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NWTA Volunteers Advance Hagg Lake Trail Re-Route with Key Drainage Fixes

Another small but focused crew showed up at Hagg Lake and kept the momentum going on a critical re-route project. This dig day centered on the section between Turtle (7) and Gandolf’s (8), where volunteers continued shaping a new trail alignment to replace a damaged portion of the Hagg Lake Loop Trail.   The primary focus … Read More

Tour of Active Harvest Operations @ Tualatin Mountain Forest (Rocky Point) – 4/17

Tour of Active Harvest Operations – Research Forest Education Day Join OSU Forestry Extension, OSU Research Forests and NWTA for an education tour of active harvest operations on the Tualatin Mountain Research Forest. Northwest Trail Alliance is excited to partner with Oregon State University for a unique, behind-the-scenes educational opportunity on recently acquired forest land. … Read More

Stub Trail Build Day – 4/26

We will be working on buiding trails in the MTB core area. work to build new trails to enhance the Core MTB area as a place to progress your MTB skills. Volunteers of all skill levels are welcome—whether you’re a seasoned trail builder or new to trail work, there’s a role for you! 8:45am – … Read More

Forest Park Dig Day – Rock Work on Newton Trail – 4/18

Join NWTA and PP&R for a dig day in Forest Park on the Newton Trail. Join NWTA and PP&R for a day of trail work, while we focus on rock work along with drainage and benching on the Newton Trail in Forest Park. No prior experience needed.  Note: Please arrive 15 minutes early to ensure that … Read More

Stub Trail Build Day – 4/18

We will be working on buiding trails in the MTB core area. Join us for a community effort to build new trails in the Core MTB area. Together, we’ll work to build new trails to enhance the Core MTB area as a place to progress your MTB skills. Volunteers of all skill levels are welcome—whether … Read More

Introducing the New Sandy Ridge Skills Area!

After nearly two years in the making, we’re excited to announce the completion of a brand new skills area located on the forested island in the Sandy Ridge parking lot! This project is a true reflection of what happens when community, partners, and passion come together. Built through a collaboration between professional trail builders Sasquatch … Read More

NWTA’s Advanced Trail School Tackles Erosion at Hagg Lake

On March 8, Northwest Trail Alliance hosted an Advanced Trail School: Trail Building Start to Finish at Hagg Lake, bringing together dedicated volunteers for a hands-on, real-world application of sustainable trail building practices. This was definitely a working classroom. The focus of the day was constructing a reroute to address a significant erosion issue where … Read More

Progress Continues on Key Hagg Lake Loop Trail Re-Route

Ten volunteers gathered at Hagg Lake on March 29 to continue work on a critical re-route of the Loop Trail between Turtle and Gandolf’s.   Rebuilding a Vital Trail Connection The project focuses on restoring a key section of trail after a bridge was uprooted, forcing trail users onto roughly one mile of road to move between segments. Crews continued shaping the new alignment, working … Read More