The revival of one of Rocky Point’s beloved trails is officially underway! On Saturday, October 24, 45 NWTA volunteers gathered at Rocky Point to begin the restoration of Switchblade, a popular trail impacted by recent timber harvesting operations. Sponsored by Metropolis Cycles, the work party marked an important first step toward bringing the trail back to life … and judging by … Read More
EasyCLIMB trail system was bustling with kids of all ages and their families this past weekend in celebration of national Take A Kid Mountain Biking Day! The day’s activities gave kids a chance to experience all that makes mountain biking special: engaging with nature on spectacular trails along the Columbia River, making friends to ride … Read More
This is the 7th year the Trail Sisters have gathered at Falls Creek! This area never disappoints, and Autumn in the Gifford brings delightful dirt and color. The previous day’s rain made for good dirt and kept us on our toes riding the slick morning roots. Every rider showed up with a sense of adventure … Read More
“The Best Camp of the Whole Summer”—also known as the “Green Geckos” camp at Gateway Green—was our second camp this year. Designed as a progression from the earlier “Neo Newts,” we had 10 kids register. Two couldn’t attend, so we opened the wait list and added 3 more, for a total of 11. Three of … Read More
This “Neo Newts” session was intended for beginners, ages 8-12, and a few actually started out as such! A couple of the kids had been in previous camps, so they had more skills. By the end, with eight signed up, all had fun and made great progress from standing confidently on their pedals, trail riding, … Read More
Twelve volunteers gathered at Hagg Lake on July 26 to continue work on an extensive trail reroute project that has been underway for several months. A major focus of the day was improving drainage along the new trail. Volunteers constructed a rock underdrain, also known as a French drain, by excavating a ditch approximately 12 … Read More
Each summer, NWTA hosts SHIFT (St. Helens International Festival of Trails), a weekend stewardship campout centered around trail work, mountain biking, community, and fun. 2026 marks the 16th year of this beloved event, known in its early days as Helens Fest. The tradition continues as volunteers dedicate their time, energy, and passion to maintaining these … Read More
NWTA recently hosted a special “Ride with a Forester” group ride at Rocky Point Trails in the Tualatin Mountain Forest, led by Jake Barker, Oregon State University Extension Forester. The event brought riders together for a unique opportunity to experience the forest from both a recreational and ecological perspective. Throughout the ride, Jake guided participants … Read More
For many people, the first step toward becoming a trail steward isn’t picking up a McLeod. It’s simply spending time outdoors, riding a bike, and discovering why these places matter. That spirit was on full display at Chehalem Ridge Nature Park on May 30, when Northwest Trail Alliance partnered with Adelante Mujeres, a Forest Grove … Read More
When I joined up with ten or so fellow NWTA members at our first “Ride with an Ecologist” event at Powell Butte this past Wednesday, it wasn’t my first time at Southeast Portland’s enormous Nature Park. I’ve cleaned drains and brushed along its lower east-side trails at NWTA dig days, where the huge firs give … Read More