Trail 400 Eagle Creek to Tanner Work Party

Hwy 84 exit 40,Cascade Locks OR 97014

17 March, 2021

Description

Logout of Gorge Trail 400 between Eagle and Tanner Creeks to clear trees and debris brought down by last month's storm Crew Leader: Jane KauthHike Distance: 3 milesElevation Gain: 700'Hike Difficulty: ModerateWork Difficulty: ModerateWork Description: Clearing logs and debrisProject Overview: From the Wauna Viewpoint Trail (402) junction working west, we'll clear Trail 400 of any logs and debris deposited by the recent snow and ice storm. There are logs down between the Wauna Viewpoint Trail junction and the Eagle Creek TH -- we will not be clearing these -- they will be cleared by upcoming cross-cut and chain saw classes. Hiking information: We'll hike from our parking spot at the junction of Road 777 and Trail 400 east along Trail 400 to the Wauna Viewpoint (402) Trail junction (about 0.3 mi) and then work back west. When we arrive at our parking spot, we'll continue working west along Trail 400 toward Tanner Creek until we run out of time. Total hiking distance shouldn't exceed 3 miles. What to Expect: The day is forecast is to be dry and calm with temperatures ranging from low 30s to mid 50s. Come prepared for a cool start to the day and possible rain. What to bring: Lunch, Plenty of water, Snacks, Gloves, Hardhat, Eye Protection, Face covering, Personal sanitation kitYour own logging equipment if you have it (Handsaws, Axes, Wedges)Your hard hat, if you have oneWhat to wear: Boots (Please wear something sturdy that will protect your toes from sharp tools. No tennis shoes allowed!), Long sleeved shirts and pants, Work gloves, Rain gear as appropriate for the weatherDirections: Head east on Hwy 84, take exit 40, turn right, go 100', turn left. Drive ~1/4 mile to the Toothrock Trailhead parking lot on the left. From there we'll drive through the gate at the water tower, up forest road NF 8400-777 and park at the junction with Trail 400. ================================================================ COVID-19 Procedures **Please follow all civil authority restrictions for your community. ** In accordance with civil authority restrictions and land manager requirements for safety considerations, the following policies are currently in place: • All volunteers will watch in the TKO COVID-19 Safety Lab, a broad safety orientation of TKO Safety Policy & Procedures for a COVID-19 Environment. Link will be provided in your registration confirmation. • All volunteers must administer a health self-evaluation prior to attending in-person volunteer events (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/symptoms.html). • All volunteers will read and sign the TKO Volunteer Waiver updated for COVID-19 for release and indemnity of TKO and the land manager partner. Link will be provided in your registration confirmation. • Volunteers must bring their own gloves, cloth masks, hand sanitizer, and hardhat. • No carpools will be arranged by TKO for the time being. For a complete list of Covid specific safety measures, see our safety manual, available here. ================================================LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: TKO recognizes that the trails we work on travel through the traditional lands of many Indigenous tribes. In every corner of what we now call Oregon, these people were forced to cede their land, their home, to the US government at various times throughout history. We are privileged to volunteer on these lands & express gratitude to the descendants of these tribes for being the original stewards of this land. 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 & welcome in the outdoors due to racism, bias & hate. We commit to being part of the solution to change that. Conduct, speech, or expressions that target individuals or groups will not be tolerated by TKO, regardless of whether they are based on age, citizenship, disability, ethnicity, gender identity/expression, geographic origin, language, marital status, nationality, race, religion, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status. PERSONAL SAFETY: Your physical & emotional safety is our number one priority. If a person's actions or comments make you feel uncomfortable/unsafe - interrupt directly, tell a crew leader &/or complete the post-event survey.