from there to the trailhead.

Hiking information:

The trail will begin with a gentle uphill grade, but will start to climb more the higher we go. There is one slightly tricky section, with a bit of a drop off next to it, but the majority of the trail is wide with good footing. If we hike all the way up to the junction with the Zigzag trail, the hike will be around 8 miles with an elevation gain of around 1900ft. We will hike at a moderate pace and take breaks when needed, but please consider your fitness levels before signing up for this event.

Event details:

Detailed event information, including directions to the meeting location, will be provided to registrants via email 48 hours prior to the event. If you’re volunteering for the first time, read this blog by a volunteer to know what to expect at your first trail party.

What to bring:

• Plenty of water
• Snacks/lunch
• Work gloves if you have them (loaner gloves available)
• Any medications or emergency supplies you may need
• Sunscreen + insect repellent
• A pack to bring all of this with you on trail
• TKO provides all tools and personal protective equipment (hard hats, gloves, glasses)
• Need gear? TKO has clothes, boots, camping gear, 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 that will protect your toes from sharp tools. 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 acknowledgment 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, reach out to us by clicking Contact near the bottom of this page.

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.