Join TKO as we examine drainage issues, develop a plan, and install drainage features at Audubon of Portland!Crew Leader: Josh DurhamMax Size of Crew: 12Hike Distance: 1 mileElevation Gain: (in ft) 200Hike Difficulty: EasyWork Difficulty: ModerateWork Type: DrainageProject Information:We'll spend the first part of the day examining and talking about proper drainage and it's effects […]
Join us as we continue our work at beautiful Eagle Fern Park near Estacada. Crew Leader: Elaine K. Hike Distance: 2 miles round trip ElevCrew Leader: Pat K., Elaine K.Hike Distance: 2 miles round tripElevation Gain: 300'Hike Difficulty: EasyWork Difficulty: ModerateProject Overview:This loop trail at Eagle Fern Park is a 1.5-mile loop that has several […]
Informing design of Westwind Trail SystemCrew Leader: Steve K.Max Size of Crew: 12Hike Distance: tbdElevation Gain: tbdHike Difficulty: EasyWork Difficulty: ModerateWork Type: ScoutingProject Information:We will be helping Westwind with the design of 651 meters of new trail within their system and suggesting improvements for current trail sections.Hiking information:tbd.COVID-19 Information:**You will be asked to electronically sign […]
We will be mostly peeling logs and making stakes. And possibly cutting a couple downed trees.Crew Leader: Pat K, Elaine K.Hike Distance: at trailheadElevation Gain: minimalHike Difficulty: easyWork Difficulty: moderateProject Overview:At the lower end of the Viewpoint Trail, a grove of small fir trees experienced significant blowdown in last winter's wind and ice storms. This […]
An opportunity to observe the process of felling hazard trees and using rigging to secure or move logs. (Not a Certification Course)Crew Leaders: Vito P. - Josh D.Max Size of Crew: 8Hike Distance: < 2 milesHike Difficulty: Easy to ModerateWork Difficulty: Easy to ModerateWork Type: Chainsaw Felling, Bucking, and Rigging Instruction (Not a certification)Land Manager: […]
Join TKO as we help ODF continue the Wilson River Trail!Crew Leader: Emily A. Hike Distance: 2 miles. Elevation Gain: 900′ Hike Difficulty: Moderate Work Difficulty: Moderate Project Overview: ODF is continuing the Wilson River Trail, and TKO is going to help! We’ll be brushing and sawing out a flagged corridor for the new trail […]
An introduction to TKO leadership cultureCrew Leaders: Josh D., Sailee C., Vito P. Max Size of Crew: 12 Hike Distance: <1 miles Elevation Gain: (in ft) N/A Hike Difficulty: N/A Work Difficulty: Easy Work Description: Activities and discussion designed to introduce volunteers to TKO leadership culture Class Overview: Students will come away with: • An […]
USFS-sanctioned Crosscut Saw (Bucking only) Certification Course (2 days)Crew Leaders: Vito P. - Josh D.Work Description: Crosscut Sawyer CertificationFirst Day: 5 hrs of outdoor,coveredclassroom and 2 hrs of log out classroom Second Day: 2 hrs review and 4 hrs field certification on the trail Land Manager: South Slough Estuary - South CoastThis certification will be […]
Join TKO as we (once again) engage in seasonal maintenance on the 400 trail!Crew Leader: Mark W.Max Size of Crew: 12Hike Distance: 1.5 milesElevation Gain: (in ft) 800Hike Difficulty: Easy/ModerateWork Difficulty: ModerateWork Type: Debris removal, slide mitigation, brushing, sawingProject Information:We'll be clearing winter debris from the 400 trail using loppers, saws, and grubbersHiking information:We will […]
We will be peeling logs, making stakes, stacking logs and having fun!Crew Leader: Hope McKeeHike Distance: at trailheadElevation Gain: minimalHike Difficulty: easyWork Difficulty: moderateProject Overview:At the lower end of the Viewpoint Trail, a grove of small fir trees experienced significant blowdown in last winter's wind and ice storms. This wood is excellent for use in […]
TKO welcomes our Land Manager partners for this two-day advanced learning event.TKO welcomes our Land Manager partners for this two-day advanced learning event. Are you a land manager who oversees a trail system? Are you overwhelmed with overuse and maintenance needs? This two day class is catered specifically for you. Learning objectives will include best […]
Join us as we continue our work at beautiful Eagle Fern Park near Estacada. Crew Leader: Elaine K. Hike Distance: 2 miles round trip ElevCrew Leader: Pat K., Elaine K.Hike Distance: 2 miles round tripElevation Gain: 300'Hike Difficulty: EasyWork Difficulty: ModerateProject Overview:This loop trail at Eagle Fern Park is a 1.5-mile loop that has several […]
Join us on the Oregon Coast Trail!Crew Leader: Emily A.Hike Distance: Less than 4 mi.Elevation Gain: Varies Hike Difficulty: ModerateWork Difficulty: Easy- ModerateWork Description: Getting to know our Oregon Coast Trails with some hiking stewardship. All welcome!**You will be asked to electronically sign the e-waiver for this event, provide proof of vaccination or recent negative […]
TKO volunteers will be working this summer to build a new trail, and do general maintenance on an existing trail.Crew Leader: Pat K., Elaine K.Max Size of Crew: 12Hike Distance: < 1 mileElevation Gain: (in ft) 300Hike Difficulty: ModerateWork Difficulty: ModerateWork Type: Brushing, possibleremoval of tree on trailProject Information: Metzler Park near Estacada has an […]
There are 30 new logs across the Oneonta Trail #400 below the campsite at 3.3 miles. We will divide into teams and mitigate these.Crew Leader: Pete Reagan Max Size of Crew: 12 Hike Distance: 6 miles Elevation Gain: (in ft) 1400 Hike Difficulty: Moderate Work Difficulty: Moderate Work Type:Logout Project Information: We’ll be clearing new […]
An opportunity for anyone to join in a Zoom meeting where we will be discussing Saw Policy-related topics and updates.Saw Instructors: Guy H., Pat K., Vito P.Work Type: Online Zoom Saw Refresher DiscussionEvent Information:TKO Saw Program Coordinators are hosting a Zoom gathering for anyone that is interested in saw work. This will also qualify as […]
Join TKO as we help ODF continue the Wilson River Trail!Crew Leader: Josh DurhamHike Distance: 3 mi.Elevation Gain: 1000'Hike Difficulty: ModerateWork Difficulty: ModerateProject Overview:ODF is continuing the Wilson River Trail, and TKO is going to help! We'll be brushing and sawing out a flagged corridor for the new trail segment. BE AWARE THERE IS NO […]
An opportunity for certified TKO sawyers to come together and learn from each other.Crew Leader: Pat K. - Guy H. - Vito P.Max Size of Crew: 20Hike Distance: < 2 milesElevation Gain: (in ft) < 500 ft.Hike Difficulty: EasyWork Difficulty: ModerateWork Type: Saw Refresher and LogoutThis event will take place at Eagle Fern Park.Event Information:This […]
Come lend a hand on the closed North Trail at Cape Lookout!Crew Leader: Emily A.Hike Distance: < 2 miles round tripElevation Gain: < 700'Hike Difficulty: EasyWork Difficulty: ModerateWork Description: Brushing, maintenance We will be doing maintenance on the closed North Trail to prepare for an eventual reopening. Project Overview: We'll continue brushing of the North […]
An opportunity for certified TKO sawyers to come together and learn from each other.Crew Leader: Pat K. - Guy H. - Vito P.Max Size of Crew: 20Hike Distance: < 2 milesElevation Gain: (in ft) < 500 ft.Hike Difficulty: EasyWork Difficulty: ModerateWork Type: Saw Refresher and LogoutThis event will take place at Eagle Fern Park.Event Information:This […]
Come help work on drainage and the tread of the Perimeter Trail at Silver Falls State Park.Crew Leader: NelsonMax Size of Crew: 12Hike Distance: approx. 2 miles RTElevation Gain: 400 ft. Hike Difficulty: ModerateWork Difficulty: ModerateWork Type: Drainage/Tread Project Information:We will be clearing drainage and working on the tread of the Perimeter Trail.Hiking information:We will […]
We'll be installing a culvert and creating swales to safely get runoff across the all-access, all-abilities Woodland Trail.Crew Leader: SusanMax Size of Crew: 10Hike Distance: 1/2 mileElevation Gain: 30' Hike Difficulty: EasyWork Difficulty: ModerateWork Type: Culvert installation, tread reconstructionProject Information:A piece of the trail has been cut across by running water. We'll be repairing the […]
TKO volunteers will be working this summer to build a new trail, and do general maintenance on an existing trail.Crew Leader: Pat K., Elaine K.Max Size of Crew: 12Hike Distance: < 1 mileElevation Gain: (in ft) 300Hike Difficulty: ModerateWork Difficulty: ModerateWork Type: Construction of steps, brushing trail corridorProject Information: Metzler Park near Estacada has an […]
Complete logout of the Oneonta Trail above Triple FallsCrew Leader: Peter ReaganMax Size of Crew: 12Hike Distance: up to 7 milesElevation Gain: Up to 1700 ftHike Difficulty: HardWork Difficulty: ModerateWork Type: LogoutProject Information:This will be the second logout to clear winter storm debris on the newly reopened Oneonta Trail #424 past Triple Falls. We will […]
TKO volunteers will be working this summer to build a new trail, and do general maintenance on an existing trail.Crew Leader: Pat K., Elaine K.Max Size of Crew: 12Hike Distance: < 1 mileElevation Gain: (in ft) 300Hike Difficulty: ModerateWork Difficulty: ModerateWork Type: Construction of steps, brushing of trail corridorProject Information: Metzler Park near Estacada has […]
Join TKO as we continue work on the Centennial Trail project and bridges!Crew Leader: Art MillsHike Distance: 1/4 mileElevation Gain: 0Hike Difficulty: EasyWork Difficulty: Moderate/HardProject Overview:The project will be to work either on the trail or assist with work on the bridges, depending on the needs of State Park Rangers.Hiking information:This hike will take place […]
Join TKO as we help ODF continue the Wilson River Trail!Crew Leader: Josh DurhamHike Distance: 3.5 mi.Elevation Gain: 1000'Hike Difficulty: ModerateWork Difficulty: ModerateProject Overview:TKO is excited to welcome volunteers from the general public as well as volunteers for the TrailMix hiking group to join this new trail event. ODF is continuing the Wilson River Trail, […]
A seasonal refresher for Certified Chainsaw Sawyers!Crew Leader: Vito P, Josh DurhamMax Size of Crew: 12Hike Distance: up to 3 milesElevation Gain: (in ft) 500 Hike Difficulty: ModerateWork Difficulty: ModerateWork Type: Chainsaw LogoutProject Information:We'll be knocking the winter dust off our chainsaw skills on the 400 trail to prep it for the Gorge 50k in […]
Join TKO as we (once again) engage in seasonal maintenance on the 400 trail!Crew Leader: Drew S.Max Size of Crew: 12Hike Distance: 1.5 milesElevation Gain: (in ft) 800Hike Difficulty: Easy/ModerateWork Difficulty: ModerateWork Type: Debris removal, slide mitigation, brushing, sawingProject Information:We'll be clearing winter debris from the 400 trail using loppers, saws, and grubbersHiking information:We will […]
Come lend a hand on the closed North Trail at Neahkahnie Mountain!Crew Leader: Emily A.Hike Distance: < 2 miles round tripElevation Gain: < 700'Hike Difficulty: EasyWork Difficulty: ModerateWork Description: Brushing, maintenance We will be doing maintenance on the closed North Trail to prepare for an eventual reopening. Project Overview: We'll continue tackling Salal on the […]
TKO volunteers will be working this summer to build a new trail, and do general maintenance on an existing trail.Crew Leader: Pat K., Elaine K.Max Size of Crew: 12Hike Distance: < 1 mileElevation Gain: (in ft) 300Hike Difficulty: ModerateWork Difficulty: ModerateWork Type: Construction of steps, brushing of trail corridorProject Information: Metzler Park near Estacada has […]
Clearing Landslides on the Oneonta Trail below Triple FallsCrew Leader: Peter ReaganMax Size of Crew: 12Hike Distance: up to 4milesElevation Gain: Up to 1700 ftHike Difficulty:Moderate/HardWork Difficulty: ModerateWork Type: Clearing landslidesProject Information:There are several areas along the Oneonta Trail, mostly below Triple Falls where landslides have made the trail trickier. Our job will be to […]
Join us on the Oregon Coast Trail!Crew Leader: Emily A.Hike Distance: Less than 4 mi.Elevation Gain: Varies Hike Difficulty: ModerateWork Difficulty: EasyWork Description: Getting to know our Oregon Coast Trails with some hiking stewardship. All welcome!**You will be asked to electronically sign the e-waiver for this event, provide proof of vaccination or recent negative COVID-19 […]
We'll be installing a culvert and creating swales to safely get runoff across the all-ages, all-abilities Woodland Trail.Crew Leader: SusanMax Size of Crew: 10Hike Distance: 1 mileElevation Gain: 30' Hike Difficulty: EasyWork Difficulty: ModerateWork Type: Culvert installation, tread reconstructionProject Information:A piece of the trail has been cut across by running water. We'll be repairing the […]
Join TKO as we (once again) engage in seasonal maintenance on the 400 trail!Crew Leader: Josh DurhamMax Size of Crew: 12Hike Distance: 2 milesElevation Gain: (in ft) 800Hike Difficulty: Easy/ModerateWork Difficulty: ModerateWork Type: Debris removal, slide mitigation, brushing, sawingProject Information:We'll be clearing winter debris from the 400 trail using loppers, saws, and grubbersHiking information:We will […]
Scouting the Munson Creek Falls Trail to look at needed trail repairs and realignment of stairs.Crew Leader: Emily A.Max Size of Crew: 5Hike Distance: 1.2 milesElevation Gain: 95 ftHike Difficulty: EasyWork Difficulty: EasyWork Type: ScoutingProject Information:We'll meet up with the ranger and scout the closed secton at the end of the trail to discuss how […]
Field Experience: Elowah Falls, Upper McCord & Nesmith Trail Restoration ProjectField Experience: Elowah Falls, Upper McCord & Nesmith Trail Restoration ProjectHike Leader: Steve KrugerHike Distance: up to 1.5 miles totalElevation Gain: up to 800ftHike Difficulty: Easy/ModerateService Difficulty: n/aCOVID-19 Procedures **You will be asked to electronically sign the e-waiver for this event, provide proof of vaccination or […]
Tread work on the recently opened Arch Cape Trail!Crew Leader: Emily A.Max Size of Crew: 10Hike Distance: 2 mi.Elevation Gain: 300ft.Hike Difficulty: EasyWork Difficulty: ModerateWork Type: Brushing/Tread ShapingProject Information:We'll continue brushing the trail and improving the tread to get this trail in good shape before it opens back up to the public.Hiking information:We'll hike in […]
TKO welcomes the organizations leaders and partners to Camp Westwind for this annual leadership training event.This series of events is open to folks who are:Current Crew Leaders – CLs/ACLs and;TKO Board and advisory members and;Other local community volunteers, Agency staff and partners who are interested in learning our leadership structure – if you’re wondering if […]
TKO brings together the organization's leaders and partners for this kickoff session (virtual) of our 2022 Leadership Summit event series.TKO is excited to welcome Georgena Moran from Access Recreation as the keynote speaker for our 2022 Leadership Summit Series. Co-founder of Access Recreation, Georgena works to bring better information to trail users on the accessibility […]
Clearing Landslides on the Oneonta Trail below Triple FallsCrew Leader: Hope McKeeMax Size of Crew: 12Hike Distance: up to 4 milesElevation Gain: Up to 1700 ftHike Difficulty:Moderate/HardWork Difficulty: ModerateWork Type: Clearing landslidesProject Information:There are several areas along the Oneonta Trail, mostly below Triple Falls, where landslides have made the trail tricky. Our job will be […]
TKO volunteers will be working this summer to build a new trail, build a set of steps, and do general maintenance on an existing trail.Crew Leader: Pat K., Elaine K.Max Size of Crew: 12Hike Distance: < 1 mileElevation Gain: (in ft) 300Hike Difficulty: ModerateWork Difficulty: ModerateWork Type: Scouting new trail corridor, Construction of steps, brushing […]
Log step install on the Big Spruce Trail at Cape MearesCrew Leader: Emily A.Hike Distance: < 1 miles round tripElevation Gain: < 200'Hike Difficulty: EasyWork Difficulty: ModerateWork Description: Log step install Project Overview: We will be working with the USFWS caretaker for the Nestucca Bay National Wildlife Refuge to install 2-3 cedar steps on a […]
TKO volunteers will be working this summer to build a new trail, and do general maintenance on an existing trail.Crew Leader: Pat K., Elaine K.Max Size of Crew: 12Hike Distance: < 1 mileElevation Gain: (in ft) 300Hike Difficulty: ModerateWork Difficulty: ModerateWork Type: Construction of steps, brushing of trail corridorProject Information: Metzler Park near Estacada has […]
TKO brings together the organization's leaders and partners for a special in-person social hour and movie night!TKO brings together the organization’s leaders and partners for a special in-person social hour and movie night! Join TKO at our Portland office for a fun, in-person social hour and a short film viewing. TKO will provide beverages (compliments […]
Join TKO as we (once again) engage in seasonal maintenance on the 400 trail!Crew Leader: Josh DurhamMax Size of Crew: 12Hike Distance: 2 milesElevation Gain: (in ft) 800Hike Difficulty: Easy/ModerateWork Difficulty: ModerateWork Type: Debris removal, slide mitigation, brushing, sawingProject Information:We'll be clearing winter debris from the 400 trail using loppers, chainsaws, and grubbers. **You must […]
USFS-sanctioned Chainsaw - bucking only - Certification Course (2 days)USFS-sanctioned Chainsaw – bucking only – Certification Course (2 days)Saw Instructors: Aaron P. - Tyson C. - Vito P.Max Size of Crew: 12Hike Distance: 2 milesElevation Gain: (in ft) approx 700Hike Difficulty: ModerateWork Difficulty: ModerateWork Description: Sawyer CertificationFirst Day: 5-6 hrs of classroom and 2 hrs […]
Join TKO as we help ODF continue the Wilson River Trail!Crew Leader: Josh DurhamHike Distance: 3.5 mi.Elevation Gain: 1000'Hike Difficulty: ModerateWork Difficulty: ModerateProject Overview:ODF is continuing the Wilson River Trail, and TKO is going to help! We'll be brushing and sawing out a flagged corridor for the new trail segment. BE AWARE THERE IS NO […]
Join us to celebrate the completion of the trail restoration project! Crew Leader: Elaine K. Hike Distance: 2 miles round trip ElevJoin us to celebrate the completion of the trail restoration project! Crew Leader: Pat K., Elaine K. Hike Distance: 2 miles round trip (optional hike) Elevation Gain: 300′ Hike Difficulty: Easy Work Difficulty: Easy […]
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