Roaring River Wilderness 3-Day Logout BCST

***Please contact me if you have any questions or if you're interested in joining us on this trail party. (bWFyayAhIHdhdHRpZXIgfCB0cmFpbGtlZXBlcnNvZm9yZWdvbiAhIG9yZw==) ***

Project Information:

This BCST is located in the Roaring River Wilderness in the Clackamas Ranger District of the Mt. Hood National Forest. We will meet at the Shellrock lake trailhead on road 5830 and backpack to Cache Meadow. There we will set up camp, and spend the afternoon clearing logs between there and Serene Lake. On Saturday, the full day in the wilderness, we will continue working towards Serene Lake. On Sunday, we expect to clear logs on our way back to the Shellrock lake trailhead, or if time permits, go to Middle Rock Lake to remove a large log blocking the spur trail to the lake.

We will be working to clear this trail using crosscut saws to clear logs. There will also be plenty of brushing to be done. If you are B-sawyer level or above, please sign up using the B-sawyer ticket (if available) to allow me to plan the saw teams.

What we do know is this will be an arduous work party and a somewhat longer workday than usual. It's suitable for hardy folks used to long hikes and experienced in trail work and overnight camping. **Please consider your fitness level before signing up! Overnight volunteers will need to carry all their backpacking gear plus tools.** This is within the Roaring River Wilderness and we will be following Leave No Trace principles. There are no restrooms in this area.

Hiking information:

We will begin and end the hike at the Shellrock Lake trailhead on road 5830. We will hike on trail 700 to near Frazier Turnaround, then go on the Grouse Point trail #517 to Cache Meadow.

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.

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.

What to bring:

• Plenty of water
• Snacks/lunch
• Work gloves if you have them (loaner gloves available)
• Any medications or emergency supplies you may need
• Sunscreen + insect repellent
• A pack to bring all of this with you on trail
• TKO provides all tools and personal protective equipment (hard hats, gloves, glasses)
• Need gear? TKO has clothes, boots, camping gear, and more available for loan. Reach out to dm9sdW50ZWVycyB8IHRyYWlsa2VlcGVyc29mb3JlZ29uICEgb3Jn to let us know how we can help!

What to wear:

• Boots (Please wear something sturdy that will protect your toes from sharp tools. Tennis shoes are not recommended. Open-toed shoes will not be allowed.)
• Long sleeved shirts and pants
• Rain gear, insulating layers, sun protection, etc. as appropriate for the weather

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: TKO recognizes that the trails we work on travel through the traditional lands of many Indigenous tribes and communities. We are the most recent in a long line of stewards to this land, and it is our responsibility to do so with humility and respect. We are grateful to these tribes and their descendants for being the original and continuing stewards of these spaces, and encourage everyone to go beyond a land acknowledgment by supporting Indigenous communities and organizations in your area.

ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS: TKO seeks to make our events inclusive of people of all backgrounds and abilities. If you would like to discuss potential accommodations to allow for your participation in this event, please click here to complete a short Google survey. TKO staff will then contact you to discuss options. Please note: available accommodations will vary by event and typically need to be requested a minimum of two weeks in advance. If you have any questions, reach out to us by clicking Contact near the bottom of this page.

EQUITY & INCLUSION: TKO seeks to make Oregon’s trails a place where people can go to connect with nature & one another. Not everyone feels safe or welcome in the outdoors due to issues like racism, bias, and hate. We commit to being part of the solution to this problem and to enact change. Conduct, speech, or expressions that target any individual or group will not be tolerated by TKO.

PERSONAL SAFETY: Your physical and emotional safety is our number one priority. If a person’s actions or comments make you feel uncomfortable or unsafe, you may: interrupt directly, tell a crew leader, and/or inform TKO staff via the post-event survey.

While TKO no longer requires masking/vaccination for our events, we do support those who choose to mask for their own safety. We ask participants to respect the health of folks who wear masks by distancing or wearing a mask while in close proximity.

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