Northwest Trail Alliance

Ride & Trail Work at Cascade Locks - 4/27
2024-04-27 09:30 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Oregon
Having fun and building trail in the Columbia Gorge!

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For a change of pace we are doing a test ride of the trail we have been building and then doing some trail work.

Goal is to fine tune a couple sections of trail which are 95% complete.

This is a great opportunity to be the first to ride this unique trail.

Bring your bike and we’ll provide the tools and guidance.

What To Bring:

Bike and bike riding gear (Hint – treat this as a normal ride)

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

https://maps.app.goo.gl/hfcG9ZK8vu3YCGpw6

The combined Ride & Trail Work will last approximately 6 hours, wrapping up at 2:30

Project:

Test Ride

Dirt work shaping an finishing a trail

Finishing building berm and turns

Timing

Safety meeting promptly starts at 9:30 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 (and change of clothes in the car for when we finish).

Other Details

Once registered, please sign the waiver HERE

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

Meet and park on Wyeth Road just east of Cascade Locks:

45.69074897754339, -121.83697332294133

NW Trail Sisters Guided Beginner/Green Ride at Sandy Ridge - 6/5
2024-06-05 18:00 - 20:00
Join NW Trail Sisters for a beginner level/green ride at Sandy Ridge!

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Attention Trail Sisters! Do you really enjoy green-level trails or are you newer to mountain biking and looking to ride with other women/non-binary riders? This is your ride!

Join us at Sandy Ridge for an evening of exploring trails. This is a no-drop ride, meaning no one is left behind. We are here to cheer each other on and have a lot of fun!

Assessing your skill level is the best way to ensure you and the people around you will have a good time. As a beginner/green level (not novice) rider, you should be familiar with your bike; how to shift, brake, and overall ride your bike on uneven terrain. We will be riding over roots and smaller rocks as well as riding up to 4 miles with up to 500 feet of elevation.

Once your registered, please ​also sign the ​event waiver HERE

What to bring:

Mountain Bike

Helmet

Gloves

Layers – this is Oregon, ride will happen rain or shine!

Minimum 1 – 2 liters of water in bottles or a hydration pack.

Snacks – easy to eat and digest.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to your sweet and sassy ride leader, Stacy S. at gaiadog@frontier.com

This event, as well as over 100 trail stewardship events across the region each year are made possible by membership dollars. If you are not a member of Northwest Trail Alliance and would like to join over 5,500 other mountain bikers who bring sweet singletrack opportunities to the PNW, consider becoming a member.

GOOD DIRT, Stop 2: Sandy Ridge - 6/22
2024-06-22 09:00 - 13:30
Ride MTB with River City Bicycles and NWTA!

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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 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 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.

Soldiers On Singletrack Trail Ride at Rocky Point - 8/9
2024-08-09 14:00 - 17:00
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.

SIGN YOUR WAIVER

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: 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.

Trail Sisters Guided Falls Creek Ride Led by Metropolis Adventure Team - 9/21
2024-09-21 09:00 - 16:00
Join NWTA’s Trail Sisters & Metropolis Adventure Team for a guided ride on the spectacular Falls Creek trail.

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Join the Trail Sisters of Metropolis Adventure Team for a day in the Gifford Pinchot to experience this gem of a Washington trail. We will shuttle to Oldman Pass, connecting to McCLellan Meadows and then to Falls Creek Trail for a partial loop. We divide into groups based on ability, fitness, and riding goals. All groups will have the opportunity to session technical parts of the climbs and descents. There are many great snacking spots with a view, as well as some geological features unique to the Gifford Pinchot. Bring your sense of adventure and join us for a day on the trail!

Please assess your riding skills honestly. This ride requires fitness and technical skills. The trails we will ride are rated blue on Trailforks. If you enjoy riding 44 Trails area, Roger’s camp, Tiger Mountain, or can comfortably ride a couple of loops (to the top and down again) at Sandy Ridge or Post Canyon, this will be a good fit for you. Feel free to reach out and inquire whether this ride is for you! We want everyone to be safe, relaxed, and have a good time.

There will be a riverside BBQ afterwards hosted by Metropolis Cycle Repair. Stay for a beverage, food, or just spend time to chat with the other participants and make more ride plans! Make sure to bring your camp chair.

We are not meeting at an established trailhead, please use these coordinates to get to our meeting spot: 45.922321, -121.947033 on Wind River Road. Expect spotty cell phone service in this area.

What: Trail Sisters Guided Falls Creek Ride lead by members of Metropolis Adventure Team; Intermediate to Advanceskill level ride

Ride is 23 miles and 1,500 ft of technical and punchy climbing; descending is technical with roots and rocks and some exposure

When: September 21st (9:00-9:30 shuttle organization and ride by 10:00; expect to be on the trail for 5 hours (3 pm) and hang out afterwards)

Where: Wind River Road dropped pin at creek crossing

Who: Trail Sisters, non-binary, and trans Trail Sisters welcome!

How: Please bring what you need to ride for a long day (comfortable riding clothes, snacks, sandwich, water, sunscreen, repair kit, tube, helmet, gloves, etc.). Please have your bike ready to go! Be sure your shocks and brakes are properly working! There will be a mechanic at the start for any emergencies. Spotty cell phone service in this area.

Please sign this waiver in order to participate.

Please contact Janelle with any questions: jlynnebickford@gmail.com

Events like these are made possible through funds generated by NWTA membership dollars. If you are digging this opportunity and are not yet a member or need to renew, please do so HERE.

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/.

LAPQUEST - 6/7
2025-06-07 08:30 - 15:00
A group ride with and an endurance challenge. The challenge is to do as many laps you can within 2 hours.

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LapQuest is a grassroots social ride event with an endurance challenge.

A fun-filled day of mountain biking, community camaraderie, and delicious food provided by Qdoba.

You set the pace and decide how many laps you want to complete. Whether you’re looking to casually ride for a couple of hours or push yourself to complete as many laps as possible.

LapQuest is a community-building event to celebrate the amazing volunteers who help build and maintain the trails we love to ride in Cascade Locks.

Why LapQuest?

Grassroots Glory: LapQuest unites biking enthusiasts for a grassroots challenge that’s all about passion, grit, and community.

Cascade Locks Magic: Chosen for its spectator-friendly vibe, Cascade Locks serves as the perfect backdrop for your biking triumphs.

Scenic Thrills: Set on the banks of the Columbia River, LapQuest offers breathtaking views to accompany your biking feats of endurance.

Date: Saturday, June 7, 2025

Event Schedule:

Check in starts at 8:30 a.m.

Welcome and event safety talk at 9:00 a.m.

Riders stage at 9:30 a.m.

Riders start at 10:00 a.m. and finish by 12:00 (noon)

Social is from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m.

Event Meeting Location: 199 Cramblett Way, Cascade Locks, OR 97014

Trail Information: EasyCLIMB via TrailForks

Once Registered, make sure to sign the LapQuest Event Waiver

Questions: Email tedd@nw-trail.org
