Pacific Crest Trail Association - Trail Work Project @ Benson Plateau - Logout 3, Elev. 3,944’

Join the Mount Hood Chapter in the Mount Hood National Forest: Hood River RD

Project Leader Info: Jake Rawdin jrawdin@pcta.org

Maximum Number of Volunteers: 8

Hiking Miles per Day: 8-12

Registration Required HERE

Join us for a crosscut logout of the PCT to Benson Plateau. There are many trees down in this section, and we will be hosting trips out to clear this section all week. Hiking distances will get progressively more challenging as the week goes on.

We welcome all trail work experience levels on this project, and we recommend volunteers be comfortable with hiking before registering. We also need more B-crosscut sawyers to help lead saw teams.

Physical Requirements: Moderate-Difficult. This project is suitable for individuals in good physical condition and participate in a regular exercise routine. Project components will include one or more of the following: hiking 3-8 miles each day, the trail may be rough, steep, and/or rocky, elevation change over 1000 ft over the course of the hike, moderately physical work activities, and/or backpacking. This project may be physically challenging to some people, participants need to be in good physical condition and aware of their physical abilities and limits before joining this project.

Trail Maintenance Experience Required: No

Volunteer 4x4 High Clearance Vehicle: Required

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