Join TKO on one of our Back Country Service Trips! Spend 3 days cutting vegetation/working on the trail surface while in the wilderness.

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Crew Leader: Noelle

Max Size of Crew: 12

Hike Distance: 9 mile(s) over 3 days

Elevation Gain: 1200 feet

Hike Intensity: High

Work Intensity: High

Work Type: Tread work and brushing

This project will require strong hiking abilities, and will include completing work while moving an overnight pack. Please consider your personal fitness level before signing up. If you have any questions, or are unsure if this the right trip for you, please reach out!

Project Information:

We will spend three days (two nights) brushing and fixing the tread (surface of the trail) along this 3.5 mile trail. Day 1 we will hike to the bottom and set up base camp, have lunch and do afternoon trail work. Day 2 we will hike up the trail and work on tread and brush. Day 3 we will pack up camp and slowly hike our way out while working along the way.

Hiking information:

We will be hiking from the Harris Ranch Trailhead. We will descend down the trail as a group. We will establish a base camp at the bottom of the trail and this is where we will camp for the 2 nights. We will hike up from the campsite up to 1 -2 miles each day and then on the final day hike the 3.35 miles back out. This means that you may want to bring a smaller day pack to use when we go back up the trail to do work.

This is a narrow and diffult trail with uneaven terrain.

You should plan to participate in this trail party for its entirety. For safety reasons, please do not arrive late or expect to be able to leave early.

Camping Details:

This is a self-supported trip! Please make sure to bring adequate food and water filtration, as well as tent, sleeping bag, and any other equipment you may need for 2 nights in the backcountry. If you need to borrow some gear (sleeping bag, water filter, backpack, etc) please let me know asap! noelle.windesheim@trailkeepersoforegon.org

Event details:

Detailed event information, including directions to the meeting location, will be provided to registrants via email 48 hours prior to the event. If you’re volunteering for the first time, read this blog by a volunteer to know what to expect at your first trail party.