2026 Bald Mountain Forest Cleanup

Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office will be joining forces with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and other local organizations to clean up the Bald Mountain area in rural Sheridan, Oregon on Saturday May 30st, 2026. Unsightly garbage is harmful to plants and animals. It can pollute water sources and promote the growth of noxious weeds. 

The event will concentrate not only on the Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) area on Bald Mountain but will also focus on the remainder of the mountain in areas such as Baker Creek, Peavine, Meadow Lake, White Road, Willamina Creek, Coast Creek, Wanless Road and all points in between.

Volunteers should wear a long sleeve shirt, long pants, work gloves and sturdy shoes or work boots. Bring rain gear, just in case. Come get your hands dirty, meet some wonderful people and help keep our forests clean!

Checkin Starts at 9am.

Directions:

From Carlton: West on Main St. Main will turn into Meadow Lake Rd, Meadow Lake turns into Nestucca Access. Follow route approximately 18 miles, turn left on Bald Mountain Road. Follow Bald Mountain to Sheridan Peak, approximately 5 miles.

From Willamina: Follow Willamina Creek to Coast Creek, Coast Creek to Gilbert Creek Road. At the intersection of Gilbert Creek/Bible Creek/Bald Mountian turn right onto Bald Mountain. Follow Bald Mountain approximately 9 miles.

From Beaver/Hwy 101: Follow Blaine Road approximately 15 miles, right on Bible Creek approximately 5 miles, left on Bald Mountain approximately 9 miles.

**Important Note** All routes to Sheridan Peak kiosk are paved, if you end up on a gravel road you went the wrong way!

Google Map Location

Advanced Registration: Is highly suggested but not required. Please sign up (green button below) ahead of time to guarantee your spot.

Meeting Location: Sheridan Peak kiosk on Bald Mountain Road

Address: Sheridan Peak Kiosk (45.278594, -123.441901) Sheridan, OR 97396 | Map Link

What to Bring: Please wear closed-toed shoes and weather-appropriate clothing, and bring a backpack for hands-free convenience. Feel free to bring your personal tools if available and a reusable water bottle to support our sustainability efforts.

What's Provided: Gloves, garbage bags, dumpsters, BBQ lunch and water

Restrooms: Restroom available at Sheridan Peak

Parking: Onsite parking is available.

Transit: Not available nearby

Accessibility: This area may not be easily accessible for folks with mobility concerns.

Translation Services: There will not be a Spanish speaker present at this event.

Participant Age Guidelines: All Ages Welcome

Groups: If you'd like to register a group, please create a team first. For detailed instructions, review our Teams Guide.