Trailkeepers of Oregon

Mission

Trailkeepers of Oregon (TKO) keeps Oregon’s trails open, safe, and accessible. We build community by creating amazing volunteer opportunities in Oregon’s most beautiful spaces. Our staff works with over 900 volunteers across Oregon to help organize trail stewardship, and public engagement events. We partner with public agencies and communities statewide to restore trails, train new stewards, engage the public through our ambassador program, and advocate for access for all. We serve people and trails in Portland, Mt. Hood, the Gorge, and the North, Central, and Southern Coast. In 2024, our trail crews helped maintain over 730,000 feet of trails with over 500 stewardship events.

Bottom Line for Portland

TKO works to make trails in Portland safe, accessible, and welcoming to all. Your gift powers the tools, training, coordination, and teamwork that make volunteer-powered trail care possible — so our trails can be enjoyed now and for generations to come. 

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"Although I was the only first-time volunteer, I immediately felt like part of the team. The crew was not only skilled and professional, but also incredibly generous with their time and knowledge - sharing insights about trail restoration, safety protocols, and planning strategies. Throughout the day, we were greeted with gratitude by countless hikers, which was a powerful reminder of how vital this work is to our community." - Spencer McMaster, TKO Volunteer

Partner(s)

Nonprofit Partners:

Bird Alliance - 
Forest Park Conservancy - 
Friends of the Columbia Gorge - 
People of Color Outdoors - 
Crag Law - 
Community Warehouse - 

• We Love Our City Food Pantry -

Corporate Partners:

CNOC - 
Trailkeepers Clothing - 
Oregon Tool -