Volunteer Vacation at Cascade Head! Sponsored by Pelican Brewing!

Crew Leader: Emily A. / Trevor B.

Max Size of Crew: 12

Hike Distance: Varies (2-5 miles/day)

Elevation Gain: Varies

Hike Difficulty: Easy-Moderate

Work Difficulty: Easy-Moderate

Work Type: Brushing, Tread shaping

Trip Information:

We’re back at Cascade Head for our second annual Volunteer Vacation! Bring a tent and join TKO for a trail party campout with beverage and lunch sponsorship from Pelican Brewing! Three days of trail stewardship coupled with a day of kayaking adventure on the Salmon River.

Project Information:

We will be camping at a non-serviced forest service location about 15 minutes drive from the trailhead. TKO will provide a camp kitchen for group use and volunteers will bring their own camping, and food supplies. We will do trail stewardship during the day and you’ll have time in the afternoon/evening to explore nearby natural attractions and towns (Neskowin, Pacific City, Lincoln City) or enjoy peaceful evenings around camp.

Schedule:

• August 4 – 10AM Intro to trail skills talk and Cascade Head Hike ( 4.3 miles round trip to the view point with 1300ft elevation gain). 4PM Kayak tour on the Salmon River ($85).
• August 5 – 9:30 – 3:30 Trail Stewardship Project on Cascade Head Trail and complimentary dinner at Pelican Brewing
• August 6 – 9:30 – 3:30 Trail Stewardship Project on Rainforest Trail
• August 7 – 9:30-3:30 Trail Stewardship Project on Rainforest Trail

COVID-19 Information:

**You will be asked to electronically sign the e-waiver for this event, provide proof of vaccination or recent negative COVID-19 test result, and perform a self-assessment health screening within the 24 hours preceding the event.** The crew leader for this event will verify that you have completed these requirements at the trailhead safety talk before the trail party begins. The registration confirmation and pre-event emails will contain further details and links.

What to bring:

• Your camping and food/snack supplies (TKO will have a group camp kitchen set up but you are welcome to bring your own if you prefer).
• Camping is dispersed in field next to a creek. Vehicles can park at edge of field and will be easily accessible from camping area.

What to wear for trail stewardship:

• Boots (Please wear something sturdy that will protect your toes from sharp tools)
• Work gloves (loaner gloves available)
• Long sleeved shirts and pants.
• Rain gear, insulating layers, sun protection, etc. as appropriate for the weather
• TKO will supply tools, hard hats and safety glasses

Directions:

Directions will be supplied to registrants via email 48 hours before event

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: TKO recognizes that the trails we work on travel through the traditional lands of many Indigenous tribes. In every corner of what we now call Oregon, these people were forced to cede their land, their home, to the US government at various times from 1853 – 1871. We are privileged to be here today and we express gratitude to these tribes and their descendents for being the original and continuing stewards of these spaces.

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 that include 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, regardless of whether they are based on age, citizenship, disability, ethnicity, gender identity/expression, geographic origin, language, marital status, nationality, race, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status.

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.