Bob Lessard

Rocky Point Open

Rocky Point re-Opening

Weyerhaeuser has re-opened recreational properties in WA and OR effective 9/12/2022. Rocky Point is open. Please check for Rocky Point updates at https://www.nw-trail.org/rocky-point Please check with appropriate land management agencies for all other trail systems.

Member appreciation prize

Win these wheels NWTA truly appreciates the members that help us build and maintain mountain bike trails and a strong mountain bike community. Thanks to Chris King Precision Components, one of our most active and dedicated sponsors, we are giving all members a chance to win a sweet prize. This applies to everyone who is … Read More

Announcing Twisted Sisters

This is the story of a unique new trail and the story of the multi-talented trail architect/builder Charlie Kohlmeier. If you’ve been out at Rocky Point riding or digging, chances are you’ve run into Charlie. If you know a lot of people who dig, most of them have been slinging dirt and enjoying Charlie’s post … Read More

Trails and Trees

Earlier this spring, the Northwest Trail Alliance (NWTA) co-hosted a tree planting event with Weyerhaeuser at Rocky Point, just outside of Portland. Around 30 people gathered on a beautiful Saturday morning to celebrate the completion of some trail work, learn how to plant trees, and get an overall education in forest ecology from Steve Keniston, … Read More

Revel Winner Chicken Dinner

Congratulations to Mitch Sanders, the winner of the 2021 Revel Rascal Bike Drawing who just collected his custom enduro mountain bike. Thanks to Cyclepath and Revel Bikes for the beautiful frame and build. Congratulations Mitch! The bike drawing was a generous offering by the bike industry to help NWTA raise money to build more trails. … Read More

Rocky Point closure notice 4-11-2022 (back open as of 4/29!)

UPDATED: These areas are back open! NOTICE: Due to forestry activities, the following trail closures will apply from 5am Monday April 11th, 2022 until further notice. See map image below. Note that there will be no access via the upper South shuttle gate. Roller Coaster and Phil’s will remain open, but the only access will … Read More

Welcome to the Everblades

Written by Bob Lessard and Daniel Stuart We are excited to announce that we will soon open a new progressive flow zone above the golf course. NWTA has been busy over the last year planning new trails, reclaiming old trails, and extending the well-loved area containing Switchblade, Buck Knife, and Butter Knife into the new … Read More

Member appreciation prize winners

November was member appreciation month with NWTA. All you had to do was be a member, and you had a chance to win prizes from Lolo Racks or Trans Cascadia Excursions, both Northwest Trail Alliance sponsors. The lucky winner of a Lolo Rack was NWTA member Peter Dydo. He picked up his rack at Lolo HQ in NE … Read More

YETI SB130 Drawing Prize Winner

Congratulations to Dan McKenna, the winner of the 2021 Yeti SB130 Bike Drawing who just picked up his custom bike. Thanks to Fat Tire Farm and Yeti for the beautiful frame and build, and to Chris King, We Are One Composites, One Up Components, Fox, Shimano, and Modus Sport Group. The bike drawing was a generous offering by … Read More

Member Appreciation Prize

The Northwest Trail Alliance appreciates membership support. Rather than having a membership drive that only rewards newcomers, we are rewarding all members with a chance to win a prize. This applies to everyone who is a current member as of November 30th, 2021 (1). If you are a current member, do nothing and you can … Read More