Northwest Trail Alliance

GOOD DIRT, STOP 2: Cascade Locks - 7/12
2025-07-12 09:00 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
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

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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.

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“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.

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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.

International Women's Mountain Biking Day at Sandy Ridge - 5/2
2026-05-02 09:30 - 14:00
Women! Bikes! Digging! Riding! Can it get any better??

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International Women’s Mountain Biking Day is celebrated annually on the first Saturday in May. It’s a day for women riders to gather, experience, and share their stoke for mountain biking!

Join NW Trail Sisters and our friends at Simworks, Mt Hood Dirt Divas, Wednesday Wrippers and Timberline for a day of celebrating women who ride.

There will be:

A short morning dig – trail to be determined

Lunch and raffle with Simworks

Guided rides for advanced, intermediate, and beginner!

Save the date! More details to come!

This event will be hosted by NW Trail Sisters and Mt Hood Dirt Divas with support from Simworks, Wednesday Wrippers, Timberline Lodge, and Shredly.

Questions? Email carriej@nw-trail.org
