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SUMMARY:Volunteer Trail Work Day - Lower Taylor Creek Trail - May 2
DESCRIPTION:Date: Saturday\, May 2\, 2026\nTime: 9 AM to 4 PM\nLocation: Taylor Creek Trail\, Specific trailhead TBD\, will be updated soon!\nFlavor: Primarily brush-clearing \nJoin SOTA for our LAST volunteer trail work day restoring the Lower Taylor Creek trail. We have less than a mile to go\, so this trail day will be fun\, casual\, and we might even get in some recreating on the trails after\, so feel free to bring your bike\, running shoes\, dirtbike\, etc! \nLower Taylor Creek is the backbone trail of the Briggs Valley and is a main focus of SOTA’s work in 2026. The 7-mile trail connects to many other trails\, trailheads\, swimming holes\, and waterfalls. It has needed maintenance for years since the 2018 Klondike and Taylor Creek fires\, but SOTA and others have been chipping away at keeping the trail open. By June\,our goal is to get the entire trail completely reopened and passable! \nThe trail needs brushing work\, downed tree and strom debris removal\, and some selective tread restoration. Volunteers can expect to work primarily with loppers\, hand saws\, and rakes. Experienced volunteers and USFS-certified sawyers may be able to use power tools; please let us know if this is something you are interested in when you RSVP. \nWe will plan to work on the trail for about 5 hours and then reconvene at the trailhead for a late lunch/early dinner meal and drinks afterwards\, to celebrate the work we accomplished! \nEmail larry@southernoregontrails.org to RSVP or ask questions. In your email\, let us know if you are familiar with the area\, what tools you plan to bring (if any) and whether you are interested in using power tools. \n RSVP\n  \nLocation\nThere are multiple trailheads along Taylor Creek. We will meet at the “Taylor Creek-West Fork Trailhead” AKA Loop trailhead and then we’ll carpool over to the worksite. Details below. \nThere is little to no cell service in the Briggs Valley\, so plan your maps and route ahead of time to ensure you know where to meet us. We’ll be leaving vehicles at the big loop trailhead but then driving back about a mile to where the work needs to start but there isn’t room for many vehicles. \nCoordinates: 42.499854\, -123.647719 \nDirections from Merlin: \n\n1. Drive west on Galice Rd for 8.5 miles\n2. After passing Morrison’s Lodge\, turn left on Taylor Creek Road/NF-25 (Sign for Briggs Valley 13mi)\n3. Drive 7.4 miles\, stay right (on the main\, paved road) at all road splits\, and the trailhead will be on your left.\n\nFor the entire 7.4 miles\, the creek should be below and to your left\, and for the last few miles you’ll be right alongside the creek. If you start twisting and turning up an uphill road away from the creek\, you’ve gone too far or accidentally took a left when you should have stayed right. The trailhead is not hard to find and the SOTA crew will be out there around 8:30\, so you’ll see us and know you’re in the right place. \n  \nWhat to bring\nSOTA has tools and hard hats to lend. Check the forecast and dress accordingly\, with breathable and removable layers. Regardless of the temperature\, we recommend long pants\, long sleeves\, and tall socks to protect your skin from weather\, poison oak\, scratchy brush\, bugs\, etc. Please bring: \n\n– Weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy shoes\n– Gloves!\n– Eye protection (sunglasses\, safety glasses)\n– Water and snacks for yourself during work hours\n– Optional: loppers\, clippers or small hand saws if you have your own you want to bring\n\n  \nClick below to let us know you’re coming! \n RSVP\n 
URL:https://www.southernoregontrails.org/events/volunteer-trail-work-day-lower-taylor-creek-trail-may-2/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Trail Work
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Trail Work Day - Lower Taylor Creek Trail - April 4
DESCRIPTION:Date: Saturday\, April 4\, 2026\nTime: 9 AM to 4 PM\nLocation: Taylor Creek Trail\, Taylor Creek-West Fork Trailhead AKA Loop trailhead\nFlavor: Primarily brush-clearing \nJoin SOTA for another volunteer trail work day in the Briggs Valley west of Grants Pass\, where we’ll continue our work clearing brush and downed trees from the Lower Taylor Creek trail. \nLower Taylor Creek is the backbone trail of the Briggs Valley and is a main focus of SOTA’s work in 2026. The 7-mile trail connects to many other trails\, trailheads\, swimming holes\, and waterfalls. It has needed maintenance for years since the 2018 Klondike and Taylor Creek fires\, but SOTA and others have been chipping away at keeping the trail open. This year\, our goal is to get the entire trail completely reopened and passable! \nThe trail needs brushing work\, downed tree and strom debris removal\, and some selective tread restoration. Volunteers can expect to work primarily with loppers\, hand saws\, and rakes. Experienced volunteers and USFS-certified sawyers may be able to use power tools; please let us know if this is something you are interested in when you RSVP. \nWe will plan to work on the trail for about 6 hours and then reconvene at the trailhead for a late lunch/early dinner meal and drinks afterwards\, to celebrate the work we accomplished! \nEmail larry@southernoregontrails.org to RSVP or ask questions. In your email\, let us know if you are familiar with the area\, what tools you plan to bring (if any) and whether you are interested in using power tools. \n RSVP\n  \nLocation\nThere are multiple trailheads along Taylor Creek. We will meet at the “Taylor Creek-West Fork Trailhead” AKA Loop trailhead. Details below. \nThere is little to no cell service in the Briggs Valley\, so plan your maps and route ahead of time to ensure you know where to meet us. \nCoordinates: 42.499854\, -123.647719 \nDirections from Merlin: \n\n1. Drive west on Galice Rd for 8.5 miles\n2. After passing Morrison’s Lodge\, turn left on Taylor Creek Road/NF-25 (Sign for Briggs Valley 13mi)\n3. Drive 7.4 miles\, stay right (on the main road) at all road splits\, and the trailhead will be on your left.\n\nFor the entire 7.4 miles\, the creek should be below and to your left\, and for the last few miles you’ll be right alongside the creek. If you start twisting and turning up an uphill road away from the creek\, you’ve gone too far or accidentally took a left when you should have stayed right. The trailhead is not hard to find and the SOTA crew will be out there around 8:30\, so you’ll see us and know you’re in the right place. \n  \nWhat to bring\nSOTA has tools and hard hats to lend. Check the forecast and dress accordingly\, with breathable and removable layers. Regardless of the temperature\, we recommend long pants\, long sleeves\, and tall socks to protect your skin from weather\, poison oak\, scratchy brush\, bugs\, etc. Please bring: \n\n– Weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy shoes\n– Gloves!\n– Eye protection (sunglasses\, safety glasses)\n– Water and snacks for yourself during work hours\n– Optional: loppers\, clippers or small hand saws if you have your own you want to bring\n\n  \nClick below to let us know you’re coming! \n RSVP\n 
URL:https://www.southernoregontrails.org/events/volunteer-trail-work-day-lower-taylor-creek-trail-april-4/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Trail Work
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Trail Work Day - Lower Taylor Creek Trail - February 28
DESCRIPTION:Date: Saturday\, February 28\, 2026\nTime: 9 AM to 2 PM (arrive early for coffee and snacks!)\nLocation: Taylor Creek Trail\, Burned Timber Trail Access Road\nFlavor: Primarily brush-clearing \nJoin SOTA for another volunteer trail work day in the Briggs Valley west of Grants Pass\, where we’ll plan to work on clearing brush and storm debris from the Lower Taylor Creek trail. \nLower Taylor Creek is the backbone trail of the Briggs Valley and will be a main focus of SOTA’s work in 2026. The 7-mile trail connects to many other trails\, trailheads\, swimming holes\, and waterfalls. It has needed maintenance for years since the 2018 Klondike and Taylor Creek fires\, but SOTA and others have been chipping away at keeping the trail open. This year\, our goal is to get the entire trail completely reopened and passable! However\, this is one volunteer day and we’ll tackle just a section of it. 😉 \nThe trail needs brushing work\, downed tree and strom debris removal\, and some potential tread restoration. Volunteers can expect to work primarily with loppers\, hand saws\, and rakes. Experienced volunteers and USFS-certified sawyers may be able to use power tools; please let us know if this is something you are interested in when you RSVP. \nWe will plan to work on the trail for 4-5 hours and then reconvene at the trailhead for a warm meal and drinks afterwards\, to celebrate the work we accomplished! \nEmail larry@southernoregontrails.org to RSVP or ask questions. In your email\, let us know if you are familiar with the area\, what tools you plan to bring (if any) and whether you are interested in using power tools. \n RSVP\n  \nLocation\nThere are multiple trailheads along Taylor Creek. We will meet at the Burned Timber Access Road (NF-035)\, the first left-hand road split you come to. See image below. \nThere is little to no cell service in the Briggs Valley\, so plan your maps and route ahead of time to ensure you know where to meet us. \nCoordinates: 42.5124597\, -123.6143183 \nDirections from Merlin: \n\n1. Drive west on Galice Rd for 8.5 miles\n2. After passing Morrison’s Lodge\, turn left on Taylor Creek Road/NF-25 (Sign for Briggs Valley 13mi)\n3. Drive 5.1 miles\, then there will be a pullout followed by a bridge (NF-035) across the creek on the left. We’ll meet in this area.\n\n \nWhat to bring\nSOTA has tools and hardhats to lend. Weather can be variable this time of year\, so check the forecast and dress accordingly\, with breathable and removable layers. Regardless of the temperature\, we recommend long pants\, long sleeves\, and tall socks to protect your skin from weather\, poison oak\, scratchy brush\, bugs\, etc. Please bring: \n\n– Weather-appropriate clothing\n– Gloves and eye protection\n– Water and snacks for yourself during the work hours\n– Optional – loppers\, clippers or small hand saws if you have your own you want to bring\n\n  \nClick below to let us know you’re coming! \n RSVP\n 
URL:https://www.southernoregontrails.org/events/volunteer-trail-work-day-lower-taylor-creek-trail-february-28/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Trail Work
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Trail Work Day - Lower Taylor Creek Trail - January 31
DESCRIPTION:Date: Saturday\, January 31\, 2026\nTime: 9 AM -2 PMM\nLocation: Taylor Creek Trail\, First trailhead (milepost 3)\nFlavor: Primarily brush-clearing \nJoin SOTA for a volunteer trail work day in the Briggs Valley west of Grants Pass\, where we’ll plan to work on clearing brush and storm debris from the Lower Taylor Creek trail. \nLower Taylor Creek is the backbone trail of the Briggs Valley and will be a main focus of SOTA’s work in 2026. The 7-mile trail connects to many other trails\, trailheads\, swimming holes\, and waterfalls. It has needed maintenance for years since the 2018 Klondike and Taylor Creek fires\, but SOTA and others have been chipping away at keeping the trail open. This year\, our goal is to get the entire trail completely reopened and passable! However\, this is one volunteer day and we’ll tackle just the first section of it. 😉 \nThe trail needs brushing work\, downed tree and strom debris removal\, and some potential tread restoration. Volunteers can expect to work primarily with loppers\, hand saws\, and rakes. \nWe will plan to work on the trail for 4-5 hours and then reconvene at the trailhead for a warm meal and drinks afterwards\, to celebrate the work we accomplished! \nEmail larry@southernoregontrails.org to RSVP or ask questions. In your email\, let us know if you are familiar with the area and what tools you plan to bring\, if any. \n RSVP\n  \nLocation\nThere are multiple trailheads along Taylor Creek. We will meet at the very first trailhead\, which is 3 miles down Taylor Creek Rd from Merlin. \nThere is little to no cell service in the Briggs Valley\, so plan your maps and route ahead of time to ensure you know where to meet us. \nCoordinates: 42.525089\, -123.596792 \nDirections from Merlin: \n\n1. Drive west on Galice Rd for 8.5 miles\n2. After passing Morrison’s Lodge\, turn left on Taylor Creek Road/NF-25 (Sign for Briggs Valley 13mi)\n3. Drive 3 miles and then the small trailhead will be on your left\n\nOnce the small trailhead is full\, we will direct folks to park a little farther down the road at the English Cabin Meadow. \n  \nWhat to bring\nSOTA has tools and hardhats to lend. Weather can be variable this time of year\, so check the forecast and dress accordingly\, with breathable and removable layers. Regardless of the temperature\, we recommend long pants\, long sleeves\, and tall socks to protect your skin from weather\, poison oak\, scratchy brush\, bugs\, etc. Please bring: \n\n– Weather-appropriate clothing\n– Gloves and eye protection\n– Water and snacks for yourself during the work hours\n– Optional – loppers\, clippers or small hand saws if you have your own you want to bring\n\n  \nClick below to let us know you’re coming! \n RSVP\n 
URL:https://www.southernoregontrails.org/events/volunteer-trail-work-day-lower-taylor-creek-trail-january-31/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Trail Work
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Strike Team - Cathedral Hills Drainage
DESCRIPTION:We’re getting rain! And that means Cathedral Hills is about to need some help.\n\nWe’re going out Monday at 3pm to dig out the existing drainages on some of the more popular trails before dark. Email larry@southernoregontrails.org if you want to join the strike team or just meet at the Espey trailhead by 3. Bring a shovel or another digging tool\, rain gear\, and a headlamp or flashlight for hiking back in the dark.
URL:https://www.southernoregontrails.org/events/volunteer-strike-team-cathedral-hills-drainage/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Trail Work
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SUMMARY:Trail Work Day - Jedi Trail July 19
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars: Southern Oregon Trail Alliance is hosting a camping and trail work party Saturday\, July 19th\, on the Jedi Trail in Briggs Valley\, west of Grants Pass. We will be brushing some of the overgrown sections of this beautiful trail. \nWe will also be camping at Sam Brown Campground on Friday night\, July 18th! Please join us for either or both! \nThis is a great opportunity to join us on a trail work project on one of the most popular and long-standing trails in our area! This is also the first time we’ve done a campout and are excited to add camping to the trail work day experience. SOTA board volunteers will be setting up camp Friday night at Sam Brown\, and we’ll probably go for a dip in the creek after working on the trail Saturday. \nAs a thanks for helping\, we will provide snacks and cold drinks at the trailhead/campground afterwards. If you are camping\, please plan your own evening/morning meals. \nDetails\n\nWhen: 8:00am – 2:00pm\, Saturday\, July 19th\nFocus on brushing; think loppers\, hand saws\, hedge-trimmers\, etc\nLocation and checklist of items to bring will be shared in RSVP email\nThis will be a hike-in work day with work starting close to the lower trailhead\n\nRSVP\nDue to the remote location with little cell service\, we need to know how many people plan to join us on this trail work day so that we can plan accordingly. We are excited to see you\, so please RSVP to let us know if you are planning to attend! \nAfter you RSVP\, we will share specifics about the meet-up location\, the plan for the day\, and discuss options for tools whether you plan to bring your own or would like to borrow tools. Also\, please let us know if you’re planning to camp out! There will be opportunities to go out for a ride/run/hike/etc as well. \nEmail us to RSVP
URL:https://www.southernoregontrails.org/events/trail-work-day-jedi-trail-july-19/
LOCATION:Sam Brown Campground\, OR
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