On February 22, seven volunteers gathered at Hagg Lake to continue progress on the Loop Trail re-route project. With trail conditions too wet for active digging, the crew pivoted to focus on de-commissioning and re-naturalizing a former section of trail between Turtle (7) and Gandolf’s (8), where the new alignment is taking shape. An uprooted … Read More
On February 15, ten volunteers gathered at Klootchy Creek for a highly productive trail build day. In just two hours, the crew cleared trees using small chainsaws and roughed in an entirely new trail: Pace Maker. Creating a new trail from scratch requires focus and coordination. Volunteers worked efficiently to clear corridor, remove trees, and rake … Read More
Volunteers Improve Flow and Safety on Pillow Talk On February 14, nine volunteers spent their Valentine’s Day giving Pillow Talk at Rocky Point some well-deserved attention. The crew focused on improving both flow and durability across multiple sections of the trail. Work began on the top section before the first steep, where volunteers fixed ruts … Read More
Northwest Trail Alliance was proud to join more than 90 trail volunteers, professionals, and advocates at the Oregon State Capitol on Monday, February 9th to speak directly with legislators about the importance of trails across our state. NWTA Executive Director Lisa Olivares and Trail Stewardship Director Nancy Stone represented our organization, advocating on behalf of … Read More