Upper Bob’s Yer Uncle is closed for major repair work from the top to the first road crossing until further notice. Bob’s Yer Uncle saw a lot of use all summer. As a result, the whole trail needs a lot of repairs. The work will include both repairs and re-routes through problem sections. The top … Read More
Written by Ted Dodd ([email protected]) Notice from the Rangers at L.L. Stub Stewart State Park Effective 10/19/21: Temporary closure at southern Shoofly bridge due to bridge failure. OPRD advises the public not to cross the bridge or attempt creek crossing. Please find an alternate route and plan accordingly. Updates on the issue will be posted on … Read More
Written by Colin Marthaller, Stewardship Director & Quartermaster ([email protected]) The trails at Sandy Ridge see a very high level of traffic throughout every year. This is especially noticeable over the past year and a half. Right on the heels of our (NWTA) formal Volunteer Stewardship Agreement with the BLM (more info here), 24 volunteers came together … Read More
Northwest Trail Alliance (NWTA) enters into a formal Volunteer Stewardship agreement with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for the mountain bike trails at Sandy Ridge Trail System. This agreement covers the maintenance of the Sandy Ridge Trail System. Specifically: Layout and design of trail locations based on specifications provided by the BLM Trail corridor … Read More
Written by Ted Dodd ([email protected]) As a valued member of NWTA we are seeking your input. To enhance the riding experience at L.L. Stub Stewart (aka Stub), we are considering making Shoofly a directional downhill from the bottom of Lower Greenhorn down to the Banks-Vernonia Trail. WHY – The number of mountain bikers who ride at … Read More
Written by Ted Dodd ([email protected]) On Saturday, October 9th, the first Stub trail project of the season was a big success! Great weather, lots of laughs, and a huge feeling of accomplishment. When riding lower ShooFly and the switchback on William Creek, you can thank the following volunteers for their hard work: Aaron Stanek, Richard … Read More
The gravity lines at Gateway Green, built during the park’s Phase 2 construction, were very popular amongst mountain bikers of all skill levels. Once the news of the impending closure of ⅔ of the lines, the feedback was swift and not kind. Trimet’s A Better Red project has been in the works since the inception of the … Read More
Written by Nancy Stone ([email protected]) Who knew that having a gear swap and two guided rides would be so much fun? The Trail Sisters did! So many of us have extra gear that we have accumulated over time that is just sitting in our closets, collecting dust, and taking up space. At the same time, … Read More
After a great summer of riding, this is the time of the year where we ramp up our trail maintenance efforts. Here is what is being planned this fall at the various trail systems and bike parks. SANDY RIDGE This fall, we will spend a lot of time working on Little Monkey. It will be … Read More
Please be cautious when driving from Highway 30 to the Rocky Point main parking area. Logging activity at Rocky Point will affect traffic flow on Rocky Point Road just downhill from the parking area. Large trucks and equipment will be entering and leaving the North side gate regularly throughout the next several months. The North … Read More