Northwest Trail Alliance

DIG DAY — Rocky Point, Phil’s Refresh - 11/22
2025-11-22 09:00 - 14:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Come join us for a day of maintenance on Phil’s Shred Factory!

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We will meet at the Hwy 30 lot and then walk up from there (under ¾ mile). This is a trail maintenance and repair day! The basic plan is to dial in any trouble spots. Primary work will include bench support, tread work, drop restoration, and rut repairs. All work zones will be flagged beforehand.

Note:Please arrive 15-20 minutes early to ensure that you are ready to roll. We work in most weather, so come prepared for the elements.We are meeting at the Hwy 30 lot NOT the main lot. Here are the GPS coordinates 45.6944031, -122.8716957.What to bring:

Work clothes: Long sleeve shirt, pants, boots, eye protection, jacket, and gloves

Hard hat or bike helmet (mandatory)

Water

Snacks

Optional: We will bring tools, but please feel free to bring your personal favorite (most helpful would be hoes and digging/flat shovels)

Once registered, please sign the waiver HERE

Email mr.tomscales@gmail.com with any questions about this event.

DIG DAY — Sandy Ridge: Hide and Seek plus Little Monkey - 11/22
2025-11-22 09:00 - 15:00
Join us for a day of trail maintenance on Hide and Seek plus Little Monkey

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Join us for a Trail Maintenance day on Hide and Seek plus Little Monkey. Trail work will last approximately 6 hours, wrapping up at 3:00 p.m.

Schedule:

9:00 AM Safety Meeting in Parking Lot

9:15 AM Drive up to tool storage area

9:30 AM Head out to work areas

2:00 – 2:30 PM Finish up work and head back to tool storage area

2:30 – 3:00 PM Clean tools and have after trail work refreshments

What To Bring:

Your bike (optional)

Work clothes: Light long sleeve shirt, long pants (no shorts), boots, gloves, eye protection

Jacket (be prepared)

Hard hat or bike helmet (mandatory)

Water

Snacks

Lunch

Favorite trail tool, McLeod or Rouge Hoe (We have tools, but please feel free to bring your own)

Optional: Folding Handsaw

Safety meeting promptly starts at 9:00 a.m. Please arrive 15-20 mins early to ensure that you are adequately checked in. We work in all weather (except for high wind and snow), so come prepared for the elements (and change of clothes in the car for when we finish).

Once registered, please sign the waiver HERE

Email SandyRidge@nw-trail.org with any questions

Stub Trail Restoration Day - 11/22
2025-11-22 10:00 - 15:00
Trail Restoration Day: Help Rebuild Our Mountain Bike Trails!

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Join us for a community effort to restore our beloved mountain bike trails impacted by a recent forest thinning project aimed at improving forest health. Together, we’ll work to repair and enhance the trails to ensure they’re safe, sustainable, and ready for riders again.

This restoration effort will be flexible, as we’ll adapt our work to the unique challenges presented by the thinning project. Volunteers of all skill levels are welcome—whether you’re a seasoned trail builder or new to trail work, there’s a role for you!

10am – 3pm

Meet at the far end of the Hilltop Day Use Area

Trail work will last approximately 5 hours, wrapping up at 3:00.

What To Bring:

Work clothes: Long sleeve shirt, Long Pants (no shorts), Boots, Eye Protection & Gloves

Hard hat or bike helmet (mandatory)

Water

Snacks/Lunch

Bike – If you would like, bring your bike and ride back to the area where we will be working. We will also carpool as needed.

Safety meeting promptly starts at 10 am. Please arrive 10-15 minutes early to ensure that you are adequately checked in. We work in all weather, so come prepared for the elements, whatever they may be (and change of clothes in the car for when we finish).

Once registered, please sign the waiver HERE

Email stubstewart@nw-trail.org with any questions

DIG DAY — Rocky Point, Andyland - 11/23
2025-11-23 09:00 - 14:00
Come join us for a day of maintenance on Andyland!

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What we’re doing:We will be carpooling into the Northside, parking just inside the gate. It will be a short hike to the work sites.

Safety meeting starts at 9:15 a.m.Note: Please arrive 15-20 minutes early to ensure that you are ready to roll. We work in most weather, so come prepared for the elements.What to bring:

Work clothes: Long sleeve shirt, pants, boots, eye protection, jacket, and gloves

Hard hat or bike helmet (mandatory)

Water

Snacks

Optional: Your bike and favorite trail tool ! We have tools, but please feel free to bring your own.

Other important things:

Have fun

Beginners welcomed and encouraged to come!

Beverages possibly and/or food swag will be provided

Once registered, please sign the waiver HERE

Email hamstermtnbkr@comcast.net with any questions about this event.

DIG DAY - Hagg Lake - 11/29
2025-11-29 09:00 - 15:00
We’re hoping to begin construction of a new section of trail between Turtle (7) and Gandolf’s (8).

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Sponsored by Runyon Canyon Apparel

Planned agenda:

9:00 – 9:15: check in, welcome, safety talk, and work overview

9:15 – 9:30: gather tools and carpool to location of work – Turtle (7)

9:30 – 9:45: review work plans

9:45 – 12:00: trail work

Around 12:00 – 12:15: break

12:15-2:15: trail work

Around 2:15 – 2:30: drive back to Eagle Point

2:30 – 2:45: return tools; drinks and treats will be provided; raffle thanks to Runyon Canyon Apparel)

3:00 PM: depart area

Work notes:

A bridge between Turtle (7) and Gandolf’s (8) was uprooted, resulting in a partial closure of the loop trail. Washington County Parks has received approval from the Bureau of Land Reclamation for a 1/2 mile – 1 mile re-route to restore access to the trail. We are re-building that section of trail. It will likely include installation of a short bridge, one culvert, probably 3+ rock sections, 3+ climbing turns, and potentially more retaining walls. For the November 29 work party, we’re hoping to begin construction of the new section – and potentially one or more of the planned features.

Equipment we will be using will include, but not be limited to: rakes, McLeods, Pulaskis, hoes, various shovels, wheelbarrows, buckets, and others. Tools will be provided; however, if you’d like to bring additional tools, you are welcome and encouraged to do so.

Equipment needed: helmet (cycling helmets are OK), long pants, good work gloves; we can help ensure you have a helmet, if needed. Long sleeve shirts are recommended. If conditions are wet, rain gear and sturdy boots are recommended.

Other Notes:

Drinks, snacks, and swag will be provided.

Parking passes will be provided; no parking fee is required.

Volunteer waivers will be available at the work site. They will need to be signed prior to beginning work. If possible, please sign the online waiver attached with this invitation prior to arrival.

NWTA volunteer hours will be logged for you.

Volunteers under age 18 will need a parent or supervising adult with them.

The nearest restrooms are at: Eagle Point Recreation Area (34), Elks Creek (1), Sain Creek Recreation Area (13), & C-Ramp Recreation area (14).

The nearest market is 7-Star Convenience Store (formerly Lake Stop Grocery) on Old 47, shortly before the park entrance.

If you need documents signed proving work completed, we will have staff available to sign them.

You’re welcome and encouraged to ride the trail after the work party; we can store bikes in a very safe area while working, if needed!

Special thanks to Runyon Canyon Apparel for helping sponsor this event! Their website is: https://runyon.co/

Once registered, please sign the waiver HERE.

If you have any questions, please contact me: Dan Werle // (503) 719-3226 // danwerle@gmail.com

DIG DAY — Rocky Point, Sad Birthday Refresh - 11/29
2025-11-29 09:00 - 14:00
Come join us for a day of maintenance on a local favorite, Sad Birthday!

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What we’re doing:We will be carpooling to the top of Sad Birthday and freshening up this much loved descent.Safety meeting starts at 9 a.m. at the main lot gazebo!

Note: Please arrive 15-20 minutes early to ensure that you are ready to roll. We work in most weather, so come prepared for the elements.

What to bring:

Work clothes: Long sleeve shirt, pants, boots, eye protection, jacket, and gloves

Hard hat or bike helmet (mandatory)

Water

Snacks

Optional: Your bike and favorite trail tool. We have tools, but please feel free to bring your own.

Once registered, please sign the waiver HERE

Email lindnert90@gmail.com with any questions about this event.

DIG DAY — Sandy Ridge: Winter Prep - 12/6
2025-12-06 09:00 - 15:00
Join us for a day of trail maintenance at Sandy Ridge.

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Join us for a Trail Maintenance day at Sandy Ridge. Trail work will last approximately 6 hours, wrapping up at 3:00 p.m.

Schedule:

9:00 AM Safety Meeting in Parking Lot

9:15 AM Drive up to tool storage area

9:30 AM Head out to work areas

2:00 – 2:30 PM Finish up work and head back to tool storage area

2:30 – 3:00 PM Clean tools and have after trail work refreshments

What To Bring:

Your bike (optional)

Work clothes: Light long sleeve shirt, long pants (no shorts), boots, gloves, eye protection

Jacket (be prepared)

Hard hat or bike helmet (mandatory)

Water

Snacks

Lunch

Favorite trail tool, McLeod or Rouge Hoe (We have tools, but please feel free to bring your own)

Optional: Folding Handsaw

Safety meeting promptly starts at 9:00 a.m. Please arrive 15-20 mins early to ensure that you are adequately checked in. We work in all weather (except for high wind and snow), so come prepared for the elements (and change of clothes in the car for when we finish).

Once registered, please sign the waiver HERE

Email SandyRidge@nw-trail.org with any questions

DIG DAY — Rocky Point, Levitation Refresh - 12/6
2025-12-06 09:00 - 13:00
Come join us for the second dig day this season on Levitation!

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What’s the scope of work for the day?

Safety meeting starts at 8:45 a.m at the main lot of Rocky Point at the gazebo.Note: Please arrive 15-20 minutes early to ensure that you are ready to roll. We work in most weather, so come prepared for the elements.What to bring:

Work clothes: Long sleeve shirt, pants, boots, eye protection, jacket, and gloves

Hard hat or bike helmet (mandatory)

Water

Snacks

Optional: Your bike, favorite trail tool; McLeods, loppers, hoes, spade shovels. We have tools, but please feel free to bring your own.

Other important things:

Do you like having fun and moving dirt? Cool! We do too.

We will be carpooling from the main lot down to Highway 30 and will then hike in to address some of the middle stuff on Levitation.

Once registered, please sign the waiver HERE

Email justinjphilips@gmail.com with any questions about this event.

DIG DAY - Hagg Lake - 12/7
2025-12-07 09:00 - 15:00
We are continuing work on a re-route of the Hagg Lake loop trail between Turtle (7) and Gandolf’s (8)!

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Planned agenda:

9:00 – 9:15: meet at Eagle Point (34) overflow parking area, check in, welcome, safety talk, and work overview

9:15 – 9:30: gather tools and carpool to location of work – Turtle (7) or Gandolf’s (8)

9:30 – 9:45: review work plans

9:45 – 12:00: trail work

Around 12:00 – 12:15: break

12:15-2:15: trail work

2:15 – 2:30: return from work site to vehicles

2:30: drive back to Eagle Point

2:45: return tools; no drinks, treats, or swag for this day’s event

3:00 PM: depart area

Work notes:

A bridge between Turtle (7) and Gandolf’s (8) was uprooted, resulting in a partial closure of the loop trail. Washington County Parks has received approval from the Bureau of Land Reclamation for a 1/2 mile – 1 mile re-route to restore access to the trail. We are re-building that section of trail. It will likely include installation of a short bridge, one culvert, probably 3+ rock sections, 3+ climbing turns, and potentially more retaining walls. For the December 7 work party, we’re hoping to begin construction of the new section – and potentially one or more of the planned features.

Equipment we will be using will include, but not be limited to: rakes, McLeods, Pulaskis, hoes, various shovels, chainsaws, saws, loppers, wheelbarrows, buckets, and others. Tools will be provided; however, if you’d like to bring additional tools, you are welcome and encouraged to do so.

Equipment needed: helmet (cycling helmets are OK), long pants, good work gloves; we can help ensure you have a helmet, if needed. Long sleeve shirts are recommended. If conditions are wet, rain gear and sturdy boots are recommended.

Other Notes:

Drinks, snacks, and swag will not be provided for this event.

Parking passes will be provided; no parking fee is required.

Volunteer waivers will be available at the work site. They will need to be signed prior to beginning work. If possible, please sign the online waiver attached with this invitation prior to arrival.

NWTA volunteer hours will be logged for you.

Volunteers under age 18 will need a parent or supervising adult with them.

The nearest restrooms are at: Eagle Point Recreation Area (34), Elks Creek (1), Sain Creek Recreation Area (13), & C-Ramp Recreation area (14).

The nearest market is 7-Star Convenience Store (formerly Lake Stop Grocery) on Old 47, shortly before the park entrance.

If you need documents signed proving work completed, we will have staff available to sign them.

You’re welcome and encouraged to ride the trail after the work party; we can store bikes in a very safe area while working, if needed!

If you have any questions, please contact me: Dan Werle // (503) 719-3226 // danwerle@gmail.com

Thank you.

DIG DAY — Rocky Point, Sad Birthday Refresh - 12/7
2025-12-07 09:00 - 14:00
Come join us for the second day of maintenance this season on Sad Birthday!

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What we’re doing:We will be carpooling to the top of Sad Birthday and freshening up this much loved descent.Safety meeting starts at 9 a.m. at the main lot gazebo!

Note: Please arrive 15-20 minutes early to ensure that you are ready to roll. We work in most weather, so come prepared for the elements.

What to bring:

Work clothes: Long sleeve shirt, pants, boots, eye protection, jacket, and gloves

Hard hat or bike helmet (mandatory)

Water

Snacks

Optional: Your bike and favorite trail tool. We have tools, but please feel free to bring your own.

Once registered, please sign the waiver HERE

Email lindnert90@gmail.com with any questions about this event.

DIG DAY — Tillamook - 12/13
2025-12-13 08:00 - 14:30
Come join us in the Tillamook for a fun-filled day of recreation, stewardship, and fun times afterward!

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The scope of work for the fall and winter is still a bit TBD at this point, but similar to years past we’ll be focusing on maintaining shared-use trails (Gales Creek, Storey Burn, Wilson River Trail, Historic Hiking Loop) by removing blowdown, pruning them back, improving drainage, and re-shaping the tread caused by erosion in the rugged and steep (but gorgeous) Coast Range Mountains. Weather conditions are always variable out there, but we will reschedule if conditions warrant.

A typical day starts at 8 a.m. for the completely optional ride/hike/run to get the legs warmed up, then a quick change of clothes at 10 a.m. to get ready for the actual work. We work on the designated trail section from 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., then usually celebrate with a warm fire, some hot food (options for those with dietary restrictions provided), and a variety of provided beverages from Pelican, Hopworks, and others. Total hiking distance when working is less than 4 miles round-trip.

Tools can be provided as needed. We break into smaller crews, each led by an experienced crew lead who can provide direction and answer questions as needed to ensure you’re having a safe, fun, and productive time.

As dates get closer, the Tillamook LST (Nathan Frechen) will provide details (when and where to meet up, what to bring, etc). Feel free to reach out to him proactively at tillamooksf@nw-trail.org with any questions you may have in advance.

DIG DAY — Rocky Point, Ernie's Journey - 12/13
2025-12-13 09:30 - 13:30
Come join us for a day of maintenance on Ernie’s Journey!

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Sponsored by Cyclepath

We will be meeting at the gazebo in the Rocky Point mid lot at 9:30. Our goal is to be carpooled into the zone, geared up and the safety meeting completed by 10am so we can get working on the trail as soon as possible.

We will work for 3 hours, at which point we will carpool back out to the gazebo for lunch and refreshments.

Our goal is to have as few cars past the gate as possible so if you have a car with many seats available please be willing to load it up with fellow volunteers.

Our scope for work will mostly be clearing brush that’s fallen on the trail, reinforcing existing berms and building new berms, as well as minorly rerouting the trail after the alternate steep line towards the bottom.

Please be ready to roll at 9:30am sharp. We will aim to be starting our safety meeting at 9:45am at the start of the trail.

Note:

Please arrive 15-20 minutes early to ensure that you are ready to roll. We work in most weather, so come prepared for the elements.

What to bring:

Work clothes: Long sleeve shirt, pants, boots, eye protection, jacket, and gloves

Hard hat or bike helmet (mandatory)

Water

Snacks

Optional: Your bike, favorite trail tool; [McLeods, loppers, hoes, spade shovels] We have tools, but please feel free to bring your own.

Other important things:

If the weather is in our favor we may try to ride after lunch, feel free to bring your bike along if you are interested!

Once registered, please sign the waiver HERE

Email lucas@cyclepathpdx.com with any questions about this event.

DIG DAY — Rocky Point, Andyland - 12/14
2025-12-14 09:00 - 14:00
Come join us for a day of maintenance on Andyland!

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We will be carpooling into the Northside, parking just inside the gate. It will be a short hike to the work sites.

Safety meeting starts at 9:15 a.m.Note: Please arrive 15-20 minutes early to ensure that you are ready to roll. We work in most weather, so come prepared for the elements.What to bring:

Work clothes: Long sleeve shirt, pants, boots, eye protection, jacket, and gloves

Hard hat or bike helmet (mandatory)

Water

Snacks

Optional: Your bike and favorite trail tool ! We have tools, but please feel free to bring your own.

Other important things:

Have fun

Beginners welcomed and encouraged to come!

Beverages possibly and/or food swag will be provided

Once registered, please sign the waiver HERE

Email hamstermtnbkr@comcast.net with any questions about this event.

Trail Sisters x TSI Trail Building Training Series at Gateway Green - 12/14
2025-12-14 09:30 - 14:00
Join us for the second installment of the NW Trail Sisters’ Trail Building Training Series at Gateway Green!

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Join us at Gateway Green for the second installment of the NW Trail Sisters Training Series where we will be learning all about maintaining jump lines with hand tools!

This outdoor education series is made possible through a generous grant from Travel Oregon.

What are we doing?: The day will involve learning about maintaining dirt jump lines, including hands-on practice.

What is this “training series?”: The series is a set of dig days dedicated to building skills and confidence. We have three dig days scheduled at multiple locations where Trail Sisters crew leads alongside Local Stewardship Teams will cover the technical aspects of trail building and sustainable maintenance in a fun and supportive environment.

We welcome all women and non-binary folks interested in trail building to join us! No prior digging experience is necessary.

Waiver: Once registered, please sign the waiver HERE.

What to bring:

Warm clothing and extra layers.

Rain jacket (and rain pants if you have them and the weather calls for it): It’s November in the PNW, odds are high it’ll rain, but that doesn’t stop us from digging!

Gloves (waterproof are best): It wouldn’t hurt to bring an extra pair, too. Cold hands suck! We have extras if needed.

Sturdy shoes

Helmet or hard hat (required)

Eye protection

Water

Snacks and lunch

Bike and bike gear for post-dig rips

Any necessary tools will be provided. You are not required to bring any of your own.

More specific details about the event will be emailed to those who signed up closer to the date.

These events are very popular and sell out quickly. If you are unable to attend for any reason, please cancel your registration with AT LEAST 24 hours notice so others on the waitlist have an opportunity to come.

Join NWTA and become one of nearly 6,000 mountain bikers stewarding trails together in NW Oregon and SW Washington. If the cost of membership creates a financial hardship, please reach out to us, we can help with that barrier.

Questions? Send them over to Carrie at carriej@nw-trail.org

DIG DAY - Hagg Lake - 12/20
2025-12-20 09:00 - 15:00
Sponsored by Work Sharp

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NWTA, Washington County Parks, and Work Sharp are all sponsoring a work party to help re-route an area of the Hagg Lake Loop!

Planned agenda:

9:00 – 9:15: meet at the Eagle Point (34) overflow parking area, check in, welcome, go over our safety talk, and work overview

9:15 – 9:30: gather tools and carpool to location of work – Turtle (7) or Gandolf’s (8)

9:30 – 9:45: review work plans

9:45 – 12:00: trail work

12:00 – 12:15: break

12:15-2:15: trail work

2:15 – 2:30: drive back to Eagle Point

2:30 – 2:45: return tools; drinks and treats will be provided; raffle thanks to Work Sharp

3:00 PM: depart area

Work notes:

A bridge between Turtle (7) and Gandolf’s (8) was uprooted, resulting in a partial closure of the loop trail. Washington County Parks has received approval from the Bureau of Land Reclamation for a 1/2 mile – 1 mile re-route to restore access to the trail. We are re-building that section of trail. It will likely include installation of a short bridge, one culvert, probably 3+ rock sections, 3+ climbing turns, and potentially more retaining walls. For the December 20 work party, we’re hoping to continue construction of the new section – and potentially one or more of the planned features.

Equipment we will be using will include, but not be limited to: rakes, McLeods, Pulaskis, hoes, various shovels, chainsaws, hand saws, loppers, rakes, wheelbarrows, buckets, brains, arms, hands, backs, and legs! Tools will be provided; however, if you’d like to bring additional tools, you are welcome and encouraged to do so.

Equipment needed: helmet (cycling helmets are OK), long pants, good work gloves; we can help ensure you have a helmet, if needed. Long sleeve shirts are recommended. If conditions are wet, rain gear and sturdy boots are recommended.

Other Notes:

Drinks, snacks, and swag will be provided.

Parking passes will be provided; no parking fee is required.

Volunteer waivers will be available at the work site. They will need to be signed prior to beginning work. If possible, please sign the online waiver attached with this invitation prior to arrival.

NWTA volunteer hours will be logged for you.

Volunteers under age 18 will need a parent or supervising adult with them.

The nearest restrooms are at: Eagle Point Recreation Area (34), Elks Creek (1), Sain Creek Recreation Area (13), & C-Ramp Recreation area (14).

The nearest market is 7-Star Convenience Store (formerly Lake Stop Grocery) on Old 47, shortly before the park entrance.

If you need documents signed proving work completed, we will have staff available to sign them.

You’re welcome and encouraged to ride the trail after the work party; we can store bikes in a very safe area while working, if needed!

Special thanks to Work Sharp for their sponsorship of the event. They make great sharpening supplies for trail tools and beyond. More information about them can be found here: https://worksharptools.com/

If you have any questions, please contact me: Dan Werle // (503) 719-3226 // danwerle@gmail.com

Thanks.

DIG DAY - Cascade Locks - CLIMB Trail Maintenance & Construction - 12/20
2025-12-20 09:00 - 14:30
Join us at DIG DAY for a fun day of trail maintenance and construction – let’s get our hands dirty and make a difference together!

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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 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 and a willingness to work as a team. Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to give back to the trails we love!

What To Bring:

Work clothes: long sleeve shirt, long pants (no shorts), sturdy boots, gloves, eye protection

Jacket for changing weather and rain (be prepared)

Hard hat or bike helmet (mandatory)

Water

Snacks

Lunch

Optional: Favorite trail tool, McLeod or Rouge Hoe (We have tools, but please feel free to bring your own if you are more comfortable with your own).

Time and Place

9:30 am – 2:30 pm at Wyeth Rd outside of Cascade Locks

Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/1Mkkmw4iEkFvrSau9

Trail work will last approximately 5 hours, wrapping up at 2:30

Dates — This is our second of 6 work days this dig season:

(past) Saturday, Nov 22

Saturday, Dec 20

Saturday, Jan 10

Saturday, Feb 21

Saturday, Mar 21

Saturday, Apr 11

Fri/Sat/Sun, May 1,2,3 – Celebration Camp

Timing

Safety meeting promptly starts at 9:30 am. Please arrive 15-20 minutes early to ensure that you are adequately checked in. We work in all weather, so come prepared for the elements, whatever they may be (and change of clothes in the car for when we finish).

Other Details

Once registered, please sign the waiver HERE

Email paulh@nw-trail.org with any questions

Forest Park Dig Day - Rock Work on Newton Trail - 12/20
2025-12-20 09:00 - 14:00
Join NWTA and PP&R for a dig day in Forest Park on the Newton Trail.

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Join NWTA and PP&R for a day of trail work, while we focus on rock work on the Newton Trail in Forest Park.

Note: Please arrive 15 minutes early to ensure that you are ready to roll. We work in most weather, so come prepared for the elements.

Where: We will be meeting at the Upper Salzman Trailhead, off of Skyline Blvd. What to bring:

Work clothes: Long sleeve shirt, pants, boots, eye protection, jacket, and gloves

Hard hat or bike helmet (mandatory)

Water

Snacks

Lunch

We have tools, but please feel free to bring your own.

Other important things:

Have fun

Beginners welcomed and encouraged to come!

Beverages possibly and/or snacks will be provided

Have questions? Email Nancy Stone @ nancys@nw-trail.org

DIG DAY — Rocky Point, Sad Birthday Refresh - 12/20
2025-12-20 09:00 - 14:00
Come join us for a day of maintenance on a local favorite, Sad Birthday!

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We will be carpooling to the top of Sad Birthday and freshening up this much loved descent.Safety meeting starts at 9 a.m. at the main lot gazebo!

Note: Please arrive 15-20 minutes early to ensure that you are ready to roll. We work in most weather, so come prepared for the elements.

What to bring:

Work clothes: Long sleeve shirt, pants, boots, eye protection, jacket, and gloves

Hard hat or bike helmet (mandatory)

Water

Snacks

Optional: Your bike and favorite trail tool. We have tools, but please feel free to bring your own.

Once registered, please sign the waiver HERE

Email lindnert90@gmail.com with any questions about this event.

Stub Trail Restoration Day - 12/20
2025-12-20 10:00 - 15:30
We will be working on restoring trails in the MTB core area.

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Join us for a community effort to restore our beloved mountain bike trails impacted by a recent forest thinning project aimed at improving forest health. Together, we’ll work to repair and enhance the trails to ensure they’re safe, sustainable, and ready for riders again.

This restoration effort will be flexible, as we’ll adapt our work to the unique challenges presented by the thinning project. Volunteers of all skill levels are welcome—whether you’re a seasoned trail builder or new to trail work, there’s a role for you!

10am – 3pm

Meet at the far end of the Hilltop Day Use Area

Trail work will last approximately 5 hours, wrapping up at 3:00.

NOTE: Due to the possibility of snow and icy roads, an email will be sent out the morning of the event stating if it is cancelled or not.

What To Bring:

Work clothes: Weather appropriate coat/jacket. Long sleeve shirt, Long Pants (no shorts), Boots, Eye Protection & Gloves

Hard hat or bike helmet (mandatory)

Water

Snacks/Lunch

Bike – Bring your bike and ride back to the area where we will be working. We will also have a couple of carpool spots available.

Safety meeting promptly starts at 10 am. Please arrive 10-15 minutes early to ensure that you are adequately checked in. We work in all weather, so come prepared for the elements, whatever they may be (and change of clothes in the car for when we finish).

Once registered, please sign the waiver HERE

Email stubstewart@nw-trail.org with any questions

DIG DAY — Rocky Point, Tuning up the Bus - 12/28
2025-12-28 09:00 - 14:00
Come join us for a day of maintenance on Bus!

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What we’re doing:We will be carpooling in to the Bus and doing mainteance work.Safety meeting starts at 9 a.m. at the main lot gazebo!

Note: Please arrive 15-20 minutes early to ensure that you are ready to roll. We work in most weather, so come prepared for the elements.

What to bring:

Work clothes: Long sleeve shirt, pants, boots, eye protection, jacket, and gloves

Hard hat or bike helmet (mandatory)

Water

Snacks

Optional: Your bike and favorite trail tool. We have tools, but please feel free to bring your own.

Once registered, please sign the waiver HERE

Email lindnert90@gmail.com with any questions about this event.

Stub Trail Restoration Day - 12/28
2025-12-28 10:00 - 15:00

DIG DAY — Rocky Point, Levitation Refresh - 1/3
2026-01-03 09:00 - 13:00
Come join Justin and Kelly for the third dig of this season on Levitation!

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What’s the scope of work for the day?

Safety meeting starts at 9 a.m at the main lot of Rocky Point at the gazebo.Note: Please arrive 15-20 minutes early to ensure that you are ready to roll. We work in most weather, so come prepared for the elements.What to bring:

Work clothes: Long sleeve shirt, pants, boots, eye protection, jacket, and gloves

Hard hat or bike helmet (mandatory)

Water

Snacks

Optional: Your bike, favorite trail tool; McLeods, loppers, hoes, spade shovels. We have tools, but please feel free to bring your own.

Other important things:

Do you like having fun and moving dirt? Cool! We do too.

We will be carpooling from the main lot down to Highway 30 and will then hike in to address some of the middle stuff on Levitation.

Once registered, please sign the waiver HERE

Email justinjphilips@gmail.com with any questions about this event.

Stub Trail Restoration Day - 1/3
2026-01-03 10:00 - 15:00

DIG DAY - Hagg Lake - 1/4
2026-01-04 09:00 - 15:00
We are continuing work on a re-route of the Hagg Lake loop trail between Turtle (7) and Gandolf’s (8)!

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Sponsored by Abbey Bike Tools

Event sponsors:

Northwest Trail Alliance: https://nw-trail.org/

Washington County Parks: https://washcoparks.org/

Abbey Bike Tools: https://www.abbeybiketools.com/

Planned agenda:

9:00 – 9:15: meet at Eagle Point (34) overflow parking area, check in, welcome, safety talk, and work overview

9:15 – 9:30: gather tools, carpool and caravan to location of work – Turtle (7) or Gandolf’s (8)

9:30 – 9:45: review work plans

9:45 – 12:00: trail work

12:00 – 12:15: break

12:15-2:15: trail work

2:15 – 2:30: walk back to worksite trailhead (either Turtle or Gandolf’s)

2:30: drinks, treats, and raffle at worksite trailhead (either Turtle or Gandolf’s)

3:00 PM: depart area

Work notes:

A bridge between Turtle (7) and Gandolf’s (8) was uprooted, resulting in a partial closure of the loop trail. Washington County Parks has received approval from the Bureau of Land Reclamation for a 1/2 mile – 1 mile re-route to restore access to the trail. We are building that section of trail. It will likely include installation of a short bridge, one culvert, 3+ rock sections, 3+ climbing turns, and potentially retaining walls. For this work party, we’ll be continuing construction of the new section – and potentially one or more of the planned features.

Equipment we will be using will include, but not be limited to: rakes, McLeods, Pulaskis, hoes, shovels, chainsaws, hand saws, loppers, wheelbarrows, buckets, and others. Tools will be provided; however, if you’d like to bring additional tools, you are welcome and encouraged to do so.

Equipment needed: helmet (cycling helmets are OK), long pants, sturdy, comfortable footwear, and good work gloves. We can help ensure you have a helmet, if needed. Long sleeve shirts are recommended. If conditions are wet, rain gear is recommended.

Other Notes:

Drinks, snacks, and swag will be provided at the end of this event. Please bring water and snacks to keep with you at the work site.

Parking passes will be provided; no parking fee is required.

Volunteer waivers will be available at the work site. They will need to be signed prior to beginning work. If possible, please sign the online waiver attached with this invitation prior to arrival.

NWTA volunteer hours will be logged for you.

Volunteers under age 18 will need a parent or supervising adult with them.

The nearest restrooms are at: Eagle Point Recreation Area (34), Elks Creek (1), Sain Creek Recreation Area (13), & C-Ramp Recreation area (14).

The nearest market is 7-Star Convenience Store (formerly Lake Stop Grocery) on Old 47, shortly before the park entrance.

If you need documents signed proving work completed, we will have staff available to sign them.

You’re welcome and encouraged to ride the trail after the work party; we can store bikes in a very safe area while working, if needed!

If you have any questions, please contact me: Dan Werle // (503) 719-3226 // danwerle@gmail.com

Thanks!

DIG DAY — Tillamook - 1/10
2026-01-10 08:00 - 14:30
Come join us in the Tillamook for a fun-filled day of recreation, stewardship, and fun times afterward!

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Come join us in the Tillamook for a fun-filled day of recreation, stewardship, and fun times afterward! The scope of work for the fall and winter is still a bit TBD at this point, but similar to years past we’ll be focusing on maintaining shared-use trails (Gales Creek, Storey Burn, Wilson River Trail, Historic Hiking Loop) by removing blowdown, pruning them back, improving drainage, and re-shaping the tread caused by erosion in the rugged and steep (but gorgeous) Coast Range Mountains. Weather conditions are always variable out there, but we will reschedule if conditions warrant.

A typical day starts at 8 a.m. for the completely optional ride/hike/run to get the legs warmed up, then a quick change of clothes at 10 a.m. to get ready for the actual work. We work on the designated trail section from 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., then usually celebrate with a warm fire, some hot food (options for those with dietary restrictions provided), and a variety of provided beverages from Pelican, Hopworks, and others. Total hiking distance when working is less than 4 miles round-trip.

Tools can be provided as needed. We break into smaller crews, each led by an experienced crew lead who can provide direction and answer questions as needed to ensure you’re having a safe, fun, and productive time.

As dates get closer, the Tillamook LST (Nathan Frechen) will provide details (when and where to meet up, what to bring, etc). Feel free to reach out to him proactively at tillamooksf@nw-trail.org with any questions you may have in advance.

TSI Advanced Trail School: Rock Work & Armoring - 1/10
2026-01-10 09:00 - 15:00
Join NWTA’s Trail Sustainability Institute (TSI) for a day of learning the fine art of rock work and armoring trails.

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Join NWTA’s Trail Sustainability Institute (TSI) for the first Advanced Trail School of the season! Participants will be gaining skills in rock work and armoring.

DIG DAY — Rocky Point, Andyland - 1/10
2026-01-10 09:00 - 14:00
Come join us for a day of maintenance on Andyland!

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What we’re doing:We will be carpooling into the Northside to the work site.

Safety meeting starts at 9:10 a.m.Note: Please arrive 15-20 minutes early to ensure that you are ready to roll. We work in most weather, so come prepared for the elements.What to bring:

Work clothes: Long sleeve shirt, pants, boots, eye protection, jacket, and gloves

Hard hat or bike helmet (mandatory)

Water

Snacks

Optional: Your bike and favorite trail tool ! We have tools, but please feel free to bring your own.

Other important things:

Have fun

Beginners welcomed and encouraged to come!

Beverages possibly and/or food swag will be provided

Once registered, please sign the waiver HERE

Email hamstermtnbkr@comcast.net with any questions about this event.

DIG DAY - Cascade Locks - CLIMB Trail Maintenance & Construction - 1/10
2026-01-10 09:00 - 14:30
Join us at DIG DAY for a fun day of trail maintenance and construction – let’s get our hands dirty and make a difference together!

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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 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 and a willingness to work as a team. Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to give back to the trails we love!

What To Bring:

Work clothes: long sleeve shirt, long pants (no shorts), sturdy boots, gloves, eye protection

Jacket for changing weather and rain (be prepared)

Hard hat or bike helmet (mandatory)

Water

Snacks

Lunch

Optional: Favorite trail tool, McLeod or Rouge Hoe (We have tools, but please feel free to bring your own if you are more comfortable with your own).

Time and Place

9:30 am – 2:30 pm at Wyeth Rd outside of Cascade Locks

Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/qFvXR5vPTvUKuUWt7

Trail work will last approximately 5 hours, wrapping up at 2:30

Dates — This is our second of 6 work days this dig season:

(past) Saturday, Nov 22

(past) Saturday, Dec 20

Saturday, Jan 10

Saturday, Feb 21

Saturday, Mar 21

Saturday, Apr 11

Fri/Sat/Sun, May 1,2,3 – Celebration Camp

Timing

Safety meeting promptly starts at 9:30 am. Please arrive 15-20 minutes early to ensure that you are adequately checked in. We work in all weather, so come prepared for the elements, whatever they may be (and change of clothes in the car for when we finish).

Other Details

Once registered, please sign the waiver HERE

Email paulh@nw-trail.org with any questions

Trail Sisters x TSI Training Series at Stub Stewart - 1/11
2026-01-11 10:00 - 14:00
Join us for the third and final installment of the NW Trail Sisters’ Trail Building Training Series back at Stub Stewart!

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Sponsored by River City Bicycles

Join us at Stub Stewart along with our friends and generous sponsor River City Bicyles for the third and final installment of the NW Trail Sisters Training Series where we will be continuing what we started in the skills zone.

This outdoor education series is made possible through a generous grant from Travel Oregon.

What are we doing?: The day will involve hands-on practice building drops, jumps, and berms. (Subject to change slightly depending on conditions.)

What is this “training series?”: The series is a set of dig days dedicated to building skills and confidence. We have three dig days scheduled at multiple locations where Trail Sisters crew leads alongside Local Stewardship Teams will cover the technical aspects of trail building and sustainable maintenance in a fun and supportive environment.

We welcome all women and non-binary folks interested in trail building to join us! No prior digging experience is necessary.

Waiver: Once registered, please sign the waiver HERE.

What to bring:

Warm clothing and extra layers.

Rain jacket (and rain pants if you have them and the weather calls for it): It’s January in the PNW, odds are high it’ll rain, but that doesn’t stop us from digging!

Gloves (waterproof are best): It wouldn’t hurt to bring an extra pair, too. Cold hands suck! We have extras if needed.

Sturdy shoes

Helmet or hard hat (required)

Eye protection

Water

Snacks and lunch

Bike and bike gear for post-dig rips

Appetite for food provided by our dear friends at River City Bicycles!

Any necessary tools will be provided. You are not required to bring any of your own.

More specific details about the event will be emailed to those who signed up closer to the date.

These events are very popular and sell out quickly. If you are unable to attend for any reason, please cancel your registration with AT LEAST 24 hours notice so others on the waitlist have an opportunity to come. If you are reading this and the event is sold out, join the waitlist! A few folks will likely cancel the day before.

Join NWTA and become one of nearly 6,000 mountain bikers stewarding trails together in NW Oregon and SW Washington. If the cost of membership creates a financial hardship, please reach out to us, we can help with that barrier.

Questions? Send them over to Carrie at carriej@nw-trail.org

Stub Trail Restoration Day - 1/11
2026-01-11 10:00 - 15:00
