General

Membership drive with Lolo Racks

All of you remember during May when we were running the membership drive. We partnered with Lolo Racks of Portland to give one lucky winner a brand new rack for their rig so they can then hit the trails in Portland. We know how hard it is to access trails here, and with PDX companies … Read More

Rocky Point – Updated Closures August 2020

We are entering another round of logging this month starting August 5th. While it is unfortunate that we are losing some of our best trails, we are excited for a new canvas to put trails down on. Plus, we will have a pretty sick view. This is both the beauty and the beast of building … Read More

Advocacy Alert!

ADVOCACY ALERT!! Mountain bikers and off-road cyclists of Portland! We have an opportunity to put our voice into action by filling out this survey put on by Portland Parks and Recreation (PPR) with a DEADLINE of Tuesday 7/21. These are challenging times in our community, and this is an opportunity to voice what we NEED;  … Read More

Rocky point access restrictions

Active forestry operations will be in effect Monday to Friday ALL HOURS, from June 4th until further notice. Active logging means we only get to ride Rocky Point trails at Weyerhaeuser’s discretion, which is to say that restriction and closure notices are important for continued access. We have spoken directly to the loggers and the … Read More

Membership Packet Update

Starting Monday, June 30th, we’re rounding out the month with the NWTA member packet pickup for Rocky Point access. These are required to ride at Rocky Point (new members get a one week grace period). You will get a cool ID tag for your bike, and a parking pass for your car. It’s a process … Read More

Trail Hero 2020 – Ben Aton

Last year we cooked up an idea to bring some love to hard working trail stewards. They are really talented and dedicated people that deserve recognition for what they do. We all ride their trails. Do you know how much time it took to make that happen? One of the greatest pleasures of my job as president is … Read More

2 Miles of New Beginner Trail – Andy Land!!

The brand new Andy Land trail has finally been completed! This beginner-friendly trail intersects RP United just past the power lines, cascades you down toward the lower gate, and then sends you up through the clear-cut to the entrance of the Playground. This two mile trail, with no more than a 5% grade, offers the … Read More

Family Zone – Build Day 1

The NWTA has officially broken ground on a new family zone at Rocky Point. The family zone is the first step in implementing the masterplan for the property. The masterplan guides trail construction with the goal being to create mountain bike opportunities for all levels and styles of rider from novice to expert. If you … Read More

NWTA Welcomes Kelsea as our new Operations Coordinator

Northwest Trail Alliance is happy to introduce our new full time Operations Coordinator, Kelsea De Filippis. Growing up in the coastal town of Newport Oregon, Kelsea is used to the rugged scene of the Pacific Northwest and holds a strong bond with the outdoors and the community it draws. From biking to skiing, surfing to … Read More

We have a new Website!

Over the past year NWTA has gone through a huge effort to develop a new website. We set out to build something that would do a better job providing the information our members need (upcoming events, news, how to get involved), offer information to folks unfamiliar with the area about the trail regions we manage, … Read More