Steepfake opened earlier this year as a new black trail in the Deep South zone at Rocky Point. With fall in full swing and the dirt in prime condition, volunteers spent the morning giving it the tune-up it needed to carry riders through the winter season. A crew of dedicated volunteers got to work quickly, … Read More
Last weekend, volunteers returned to Hagg Lake to continue rerouting a section of the Hagg Lake Loop Trail where a bridge had been uprooted. The team focused on clearing several hundred feet of new corridor, felling and removing downed trees, and tackling thick vegetation to prepare for the new alignment. It was a sunny but … Read More
Even an atmospheric river couldn’t stop the stoke. On October 26, nineteen dedicated volunteers showed up at Rocky Point to take on much-needed maintenance work on Wind Up, one of the system’s most popular trails. The crew focused on raking, trimming trees, and addressing a few problematic drainage spots and corners. Despite the wet weather, everyone … Read More
Do you want to know what you helped make possible for trails and bike programming? NWTA publishes annual reports that outline how member, donor and sponsor dollars go to work. Take a look at our latest report: it’s a treasure trove of stories and facts that illustrate just how important our work is. Our website … Read More
November kicks off NWTA’s end-of-year fundraising season! Last year, we raised over $50,000 with all of our year end fundraising efforts combined. This year, we’re challenging our community to smash that number. We have a huge slate of plans for 2026 that we can only do with your support: DONATE TODAY It’s no secret that … Read More
NWTA’s mission is executed in part by providing resources to mobilize trail maintenance across various trail systems in close partnership with land management agencies. Every year, roughly 50% of annual trail work on all of Oregon’s federal lands is done by local trail organizations. NWTA is fortunate to have strong relationships and formal agreements in … Read More
Recap by Nathan Frechen A little rain never stops the NWTA community. On a soggy but satisfying day out by Gales Creek Campground, a small but mighty crew tackled some much-needed trail work on the Gales Creek Trail between Summit Trailhead and the campground. Kevin, Allie, Aaron, and Michael joined the effort to remove two … Read More
Written by Eric Oliver On Saturday, October 18, NWTA teamed up with the crew at Cyclepath West to offer a beginner-friendly “Intro to MTB” group ride through Portland’s Forest Park. The chilly morning didn’t prevent folks from coming out early and fueling up with snacks and coffee provided by Cyclepath. After some last-minute mechanical adjustments and some tough decisions about layering, the Cyclepath … Read More
We’re thrilled to share that the new EasyCLIMB Skills Area in Cascade Locks is officially complete! Thanks to the hard work of dedicated volunteers, the site now features a variety of new elements designed to help riders of all ages and abilities gain confidence and progress their mountain biking skills. The finished skills area includes jumps, berms, … Read More
Submitted by Dan Werle Ten volunteers gathered on the southwest side of the Henry Hagg Loop Trail for a dig day focused on an important re-route project. Together, the team cleared a quarter-mile section of new trail, working to improve drainage, enhance the overall ride experience, and help reopen a portion of the loop that … Read More