Bull of the Woods Trail Party – Mt. Hood

Crew Leaders: Josh Durham

Max Size of Crew: 12

Hike Distance: up to 6 miles round trip

Elevation Gain: 1000 feet

Hike Intensity: Moderate

Work Intensity: Moderate

Work Type: Crosscut Logout

Project Information:

#GOOGLE WILL SHOW NF-63 TO BE CLOSED. THIS IS INACCURATE. TRAVEL FROM ESTACADA TO TRAILHEAD IS ABOUT AN HOUR#

There are about 60 logs to cut and some heavy brushing There are about 60 logs to cut and some heavy brushing from the trailhead to the junction with the Dickey lake trail #549. Most of the work area is in shade. After that we enter the burn scar, and will cut our way to the former location of the BOTW lookout

Here is a guide for the hike: https://www.oregonhikers.org/field_guide/Bull_of_the_Woods_Lookout_Hike

Here is the GPS location for the trailhead: 44.91916, -122.10235

A moderately high-clearance vehicle ( e.g. Subaru ) is very highly recommended, as there are some difficult ruts to cross in a few places on the road. The vast majority of the road is in good condition. Carpooling is also recommended.

You should plan to participate in this trail party for its entirety of each day you signed up. For safety reasons, please do not arrive late or expect to be able to leave early.

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 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.