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Forest Park Conservancy is responsible for brushing a total of 40.45 miles of soft-surface trails within Forest Park every year. Brushing is a key aspect of the maintenance efforts FPC conducts every year. But, what is brushing, and why is it so important? Trail maintenance efforts often are context-dependent. The …
The Forest Park Conservancy raking plan is complete! Ahmed, Justin, Ingry, and our 2020 Green Jobs Team spent many long hours clearing the trails to prepare for this wet winter and spring, and our diligent Independent Volunteers did their part by raking about 9 miles (!) of trails on their own.Although it …
Happy Trail Tip Tuesday! We hope you are having a great start to your week. Check below for this week’s trail tips: Tip 1: Respect Closures Barbara Walker Crossing and Wildwood Trail: The bridge was assessed and deemed structurally unsafe for the public. Please respect this closure. Wildwood Trail from …
Happy Trail Tip Tuesday Tip 1: We still have staff and volunteers clearing leaves from a few remaining trails. If you spot one, shout a thank you! This community is amazing. FPC volunteers have really stepped up to help us through an unusual raking season. Tip 2: There is still bridge damage on Wildwood Trail at mile 10. Proceed …
Portland Parks & Recreation has developed a one-way trail loop pilot in Forest Park. These loops are intended to reduce the chance of visitor interactions and slow the spread of COVID-19 by creating a one-way flow of traffic. Visitors will find new maps and signs along each route. We know that changing routes …
Our field staff has brushed about 21.5 miles over the past two months—an impressive number for just six people, with nearly all of our team pitching in to help close down short trail sections as we go. We’re taking a week to give our bodies a break and re-evaluate our …
