Though the clouds last Thursday had plenty to say, fortunately, the skies briefly parted for this year’s Ride Leader Training at Tualatin Mountain Forest (formerly Rocky Point). You may know NWTA has a long history of leading social or “group” rides throughout our service area, and maybe you’ve even joined one, and thought to yourself, … Read More
In April, staff from the Oregon State University (OSU) Research Forests and OSU Forestry Extension hosted an educational tour of active harvest operations in the Tualatin Mountain Research Forest (Rocky Point trail system) in collaboration with NWTA. The event gave NWTA community members a behind-the-scenes look at the how and why of harvest operations and … Read More
Yes, trail stewardship is about maintaining trails. It’s also about building community, passing down knowledge, and inspiring the next generation to care for the places they ride. That spirit was fully on display at Rocky Point on April 26 as NWTA hosted a special “Take Your Kids to Trail Work” day focused on introducing families … Read More
Not every dig day involves tools and fresh dirt. Sometimes, it looks like hauling out 800 pounds of trash. On Earth Day, a small crew of six volunteers showed up at Rocky Point with a different kind of goal. Instead of building trail, they focused on cleaning up the stretch of road from Highway 30 to … Read More
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
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
On Saturday, January 10, a large and energetic crew showed up to continue improving Andyland at Rocky Point. Many of the volunteers were NICA team riders and their parents, bringing both numbers and enthusiasm to the work day. The group focused on addressing several problem areas along the trail. Volunteers rebuilt tread in sections that … Read More
If you love Phil’s Shred Factory at Rocky Point, you were in good company on November 22. A dedicated crew of volunteers came out to give this popular trail a much-needed tune-up, focusing on flow, durability, and rider experience. The group tackled several problem areas that had developed over time. Tire ruts and brake bumps … Read More
On November 15, a crew of 17 volunteers gathered at Rocky Point to give Levitation some much-needed attention. This trail has a personality all its own, and the team focused on improving one of its trickier features: a loose, off-camber berm marked by an exposed root and tired logs that had long outlived their usefulness. … Read More
Steepfake opened earlier this year as a new black trail in the Deep South zone at Rocky Point. With fall in full swing and the dirt in prime condition, volunteers spent the morning giving it the tune-up it needed to carry riders through the winter season. A crew of dedicated volunteers got to work quickly, … Read More