Klootchy Creek | Trail Work Party - 5/3
2026-05-03 09:30 - 12:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
KLOOTCHY CREEK TRAIL WORK PARTY

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Focus: 💙 PaceMaker 💙 improve, define and refine!

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🔧 What We’re Doing

• Benching

• Raking

• Smoothing

• Shaping

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🧰 What to Bring

• Gloves + sturdy shoes (required)

• Water & snacks

• McLeods, Rogue hoes, rakes, shovels (if you have them)

• PPE

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🍻 After Party

Ride • Eat • Drink • Hang

Sponsored by Pelican Brewing Company

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🙌 All experience levels welcome!

No trail work experience needed—we’ll show you the ropes

DIG DAY — Sandy Ridge: Flow Motion and Middle/Lower Hide and Seek - 5/9
2026-05-09 09:00 - 15:00
Berm and jump refreshes on Flow Motion and Hide and Seek.

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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, Strasser - 5/9
2026-05-09 09:00 - 13:30
Come out and help improve the tread on Strasser!

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We will be widening tread and fixing ruts in places that need it, fixing bottom portions of drops/downhills, fixing drainage issues, and repairing divots left from the elk. Bryan H. will be leading the dig!

Safety meeting starts at 9 a.m at the Rocky Point gazebo.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.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 hamstermtnbkr@comcast.net with any questions about this event.

Dig Day at Gateway Green - 5/16
2026-05-16 09:00 - 13:00
Join NWTA this Saturday while we work on improving the skills area at Gateway Green.

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Come out to Gateway Green, Saturday May 16th to work on improvements in the super popular skills area. We have loads of fresh dirt just waiting to be made into something awesome.

No experience necessary, just a curiousity to learn.

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.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.

Have questions? Reach out to Mark at: truetoformnw@gmail.com

DIG DAY - Hagg Lake - 5/24
2026-05-24 09:00 - 15:00
We are hoping to finish work on a re-route of the Hagg Lake loop trail between Turtle (7) and Gandolf’s (8)!

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Event sponsors:

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

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

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

12:15-2:30: trail work

2:30 – 2:45: walk back to worksite trailhead (either Turtle or Gandolf’s)

2:45 – 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 not 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!

Pine Creek Trail Extension Project - 5/29
2026-05-29 09:30 - 14:30
Join us while we complete the long-awaited Pine Creek Trail Extension.

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Help us finalize the Pine Creek Extension Project. This trail winds along a historic lahar, at the base of Mt St Helens with views of Mt Adams.

MEETING LOCATION: 46.163349, -122.092253 Load into your GPS before you lose service.

You will see NWTA signs on the side of the road, look for cars parked on the side of the road. If you reach the Ape Canyon/Lava Canyon Trailheads, you have gone too far.

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: Folding Handsaw, McLeod or metal rake (We have tools, but please feel free to bring your own)

Safety meeting promptly starts at 9:30 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).

Please direct any questions to nancys@nw-trail.org

DIG DAY — Sandy Ridge: Let's get Sandy ready for shuttle day - 5/30
2026-05-30 09:00 - 15:00
Shuttle day is June 13th. Time to put the finishing touches on the trails for the event.

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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

EasyCLIMB Trail Project - 5/30
2026-05-30 09:00 - 14:00
Preparing the EasyCLIMB trail for LapQuest event.

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Join us for a 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 control.

One big spring work party = a season of hiking, riding, and biking enjoyment.

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:

Work clothes: long sleeve shirt, and long pants (no shorts)

Sturdy boots, gloves, and eye protection

Water, snacks, and lunch

Tools:

We will have tools, but we could use more grass trimers (i.e. weed whackers), hedge trimmers, and mowers. If you have one to bring, please bring it.

Time and Place

9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at EasyCLIMB trail on the east side of Cascade Locks

Trail work will last approximately 4-5 hours and finish with some social time.

Project:

Cutting back vegetation.

Timing:

Safety meeting promptly starts at 9:15 AM. Please arrive 15–20 early to ensure that you are adequately checked in. We work in all weather, so come prepared for the elements, whatever they may be.

Other Details:

Once registered, please sign the waiver HERE

Email: tedd@nw-trail.org with any questions

Meet and park at the EasyCLIMB Trailhead on the east side of Cascade Locks:

https://maps.app.goo.gl/4va4nfoWkftwRHg27

Dig Day - Falls Creek - 6/6
2026-06-06 09:30 - 14:30
Join NWTA in the beautiful Gifford Pinchot National Forest for a day of trail work on the Falls Creek trail.

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Join NWTA for our first stewardship event in the Falls Creek zone this season. This is a popular trail in the summer months and we want to get it in top shape!

We will be working on much needed tread repair, brushing and drainage work.

Meeting Location: Old Man Pass Sno Park Load into your GPS before you lose service.

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: Folding Handsaw, hoe or metal rake (We have tools, but please feel free to bring your own)

Safety meeting promptly starts at 9:30 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).

Please direct any questions to Charles Kim at ckim12@hotmail.com

DIG DAY - Hagg Lake - 6/14
2026-06-14 09:00 - 15:00
With the start of summer, we plan to begin brushing as much of the trail as possible.

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Event sponsors:

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

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

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

9:30 – 9:45: review work plans

9:45 – 12:00: trail work

12:00 – 12:15: break

12:15-2:30: trail work

2:30 – 2:45: walk back to worksite trailhead(s)

2:45 – 3:00 PM: depart area

Work notes:

We plan to begin brushing out as much of the loop trail as possible.

Equipment we will be using will include, but not be limited to: brush cutters, trimmers, 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 not 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!

Tillicum Tending 2026 with NWTA - 6/20-21
2026-06-20 09:00 - 2026-06-21 16:00
Join Orogenesis and the Northwest Trail Alliance deep in the Gifford Pinchot this June to finish our maintenance work on the Tillicum Trail—have you ridden it yet? Tillicum is one of the most primitive trails remaining on the 18omi Loowit Tier we launched last summer. Let’s finish tuning it up! A historic and surprisingly fun trail, and relatively easy pedal loop.

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Come for one day or campout and do both. We need volunteers of all sorts: sawyers primarily, but also swampers, brushers, and dirt worshipers. NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED—we can find a valuable role for you. Drop us a line if you have any questions.

Dig Day at Falls Creek - 6/27
2026-06-27 09:30 - 14:30
Trail work on the Falls Creek Trail #152.

REGISTER HERE

Join NWTA in the beautiful Gifford Pinchot National Forest for a day of trail work on the Falls Creek trail.

Join NWTA for our stewardship event in the Falls Creek zone this season. This is a popular trail in the summer months and we want to get it in top shape!

We will be working on much needed tread repair, brushing and drainage work.

Meeting Location: Old Man Pass Sno Park Load into your GPS before you lose service.

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: Folding Handsaw, hoe or metal rake (We have tools, but please feel free to bring your own)

Safety meeting promptly starts at 9:30 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). We will drive to the worksite after the safety meeting. Please note the forest road may not be suitable for low clearance vehicles. Can carpool.

Please direct any questions to Charles Kim at ckim12@hotmail.com

DIG DAY — Rocky Point: Brushing! - 7/12
2026-07-12 08:30 - 12:30
Come out and help clear back the overgrowth on our trails as summer riding continues!

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We will be trimming back grasses, blackberry brambles, and all the other underbush that is growing into the trail on Strasser.

Safety meeting starts at 8:30 a.m at the Rocky Point gazebo.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.What to bring:

Work clothes: Long sleeve shirt (optional but highly recommended), pants (mandatory), boots, eye protection, jacket, and gloves

Hard hat or bike helmet (mandatory)

Water

Snacks

Optional: Your bike and any trimmers, loppers, and personal PPE for weed whacking! We have tools, but please feel free to bring your own.

Lunch and beverages provided

Once registered, please sign the waiver HERE

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

DIG DAY - Hagg Lake - 7/26
2026-07-26 09:00 - 15:00
We are planning to continue brushing as much of the trail as possible.

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Event sponsors:

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

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

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

9:30 – 9:45: review work plans

9:45 – 12:00: trail work

12:00 – 12:15: break

12:15-2:30: trail work

2:30 – 2:45: walk back to worksite trailhead

2:45: drinks, treats, and raffle at worksite trailhead

3:00 PM: depart area

Work notes:

We’ll continue brushing out as much of the trail as possible.

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!

Stub Trail Build Day - 8/2
2026-08-02 09:00 - 14:00
We will be brushing back and clearing the existing trails.

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Join us for a community effort to brush back the trails in the Core Area and beyond.

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!

8:45am – 2pm

Meet at the far end of the Hilltop Day Use Area at 8:45 AM for a safety briefing

Trail work will last approximately 5 hours, wrapping up at 2:00.

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 9 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
