NWTA Volunteers Return to Firelane 5 in Forest Park On January 17, 2026, a crew of 12 volunteers headed into Forest Park to continue long-term maintenance and improvement work on Firelane 5. This popular, close-in multi-use trail is a key connection for riders, runners, and hikers, and ongoing stewardship plays an important role in keeping it functional … Read More
NWTA Volunteers Continue Trail Stewardship at Newell Creek NWTA volunteers returned to Newell Creek for a productive and fun dig day, building directly on the momentum from last month’s Trail Sustainability Institute Trail School: Fundamentals, held at the same location. With that knowledge fresh in mind, the crew put sustainable trail practices into action across … Read More
Buteo Drop continues to evolve thanks to a committed group of 40+ volunteers who have been showing up and putting in serious work in Cascade Locks. On January 10, crews focused on upgrading this popular section of trail with new features that add both challenge and flow. Much of the day’s effort centered on moving … Read More
This past Saturday the 10th, the Trail Sustainability Institute (TSI) brought rock work to life on the Ouroboros Trail in Cascade Locks with a hands-on Rock Work and Armoring clinic that was equal parts education, sweat, and puzzling stones together. Volunteers were joined by guest instructor Shane Wilson of Trailhaus, whose depth of experience as … Read More
A smaller-than-usual crew showed up on January 10, 2026, but the impact was anything but small. Nine volunteers headed out to Gales Creek Trail in Tillamook State Forest to continue brushing and tread work between the clearcut and the Step Creek junction. Dense salal dominated much of the work area, and as the crew quickly … Read More
In the heart of Oregon City, Newell Creek Canyon Nature Park offers something rare in the Portland metro area: a quiet, forested place to ride, explore, and connect with nature without a long drive. Towering trees, flowing creeks, and shaded singletrack make it an ideal setting for getting outside close to home. Thanks to a new stewardship … Read More
On January 4, 2026, a crew of eight volunteers returned to Henry Hagg Lake to continue work on the Loop Trail re-route. This phase of the project focused on finishing corridor clearing for a new section of trail that will ultimately improve both safety and sustainability around the lake. Corridor Clearing Completed on New Re-Routed … Read More
NWTA Volunteers Improve Newton Road Trail in Forest Park It cannot be understated what 13 motivated and skilled people can accomplish when given a clear vision and a common goal. The results of this effort are now visible on the lower section of the Newton Road Trail in Forest Park. Collaboration with PP&R Addresses Long-Standing … Read More
NWTA’s Trail Sustainability Institute hosted its second Trail School: Fundamentals of the season on Saturday, December 15 at Newell Creek Canyon. The park, managed by Metro, is one of NWTA’s newest stewardship areas, having joined the organization’s trail portfolio just two months ago. What Trail School Teaches: Fundamentals of Sustainable Trail Maintenance Trail School is designed as … Read More
A closed section of the Hagg Lake Loop Trail continues to send trail users onto pavement. On December 20, five NWTA volunteers came out to help change that by pushing forward work on the Loop Trail re-route and setting the stage for future tread construction. The crew began at the north end of the re-route … Read More