Join us as we perform seasonal maintenance in the beautiful Columbia River Gorge!Crew Leader:Hope McKeeMax Size of Crew:12Hike Distance: 3 Miles RTElevation Gain: 1000 ftHike Intensity: ModerateWork Intensity: ModerateWork Type: Tread, brushing, rock/slide removalProject Information:We'll work to clear trail, likely removing rock, logs and other slide debris.Hiking information:More information available closer to the date. We'll […]

We will be re-building a long set of stairs in this small park.Crew Leader: Pat K., Elaine K.Max Size of Crew: 12Hike Distance: 0.2 milesElevation Gain: 80 feetHike Intensity: Moderate (stairs)Work Intensity: ModerateWork Type: Carpentry, excavation, stairs constructionProject Information:This project will involve re-building a long set of stairs going down to Beaver Creek. These are […]

Join TKO as we work to restore the Gwynn Creek Trail surface using grubbers, digging tools, and (bent over) shovels.Crew Leader: Noelle W.Max Size of Crew: 12Hike Distance: 1/2 mile to 1 mileElevation Gain: 50 - 100 feetHike Intensity: LowWork Intensity: Low to ModerateWork Type: Tread work and maybe minimal brushingProject Information:We will be doing […]

Join TKO as we revitalize trails in Sunset Bay!Crew Leader: Trevor B.Max Size of Crew: 10Hike Distance: <2 milesElevation Gain:<500 feetHike Intensity: ModerateWork Intensity: ModerateWork Type: Spreading Woodchips and BrushingProject Information:The trail systems along Cape Arago need a helping hand. Join the TKO crew as we spread woodchips in troublesome muddy spots. We also may […]

This is a private event for the U40 Rotary Club of Portland. Our focus will be installing a new set of stairs leading to Beaver Creek.Crew Leader: Susan S.Max Size of Crew: 10Hike Distance: 500 feetElevation Gain: <100 feetHike Intensity: Moderate (stairs)Work Intensity: ModerateWork Type: Stairs Installation, excavation, tread workProject Information:This project will involve installing […]

Join us for a day of clearing logs from the upper section of the Clackamas River Trail!Crew Leader: Pat KeavneyMax Size of Crew: 12Hike Distance: up to 4 miles RTElevation Gain: 500 feetHike Intensity: ModerateWork Intensity: ModerateWork Type: Crosscut logoutPlease note: Volunteers must have at least 5 trail parties to register. A and B sawyers […]

See what TKO Trail Ambassadors are all about! This event is open to existing Ambassadors and anyone interested in the program.Hike Leaders: Loren P.Hike Distance: 3.5 miles totalElevation Gain: ~600 ftHike Intensity: ModerateSite Overview:The Mosier Plateau Trail is an east Gorge gem prized for the more than 30 wildflower species that bloom come spring. The […]

Join TKO as we revitalize trails in Sunset Bay!Crew Leader: Trevor B.Max Size of Crew: 10Hike Distance: <2 milesElevation Gain:<500 feetHike Intensity: ModerateWork Intensity: ModerateWork Type: Spreading Woodchips and BrushingProject Information:The trail systems along Cape Arago need a helping hand. Join the TKO crew as we spread woodchips in troublesome muddy spots. We also may […]

We are building several sets of timber stairs to replace the aging cable-and-log stairs descending down into Beaver Creek Canyon.Crew Leader: Susan S.Max Size of Crew: 10Hike Distance: 500 feetElevation Gain: <100 feetHike Intensity: Moderate (stairs)Work Intensity: ModerateWork Type: Stairs Installation, excavation, tread workProject Information:This trail party has morning and afternoon slots -- feel free […]

Join TKO for a day of brushing out a corridor for new trail construction.Crew Leader: Mark WMax Size of Crew: 12Hike Distance: 2 milesElevation Gain: 400 feetHike Intensity: ModerateWork Intensity: ModerateWork Type: Corridor clearingProject Information:We will follow flags placed in the forest, clearing vegetation to facilitate further trail construction work. This event is generously funded […]

This day long training covers all the specifics of the Wilderness Ambassador program and is required before volunteering on the trails solo.Wilderness Ambassadors make up one branch of TKO's Trail Ambassdor Program. These volunteers head out on some of the most beloved Wilderness trails on Mt. Hood and in the Columbia River Gorge to share […]

First of the two-part survey team training for the Willamette Valley Trail Accessibility surveys.TKO and Willamette Valley Visitors Association are excited to welcome Access Recreation for this volunteer project training!Access Recreation works to bring better information to trail users on the accessibility of parks and recreation trails in the states of Oregon and Washington and […]

TKO volunteers are building a brand new lollipop trail within the park.Crew Leader: Pat K., Elaine K.Max Size of Crew: 12Hike Distance: ~ 1 mileElevation Gain: 300-500 feet maximumHike Intensity: LowWork Intensity: ModerateWork Type: New Trail ConstructionProject Information:TKO volunteers have been working to open up the corridor for a new one-mile lollipop trail. Recent trail […]

We'll be laying out and brushing out a section of new trail. **Warning: poison oak**Crew Leader: Susan S.Max Size of Crew: 6Hike Distance: .75 milesElevation Gain: less than 100 feetHike Intensity: LowWork Intensity: ModerateWork Type: New Trail BuildingProject Information:We'll be designing and clearing brush on a new alignment to descend from the bluff down to […]

Join us as we perform seasonal maintenance in the beautiful Columbia River Gorge!Crew Leader: Josh DurhamMax Size of Crew: 12Hike Distance: 3 Miles RTElevation Gain: 1000 ftHike Intensity: ModerateWork Intensity: ModerateWork Type: Tread, brushing, rock/slide removalProject Information:We'll work to clear trail, likely removing rock, logs and other slide debris.Hiking information:More information available closer to the […]

TKO staff and crew leaders will be scouting out summer season projects on north sanctuary trails.Crew Leader: SusanMax Size of Crew: 8Hike Distance: 1 mileElevation Gain: less than 250 feetHike Intensity: LowWork Intensity: LowWork Type: Scouting trail realignment, stairs, wall projectsProject Information:We'll be scouting out a number of projects with our land manager partner. These […]

Join us for a day of clearing brush and fixing tread on the upper section of the Clackamas River Trail!Crew Leader: Pat Keavney, Elaine KeavneyMax Size of Crew: 12Hike Distance: up to 4 miles RTElevation Gain: 500 feetHike Intensity: ModerateWork Intensity: ModerateWork Type: brushing, tread restoration, and loggingPlease note: Volunteers must have at least 5 […]

Join us as we perform seasonal maintenance in the beautiful Columbia River Gorge!Crew Leader:Hope McKeeMax Size of Crew:12Hike Distance: 7 Miles RTElevation Gain: 1500 ftHike Intensity: HighWork Intensity: ModerateWork Type: Treadwork and log, rock/slide removalProject Information:We'll clear logs and slides, and perform other seasonal maintenance.Hiking information:We'll hike up Oneonta Trail and clear logs and other […]

We will finish the re-route on the Rim Trail and decommission the old trail.Crew Leader: Art MillsMax Size of Crew: 8Hike Distance: mile(s) 1/4Elevation Gain: feet 50Hike Intensity: LowWork Intensity: ModerateWork Type: Tread work, trail decommissionProject Information:We will be finishing the tread , creating the opening to the trail and closing down the old trailHiking […]

USFS-sanctioned Chainsaw- bucking only - Certification Course (3 days)Saw Instructors: Vito P. - Nathan F. - Ed W. - Sam G.Max Size of Crew: 8Hike Distance: < 3 milesElevation Gain: (in ft) < 500 ft.Hike Intensity: Low to ModerateWork Intensity: Low to ModerateWork Type: Sawyer CertificationFirst Day: 6-8 hrs of classroom and 1-2 hrs hands-on […]

Join us as we perform seasonal maintenance in the beautiful Columbia River Gorge!Crew Leader: Josh DurhamMax Size of Crew: 12Hike Distance: 3 Miles RTElevation Gain: 500 ftHike Intensity: EasyWork Intensity: ModerateWork Type: BrushingProject Information:We'll be using loppers and hand saws to remove overgrown vegetation from the trail corridor.Hiking information:We will start right at the trailhead, […]

Join TKO for a day of trail construction and maintenance on the new Raindrop to Sea Trail at Camp Westwind!Crew Leader: Drew SMax Size of Crew: 12Hike Distance: >3 milesElevation Gain: >800 feetHike Intensity: ModerateWork Intensity: ModerateWork Type: Construction, log outs, brushing, backslopeProject Information:We will be doing finishing work and spring maintenance on the Raindrop […]

We are building several sets of timber stairs to replace the aging cable-and-log stairs descending down into Beaver Creek Canyon.Crew Leader: Susan S.Max Size of Crew: 10Hike Distance: 500 feetElevation Gain: <100 feetHike Intensity: LowWork Intensity: ModerateWork Type: Carpentry (measuring, sawing, drilling)Project Information:This trail party has morning and afternoon slots -- feel free to sign […]

We are building several sets of timber stairs to replace the aging cable-and-log stairs descending down into Beaver Creek Canyon.Crew Leader: Susan S.Max Size of Crew: 10Hike Distance: 500 feetElevation Gain: <100 feetHike Intensity: Moderate (stairs)Work Intensity: ModerateWork Type: Stairs Installation, excavation, tread workProject Information:This trail party has morning and afternoon slots -- feel free […]

We'll be doing tread maintenance and brushing on the Rim Trail.Crew Leader: NelsonMax Size of Crew: 10Hike Distance: 2.5 milesElevation Gain: less than 500 feetHike Intensity: LowWork Intensity: ModerateWork Type: Tread work, brushingProject Information:We'll be doing basic tread maintenance with digging tools (hoes, shovels, picks, etc.)-- widening the tread and ensuring it is flat and […]

Sign up for a Trailhead Ambassador shift in the Columbia River Gorge! See trail locations in the event description and ticket types.This posting is for trained TKO Trail Ambassadors to sign up for a trailhead shift at one of our available trails in the Columbia River Gorge. Note that the 9AM-1PM time window is flexible […]

Our monthly trail day at Powell Butte supported by Portland Parks and Recreation trail staff.Crew Leader: DaronMax Size of Crew: 12Hike Distance: Less than 2 milesElevation Gain: Less than 200 feetHike Intensity: ModerateWork Intensity: ModerateWork Type: Tread maintenanceProject Information:We'll be doing tread maintenance (using grubbing tools and shovels) and brushing (using loppers and hand saws) […]

Sign up for a Wilderness Ambassador hike with one of our mentors!Hike: Salmon River Trail, Mount Hood National ForestThis event is for Wilderness Ambassador volunteers who are looking to join a Wilderness Ambassador mentor on a hike. If there is more than one mentor out in a day, there will be separate tickets for each […]

See what TKO Trail Ambassadors are all about! This event is open to existing Ambassadors and anyone interested in the program.Hike Leaders: Loren P.Hike Distance: 2.2 miles totalElevation Gain: ~240 ftHike Intensity: LowSite Overview:Rowena Crest and Tom McCall Preserve are spectacular hiking and wildflower viewing locations in the eastern Columbia River Gorge. These areas boast […]

Sign up for a Trailhead Ambassador shift in the Columbia River Gorge! See trail locations in the event description and ticket types.This posting is for trained TKO Trail Ambassadors to sign up for a trailhead shift at one of our available trails in the Columbia River Gorge. Note that the 9AM-1PM time window is flexible […]

Join TKO for a day of spring maintenance on the Cape Meares Beach Trail.Crew Leader: Mark W, Ingrid HMax Size of Crew: 10Hike Distance: >2milesElevation Gain: >1000Hike Intensity: ModerateWork Intensity: ModerateWork Type: Tread work, brushing, decommissioning Project Information:We will be cpmpleteing some springtime maintenance including brushing, and tread work (improving the surface of the trail), […]

Join TKO and the Lower Nehalem Community Trust in seasonal chipping of the Elk Meadows community trail in Nehalem Bay!Crew Leader: Carl BMax Size of Crew: n/aHike Distance: >.5 milesElevation Gain: >200 feetHike Intensity: LowWork Intensity: ModerateWork Type: Chipping, Brushing, Invasive Species RemovalProject Information:We will be enjoying a day at the beautiful Elk Meadows Park […]

We'll be laying out and brushing out a section of new trail. **Warning: poison oak**Crew Leader: Susan S.Max Size of Crew: 6Hike Distance: .75 milesElevation Gain: less than 100 feetHike Intensity: LowWork Intensity: ModerateWork Type: New Trail BuildingProject Information:We'll be designing and clearing brush on a new alignment to descend from the bluff down to […]

USDA Forest Service National Sawyer Training: Crosscut Saw Recertification (1 Day) Bucking OnlySaw Instructors: Vito P. - Pat K. - Josh D. - Gabe S.Max Size of Crew: 8Hike Distance: < 3 miles.Elevation Gain: < 500 ft.Hike Difficulty: Easy - ModerateWork Difficulty: ModerateWork Description: Crosscut Saw RecertificationLand Manager: Mt Hood National ForestDistrict: Clackamas River Ranger […]

This is a private event for folks from DELVE underground. Our focus will be on installing a new set of stairs leading to Beaver Creek.Crew Leader: Susan S. Max Size of Crew: 12Hike Distance: 0.2 milesElevation Gain: 80 feetHike Intensity: Moderate (stairs)Work Intensity: ModerateWork Type: Carpentry, excavation, stairs constructionProject Information:This project will involve re-building a […]