Columbia Gorge

  • Veterans Day Ride – 11/11

    Join us for a fun-filled day with Veterans and supporters as we honor those who have served. This is a group MTB ride and BBQ social. This is a no-drop, social group ride where all skill and fitness levels are welcome!  Depending on group size, we’ll break into smaller groups, with intermediate/advanced riders having the option for ... Read More

  • Trail School: Fundamentals at Cascade Locks – 11/16

    NWTA's Trail Sustainability Institute will be hosting Trail School at Cascade Locks. Trail School teaches the fundamental skills needed to maintain our trails. Participants will be learning safety techniques and tool identification/uses, as well as hands-on training of corridor clearing, drainage, tread repair and benchwork. Northwest Trail Alliance's Trail Sustainability Institute's goal is to foster a ... Read More

  • DIG DAY – Cascade Locks Trail Maintenance & Construction – 11/16

    Build, maintain, and ride the new trails outside of Cascade Locks. Join us for a thrilling day of trail building and maintenance in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area! This in-person event is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts who love to get their hands dirty and contribute to the local mountain biking community. Whether you're ... Read More

  • DIG DAY – Cascade Locks Trail Maintenance & Construction – 12/14

    Build, maintain, and ride the new trails outside of Cascade Locks. Join us for a thrilling day of trail building and maintenance in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area! This in-person event is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts who love to get their hands dirty and contribute to the local mountain biking community. Whether you're ... Read More

  • Cascade Locks Trail Maintenance & Construction – 2/22

    Build, maintain, and ride the new trails outside of Cascade Locks. Join us for a thrilling day of trail building and maintenance in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area! This in-person event is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts who love to get their hands dirty and contribute to the local mountain biking community. Whether you're ... Read More

  • CLIMB Celebration Weekend (Rides, Trail Work, and Campout) – 5/2

    Weekend event celebrating the construction of a new technical MTB trail in the Columbia Gorge near Cascade Locks, Oregon Join us for a weekend of outdoor fun and trail stewardship in the breathtaking​ Columbia Gorge!Event Highlights:Campout Social: Embrace 'mountain bike' camaraderie under the stars with fellow volunteers! Group Rides: Come prepared to enjoy both day ... Read More

  • Cascade Locks Trail Project – 5/17

    Preparing the EasyCLIMB trail for LapQuest event. Join us for some trail maintenance in preparation for the LapQuest event and a season of riding! This event is perfect for all outdoor enthusiasts who want to give back to the trails we love. The objective is to cut back the vegetation before it gets out of ... Read More

  • LAPQUEST – 6/7

    A group ride with and an endurance challenge. The challenge is to do as many laps you can within 2 hours. LapQuest is a grassroots social ride event with an endurance challenge. A fun-filled day of mountain biking, community camaraderie, and delicious food provided by Qdoba. You set the pace and decide how many laps ... Read More

  • CLIMB – Group Ride for Volunteers – 9/6

    A casual fun group ride event followed by ​a BBQ and beer. A small thank you for being a volunteer. :) Causal group ride celebrating the work we have done and the work we will be doing this winter. Great opportunity to connect with old friends and meet new ones. While also learning about the ... Read More

  • Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day – 10/4

    NWTA's annual Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day returns, this time at the fantastic EasyCLIMB trail system in Cascade Locks! Español abajo Join us on Saturday, October 4th, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Cascade Lock’s EasyCLIMB trail system to celebrate the annual Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day. The fun-filled day will include skills stations, activities for all levels of riders, bike games, and a raffle! Bring bikes, helmets, and water bottles. NWTA has a limited number of youth mountain bikes to loan. Designated in 2004 by the U.S. Congress, Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day is a family-friendly ... Read More

  • Skills Area Project at EasyCLIMB – 10/18

    Join us ​for​ a big day of trail work at the NEW skills area at EasyCLIMB. This event is perfect for riders who want to give back to the trails we love. The objective is to ​f​inish shaping berms, jumps, and drops. So bring you bike so we can 'test' our work. This one big ​work party = ​ the completion of this project. Whether you're a seasoned trail builder or a newbie, everyone is welcome to lend a hand and make a difference. We'll provide the tools and guidance, so all you need to bring is your enthusiasm. What To Bring: ... Read More