TRAILS + ALES

Trailkeepers of Oregon, Gorges Beer Co., and Cotopaxi are excited to be able to offer this new Trails and Ales event! Learn to scout and spot different trail maintenance needs along the way on a hike led by the Trailkeepers of Oregon, followed by a Beer 101 tasting session with the owner of Gorges Beer Co. in Cascade Locks. In addition to the trails scouting class, your $10 registration fee gets you awesome swag from Cotopaxi, and beer tasting flight! All proceeds go to support Trailkeepers of Oregon’s work on trails in the Gorge and beyond.

Hike Leader: Nat F.

Hike Distance: 4.5 miles

Elevation Gain: ~450′

Hike Intensity: Low

Hike Overview:

We will be hiking the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) #2000 from the Bridge of the Gods Trailhead headed south to Dry Creek Falls.

Hiking information:

This is the lowest elevation section of the PCT and gains approximately 700 feet in elevation. A total of 4.5 miles out-and-back, this is rated as a moderate intensity hike.

What to expect:

You will be asked to electronically sign the e-waiver for this event. You should expect to participate in this hike for its entirety. For safety reasons, please do not arrive late or expect to be able to leave early.

Please help us keep our community safe and healthy by staying home and joining us another time if you have any symptoms of illness or have been exposed to someone with COVID-19.

What to bring:

• Plenty of water
• Snacks
• Sturdy close toed shoes and comfortable clothes for hiking in
• 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. 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 throughout history. We are privileged to be here today & express gratitude to the descendants of these tribes for being the original stewards of this land.

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 & welcome in the outdoors due to racism, bias & hate. We commit to being part of the solution to change that. Conduct, speech, or expressions that target individuals or groups 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, or socioeconomic status.

PERSONAL SAFETY: Your physical & emotional safety is our number one priority. If a person’s actions or comments make you feel uncomfortable/unsafe – interrupt directly, tell a crew leader &/or complete the post-event survey.