WANT MOUNTAIN BIKING IN PORTLAND? NOW IS THE TIME TO ACT! Action: Attend meeting April 3rd at 3pm The Portland Parks Board will meet to listen to input and consider the draft Off-Road Cycling Master Plan (ORCMP). 7th floor, 1900 SW 4th Avenue. Check Location updates Action: Written comment by March 23rd The Parks Board is also taking written comments … Read More
Monday–Friday CLOSURES: – Mountain Bike Area, Disc Golf Course, All hiking trails Saturday–Sunday OPEN: – Hilltop Day Use, All hiking trails, Disc Golf Course, Mountain Bike Area, West meeting hall. – Everyday: Most Dairy Creek West Loop campground and tent sites, Most Dairy Creek East loop sites, all Mountain Dale Cabins, Cabin Village meeting hall … Read More
On April 3, 2018 from 3-5pm, the Portland Parks Board will meet to listen to input and consider the draft Off-Road Cycling Master Plan (ORCMP). The Parks Board will use the input they hear to help shape their recommendations to the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (BPS). BPS will integrate those comments along with other … Read More
NWTA members elected three new members to the board of directors at January’s general meeting and election. Paul Hobson has assumed the role of Treasurer and is leading our Trail Stewardship program, Lori Sills will be championing ride clinics, social rides, and our women’s program, and Steve Domahidy will be leading NWTA’s signature events, as … Read More
Image courtesy Jason Van Horn/Bermstyle The Dirt Lab Evolution work has begun in earnest out at Gateway Green. A small cadre of builders, led by Jason Van Horn, are refining the flow, improving the fun factor. And it’s been done in a way that allows less confident riders to roll through at first, aiding skills … Read More
Snow was a little deep in spots, making some climbs challenging. Other than the snow, trails are clear. Only a few branches down, no trees from the snow. Given the warming temps, they should be partially melted by now. The Stub Stewart LST (Local Stewardship Team) has been active in clearing the down trees throughout … Read More
Planning your 2018 MTB trips or looking for trails to explore? Check out the IMBA Epics. https://www.imba.com/ride/where-to-ride/imba-epics?param=epics
Big wind storms and winter snow storms tend to bring down trees on our trails. As part of our ‘organized’ trail projects, we work to reopen the trails and do tread work. Working in small groups, our Local Stewardship Teams (LSTs) work to clear trees to reopen the trails. If you want to help, contact LST and … Read More
Does spin classes help your mountain bike riding? The answer is that spin classes are a great way to improve your fitness, which in turn helps your mtn bike riding. If you are fit and strong you are able to endure longer when faced with real-world trail conditions. Some of my best (and strongest) mtb seasons started with spin … Read More
Phase II of Gateway Green — bringing the park to fully-built status — has reached the draft plan milestone. Phase II focuses on: • Natural area restoration, • Water, power, and sewer services, • Additional recreation activities for all ages and abilities, and • Improved pedestrian and bicycle access to and within the site. We’re … Read More