Salmonberry Corridor Fundraiser & Listening Tour

I am undertaking a solo two-week walk from Banks, Oregon toward Oregon's North Coast as the inaugural field phase of the Salmonberry Corridor Fundraiser & Listening Tour.

This initiative aims to increase visibility, practicality, and community engagement for the proposed Salmonberry Trail corridor. Throughout the journey, I will document accessible public routes, conduct listening sessions with local communities, visit agricultural operations and food-system partners, and demonstrate how trail infrastructure can strengthen rural economies, improve local food access, promote environmental stewardship, and foster long-term community connections.

For transparency, this is an independent, solo endeavor. I will not access or traverse any unopened or restricted segments of the proposed Salmonberry Trail rail-to-trail corridor. My route will exclusively utilize legal public roads, sidewalks, established trails, public transit, and shuttle services as necessary for safety.

While I am walking this initial segment independently, you can support this mission by contributing to three aligned organizations that embody the corridor's core values:

North Tillamook County Food Bank  
(Supports food security in coastal communities):  
https://www.northtillamookcountyfoodbank.org/donate

Trailkeepers of Oregon  
(Advocates for trail stewardship and volunteer engagement):  
https://give.trailkeepersoforegon.org/give/524205#!/donation/checkout

Community Action of Washington County  
(Provides essential services addressing poverty and community resilience):  
https://form-renderer-app.donorperfect.io/give/community-action/2026-may-fye

This two-week solo walk represents just the beginning. A comprehensive three-month Listening Tour will follow, featuring in-depth conversations with farms, municipalities, trail advocates, community organizations, and local stakeholders throughout the Salmonberry corridor.

Walk. Listen. Document. Connect.

Join fellow runners on June 18, 2026 for the Salmonberry Corridor Fundraiser & Listening Tour. It's a fantastic Ultra featuring a flat and fast course in Portland.