Month: June 2021

Rocky Point Etiquette During Logging and Road Work

As leaseholders, we need to be sure we are keeping Weyerhaeuser and the contractors they hire happy. Keeping this amazing relationship conflict-free is very important. Following these rules during logging and road work will help ensure continued access to the Rocky Point Trail System. Minimize exposure. Work to cross the roads at trail intersections and … Read More

Friends Of Gateway Green – Join Now!

“The Friends of Gateway Green (FoGG) was formed as an Oregon nonprofit corporation in March 2009. It filed for and received 501(c)(3) status with the IRS the same year.  Our mission is to promote the transformation of an under-used, neglected, publicly-owned property into a regional asset that provides open space and recreational opportunities, and improves … Read More

Ride Leader Training

Written by Nell Stamper Just in time for the beginning of the summer riding season, the North Coast Trail Alliance was fortunate to host instructor & coach Elaine Bothe for a Ride Leader Introduction Workshop. Elaine came out to the Klootchy Creek trails and volunteered her time to teach local riders some key basics about … Read More

Sickter Lars Loop Recap and Wrap Up

Written by Tim Mathews On Saturday, June 12th, a crew of 4 volunteers set out in the Tillamook State Forest to put the final touches on the Sickter Lars trail. As the crew hiked out to the job site, the fog that was trapped in the valley, slowly burned off to a beautiful day, leaving … Read More

NWTA Celebrates National Trails Day at Sandy Ridge

Written by Juntu Oberg NWTA’s Local Stewardship Team ended a very productive Spring Dig season with a final workday on Saturday, June 5th. In celebration of National Trails Day with support from REI & Hopworks Brewing & with swag, a group of 23 volunteers gathered to make a final push to complete the improvements on … Read More

ROCKY POINT June UPDATE

NEW TRAILS ARE OPEN. Over six miles of new trails built this winter are now open. Take it easy the first few laps; you have all summer to learn the trails. Come out and explore the new trails. CARPOOL. Parking is tight; if you are vaccinated, start carpooling to Rocky Point. This is especially true on weeknights … Read More

Rocky Point Spring Clean

Written by Nancy Stone On May 20th, we held a clean-up at Rocky Point partnering with SOLVE. Thanks to the more than 35 people that showed up, Rocky Point has never looked so good! Folks in three different crews focused on cleaning up various areas of the greater Rocky Point area. Group A, our early … Read More