Trail Work

Gales Creek Trail Dig Day Recap: Brushing, Drainage, and Steady Progress

A smaller-than-usual crew showed up on January 10, 2026, but the impact was anything but small. Nine volunteers headed out to Gales Creek Trail in Tillamook State Forest to continue brushing and tread work between the clearcut and the Step Creek junction. Dense salal dominated much of the work area, and as the crew quickly … Read More

Discover Mountain Biking at Newell Creek Canyon Nature Park

In the heart of Oregon City, Newell Creek Canyon Nature Park offers something rare in the Portland metro area: a quiet, forested place to ride, explore, and connect with nature without a long drive. Towering trees, flowing creeks, and shaded singletrack make it an ideal setting for getting outside close to home. Thanks to a new stewardship … Read More

Stub Trail Restoration Day – 1/25

We will be working on restoring trails in the MTB core area. Join us for a community effort to restore our beloved mountain bike trails impacted by a recent forest thinning project aimed at improving forest health. Together, we’ll work to repair and enhance the trails to ensure they’re safe, sustainable, and ready for riders … Read More

Stub Trail Restoration Day – 1/17

We will be working on restoring trails in the MTB core area. We will be working on restoring trails in the MTB core area Trail Restoration Day: Help Rebuild Our Mountain Bike Trails! Join us for a community effort to restore our beloved mountain bike trails impacted by a recent forest thinning project aimed at … Read More

DIG DAY — Rocky Point, Ernie’s Journey – 1/17

Come join us for a day of maintenance on Ernie’s Journey! What we’re doing: We will be meeting at the gazebo at the Rocky Point mid lot at 9:30am.  Our goal is to be carpooled into the zone, geared up and the safety meeting completed by 10am so we can get working on the trail … Read More

Dig Day – Newell Creek Canyon – 1/17

Join NWTA as we give the trails at Newell Creek some love! We will be reshaping berms and rollers as well as improving drainage. Join us for a fun day of trail work at Newell Creek Canyon in Oregon City. This in-person event is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts who love to get their hands dirty … Read More

Hagg Lake Loop Trail Re-Route Progress: Corridor Clearing Complete

On January 4, 2026, a crew of eight volunteers returned to Henry Hagg Lake to continue work on the Loop Trail re-route. This phase of the project focused on finishing corridor clearing for a new section of trail that will ultimately improve both safety and sustainability around the lake. Corridor Clearing Completed on New Re-Routed … Read More

DIG DAY – Hagg Lake – 1/24

We are continuing work on a re-route of the Hagg Lake loop trail between Turtle (7) and Gandolf’s (8)! Event sponsors: Planned agenda: Work notes: Other Notes:

Dig Day – Fire Lane 5 in Forest Park – 1/17

Looking for a dig day close to the city? Join us in Forest Park as we dial in Fire Lane 5. No experience necessary! Looking to get your hands dirty a little closer to home? Join this collaboration between NWTA and Portland Parks & Rec while we give Fire Lane 5 a little love. No … Read More