WEEK 2: OREGON COAST TRAIL – NEAHKAHNIE MOUNTAIN

& SAMUEL BOARDMAN

First 100 donors receive an an exclusive 25% discount code to Hydro Flask

CLOSED, DRAWING 11/17 – $30+ donations also get entered to win 1 of 3 Hydro Flask 64 oz. Growlers filled with Base Camp Beer

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Drawing of the Hydro Flask growlers WILL BE DONE LIVE AT OUR VOLUNTEER CELEBRATION HELD AT BASE CAMP BREWING ON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17TH 5-8PM. COME JOIN US TO SUPPORT OUR VOLUNTEERS AND TAKE HOME ONE OF THESE PRIZES! (NOT A REQUIREMENT TO WIN)

TRAILKEEPERS WELL - KEPT 11/17

Can’t give $? Volunteer at the TKO + Base Camp trail party and be entered to win 1 of the 3 Hydro Flask growlers described above.

TKO + BASE CAMP TRAIL PARTY 11/16

Support trail stewardship along the People’s Coast.

The Oregon Coast is a sight to be seen. Known as the People’s Coast for its remarkable public access, the scenic vistas and rocky shores are endlessly connected by numerous hiking trails up and down the coastline. In 2018, TKO teamed up with Oregon Coast Visitors Association and many partners in a concerted effort to build a trail stewardship movement for the Oregon Coast Trail and connective trails systems.

Neahkahnie Mountain, at Oswald West State Park is an insider’s must-hike destination. A known “gap” in the Oregon Coast Trail is south to Manzanita and TKO has helped to see 2.5 miles of new trail developed. The north and central coast regions have been a focus, and now we have a concerted effort to the south coast region in 2020. The Samuel Boardman corridor of the Oregon Coast is breathtaking and we have our sights set on making a difference throughout this area. Join us in protecting this iconic place in Oregon. The video from some of our first trail parties sums up how we engage in our mission for trail stewardship and advocacy.

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OREGON COAST TRAIL GAP PROJECT

NEAHKAHNIE MOUNTAIN, SOUTH TO MANZANITA

In 2015, TKO wrote a letter of support for a project to address a gap in the OCT between the South Neahkahnie Mt. trailhead of Oswald West State Park and the town of Manzanita. As it stands, hikers are limited to walking the busy should of Hwy. 101. Years later, the trail is under construction and TKO has been steadily helping in seeing the development through. The project had many challenges, but TKO helped in the final stages of approval by committing to being a lifelong partner in maintenance. The trail opens in the spring of 2020. Join us to help with the finishing touches throughout the winter and see how the development is shaping up.

TKO + BASE CAMP TRAIL PARTY 11/16 @ NK Mt.

TKO Engages the South Coast

SAMUEL BOARDMAN

Phase 2 of our Oregon Coast Visitors Association funding is going to help us build a movement of trail stewardship in the southern Oregon Coast region. We’ve signed volunteer agreements with Oregon State Parks Harris Beach Management Unit, assessed trails to build a portfolio of projects to tackle and have an internship position to help drum up a beat of stewardship within communities that are eager to get out and improve their trails. Short term funding is here now, but we need a long term approach. That’s where you can come in!

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Closed for 12 years:

Cascade Head’s Rainforest Trail

TKO has been busy on many segments of the Oregon Coast Trail. From Ecola all the way down to Lincoln City, we got after stewardship efforts and found a real need from our partners and land managers to step up. Not long after starting our efforts in August of 2018, Siuslaw National Forest staff reached out to TKO and we came with tools in hand. We have steadily worked to bring the trail close to opening, after the mighty wind storms of 2008. Come join us this week to get after it, we may just have a bunk bed for you too!

CASCADE HEAD TRAIL PARTY 11/15
CASCADE HEAD TRAIL PARTY 11/16

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By Natalie Ferraro

Trailkeepers is excited to once again be offering Family Friendly trail parties for 2023. These events are a chance for kids of all ages to learn some of the basics of trail stewardship, spend quality time with family and friends outdoors, and learn the value of taking care of a place they love. We think our Family Friendly trail parties are some of the best fun you can have on a Sunday, but you don’t have to take our world for it. We asked TKO volunteer Jon and his son Liam to share why they love volunteering with TKO. […]

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by Elaine Keavney and Loren Payne

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