Trailkeepers of Oregon

Join TKO as we start seasonal brushing (clearing back the vegetation in the trail corridor) on the Sutton Creek trail system!Crew Leader: Noelle Max Size of Crew: 12 Hike Distance: 1 mileElevation Gain: 30 feetHike Intensity: LowWork Intensity: LowWork Type: brushingProject Information:We will be doing brushing maintenance (clearing the trail corridor) using weed whackers, loppers, […]

Join us to do annual maintenance of the ADA and hiking trail at Eagle Fern Clackamas County ParkCrew Leader: Pat K., Elaine K.Max Size of Crew: 14Hike Distance: mile(s): up to 2 milesElevation Gain: 300 feetHike Intensity: Low, Work Intensity: ModerateWork Type: Tread work, brushing, log removal Project Information:Eagle Fern Park's trail system is a […]

Bring your personal chainsaws and chains! We will be going over the basics of chainsaw maintenance and how to keep your saws sharp and safe.Saw Instructors: Vito P. - Josh D.Max Size of Crew: 12Hike Distance: No hiking is required.Elevation Gain: N/AHike Intensity: N/AWork Intensity: Easy - ModerateWork Type: Chainsaw Maintenance and Chain Sharpening.Land Manager: […]

Come hang with TKO and enjoy pizza and beverages!Crew Leader: Trevor B.Max Size of Crew: UnlimitedProject Information:Have you volunteered with TKO? Do you not volunteer yet, but want to learn more about us? Come join the volunteers who dedicate their time to making Oregon's trails a better place for all!Here we will devour free pizza, […]

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: 8 Miles RTElevation Gain: +/- 2000 ftHike Intensity: HighWork Intensity: ModerateWork Type: Tread, brushing, rock/log removalProject Information:We'll perform seasonal maintenance on this iconic gorge trail, likely removing rock, logs and other slide debris and cutting back […]

Join TKO for some stair construction at on the Beaver Creek Canyon Trail by Weedin City Park. Half-day options available!!Crew Leader: Krysti WMax Size of Crew: 10Hike Distance: 500 ftElevation Gain: <100Hike Intensity: ModerateWork Intensity: ModerateWork Type: Stairs Installation, excavation, tread workProject Information:This project will involve installing several flights of timber lap-jointed box stairs on […]

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 celebrate repairing and reopening Eagle Creek Fire affected trails!Join TKO Crew Leaders, Volunteers, and Supporters as we celebrate another pair of gorge trails cleared and repaired in the wake of the Eagle Creek fire!We will be hanging out at Gorge's Beer Co in Cascade Locks, enjoying food, beverages, and good company. […]

Join TKO in building some stairs in Beaver Creek Canyon by Weedin City Park in Troutdale.Crew Leader: Susan S.Max Size of Crew: 12Hike Distance: 500 ftElevation Gain: <100Hike Intensity: ModerateWork Intensity: ModerateWork Type: Stairs Installation, excavation, tread workProject Information:This project will involve installing several flights of timber lap-jointed box stairs on the trail leading down […]

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 […]

Learn 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: 2.4 miles totalElevation Gain: ~625 ftHike Intensity: ModerateTrail Overview:Latourell Falls is one of the most popular day-use trails in the Columbia River Gorge. The loop trail takes users past a […]

Sign up for a Wilderness Ambassador hike with one of our mentors!Hikes: Salmon River Trail (Mentor: Neil), Ramona Falls Trail (Mentor: Barry)For the Ramona Falls Trail, expect an ~1 mile hike to the Sandy River crossing and establish a checkpoint there for the day - we won't cross the river.This event is for Wilderness Ambassador […]

See what TKO Trail Ambassadors are all about! This event is open to existing Ambassadors and anyone interested in the program.Hike Leaders: Noelle W.Hike Distance: 3 milesElevation Gain: 300 feetHike Intensity: Low to ModerateSite Overview:Sweet Creek Falls Trail Complex is located near Mapleton on Hwy 126 inland of the Oregon Coast. Four tiered-plunges ranging from […]

Bring the whole family out for a fun morning of trail stewardship at the beautiful Tryon Creek State Natural Area!Crew Leader:Max Size of Crew: 12Hike Distance: less than 1 mileElevation Gain: minimalHike Intensity: LowWork Intensity: LowWork Type: Brushing, rakingProject Information:Our focus will be clearing overgrown plants from the trail using loppers and hand saws 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 […]

Sign up for a Wilderness Ambassador hike with one of our mentors!Hike: TBD (likely low elevation in MHNF or in the Gorge)This 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 […]

Join TKO as we start seasonal brushing (clearing back the vegetation in the trail corridor) on the Sutton Creek trail system!Crew Leader: Noelle Max Size of Crew: 12 Hike Distance: 1 mileElevation Gain: 30 feetHike Intensity: LowWork Intensity: LowWork Type: brushingProject Information:We will be doing brushing maintenance (clearing the trail corridor) using weed whackers, loppers, […]

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 us for a day of clearing brush and fixing tread on the upper section of the Clackamas River Trail!Crew Leader: Josh DurhamMax 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 trail parties […]

Join us for seasonal maintenance on this stunning gorge trailCrew Leader: Hope McKeeMax Size of Crew: 12Hike Distance: 8 milesElevation Gain: 2,000 ftHike Intensity: HighWork Intensity: ModerateWork Type: Tread work, brushing, logout, etc.Project Information:This is a continuation of seasonal maintenance. We will be fixing tread and drainage issues and cutting out some fallen logs.Hiking information:Because […]

Join TKO in building some stairs in Beaver Creek Canyon by Weedin City Park in Troutdale.Crew Leader: Krysti WMax Size of Crew: 12Hike Distance: 500 ftElevation Gain: <100Hike Intensity: ModerateWork Intensity: ModerateWork Type: Stairs Installation, excavation, tread workProject Information:This project will involve installing several flights of timber lap-jointed box stairs on the trail leading down […]

The step-and-run boardwalk near Mirror Lake in Mt Hood NF needs repair. We will be staging milled material up at the lake.Crew Leader: Vito PerroneMax Size of Crew: 8Hike Distance: 4 + MilesElevation Gain: 620 feetHike Intensity: ModerateWork Intensity: ModerateWork Type: Using mechanical toters to deliver material to Mirror LakeProject Information:We will begin our day […]

Join us as we perform seasonal maintenance in the beautiful Columbia River Gorge!Crew Leader:Hope McKeeMax Size of Crew:12Hike Distance: 8 Miles RTElevation Gain: +/- 2000 ftHike Intensity: HighWork Intensity: ModerateWork Type: Tread, brushing, rock/log removalProject Information:We'll perform seasonal maintenance on this iconic gorge trail, likely removing rock, logs and other slide debris and cutting back […]

Join TKO for a multi-day camping experience complete with free camping, trail work, a paid kayak adventure, and a free guided nature hike!Crew Leader: Trevor B.Max Size of Crew: 10Hike Distance: < 2 miles each dayElevation Gain: Not MuchHike Intensity: LowWork Intensity: LowWork Type: BrushingPlease select your ticket type when registering for this event.Note about […]

The project for this trail party is TBD based on trail needs and conditions closer to 5/31.Crew Leader: Art MillsMax Size of Crew: 6Hike Distance: to be determinedElevation Gain:Hike Intensity: ModerateWork Intensity: ModerateWork Type: to be determinedProject Information:The project for this trail party is to be determined based on trail needs and conditions closer to […]

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 […]

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 […]

Sign up for a Trailhead Ambassador shift in the Mount Hood National Forest! 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 Mount Hood National Forest. Note that the 9AM-1PM time window […]

Join TKO as we begin logging out the iconic Bagby Trail!Crew Leader: Josh DurhamMax Size of Crew: 12Hike Distance: 6-8 miles.Elevation Gain: 1000 ft.Hike Difficulty: ModerateWork Difficulty: ModerateWork Description: Crosscut Logout**A current Crosscut Saw First Aid and CPR certification is required to attend this event and for saw certifications to be valid.** TKO staff, volunteers, […]

Sign up for a Trailhead Ambassador shift in the Mount Hood National Forest! 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 Mount Hood National Forest. Note that the 9AM-1PM time window […]

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 as we celebrate stewarding Oregon's trails with a lovely potluck lunch!Celebrate summer with your trail keeping friends! Eat, visit, relax with trail keepers on Sunday, the 2nd of June, from 12 to 3 in the afternoon. We will gather once again for a festive meal at the home of Ingrid Henrickson, near Manning, […]

Join TKO for a morning of stair construction at Weedin City Park. Crew Leader: Carl Max Size of Crew: 12 Hike Distance: 500 ft Elevation Gain: <100 Hike Intensity: Moderate Work Intensity: Moderate Work Type: Stairs Installation, excavation, tread work   Project Information: This project will involve installing several flights of timber lap-jointed box stairs […]

USFS-sanctioned Chainsaw- bucking only - Certification Course (3 days) Saw Instructors: Vito P. - Josh D. - Beth D. - Joe M. Max Size of Crew: 16 Hike Distance: < 3 miles Elevation Gain: (in ft) < 500 ft. Hike Intensity: Low to Moderate Work Intensity: Low to Moderate Work Type: Sawyer Certification First Day: […]