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How Volunteers and NICA Riders Helped Improve Andyland Trail at Rocky Point

On Saturday, January 10, a large and energetic crew showed up to continue improving Andyland at Rocky Point. Many of the volunteers were NICA team riders and their parents, bringing both numbers and enthusiasm to the work day. The group focused on addressing several problem areas along the trail. Volunteers rebuilt tread in sections that … Read More

TSI Rock Work & Armoring Clinic Recap – Ouroboros Trail, Cascade Locks

This past Saturday the 10th, the Trail Sustainability Institute (TSI) brought rock work to life on the Ouroboros Trail in Cascade Locks with a hands-on Rock Work and Armoring clinic that was equal parts education, sweat, and puzzling stones together. Volunteers were joined by guest instructor Shane Wilson of Trailhaus, whose depth of experience as … Read More

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

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

Trail Sustainability Institute Hosts Trail School at Newell Creek Canyon

NWTA’s Trail Sustainability Institute hosted its second Trail School: Fundamentals of the season on Saturday, December 15 at Newell Creek Canyon. The park, managed by Metro, is one of NWTA’s newest stewardship areas, having joined the organization’s trail portfolio just two months ago. What Trail School Teaches: Fundamentals of Sustainable Trail Maintenance Trail School is designed as … Read More

Trail Re-Route Work at Henry Hagg Lake

A closed section of the Hagg Lake Loop Trail continues to send trail users onto pavement. On December 20, five NWTA volunteers came out to help change that by pushing forward work on the Loop Trail re-route and setting the stage for future tread construction. The crew began at the north end of the re-route … Read More

CLIMB Dig Day Recap: New Features and Flow on Ouroboros Loop and Buteo Drop

NWTA Volunteers Continue Trail Building at CLIMB Another productive dig day is in the books at CLIMB, with volunteers showing up on December 20 to continue improving one of the region’s most loved trail systems. With cooperative weather and a motivated crew, the team made meaningful progress on both Ouroboros Loop and Buteo Drop. Trail Improvements Completed on … Read More

Your Support In Action

Your Support In Action NWTA carries out our mission with three main programming pillars: maintaining and building trails; getting people of all ages and abilities out on the trails; and advocating for more places to ride. Membership, donor and sponsor dollars make all of this possible – read below to find out how! WHY WE … Read More