Lewis and Clark Timberlands values the feedback from our recreation permit holders. Recently, we have been getting many inquiries as to why the trails at Klootchy Creek are still closed. The answer is that fire danger is still high, regardless of the dew we see in the morning that coats the foliage. The morning dew, … Read More
Written by Nell Stamper KLOOTCHY CREEK TRAIL SYSTEM CLOSED: Due to the recent record-breaking heat and high fire danger, the land managers at Klootchy Creek have closed all recreational use of the property. We are not sure how long the closure will last, and we are working closely with Greenwood Resources to get safe access as soon … Read More
“The Friends of Gateway Green (FoGG) was formed as an Oregon nonprofit corporation in March 2009. It filed for and received 501(c)(3) status with the IRS the same year. Our mission is to promote the transformation of an under-used, neglected, publicly-owned property into a regional asset that provides open space and recreational opportunities, and improves … Read More
Written by Nell Stamper Just in time for the beginning of the summer riding season, the North Coast Trail Alliance was fortunate to host instructor & coach Elaine Bothe for a Ride Leader Introduction Workshop. Elaine came out to the Klootchy Creek trails and volunteered her time to teach local riders some key basics about … Read More
Written by Tim Mathews On Saturday, June 12th, a crew of 4 volunteers set out in the Tillamook State Forest to put the final touches on the Sickter Lars trail. As the crew hiked out to the job site, the fog that was trapped in the valley, slowly burned off to a beautiful day, leaving … Read More
Written by Juntu Oberg NWTA’s Local Stewardship Team ended a very productive Spring Dig season with a final workday on Saturday, June 5th. In celebration of National Trails Day with support from REI & Hopworks Brewing & with swag, a group of 23 volunteers gathered to make a final push to complete the improvements on … Read More
Written by Nancy Stone On May 20th, we held a clean-up at Rocky Point partnering with SOLVE. Thanks to the more than 35 people that showed up, Rocky Point has never looked so good! Folks in three different crews focused on cleaning up various areas of the greater Rocky Point area. Group A, our early … Read More
Information from Oregon.gov There are two planned timber sales that would/will heavily impact the trails negatively on the Gales Creek and Browns Camp loop network. Due by June 21st. Affected areas: Round Bell timber sale: This sale basically clearcuts nearly a mile of the best single track on all of Gales Creek Trail, on the descent … Read More
Friday, May 28th, Scappoose Oregon Today, May 28th, 2021, Northwest Trail Alliance (NWTA) opened over 6 miles of new and repurposed trails at Rocky Point. The maps of new trails are available to current NWTA members by updating the Trailforks maps. Membership must be current and a waiver signed to explore the new trails. With … Read More
Written by Jered Bogli Today, Northwest Trail Alliance is proud to open over 6 miles of new and repurposed trails at Rocky Point. Building 6 miles of new trail this past winter during COVID was a massive undertaking and could not have happened without a dedicated group of crew leaders and all the folks who … Read More