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
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
Written by Andrea Renteria The community packed the evo Portland store last night for a special evening hosted by evo and Freehub, with all proceeds benefiting the Northwest Trail Alliance (NWTA). The night was filled with good vibes, inspiring films, plenty of giveaways, and most importantly, shared stories about why trails matter. Guests were treated … Read More
Northwest Trail Alliance is thrilled to welcome Nancy Stone to our staff as the first full-time Trail Stewardship Director! Nancy is no stranger to the NWTA community — she began volunteering with NWTA in 2018 and joined the board in 2019. She took the helm of creating our trail education and sustainability programs, and was … Read More
Written by Nancy Stone An absolutely glorious weekend greeted the 46 volunteers who attended the 2025 St. Helens International Festival of Trails (SHIFT). This long NWTA tradition is a campout weekend that includes a work party, bike riding, and lots of camaraderie. Traditionally, the event is held at the Marble Mountain Sno Park, where volunteers … Read More
Dear NWTA Community: There is a proposed amendment in the US Senate that would mandate sales of up to 3.3 million acres of public lands, permanently threatening trails and recreation in the places you cherish. The proposal as it currently stands (full text here) defines up to 3.3 million acres of US Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management … Read More
Written by Ted Dodd Huge thanks to everyone who came out and made this year’s LapQuest mountain bike adventure a massive success! 🙌 Riders took on the 2-hour lap challenge with serious grit and good vibes. And the results? Incredible. 🔥 6 riders crushed 7 laps – that’s over 21 miles of singletrack in 2 … Read More
We know many are excited for updates about reopening the trails at Stub Stewart State Park. Thanks to the massive dedication and hours of work by NWTA’s amazing Stub Stewart Local Stewardship Team (LST) and volunteers, a portion of the trails are open and ready to ride. Please adhere to all posted signs, as there … Read More