Soldiers On Singletrack Trail Ride at Rocky Point - 8/9
2024-08-09 14:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Veterans of our Armed Forces are invited to join an NWTA x Soldiers On Singletrack guided trail ride at Rocky Point.

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Veterans of our Armed Forces are invited to join an NWTA x Soldiers On Singletrack guided trail ride at Rocky Point. Beginner/intermediate and advanced ride options will be available.

Meet at the Rocky Point Trailhead Parking Lot at 1:45pm, to roll by 2:00pm.

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Once registered, please sign the waiver HERE

Per our agreement with the land manager (Weyerhaeuser), you must be an NWTA Member to access the Rocky Point property. Please help us maintain a good relationship with our partners by abiding by this rule.

GOOD DIRT, Stop 5: Rocky Point - 9/14
2024-09-14 09:00 - 13:30
Part of the GOOD DIRT 2024 – The RCB/NWTA Ride Series collection.

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Back by popular demand, our social mtb trail rides hosted in partnership with Northwest Trail Alliance…

These are trail rides–requiring a modern trail-capable mountain bikes, and some trail riding experience–that participants love for the opportunity to meet at the trailhead, be greeted by River City Bicycles and Northwest Trail Alliance, learn about the trail systems from the folks who know them best, and have good times riding in a social group ride format.

After riding, we wrap things up socially with a tailgate grill sesh or picnic, provided by River City Bicycles.

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“modern trail-capable mountain bikes” – recreational or enthusiast grade mountain bikes fetauring larger volume knobby tires, suspension, disc brakes, dropper-posts, etc.

“some trail riding experience” – We intend for these trail rides to be open to riders of varying ability levels, but to be prepared, riders should be fairly comfortable on their bikes and ready to advance from beginner trails—like those found at Gateway Green—to those found at the larger trail systems we’ll be touring.

GOOD DIRT, Stop 5: Women-Led at Rocky Point - 9/14
2024-09-14 15:00 - 19:30
Part of the GOOD DIRT 2024 – The RCB/NWTA Ride Series collection.

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Back by popular demand, our social mtb trail rides hosted in partnership with Northwest Trail Alliance…These are trail rides–requiring a modern trail-capable mountain bikes, and some trail riding experience–that participants love for the opportunity to meet at the trailhead, be greeted by River City Bicycles and Northwest Trail Alliance, learn about the trail systems from the folks who know them best, and have good times riding in a social group ride format.After riding, we wrap things up socially with a tailgate grill sesh or picnic, provided by River City Bicycles.

This afternoon ride event will be women-led with thanks to Juliana Bicycles who will be helping us take care of you all!

—“modern trail-capable mountain bikes” – recreational or enthusiast grade mountain bikes fetauring larger volume knobby tires, suspension, disc brakes, dropper-posts, etc.

“some trail riding experience” – We intend for these trail rides to be open to riders of varying ability levels, but to be prepared, riders should be fairly comfortable on their bikes and ready to advance from beginner trails—like those found at Gateway Green—to those found at the larger trail systems we’ll be touring.

Friday Morning Group Ride - 10/4
2024-10-04 10:00 - 13:00
Join us for a casual Friday morning bike ride to kickstart your weekend with some fresh air and exercise!

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Weather and Trail conditions permitting!

(Weekday Friday morning Group ride)

Don’t want to ride alone?

Want to meet other riders?

Need to just get out and ride?

Intermediate riders are welcome to join a relaxed Friday morning group ride!

Ride is approximately 6-7 miles long. Maybe 2-3 hrs.

The ride is open to all genders and will be led by Ride Leader Chris Kelly!

Where to meet:

Meet at the Rocky Point Trailhead parking lot at 10 am.

What does the ride look like:

This will be a relaxed ride that starts at the Rocky Point(RP) main parking lot Gazebo, to RP United, to The Hive, to The Strasser, to Joy Climb to Nettle Alley, then back to RP United and finishing in the Rocky Point(RP) main parking lot.

What to bring:

A mountain bike in working order

Helmet

Water & Snacks

First Aid Kit/ tools for bike repair/ etc.

Questions or if you can’t make it please get in touch with Chris Kelly

email all-in-clubs@live.com

Once registered, please sign the waiver HERE.

If you’re a non-member and want a free one-month membership, click the link below.

Rocky Point Waiver Access Only (temporary, non-voting membership) (nw-trail.org)

Veterans Day Ride - 11/11
2024-11-11 10:00 - 14:00
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.

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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 a more challenging ride (new CLocks trail).

Bottom line: come prepared for a great time, lots of laughter, and as much riding as you can handle!

Sign Up to receive more event details and to ensure we have enough food for everyone.

Activities:

Group gathering to recognize our Veterans

Social ride (beginner to intermediate skill and fitness level)

BBQ and social gathering after the ride

Join us for a day of riding, fun, and gratitude!

Second Annual Thanksgiving Group Ride at Rocky Point - 11/28
2024-11-28 09:30 - 11:30
Burn off some calories before that big Thanksgiving dinner with a Rocky Point mountain bike group ride.

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Weather and trail conditions permitting!

Don’t want to ride alone?

Want to meet other riders?

Need to burn off some carbs before Thanksgiving dinner?

The ride is open to all and e-bikes are welcome!

Where to meet:

Meet at Rocky Point parking lot (gazebo)

Beginner to intermediate riders are welcome to join a relaxed Thanksgiving morning group ride!

Ride is approximately 3 miles long. Maybe 1-1.5 hrs.

Will be led by Chris Kelly!

Where to meet:

Meet at the Rocky Point trailhead parking lot (Gazebo)at 9:30am.

What does the ride look like:

This will be a relaxed ride that starts in the Rocky Point (RP) main parking lot, to RP United, to Andyland back to RP United and finishing in the main parking lot.

What to bring:

Happy Vibes

A mountain bike in working order

Helmet

Water and snacks

First aid kit, tools for bike repair, etc.

(If you have signed up , but can’t make it for some reason please email Chris beforehand so we know you won’t be attending.)

Questions can be directed to ChrisKelly at all-in-clubs@live.com

If you don’t have a membership you can sign up for a one-month trial at the link below!

Rocky Point Waiver Access Only (temporary, non-voting membership)

Under the lease agreement with the Rocky Point land manager (Weyerhaeuser) you must be a NWTA Member in good standing AND sign the Rocky Point Waiver to access this property.

Northwest Trail Alliance (NWTA) is a membership organization dedicated to creating, enhancing, and protecting mountain bike riding opportunities; advocating for trail access; promoting responsible mountain biking; and building, maintaining, and riding sustainable trails. Membership dollars support all of NWTA’s work, including hosting ride leader trainings such as these. Please support the local MTB community and our work through membership: https://nw-trail.org/join/.

Trail Sisters Black Friday Forest Park Ride - 11/29
2024-11-29 10:00 - 12:00
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Join Trail Sisters for a ride through Forest Park the morning after Thanksgiving!

This ride is open to women; cis, trans, nonbinary.

Meet:

At Fat Tire Farm at 10 a.m. and roll out by 10:30 a.m. (If you drive, please don’t park in the FTF lot.)

Bring:

A gravel/cyclocross bike with knobby 35c/40c tires for maximum fun, but hardtail mountain bikes are also great for this terrain. Full suspension mountain bikes might be a bit heavy, but bring what ya got!

Also, bring the standard stuff to keep you safe and comfy: helmet, gloves, layers, fenders, water, snacks, clear-lens glasses.

Ride:

About 1,400 ft of climbing over about 16 miles. This is a no-drop ride but there may be groups that split up a little depending on who’s feeling peppy and who’s feeling chill 🙂 We will always regroup at natural stopping points.

Route on Ride With GPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49006426

Socialize:

Optional (but highly encouraged) post-ride hang sesh at St Honore. Coffee, lunch things, and pastries abound 🙂

See ya there.

Note: An NWTA membership is not required to join this ride. But if you would like to become a member, or donate to the organization that helps maintain Firelane 5, you can do so on the NWTA website: https://nw-trail.org/join/

GOOD DIRT, STOP 1: Rocky Point - 5/17
2025-05-17 09:00 - 13:30
Part of the GOOD DIRT 2025 – The RCB/NWTA Ride Series collection.

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These are trail rides–requiring a modern trail-capable mountain bike and some trail riding experience–that participants love for the opportunity to meet at the trailhead, be greeted by River City Bicycles and Northwest Trail Alliance, learn about the trail systems from the folks who know them best, and have good times riding in a social group ride format.

After riding, we wrap things up socially with a tailgate grill sesh or picnic provided by River City Bicycles.

—

“modern trail-capable mountain bikes” – recreational or enthusiast-grade mountain bikes featuring larger volume knobby tires, suspension, disc brakes, dropper-posts, etc.

“some trail riding experience” – We intend for these trail rides to be open to riders of varying ability levels, but to be prepared, riders should be fairly comfortable on their bikes and ready to advance from beginner trails—like those found at Gateway Green—to those found at the larger trail systems we’ll be touring.

RCB x NWTA: GOOD DIRT (WOMEN-LED) at Rocky Point - 5/17
2025-05-17 09:00 - 13:30
Ride the Portland area mountain bike trails on this WOMEN-LED EVENT with Team RCB and Northwest Trail Alliance!

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Back by popular demand, our social mtb trail rides hosted in partnership with Northwest Trail Alliance…These are trail rides–requiring a modern trail-capable mountain bikes, and some trail riding experience–that participants love for the opportunity to meet at the trailhead, be greeted by River City Bicycles and Northwest Trail Alliance, learn about the trail systems from the folks who know them best, and have good times riding in a social group ride format.After riding, we wrap things up socially with a tailgate grill sesh or picnic, provided by River City Bicycles.

This afternoon ride event will be WOMEN-LED with thanks to the lady shredders of RCB and the NWTA’s Trail Sisters.

—“modern trail-capable mountain bikes” – recreational or enthusiast grade mountain bikes fetauring larger volume knobby tires, suspension, disc brakes, dropper-posts, etc.

“some trail riding experience” – We intend for these trail rides to be open to riders of varying ability levels, but to be prepared, riders should be fairly comfortable on their bikes and ready to advance from beginner trails—like those found at Gateway Green—to those found at the larger trail systems we’ll be touring.

New Trails Day at Rocky Point! - 5/24
2025-05-24 09:00 - 13:00
Come out and ride the latest and greatest at Rocky Point!

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Come celebrate new trails in the best way possible, by riding them! This has been a very busy dig season at Rocky Point with a number of new trails to enjoy.

We will have two group rides rolling at 9am, one will be focused on some of the newer Blue (intermediate) trails, and one fcoused on Black (advanced) trails. Routes to come, check back here soon.

We will plan to meet back at the main lot kiosk around 12 for lunch, drinks, and a raffle from some of our fantastic sponsors.

If you have any questions please reach out to bryced@nw-trail.org.

Once registered, please sign the waiver HERE

Sandy Ridge Shuttle Day Fundraiser - 6/14
2025-06-14 09:00 - 15:00
Sandy Ridge Shuttle Day Fundraiser is back! Join Northwest Trail Alliance for an epic day of shuttle laps.

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Join Northwest Trail Alliance for a day of shuttled riding at Sandy Ridge. This is a fundraiser for Northwest Trail Alliance. We’re putting the money right back into trails for the community to enjoy.

Come out and support the trails you love.

What To Bring:

Your bike, helmet, riding gear, shoes etc.

Water/hydration

Food and Snacks

A change of clothes for after

Schedule:

Check in will start at 8:00 a.m.

Shuttles start at 9:00 a.m.

Lunch 11:30 a.m. -1:00 p.m.

Last shuttle: 3:00 p.m.

Once registered, please sign the waiver HERE

Email volunteer@nw-trail.org with any questions.

Think your plans might change? Please note our event refund policy.

Women's Beginner Ride at Gateway Green - 6/18
2025-06-18 17:30 - 19:30
Trail Sisters hears you and we are answering your call for a beginner group ride! Join us at Gateway Green for a chill, guided ride.

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This will be a chill, guided ride around the trails at Gateway Green. Ride at your own pace, get comfy on your bike, learn from others, and maybe come away with a riding buddy or two!

Meet at the north end of the park near the entrances of Ted’s Traverse and Meadow Loop. Your ride leaders will meet you there, go over bike safety, talk about route options, and show you around the park!

Note this is not a clinic, just an opportunity to come together and ride with other women who are just getting into mountain biking.

Please bring:

A mountain bike in good working order (tires pumped, sealant checked, bolts tight, chain clean and lubed, brakes and shifters working)

Snacks and water

A multi-tool, hand pump, and extra tube are also good to have!

If you reigster but find that you are not able to make it, please cancel your Eventbrite registration so our ride leaders have a good idea of how many folks to expect.

Once registered, please sign the waiver HERE.

Contact carriej@nw-trail.org with any questions.

GOOD DIRT, STOP 2: Cascade Locks - 7/12
2025-07-12 09:00 - 13:30
Part of the GOOD DIRT 2025 – The RCB/NWTA Ride Series collection.

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Location:

Upper Ouroboros Parking on Wyeth Rd. in Cascade Locks

Google Maps Link

Trailforks Link

Coordinates: 45°41’30.4″N 121°48’27.9″W

Additional parking is available along the shoulder of Wyeth Rd. and at other pull-offs and smaller trailheads below this upper trailhead.

There are various parking spots along the shoulder of Wyeth Road in Cascade Locks, and the event will be based at the upper Ouroboros parking area, about 1.7 miles from the turn-off of the frontage road. The spot can be found at this pin or at the coordinates 45°41’30.4″N 121°48’27.9″W.

These are trail rides–requiring a modern trail-capable mountain bike and some trail riding experience–that participants love for the opportunity to meet at the trailhead, be greeted by River City Bicycles and Northwest Trail Alliance, learn about the trail systems from the folks who know them best, and have good times riding in a social group ride format.

After riding, we wrap things up socially with a tailgate grill sesh or picnic provided by River City Bicycles.

—

“modern trail-capable mountain bikes” – recreational or enthusiast-grade mountain bikes featuring larger volume knobby tires, suspension, disc brakes, dropper-posts, etc.

“some trail riding experience” – We intend for these trail rides to be open to riders of varying ability levels, but to be prepared, riders should be fairly comfortable on their bikes and ready to advance from beginner trails—like those found at Gateway Green—to those found at the larger trail systems we’ll be touring.

NW Trail Sisters' Women's Beginner and Intermediate Ride at Rocky Point - 7/27
2025-07-27 09:30 - 12:30
Trail Sisters hears you and we are answering your call! Join us at Rocky Point for a chill, guided ride.

REGISTER HERE

This will be a chill, guided ride around the trails at Rocky Point. Ride at your own pace, get comfy on your bike, learn from others, and maybe come away with a riding buddy or two!

Meet at the main parking lot on Rocky Point road. Your ride leaders will meet you there, go over bike safety, talk about route options, and show you around!

Note this is not a clinic, just an opportunity to come together and ride with other women who are just getting into mountain biking.

Please bring:

A mountain bike in good working order (tires pumped, sealant checked, bolts tight, chain clean and lubed, brakes and shifters working)

Snacks and water

A multi-tool, hand pump, and extra tube are also good to have!

If you reigster but find that you are not able to make it, please cancel your Eventbrite registration so our ride leaders have a good idea of how many folks to expect.

Once registered, please sign the waiver HERE.

Contact carriej@nw-trail.org with any questions.

CLIMB - Group Ride for Volunteers - 9/6
2025-09-06 10:00 - 14:30
A casual fun group ride event followed by ​a BBQ and beer. A small thank you for being a volunteer. 🙂

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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 trail-building plans for this season.

Depending on group size, we will separate into ride groups based on skill level and fitness.

This is an ideal ride for intermediate to advanced riders.

The ride – We will be riding trails that wind through delightfully old cedars and huge moss-covered boulders. The rocky areas are perfect for riders looking for a mix of flow, jank, and technical challenges.

After the ride, we’ll all regroup for a BBQ and beverages, thanks to our sponsors.

NW Trail Sisters' Women's Beginner Ride at Sandy Ridge - 9/21
2025-09-21 09:30 - 12:30
Trail Sisters hears you and we are answering your call! Join us at Sandy Ridge for a chill, guided ride.

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This will be a chill, guided ride around the trails at Sandy. Ride at your own pace, get comfy on your bike, learn from others, and maybe come away with a riding buddy or two!

Meet at the main parking lot. Your ride leaders will meet you there, go over bike safety, talk about route options, and show you around!

Note this is not a clinic, just an opportunity to come together and ride with other women who are just getting into mountain biking.

Please bring:

A mountain bike in good working order (tires pumped, sealant checked, bolts tight, chain clean and lubed, brakes and shifters working)

Snacks and water

A multi-tool, hand pump, and extra tube are also good to have!

If you reigster but find that you are not able to make it, please cancel your Eventbrite registration so our ride leaders have a good idea of how many folks to expect.

Once registered, please sign the waiver HERE.

Contact carriej@nw-trail.org with any questions.

NWTA x Cyclepath West - Beginner MTB Ride in Forest Park - 10/18
2025-10-18 09:00 - 12:00
Let’s kick off the weekend with a fun beginner mountain bike ride in Forest Park, hosted by NWTA and Cyclepath West – see you there!

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Curious about mountain biking? Eager to dip your toes into the world of off-road cycling? Join Northwest Trail Alliance and Cyclepath West for a beginner-oriented ride through Portland’s Forest Park.

The ride: Cyclepath will provide a shuttle to the top of the Leif Erikson trail. The group will ride back to the shop on Thurman Street along Leif Erikson, with an optional off-road loop in the middle. Leif Erikson is a double-track gravel roadbed open to bikes but not cars.

Option #1: Leif Erikson from top to bottom (11.5 miles, rolling descent)

Option #2: Leif Erikson to Saltzman Rd. to Firelane 5 to Leif Erikson down to lower trailhead (14.5 miles, rolling decent with a steep up/down on the side loop)

Who this is for: Really, anyone! The ride will be designed with beginners in mind. You don’t need to know the lingo and you don’t need any off-road experience. This is a great place to see what the off-road hype is all about and make some friends all while enjoying a pleasant, light ride.

The gear: Please come prepared with an off-road ready bike in safe, working condition. This means the tires are a little wider, ideally you’ve got some gears, and suspension (shocks) are useful but not required. If you need to borrow a bike, connect with Eric (erico@nw-trail.org). Other gear reccomendations include helmet, water bottle, snacks, fanny pack or bike bag, gloves, and weather-specific clothing that can get sweaty.

The plan: Cyclepath West is excited to host us in their new space on NW Thurman Street. Arrive by 9:00 to go over the plan, and we’ll be out the door at 9:15. Afterward, join us for a hang session including light snacks and good company.

RSVP: This event is free but space is limited, so please promptly cancel if it turns out that you cannot attend so we can make sure someone else can grab your spot.

Trail Sisters Black Friday Forest Park Ride - 11/28
2025-11-28 10:00 - 13:00
Join NW Trail Sisters for an intermediate-paced ride through Forest Park.

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Join Trail Sisters for an intermediate-level ride through Forest Park the morning after Thanksgiving!

This ride is open to women; cis, trans, nonbinary.

Meet:

At Cyclepath West at 10 a.m. and roll out by 10:30 a.m. (If you drive, please don’t park in the Cyclepath lot.)

Bring:

A ready-to-roll gravel/cyclocross bike with knobby 35c/40c tires for maximum fun, but hardtail mountain bikes are also great for this terrain. Full suspension mountain bikes might be a bit heavy, but bring what ya got! Please do any bike-maintenance checks prior to arriving (lube chain, top up on sealant, pump up tires, check brakes, tighten bolts, test shifting).

Also, bring the standard stuff to keep you safe and comfy: helmet, gloves, layers, fenders, water, snacks, clear-lens glasses, extra tube, pump, multi-tool.

Ride:

About 1,400 ft of climbing over about 16 miles. This is a no-drop ride but there may be groups that split up a little depending on who’s feeling peppy and who’s feeling chill 🙂 We will always regroup at natural stopping points.

This is an intermediate-fitness ride, so please assess your ability level honestly. If you have not ridden a bike uphill recently, you may struggle to have a good time on this ride.

The route will also involve a short section of downhill singletrack (Firelane 5) that requires intermediate-level bike handling skills.

Route on Ride With GPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49006426

Socialize:

Optional (but highly encouraged) post-ride hang sesh at The Dragonfly Coffee House. Coffee, lunch things, and pastries abound 🙂

See ya there.

An NWTA membership is not required to join this ride. But if you would like to become a member, or donate to the organization that helps maintain Firelane 5, you can do so on the NWTA website: https://nw-trail.org/join/

Please contact carriej@nw-trail.org with any questions.
