Oregon Equestrian Trails (OET), Columbia County (St. Helens)

06/07/2026

We joined the Chamber of Commerce and they held a ribbon cutting for our new membership with them. We are making new contacts and getting the word out about OET and what we do in Columbia County and as a State wide organization.

05/07/2026

Our Chapter has joined the local Chamber of Commerce. This was organized by our Chapter Vice Chair, Cassandra Asher.

OET (Oregon Equestrian Columbia County) for over 50 years, OET has worked to ensure that horse trails and camps throughout our state remain accessible to riders now and in the future. OET members promote LNT ethics, outdoor ethics, campground etiquette, and trail etiquette. In addition to outdoor contributions, OET members also maintain ongoing communication with various governmental agencies to ensure continued equestrian access on public lands now and for future generations of equestrians. OET does so much and most of us know very little about, we want to change this & help get the word out! OET will have Ribbon Cutting Friday June 5th at South Columbia County Chamber of Commerce 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. OET has lots of planed for us, take a break and spend lunch with us!! Judy & Cassandra Vice Chair OET showing off OET banner!

04/26/2026

The Central Oregon Chapter of OET has worked for a new equestrian trail in collaboration with other groups on Public Lands. Looks like great riding.

04/07/2026

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04/03/2026

We will be having a guest speaker at our April 8th Chapter meeting. Dr Dustin Galbraith from Valley Vet Clinic, in Rainier. He will be discussing several subjects related to equines.
This is open to the public, so anyone can come and listen, and possibly have time to ask a question.
The meeting is at 7 pm, Moose Lodge, 57317 Old Portland Rd, Warren, OR 97053

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03/28/2026

Today our ride coordinator, Nancy Melton, took several people on a ride in Forest Park. It was such a beautiful day and everyone had a great ride. They had an awesome view and fabulous spring day!
OET is not all work, but it's having fun rides and meeting new friends.
Please join OET, sign up online, oregonequestriantrails.org

03/22/2026

OET volunteers hard at work. Finishing up the corrals in sites 1 & 6 at Camp Wilkerson horse camp, in Columbia County Parks .

03/15/2026

Here are some of our volunteer work crew. We had a sunny but cold day.

03/04/2026

12/24/2025

Columbia County Chapter has received a grant to help with the trail maintenance and clearing of the Liahona Trail at Camp Wilkerson. The grant was through Oregon Community Foundation, the Shelton H. and Mary I. Duff Fund.
We have also received a grant from OET State to help replace the last 2 campsites that have wood corrals with Noble corrals. We'll have a busy year upgrading and getting the trails in great shape.
We are so thrilled to be able to make these improvements to Camp Wilkerson.
Thank you everyone for your support of Camp Wilkerson Horse Camp!

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀
𝘓𝘰𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘷𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘧𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘵𝘰𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘰 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘴 𝘢𝘵 𝘊𝘢𝘮𝘱 𝘞𝘪𝘭𝘬𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘰𝘯 𝘊𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘺 𝘗𝘢𝘳𝘬.

Columbia County Parks is pleased to acknowledge a recent grant award supporting trail restoration efforts at Camp Wilkerson County Park. The Oregon Community Foundation has awarded $2,500 to Oregon Equestrian Trails (OET) to assist with improving and reopening overgrown trail sections surrounding the park’s horse camp and recreation areas. The grant was awarded through the Shelton H. and Mary I. Duff Fund of the Oregon Community Foundation.

In partnership with the County, OET volunteers will work on restoring trail corridors that have become difficult to access due to vegetation growth and storm impacts. All work will be coordinated with Columbia County Parks to ensure that improvements align with long-term stewardship and recreation goals for Camp Wilkerson.

For more than 20 years, volunteers from the Columbia County Chapter of OET have played a major role in caring for Camp Wilkerson’s trail system. Their work has included maintaining the Liahona Trail, clearing fallen trees and overgrown brush, building bridges, improving muddy sections, and upgrading the horse camp corrals. OET also raises funds annually to support these efforts, contributing nearly $4,000 this year alone toward new metal corrals in addition to the recent trail restoration grant.

“We’re grateful for OET and everyone who’s pitching in,” said Riley Baker, Director of General Services. “Restoring these trails isn’t something we can do alone, and it’s great to see the community stepping up. Camp Wilkerson is special, and projects like this help keep it enjoyable for everyone.”

As the project moves forward, Columbia County and OET will work together to identify additional community partners and volunteers who can support on-the-ground trail restoration work. These efforts will help ensure the park’s trail network remains safe, accessible, and welcoming for hikers, equestrians, and outdoor enthusiasts across the region.

“Camp Wilkerson is our only horse camp in the County, and we’re dedicated to doing our part to keep the trails and horse camp open for equestrians and hikers,” said Gloria and Bob Rice of the Columbia County Chapter of Oregon Equestrian Trails.

Columbia County extends sincere thanks to the Oregon Community Foundation and Oregon Equestrian Trails for their commitment to supporting public recreation and preserving one of the county’s most valued natural areas.