Rocky Point Saturday Session - 3/18
2023-03-18 09:30 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Weekly Rocky Point trail build and maintenance day – Registration is Required!

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Join us on Saturdays through the winter and into the spring as we build and maintain the trails at Rocky Point. The “Saturday Sessions” are small-scale work events that are a great place to practice and grow your trail building skills. Come out and help create the future of Mountain Biking in Portland.

What to Bring

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

Jacket (be prepared)

Hard hat or bike helmet (mandatory)

Water

Snacks

Lunch

Face Covering as recommended by the CDC (in case we can’t maintain social proper social distancing)

Tools will be provided.

Waiver: Once registered, please sign the waiver HERE.

*Rocky Point is a property that is leased by NWTA. In order to attend this event (or to access this land), you will need to be an NWTA member (JOIN HERE), in good standing, as well as sign the online Rocky Point waiver: HERE

Please contact Jered@nw-trail.org if you have any questions.

Rocky Point Saturday Session - 3/25
2023-03-25 09:30 - 13:30 | Rocky Point Central Trailhead, Rocky Point Central Trailhead, Portland, OR, 97231, United States

Rocky Point Saturday Session - 4/1
2023-04-01 09:30 - 13:30 | Rocky Point Central Trailhead, Rocky Point Central Trailhead, Portland, OR, 97231, United States
Weekly Rocky Point trail build and maintenance day – Registration is Required!

REGISTER HERE

Join us on Saturdays through the winter and into the spring as we build and maintain the trails at Rocky Point. The “Saturday Sessions” are small-scale work events that are a great place to practice and grow your trail building skills. Come out and help create the future of Mountain Biking in Portland.

What to Bring

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

Jacket (be prepared)

Hard hat or bike helmet (mandatory)

Water

Snacks

Lunch

Face Covering as recommended by the CDC (in case we can’t maintain social proper social distancing)

Tools will be provided.

Waiver: Once registered, please sign the waiver HERE.

*Rocky Point is a property that is leased by NWTA. In order to attend this event (or to access this land), you will need to be an NWTA member (JOIN HERE) in good standing, as well as sign the online Rocky Point waiver: HERE

Please contact volunteer@nw-trail.org if you have any questions

Klootchy Creek Dig Day - 4/2
2023-04-02 10:00 - 13:00
Come out and help keep the Klootchy Creek trails running smooth – Registration is Required!

register here

Meet up in the Klootchy parking lot at 9:45 for safety brief and planning session.

We’ll be taking on some brushing, tread maintenance, and checking drainage after the first big rain of the season. We will be working behind the locked gate and will leave the parking lot as a group at 10, so if you are running late, please call or text Nell at 703-638-4626 so we can make alternate arrangements.

What to Bring

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

Jacket (be prepared)

Hard hat or bike helmet (mandatory)

Water

Snacks

Lunch

Face Covering as recommended by the CDC (in case we can’t maintain social proper social distancing)

Tools will be provided.

Waiver: Once registered, please sign the waiver HERE.

Questions: call or text Nell at 703-638-4626, or email nells@nw-trail.org

Tillamook State Forest Trail Work Party - 4/9
2023-04-09 08:00 - 15:00
Final details (where/when to meet up, what to bring, etc) will be emailed out no less than 3 days in advance. Work days typically include a 1.5-2.0 hr bike ride/hike, work for 3-4 hrs, then hot food and a variety of beverages afterward. Work locations are less than 3.0 miles round trip on foot.

register here

Please direct any questions to nathanfrechen@yahoo.com

Once registered, please sign the waiver HERE

If for any reason, you are unable to attend this event, please cancel your registration no later than 24 hours prior to the event so that your spot can go to someone on the waitlist. Otherwise, show up! You won’t regret it!

These events are made possible by NWTA membership dollars. If you are not a member or just need to renew your membership, you can do so HERE. We are a group of nearly 6,000 mountain bikers, who TOGETHER steward trails across NW Oregon and SW Washington.

Stub Stewart State Park MTB Trail Maintenance Day - 4/9
2023-04-09 10:00 - 14:00 | LL stub Stewart State PArk, LL Stub Stewart State Park, Buxton, Oregon, 97109
Stub Stewart State Park MTB Trail Maintenance Day.

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Join us Sunday April 9th at 10 AM to maintain the MTB trails at Stub Stewart State Park. We will be addressing drainage issues on Shoofly. Meet at the far end of the Hill Top Day Use Area parking lot and we will carpool back to the MTB area from there.

What to Bring:

Work clothes: Light long sleeve shirt, Long Pants, Boots, Gloves, and Eye Protection.

Jacket or coat(be prepared for rain or cold weather)

Hard hat or bike helmet (mandatory)

Water

Snacks

Lunch

Tools will be provided.

Waiver: Once registered, please sign the waiver HERE.

If you aren’t a member of NWTA, please consider joining (here).

Questions: email Sid @ sidsbike2020@gmail.com

NW Trail Sister's Dig Series: Trail Maintenance at Rocky Point - 4/15
2023-04-15 10:00 - 15:00 | Rocky Point Central Trailhead, Rocky Point Central Trailhead, Portland, OR, 97231, United States
DIG SEASON IS HERE! Are you ready to get dirty?

REGISTER HERE

Join us at Rocky Point for the fourth and final installment of the NW Trail Sisters Dig Series – Trail Maintenance! We will focus on drainage mitigation and the overall nuts and bolts of trail maintenance.

The dig series is a set of dig days dedicated to skills and confidence building. We have four dig days scheduled at multiple locations where we will cover the ins-and-outs of trail building 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 & extra layers: We will be outside in the cold, dress warm and bring extra layers.

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

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

Sturdy shoes

Helmet or hard hat (required)

Eye protection

Water

Snacks & lunch

B﻿ike and bike gear for post-digging rips

TOOLS WILL BE PROVIDED. You are not required to bring any tools, but if you have your own folding saw, loppers, rake, shovel, or hoe, feel free to bring it.

In accordance with our agreement with Weyerhaeuser, the land manager of Rocky Point, those who enter the property must be a NWTA member in good standing and have signed the Rocky Point Waiver . 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.

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.

Questions? Shoot them over to Nancy @ nancys@nw-trail.org

Gateway Green Dig Day - 4/16
2023-04-16 09:00 - 13:00
Come one come all! No experience is necessary. All ages are welcome!

register here

Our skills area revamp project is ALMOST complete, and we need YOU to come help get the area & the rest of the park dialed in for the Spring & Summer riding season.

Where to Meet

Meet at the Central Hub near the pump track at 9 am for check-in.

Getting to the Event

Ride your bike or take public transportation. On-street parking is available around the Gateway Transit Center and the Fred Meyer parking lot on NE 99th & NE Pacific if you must drive. If you’re dropping someone off, use one of the quick-drop spaces in the Transit Center’s overflow lot. We do not encourage you to park in neighboring residential areas.

What to Bring

Your bike

Work clothes, Boots, Gloves, Eye Protection & Gloves

Jacket (be prepared)

Hard hat or bike helmet (mandatory)

Water

Snacks

Tools will be provided.

Waiver

Once registered, please sign the waiver HERE.

Questions?

Email: GatewayGreen@nw-trail.org

Earth Day Clean Up and Mountain Bike Ride at Rocky Point - 4/22
2023-04-22 09:00 - 12:00
Join us to help clean up Rocky Point Rd. We will be doing trash pick-up from the lower shuttle parking lot on HWY 30 to the top shuttle gate (roughly a mile above the trailhead). This is a great opportunity to get outdoors, meet new people, and make a positive impact on our environment.

Register HERE

Meeting Location: We will be meeting at the main entrance point for the trails at the Central Rocky Point Trailhead Parking on Rocky Point Road.

Address: 20955, 23999 Rocky Point Rd, Scappoose, OR 97056

What to Bring: Volunteers should bring work gloves, shoes, water, and sunscreen (being optimistic) and your bike if you plan to ride afterwards. Please dress for the weather.

What’s Provided: Trash bags will be provided. We encourage you to bring a bucket and work gloves to support sustainability efforts.

Restrooms: A porta potty will be available at this location.

Parking: There is some room to park along the road downhill from the trail entrance. Please park efficiently and angle park as much as possible. Do not park in front of or near entrances or gates.

Transit: Not available nearby

Accessibility: This area may not be easily accessible for folks with mobility concerns.

Translation Services: There will not be a Spanish speaker present at this event.

Youth Volunteers: Volunteers 17 and under must be accompanied by an authorized adult.

Groups: If you are volunteering with multiple people for this event please register as a Team. See this short guide for how to register as a Team SOLVE | How-To-Guide (solveoregon.org).

Contacts: Please contact Will Heiberg at willh@nw-trail.org with questions about this event.

Cascade Locks Dig Day - 4/22
2023-04-22 10:00 - 14:00
NEW MTB TRAILS IN THE GORGE, WHAT COULD BE BETTER!

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NWTA and the Cascade Locks team are excited to offer our trail stewards and volunteers an opportunity to participate in a challenging hand-build for a section of the new trails at Cascade Locks, south of I-84. The work will entail building new trail with lots of challenging rock work.

Email paulh@nw-trail.org for if you have any questions.

Powell Butte Spring Work Party - 4/25
2023-04-25 09:00 - 13:00
Ride season is quickly approaching! Join us for a day of trail work at Powell Butte, getting the trails dialed for a summer of riding.

register here

J﻿oin NWTA & Portland Parks as we head to Powell Butte to touch up on some trail maintenance to get everything ready for the summer.

Where to Meet

Ellis Street Trailhead: 5608 SE 145th Avenue, Portland, OR 97236

Scope of Work

Join Portland Parks & Recreation staff and community volunteers in completing important trail work projects on Powell Butte.

No experience necessary! Youth participants must be at least age 14, and all volunteers aged 14-17 must have a parent or guardian sign our youth waiver forms.

Wear sturdy close-toed shoes, long pants, and long-sleeved shirts. Bring rain gear and/or sun gear, a hat, a filled water bottle, and snacks. Bring gloves if you have a pair and prefer to use your own. Instruction, tools, and gloves are otherwise provided.

You will be walking up to 5 miles away from the meeting location and restrooms, so please be ready to hike. Be sure to arrive 5-10 minutes early, to be sure you don’t miss the group.

What to Bring

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

Jacket (be prepared)

Hard hat or bike helmet (mandatory)

Water

Snacks

Lunch

Tools will be provided.

Waiver – Once registered, please sign the waiver HERE.

Questions? Email PowellButte@nw-trail.org

Sandy Ridge Work Party - 4/29
2023-04-29 09:00 - 15:00
Spring has arrived, and we are putting together a series of work parties to get the trails at Sandy Ridge ready for summertime shredding!

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Join us on Saturday, April 29, from 9 am – 2 pm at Sandy Ridge Trail System to get the trails ready for summer! Trail work will last approximately 4 hours, wrapping up at 2:00.

What To Bring:

Your bike (optional)

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

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 if you are more comfortable with your own).

Optional: Folding Handsaw

Safety meeting promptly starts at 9 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).

Once registered, please sign the waiver HERE

Email SandyRidge@nw-trail.org with any questions

S﻿HUTTLE LAP AFTER (WEATHER PERMITTING)!!!!!!!

ROCKY POINT — NORTHSIDE WORK PARTY - 4/29
2023-04-29 09:00 - 16:00
W﻿E WANT YOU!

T﻿here are 8 new miles of trail waiting to be opened on the Northside of Rocky Point, and they need you!

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C﻿ome help us get the trails dialed and ready for summer opening. We will spend half of the day buffing out the machine cut trails, adding drains and flavor. Then join us as we grill up some lunch, and get in some shuttle laps of the new trails!

T﻿IMELINE!!!

9﻿:00 – 9:30 — Meet at Rocky Point Trailhead & Travel to work site

9﻿:30 – 1:00 — Work

1﻿:00 – 2:00 — Lunch

1﻿:30 – 4:00 — SHUTTLE LAPS!!!

S﻿COPE OF WORK!!!

W﻿e are buffing the trails, so this will be a lot of rake work and light shaping. We will be getting the trail surface packed in and ready for tires. Certain problem areas will require drain work.

WHAT TO BRING!!!

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

Jacket (be prepared)

Hard hat or bike helmet (mandatory)

Water

S﻿nacks

B﻿RING YOUR TOOLS!!!!

T﻿his is a big party, so if you have any tools, we encourage you to bring them!

B﻿RING YOUR RIDING GEAR!!!

G﻿etting tires on the trails is a crucial step in prepping the trails. Bring your bike and let’s shred!

SIGN YOUR WAIVER!!!

Once registered, please sign the waiver HERE.

QUESTIONS? Email charliek@nw-trail.org

ROCKY POINT — NORTHSIDE WORK PARTY - 5/6
2023-05-06 09:00 - 16:00

CANCELED // Gateway Green Dig day - 5/7
2023-05-07 09:00 - 13:00
NOTE: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED

Come one come all! No experience is necessary. All ages are welcome!

Our skills area revamp project is ALMOST complete, and we need YOU to come help get the area & the rest of the park dialed in for the Spring & Summer riding season.

register here

Where to Meet

Meet at the Central Hub near the pump track at 9 am for check-in.

Getting to the Event

Ride your bike or take public transportation. On-street parking is available around the Gateway Transit Center and the Fred Meyer parking lot on NE 99th & NE Pacific if you must drive. If you’re dropping someone off, use one of the quick-drop spaces in the Transit Center’s overflow lot. We do not encourage you to park in neighboring residential areas.

What to Bring

Your bike

Work clothes, Boots, Gloves, Eye Protection & Gloves

Jacket (be prepared)

Hard hat or bike helmet (mandatory)

Water

Snacks

Tools will be provided.

Waiver

Once registered, please sign the waiver HERE.

Questions?

Email: GatewayGreen@nw-trail.org

ROCKY POINT — NORTHSIDE WORK PARTY - 5/13
2023-05-13 09:00 - 16:00

Cascade Locks Dig Day #3 - 5/13
2023-05-13 09:30 - 14:00
Our third work party out at the brand new CLIMB system in the Columbia Gorge National Scenic Area

register here

NWTA and the Cascade Locks team are excited to offer our trail stewards and volunteers an opportunity to participate in a challenging hand-build for a section of the new trails at Cascade Locks, south of I-84. The work will entail building new trail with lots of challenging rock work.

If you got a tool (shovel, hoe, loppers, handsaw, or rock bar) you like, feel free to bring it. Otherwise I’ll have a decent number of tools in my truck and a lot of the work we can do with hands.

What to bring:

Head protection (hard hat or bike helmet)

Work gloves,

Eye protection

Sturdy footwear

Lunch, snacks and water

Whatever clothing you need to feel comfortable in the weather +/- 10 degrees and maybe some rain.

Where to meet:

We’re able to park on the side of the road and then walk less than 100 yards into the woods to get to the trail.

Eventbrite doesn’t do well with locations without official addresses, so here’s a pin in Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/RFGkRgfphz66rvxc7

Look for my gold Tacoma with a green camper and the #letnwtahelp banner hanging from the tailgate.

We’ll starts congregating and socializing at 9:30. The safety talk will begin promptly at 10:00 am. We’ll wrap up at 2pm with refreshments from Hopworks, Liquid Death, and more.

Email paulh@nw-trail.org for if you have any questions.

POSTPONED // Trail School: Intro to Building Features - 5/18
2023-05-18 17:00 - 20:30
POSTPONED … STAY TUNED FOR A RESCHEDULE.

Join us Thursday Evening May 18th at Rocky Point for our first feature building clinic.

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T﻿his is an intro class. No experience necessary, and we welcome all skill levels.

Drew Petersen, Derek Kidd, and Charlie Kohlmeier will be teaching members how to build sustainable features. We will focus on building proper shapes, designing drainage, and evaluating durability.

Our clinic will take to the trail as we repair some features on Machete.

After the clinic, we will session our newly repaired features and enjoy some late dinner.

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TIMELINE

5﻿:00 — Meet

5﻿:00-5:30 — Ride in

5:30-8:00 — Build & Session

8﻿:00-8:30 — Eat / Ride out

S﻿COPE

We will be shaping features, which requires moving and compacting dirt.

WHAT TO BRING

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

Jacket (be prepared)

Bike Helmet (mandatory)

Water

S﻿nacks

WE HAVE TOOLS

To make it easier for all of us to ride in, we will have tools ready on site!

B﻿RING YOUR RIDING GEAR

Make sure to bring your bike so we can ride the features after they are built. No better way to pack in fresh features than with tires.

SIGN YOUR WAIVER!!!

Once registered, please sign the waiver HERE.

QUESTIONS? Email charliek@nw-trail.org

*Rocky Point is property that is leased by NWTA. In order to attend this event (or to access this land) you need to be a NWTA member (JOIN HERE), in good standing, as well as sign the online Rocky Point waiver: HERE

RIDE TO RAKE TO RIDE - 5/20
2023-05-20 08:00 - 17:00
Join us on an adventure to Rocky Point by bike, help put the finishing touches on the Northside trail network, shred, and ride home.

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J﻿oin us on May 20th as we ride out to Rocky Point trails to help put the finishing touches on 8 new miles of trails on the northside of the property.

R﻿oute: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42775705

T﻿IMELINE

7:00 – 8:00 — Meetup at Cascadia Coffee Pub

8﻿:10 – 10:00 — Ride out to Rocky Point

10:00 – 1:00 — Trailwork (Meet here if driving)

1﻿:00 – 2:00 — Lunch

2:00 – 5:00 — Shred!

S﻿COPE

W﻿e are buffing the trails, so this will be a lot of rake work and light shaping. We will be getting the trail surface packed in and ready for tires. Certain problem areas will require drain work.

A﻿LL TOOLS PROVIDED BY NWTA

WHAT TO BRING

A change of shirt can be useful for digging. Long sleeves recommended. Weather might affect your decisions, but be sure to be prepared for whatever is possible. Sunscreen is a must in the clear cuts! Your bike helmet and eye protection provide PPE as you work. Bring suitable snacks for a big day. Lunch will be provided by NWTA, so count on consuming a bunch of calories mid day to get you ready for the push home.

RIDING

G﻿etting tires on the trails is a crucial step in prepping the trails. Knobby tires recommended. The wider the better. 47+ would work. 2″+ would be preferred. Rocky Point has some proper chunk!

SIGN YOUR WAIVER

Once registered, please sign the waiver HERE.

QUESTIONS? Email charliek@nw-trail.org

ROCKY POINT — NORTHSIDE WORK PARTY - 5/20
2023-05-20 09:00 - 16:00

Sandy Ridge Work Party - 5/21
2023-05-21 09:00 - 15:00
Join us on Sunday May 21, from 9 am – 2 pm at Sandy Ridge Trail System to get the trails ready for summer! Trail work will last approximately 4 hours, wrapping up at 2:00.

register here

What To Bring:

Your bike (optional)

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

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 if you are more comfortable with your own).

Optional: Folding Handsaw

Safety meeting promptly starts at 9 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).

Once registered, please sign the waiver HERE

Saturday November 12, 2022 / 9:00 am – 2 pm / Sandy Ridge Trails

Email SandyRidge@nw-trail.org with any questions

S﻿HUTTLE LAP AFTER (WEATHER PERMITTING)!!!!!!!

Klootchy Creek Dig Day - 5/21
2023-05-21 10:00 - 13:00
Meet up in the Klootchy parking lot at 9:45 for safety brief and planning session.

register here

We’ll be taking on some brushing, tread maintenance, and checking drainage after the first big rain of the season. We will be working behind the locked gate and will leave the parking lot as a group at 10, so if you are running late, please call or text Nell at 703-638-4626 so we can make alternate arrangements.

What to Bring

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

Jacket (be prepared)

Hard hat or bike helmet (mandatory)

Water

Snacks

Lunch

Face Covering as recommended by the CDC (in case we can’t maintain social proper social distancing)

Tools will be provided.

Waiver: Once registered, please sign the waiver HERE.

Questions: call or text Nell at 703-638-4626, or email nells@nw-trail.org

ROCKY POINT — NORTHSIDE WORK PARTY - 5/27
2023-05-27 09:00 - 16:00

Powell Butte Work Party – 5/31
2023-05-31 09:00 - 12:00
Are you looking for a trail maintenance opportunity within the city? Look no further than Powell Butte! Join us next Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for a great opportunity to tune up part of the trails in this amazing park. Meet at the Ellis St entrance.

register here

J﻿oin NWTA & Portland Parks as we head to Powell Butte to touch up on some trail maintenance to get everything ready for the summer.

Where to Meet

Ellis Street Trailhead: 5608 SE 145th Avenue, Portland, OR 97236

Scope of Work

Join Portland Parks & Recreation staff and community volunteers in completing important trail work projects on Powell Butte.

No experience necessary! Youth participants must be at least age 14, and all volunteers aged 14-17 must have a parent or guardian sign our youth waiver forms.

Wear sturdy close-toed shoes, long pants, and long-sleeved shirts. Bring rain gear and/or sun gear, a hat, a filled water bottle, and snacks. Bring gloves if you have a pair and prefer to use your own. Instruction, tools and gloves otherwise provided.

You will be walking up to 5 miles away from the meeting location and restrooms, so please be ready to hike. Be sure to arrive 5-10 minutes early, to be sure you don’t miss the group.

What to Bring

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

Jacket & Sunscreen (be prepared)

Hard hat or bike helmet (mandatory)

Water

Snacks

Lunch

Tools will be provided.

Waiver – Once registered, please sign the waiver HERE.

Questions? Email PowellButte@nw-trail.org

Coldwater Lake Campout and Trail Work Party - 6/3
2023-06-03 09:00 - 15:00
Join NWTA & Growlers Gulch Racing for a work party on National Trails Day (June 3rd) at Coldwater Lake at the Mt. St. Helens National Monument.

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Workparty Date: Saturday June 3rd, 2023 / 9am-3pm

Campout Dates: Friday, June 2nd – Sunday, June 4th.

Join NWTA & Growlers Gulch Racing for a work party on National Trails Day (June 3rd) at Coldwater Lake at the Mt. St. Helens National Monument.

Due to our partnership with the US Forest Service & The Mt. St. Helens Institue, we are allowed to camp overnight (primitive) from June 2nd – June 4th at The Coldwater Lake Learning Center this is a change from years past due to the recent landslide on HWY 504.

Please note that the space for campers is limited. There are also no water or dump facilities at the campsite. Portable restrooms will be available for campers to use onsite

Once registered you will receive final meeting location details for the work party from Jim Lemonds.

Information about the Science & Learning Center at Coldwater Lake: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/giffordpinchot/recarea/?recid=40401

Information about Coldwater Lake: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/giffordpinchot/recarea/?recid=40398

All ages and skill levels are welcome.

What to bring for the work party:

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

* Jacket (be prepared)

* Hard hat or bike helmet (mandatory)

* Water

* Snacks

* Lunch

Please bring your favorite tread tool if you have one (rakes, McLeod, rouge hoe, loppers)

Waiver – Once registered, please sign the waiver HERE.

Food will not be provided for Friday night campers

After the work party, NWTA will host a BBQ for all the volunteers.

PET (DOG) OWNERS: If you bring your pet, know that you cannot leave them unattended at the campsite. Due to the steep hillside & narrow terrain of the trail, we DO NOT recommend that they join you while working on the trail.

Questions? Email Jim Lemonds sthelens@nw-trail.org

Sandy Ridge Work Party - 6/3
2023-06-03 09:00 - 15:00
Join us on Saturday June 3, from 9 am – 2 pm at Sandy Ridge Trail System to get the trails ready for summer! Trail work will last approximately 4 hours, wrapping up at 2:00.

register here

What To Bring:

Your bike (optional)

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

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 if you are more comfortable with your own).

Optional: Folding Handsaw

Safety meeting promptly starts at 9 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).

Once registered, please sign the waiver HERE

Saturday November 12, 2022 / 9:00 am – 2 pm / Sandy Ridge Trails

Email SandyRidge@nw-trail.org with any questions

S﻿HUTTLE LAP AFTER (WEATHER PERMITTING)!!!!!!!

Klootchy Creek Dig Day - 6/11
2023-06-11 10:00 - 13:00

Brushing Party at Rocky Point - 6/17
2023-06-17 08:00 - 13:00
W﻿e need you to come help us weedwhack the trails!

register here

C﻿ome test out your favorite string trimmer or use one of ours. Either way, we need bodies behind trimmers taking care of all the growth that has happened since spring.

I﻿f your favorite trails are in clearcuts, they need your help.

T﻿RAILS THAT NEED LOVE

H﻿IGHLINE / WINDUP / ANDYLAND / RP UNITED / PIPELINE / GREAT ESCAPE / SERAL STAGE / MACHETE

S﻿CHEDULE

8﻿:00 AM — MEET

8﻿:30 – 1:00 — BRUSH TRAILS

1﻿:00+ — EAT & RIDE FRESH TRAILS

W﻿HAT TO BRING

P﻿PE — String trimmers are no joke, eye protection, gloves, and sturdy boots are a must. Full face shields are even better.

W﻿ATER & SNACKS — It might be hot, gotta stay hydrated and well fed

S﻿UNSCREEN — It will likely be sunny, and you may be in a clear cut

T﻿OOLS — If you have a string trimmer you want to use, bring it. If it is electric, you’ll need a LOT of battery.

SIGN YOUR WAIVER

Once registered, please sign the waiver HERE.

QUESTIONS? Email charliek@nw-trail.org

Cascade Locks Trail System Spring Campout and Trail Work Party - 6/23-25
2023-06-23 14:00 - 2023-06-25 17:00
This event merges trail work, group rides, and camping, making for a memorable MTB social event. —Building community as we build trail

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Objective: To build a new trail in the Columbia Gorge near Cascade Locks. When completed it will be a 15-mile trail that winds its way through an amazing forest on Forest Service land.

Meeting Location: Wyeth Campground next to the Wyeth Trailhead at 750 Herman Creek Rd. Cascade Locks, OR 97014.

All ages and skill levels are welcome.

All MINOR Participants: Must complete the additional form & email the completed form to nathaniel.brodie@usda.gov in at least 7 days in advance of the work party: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QQ1SjWhRSHDS82_gBpR2CgqRWE0K2GUm/view?usp=sharing

Bikes are not necessary for the work party, but you are welcome to bring them if you want to ride the trails afterward. You will not be able to see your vehicle & you will want to be sure to secure your bike.

What to bring for the work part:

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

* Jacket (be prepared)

* Hard hat or bike helmet (mandatory)

* Water & Snacks

NWTA will have tools will available, but please bring your favorite tread tool if you have one (rakes, McLeod, rouge hoe, loppers)

Waiver – Once registered, please sign the waiver HERE.

Campout details:

NWTA has reserved large group sites at the Wyeth Campground for volunteers to stay FREE. These sites can accommodate up to 18 vehicles (must pre-register with the NWTA ‘campout’ option). If you are interested in camping and would like to rent your own site, you can make your reservation at https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/122940

Food will not be provided for Friday night campers (BYOB & BYOF)

On Saturday, NWTA and our generous sponsors will provide a BBQ social for our hard-working volunteers.

PET OWNERS: NWTA will have a group site within the public campground. If you bring your pet, know that you cannot leave them unattended at the campground. Due to the trail’s steep hillside & narrow terrain, we DO NOT recommend that they join you while working on the trail.

Please bring firewood if you can.

This will be a large event and space will be limited.

Please sign up soon to reserve your spot (and help us pre-plan the logistics).

St. Helens International Festival of Trails (aka SHIFT) Campout and Work Party - 8/18-20
2023-08-18 09:00 - 2023-08-20 15:00
SHIFT is BACK! Weekend campout around a work party on Saturday, August 19th

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Great news! Our weekend party around a work party is back!

Workparty Date: Saturday, August 19th, 2022 / 9 am-3 pm

Campout Dates: Friday, August 18th – Sunday, August 20th. Informal social rides will be happening all weekend!

Meet at Marble Mountain Sno Park (NF-83, Cougar WA 98616)

We will be working in areas you will have to access via riding your bike. When registering, please be honest with your riding skill and stamina in order for us to get you into the right workgroup.

What to bring for the work party:

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

* Jacket (be prepared)

* Hard hat or bike helmet (mandatory)

* Water

* Snacks

* Lunch

NWTA will have tools will available, but please bring your favorite tread tool if you have one (rakes, McLeod, rouge hoe, loppers)

After the work party on Saturday, dinner will be provided for all volunteers (please pre-register). Adult Beverages are generously provided by Hopworks.

Please be prepared and bring enough food and water for yourself and your group for the remainder of the weekend.

Waiver – Once registered, please sign the waiver HERE.

Campout details:

Our base camp for the weekend will be at Marble Mountain Sno Park. This is a paved parking lot with areas close by ideal for dispersed camping. There is also ample space for RVs & Campers; however, no electricity or water on site. Be prepared & bring everything that you need.

Bathroom – 2 vault toilets (bring toilet paper!).

PET (DOG) OWNERS: If you bring your pet, know that you cannot leave them unattended at the base camp. Due to the steep hillside & narrow terrain of the trail, we DO NOT recommend that they join you while working on the trail.

Questions? Email juntu@nw-trail.org
