The weather was perfect and the dirt was too. Using rakes, loppers and a few shovels, we completed all the hand-finishing on the new Get Down trail that wraps around under Party Wave. The crew also had time to pay some attention to brushing and weeding Roller Coaster, the new beginner’s trail. Folks went riding … Read More
Winter is a great time to get your bike tuned up — and to spend some time learning how to do it yourself! Basic bike maintenance can be daunting if you’ve never delved into it. The biggest challenge in learning is often just asking the questions, and feeling comfortable in doing so. NWTA is excited … Read More
Give Guide 2022 is OPEN! Support your trails today with the 2022 Give Guide campaign! Behind every rake and shovel in a volunteer’s hands are contributions from you – our members and donors. Every new mile of green and blue trails we’re building on the north side of Rocky Point, every kids’ clinic, every night … Read More
Written by Sarah Rogers This past “Halloweekend,” River City Bicycles and the Northwest Trail Alliance hosted the last in their series of women-led mountain bike rides. An auspicious 13 riders braved the elements, which turned out to be rain-free and relatively warm. With rainbow lights and one bedazzled disco-ball helmet in tow, we climbed the … Read More
What a great night it was for a night ride! On Friday, October 14, eighteen riders joined our Stub Steward LST for a great ride on Unfit Settlement and Shoofly. The two trails made for a ride of just under an hour and a half, with 8.7 miles and 1200 ft of elevation gain. The no drop … Read More
Written by Elaine Bothe, NWTA Instructor The fun kept going into Fall during the NWTA’s Kids After School Program Keeping the momentum going after a successful Summer Program run, the Northwest Trail Alliance’s inaugural After School program got off to a good start this fall. With mostly warm and dry weather with just a couple … Read More
Written by Susan Martin The Historic Hiking Trail is a loop ride close to Portland and offers 8 miles of whoops, rocks, hooting and hollering, but fun cascading drops down a trail system before embarking on doable uphill rock gardens to yet another fast downhill through the deep rich natural rain forest that comprises the … Read More
Calling all trail work volunteers – we’re looking forward to seeing YOU this dig season! NWTA volunteers are the heart and soul of our trails. Hundreds of riders get together every fall for the on-the-ground work to maintain and build trails. It’s an immensely rewarding experience, and there is a way riders of all abilities … Read More
Written by Janelle Bickford A great time had by all out on the Falls Creek trail. This trail is such a gem and brings a variety of challenges for all levels of riders. Every participant stepped up to their own challenges and left the trail with something new for the future! We are so grateful … Read More
Written by Isabella Taylor The second to last ride in the River City Bicycles // NW Trail Sisters summer ride collaboration was a night to be remembered! As everyone convened around the lookout point while waiting for the group huddle to begin, the early-evening sun cast its rays across the hills surrounding Scappoose and set the … Read More