Mount Adams Car Camp - Logout - WTA Backcountry Response Team

Thursday, August 20, 2026 8:30 AM
Sunday, August 23, 2026 3:30 PM

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This is a "backcountry" trip where you don't need to hike all your camping gear in!

You will stay at a central car camp, then venture forth on several trails by day to clear them of fallen logs and fix the walking surface.

About the Area: This work party is based on the Southwestern corner of Mount Adams. Trails you work on may include Stagman Ridge, Crofton Ridge, Shorthorn, or Salt Creek trails, and if you get excited about treadwork you may end up on upper Gotchen Creek trail. What these all have in common is that they are in an area burned by the Cascade Creek Fire way back in 2012. It's a delightful area to see fire recovery in process, as well as magnificent views of Mt. Adams as you work.

What to Expect

We'll have fun, work hard and make a difference!

Project Description

Depending on your crew makeup, you may split into multiple crews to tackle several trails within a half-hour drive of your camp. Our main objective is to clear fallen logs, but there is also a lot of treadwork that needs to be done if anyone gets tired of sawing and wants to dig in the dirt. About half of your work is inside the Mt Adams Wilderness and half outside, which means that you should be prepared to potentially use both chainsaws and crosscut saws.

Camping and Hiking Information

Type: Car Camp
Location: Morrison Campground
Weather: Be prepared for variable conditions including heat, cold, wind and rain
Expected daily hike to project: up to 3.0 miles roundtrip with up to 1000 feet of elevation gain.

Schedule

Day 1: Meet the crew rain or shine, then hike in, begin work on the project and set up camp
Day 2+: Make breakfast and pack a lunch before heading out on trail with the crew by 8:00 AM. Work at your own pace, take plenty of breaks and enjoy lunch on the trail. Arrive back in camp by 4:00 or 5:00 PM for a relaxing evening. Prepare your own dinner and swap stories with the crew.
Final Day: Break down camp, finish trail project, hike out and say goodbye to the crew at the trailhead

For safety reasons, arriving late or leaving early is not allowed.

Planning Information

Get ready for a challenging backcountry adventure!

What it Takes to Do This Work Party

A great attitude for working with a team! WTA provides the training and tools you need for the project
Backpacking gear and food for multiple nights on the trail
Good physical condition to hike with a fully-loaded backpack and be physically active for about 8-9 hours daily on uneven terrain
Backpacking experience including ability to run your own camp following Leave No Trace principles
Day work party experience recommended
Flexibility to adapt to changes due to unpredictable weather or land manager requests
Minimum age: 18

What to Bring - Required

Sturdy work or hiking boots. Review our Logout Boot Guide for more details.
Work gloves
Eye protection (glasses, sunglasses, safety glasses, or mesh “bug eyes”. Glasses should have wrapping side shields. ANSI Z87.1+)
Long pants
Long sleeve shirt

Required for Chainsaw Use

Sturdy work or hiking boots that are “cut resistant” or leather, laced boots that provide ankle support and nonskid soles.

A hard hat will be provided by WTA if you do not already have a WTA provided hard hat. For chainsaw use, volunteers will be provided with additional PPE (eye protection, ear pro, gloves, and chainsaw chaps). For safety reasons, volunteers who do not have required gear will not be able to participate in the work party.

Backpacking gear