Trails

From Classroom to Trail: Adelante Mujeres Puts Leadership into Action

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Written by Janelle Bickford NWTA recently partnered with Adelante Mujeres, a nonprofit based in Forest Grove that provides holistic education and empowerment for Latine women and their families. As part of their Adult Education Leadership class, supported by a grant from ODOT, students put their learning into practice in a way that brought families, bikes, and stewardship together. This year’s event included: One highlight says … Read More

LapQuest 2025 – What. A. Ride

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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!

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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!

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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

Drainage Done Right: Trail Work on Powell Butte’s Elderberry Trail

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What a day, and what great weather! Portland has been given a real treat with some early spring sunshine, which made the conditions perfect for some trail maintenance on the Elderberry Trail at Powell Butte Nature Park. The dedicated volunteer team did a bit of work to maintain water drainage along the trail. Portland Parks … Read More

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

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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

Trail School Students Tackle Drainage & Safety at Hagg Lake

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Written by Paul Hobson This Sunday, March 2nd, NWTA’s Trail Sustainability Institute (TSI) hosted students at Hagg Lake for another installment of Trail School: Fundamentals.  There, students learned safe and proper usage of trail building tools. Being at Hagg Lake, the day’s lesson focused on hillside and trail hydrology, drain construction and maintenance, corridor clearing, … Read More

Get Your Hands Dirty and Learn the Ropes at NWTA Trail School This Weekend!

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Have you ever wondered what goes into building and maintaining the trails you love to ride? Whether you’re new to trail building or looking to level up your skills, NWTA’s Trail School is the perfect place to get started! Join us this weekend at Hagg Lake for the Trail School: Fundamentals session, where you’ll learn the basics … Read More

One Year Later: Volunteers Tackle the Hagg Lake Landslide Reroute

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Written by Dan Werle, Hagg Lake LST On February 1st, seven dedicated volunteers, led by Crew Leader Charles Kim, set out to tackle a washed-out section of the Hagg Lake Loop Trail at Scoggins Valley in Gaston. This month marked the one-year anniversary of the landslide that forced the trail’s closure, making the team even more determined to complete … Read More

Fist Bumps, Tools, and Killer Brownies: A Tribute to Scooter’s Service

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Written by Nancy Stone From the day that Scooter joined the NWTA board, he took the term “working board member” very seriously. As the Rocky Point Liaison and later adding Quartermaster to his title, Scooter has let no moss grow beneath his boots. If you haven’t seen him in action, you have most definitely benefited … Read More