Trails

Rocky Point Dig Day Recap: New Berms and Features on Quackers

Twenty-three volunteers came together at Rocky Point on March 21 to improve Quackers and elevate one of the most popular ways to end a ride.   Shaping a Better Ride Experience The focus of the day was simple. Add flow and fun. Volunteers built new berms and small kickers throughout Quackers, giving riders more opportunities to … Read More

Sandy Ridge Trails Get Upgrades on Hide and Seek and Little Monkey

Nineteen volunteers showed up at Sandy Ridge on March 14 and got to work improving both trail features and overall sustainability across key sections of the system.   Reworking Hide and Seek for Flow and Durability A section of lower Hide and Seek received a full refresh, with the crew regrading the trail to improve ride … Read More

New Trail Section Completed at Hagg Lake Loop Trail

A small but focused crew of four volunteers made big progress at Hagg Lake on March 14, completing a key re-route section along the Loop Trail.   Completing a Critical Trail Re-Route The team finalized a new section of trail connecting South Shore 2 and The Peninsula, marking a major milestone in an ongoing effort to … Read More

Gales Creek Trail Sees Major Improvements

Ten volunteers headed out to Tillamook State Forest on March 7 and made significant progress along the Gales Creek Trail. Over a Mile of Trail Improved The group tackled more than a mile of trail, focusing on brushing, treadwork, and drainage improvements. Heavy brush was cleared back to open up the corridor, debris was removed … Read More

NWTA Volunteers Rebuild Little Monkey Drop Feature at Sandy Ridge Dig Day

NWTA Volunteers Improve Little Monkey at Sandy Ridge Thirteen NWTA volunteers gathered at Sandy Ridge on February 28 for a productive dig day focused on improving one of the trail system’s most well-known features: the Little Monkey drop.   The original scope of the project was to rebuild the existing drop feature on Little Monkey Trail. … Read More

De-Commissioning and Re-Naturalizing the Loop Trail at Hagg Lake

On February 22, seven volunteers gathered at Hagg Lake to continue progress on the Loop Trail re-route project. With trail conditions too wet for active digging, the crew pivoted to focus on de-commissioning and re-naturalizing a former section of trail between Turtle (7) and Gandolf’s (8), where the new alignment is taking shape. An uprooted … Read More

Klootchy Creek Dig Day Recap: Roughing In “Pace Maker”

On February 15, ten volunteers gathered at Klootchy Creek for a highly productive trail build day. In just two hours, the crew cleared trees using small chainsaws and roughed in an entirely new trail: Pace Maker. Creating a new trail from scratch requires focus and coordination. Volunteers worked efficiently to clear corridor, remove trees, and rake … Read More

Valentine’s Dig Day Recap: Trail Love at Rocky Point

Volunteers Improve Flow and Safety on Pillow Talk On February 14, nine volunteers spent their Valentine’s Day giving Pillow Talk at Rocky Point some well-deserved attention. The crew focused on improving both flow and durability across multiple sections of the trail. Work began on the top section before the first steep, where volunteers fixed ruts … Read More

Hagg Lake Dig Day Recap: Re-Route Progress and Bench Work

NWTA Volunteers Continue Work on the Hagg Lake Loop Trail Re-Route On January 24, 2026, a crew of eight volunteers returned to Henry Hagg Lake to continue progress on the Loop Trail re-route. This work is part of an ongoing effort to restore a section of the loop that has been closed following the loss … Read More

Firelane 5 Dig Day Recap: Drainage and Surface Improvements in Forest Park

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