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Portland Riders Pack evo Store to Support NWTA and Local Trails

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

Welcome, Nancy!

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

SHIFT 2025: 46 Volunteers, 10 Miles Cleared, and 30 Pounds of Potatoes

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

Action Alert

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

LapQuest 2025 – What. A. Ride

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

Stub Stewart trails are partially back open!

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

Exciting news about the Rocky Point Trail System!

NWTA knows the Rocky Point trails are near and dear to so many members. The Rocky Point trail system, historically referred to as the Scappoose trails, was officially brought online in 2018 when NWTA signed a recreational lease with the landowner. Under NWTA’s stewardship, the property has become the closest major mountain bike trail system … Read More

Stewardship in Motion: NWTA Volunteers Go Beyond the Trail for Earth Day

Written by Nancy Stone This Saturday, April 19th,  NWTA held its fifth annual Earth Day Cleanup at Rocky Point. 18 volunteers sported their hi-vis vests, garbage pickers, and heavy-duty bags to spiff up this area that we have all grown to love. The original plan was to cover the entirety of Rocky Point Road as … Read More

From Racing to Digging: NICA Composite Team Adopts Butternut Creek Bike Park

NICA — the National Interscholastic Cycling Association — has an impressive presence in Oregon. Across the state, different teams, called “composites,” bring 6-12 grade students together regionally. Roughly half a dozen NICA composite teams live and ride in NWTA’s service area, and we’re always excited to cross paths with them on the trails. One of … Read More

Cheers to Will: Celebrating Six Years of Service and Humor at NWTA

Written by Nancy Stone Thank you, Will! Will Heiberg began his NWTA Board service in 2009, spending two terms helping to navigate the organization in a rebranding from Portland United Mountain Pedalers (PUMP) to NWTA as we know it now. Two years ago, Will rejoined the board for his third and final term. During this … Read More