Trailkeepers of Oregon

Trailkeepers of Oregon Inspiring action for the protection and enhancement of the Oregon hiking experience.
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There’s more than one way to care about Oregon’s trails—and more than one kind of leader we need at the table.TKO is wor...
08/19/2026

There’s more than one way to care about Oregon’s trails—and more than one kind of leader we need at the table.

TKO is working to build a board that better reflects the people and communities who use and care about Oregon’s trails.

We’re especially interested in hearing from people whose perspectives and lived experiences are currently underrepresented on our board—including BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities, people with disabilities and/or mobility limitations, people living in rural communities, and younger leaders.

Whether you walk, hike, run, hunt, fish, mountain bike, backpack, bikepack, climb—or simply care deeply about the future of Oregon’s trails—there may be a place for your leadership at TKO.

➡️ Learn more and apply by Sep. 25th: https://trailkeepersoforegon.org/board

Tidepools to Trails is a wrap for 2026! 🎉 Thank you to Cape Perpetua Collaborative for being amazing partners and sharin...
08/19/2026

Tidepools to Trails is a wrap for 2026! 🎉 Thank you to Cape Perpetua Collaborative for being amazing partners and sharing the wonders of tidepools!🌲🐚🌊

One of the benefits of giving back to trails and volunteering with TKO? Making new friends! 🦎We met this salamander and ...
08/18/2026

One of the benefits of giving back to trails and volunteering with TKO? Making new friends! 🦎

We met this salamander and rough-skinned newt at a Trail Party on the Upper Raindrop to Sea Trail at Camp Westwind!

➡️ WHAT IS A TRAIL PARTY?
Trail Parties are fun, volunteer-led events hosted by Trailkeepers of Oregon. As a volunteer, you’ll help restore, maintain, and improve hiking trails. We provide the training, the tools, and the protective gear–there’s no experience necessary! Check out our events calendar using the link in our bio to sign up for an upcoming Trail Party!

Help shape the future of Oregon’s trails–TKO is recruiting new board members for 2027! 🌲As a board member, you’ll help g...
08/13/2026

Help shape the future of Oregon’s trails–TKO is recruiting new board members for 2027! 🌲

As a board member, you’ll help guide our strategy, strengthen our financial resilience, and expand our impact across Oregon—all in service of the trails and communities we care about.

We welcome people with a wide range of lived experiences, identities, backgrounds, trail interests, and professional expertise. No previous board or trail stewardship experience is required.

Applications are open through Sep. 25.

Learn more and apply here: https://trailkeepersoforegon.org/board

We had not one but TWO Tidepools to Trails events in July! Both events were awesome days of connecting with nature, maki...
08/12/2026

We had not one but TWO Tidepools to Trails events in July! Both events were awesome days of connecting with nature, making new friends, learning new skills, and giving back to trails. Participants started things off with some tidepooling led by a field guide from the Cape Perpetua Collaborative, followed by some stewardship on Amanda’s Trail led by TKO’s Central Coast Stewardship Coordinator, Noelle.

Special shoutout to TKO’s Trail Champion Interns and TKO’s Engagement Manager, Tamara, for joining us!

The Rogue River Walk doesn't keep itself beautiful. Volunteers head out a few times a season to clear what winter droppe...
08/10/2026

The Rogue River Walk doesn't keep itself beautiful. Volunteers head out a few times a season to clear what winter dropped and patch what gets worn down in between.

The next work party is coming up this Friday! Sign up and help keep our trails ready for hikers.

Built by hand. Cared for by neighbors.

🔗 Sign up: https://trailkeepersoforegon.org/events/list/?tribe-bar-search=rogue+river+walk

📍 Orchard Bar Trailhead in Agness, OR

🗓 Next date: August 14th from 10am to 2pm

Have you checked out the Wildwood Recreation Site’s freshly updated boardwalk yet? 🙌 Last month, TKO and AntFarm came to...
08/10/2026

Have you checked out the Wildwood Recreation Site’s freshly updated boardwalk yet? 🙌 Last month, TKO and AntFarm came together to replace worn-down portions of the Wildwood boardwalk system. Volunteers were not only able to give back and spend some awesome days outdoors–they also gained valuable trail-work skills such as learning how to safely remove old timber, how to haul materials in wheelbarrows, how to cut lumber, and how to install decking and railings.

If you haven’t been there, Wildwood Recreation Site is a must-see! The boardwalks provide stable ground to walk on as you explore wetlands, riparian ecosystems, wildflower meadows, and old-growth forests of Douglas fir, western hemlock, and western red cedar. There are wildlife viewing stations (including an underwater fish viewing chamber!), picnic spots, sports fields, and places to swim in the Wild and Scenic Salmon River.

Thank you to the over 200 people who took our annual survey! Your feedback is integral in helping us shape TKO’s program...
08/07/2026

Thank you to the over 200 people who took our annual survey! Your feedback is integral in helping us shape TKO’s programs throughout the next year and beyond.

Everyone who added their email address to the survey form will now be entered into a drawing to win one of the following prizes:

🎉A Danner boot card (good for a new pair of boots)
🎉An Oregon hiking guidebook
🎉Trail swag from our friends at Minimal Gear

Three winners will be notified via email next week, so keep an eye on your inbox!

The smoke might be starting to ease up here in the Portland Metro Area, but it’s as important as ever to check wind, wea...
08/06/2026

The smoke might be starting to ease up here in the Portland Metro Area, but it’s as important as ever to check wind, weather, smoke, and fire conditions for the areas you’re traveling to on your outdoor adventures.

Here are some reliable, real-time tools and resources to help you monitor local conditions, air quality, and fire activity across the state:

➡️Wildfire & Incident Tracking

🔗Watch Duty: Real-time, verified wildfire alerts, perimeter maps, and evacuation updates monitored by responders -- available as a free mobile app

https://www.watchduty.org

🔗InciWeb: The official interagency all-risk incident information system for tracking wildland fire perimeters and official status reports

https://inciweb.wildfire.gov

➡️Air Quality & Smoke Maps

🔗AirNow Fire and Smoke Map: A joint tool by the EPA and USFS displaying local Air Quality Index (AQI) readings, PM2.5 levels, and smoke plumes

https://fire.airnow.gov

🔗PurpleAir: Hyper-local, crowdsourced real-time AQI data using hyper-localized sensors

https://www.purpleair.com

➡️Wind & Weather Forecasts

🔗Windy: Interactive wind vector and satellite maps showing real-time wind speed, direction, temperature, and atmospheric pressure

https://www.windy.com

🔗National Weather Service: Official source for Red Flag Warnings, heat advisories, and localized severe weather watches

https://www.weather.gov

🔗Mountain Forecast: Detailed elevation-specific weather forecasts for thousands of mountain peaks, offering localized temperature, wind speed, and weather updates at different altitudes

https://www.mountain-forecast.com

08/05/2026

A few weeks ago, TKO crews headed out to the Roaring River Wilderness on the south side of Mt. Hood for a three-day logout using crosscut saws! They were able to remove 20+ fallen logs in the area, making the trails safer and more accessible. Thank you to everyone who joined us and gave back to trails!

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