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  • Pine Creek Trail Extension Project – 5/29

    Join us while we complete the long-awaited Pine Creek Trail Extension. 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: Safety meeting promptly starts at 9:30 a.m. Please arrive 15-20 mins early to ensure that ... Read More

  • DIG DAY — Sandy Ridge: Let’s get Sandy ready for shuttle day – 5/30

    Shuttle day is June 13th. Time to put the finishing touches on the trails for the event. 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, ... Read More

  • EasyCLIMB Trail Project – 5/30

    Preparing the EasyCLIMB trail for LapQuest event. 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 ... Read More

  • Coldwater Lake Campout and Trail Work Party – 6/5-7

    Join NWTA for a work party and optional campout at Coldwater Lake in the Mt. St. Helens National Monument. Due to our strong partnership with the US Forest Service we are permitted to camp overnight (primitive) from June 5th - June 7th near the shores of Coldwater Lake. This rare opportunity is only available during this event. Please note that the space for campers is limited. There is also no water or dump facilites at the camp site. Restrooms will be available for camper's use just a short walk from camp. Information about Coldwater Lake: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/giffordpinchot/recarea/?recid=40398 All ages and skill levels ... Read More

  • Lapquest at EasyCLIMB – 6/6

    A group ride with and an endurance challenge. The challenge is to do as many laps you can within 2 hours. 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 ... Read More

  • Dig Day – Falls Creek – 6/6

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

  • Powell Butte Ecologist-led Nature Ride – 6/10

    Join NWTA and Portland Parks & Rec Ecologist Christian Haaning for a guided mountain bike tour of Powell Butte's flora and fauna. NWTA is thrilled to collaborate with Portland Parks and Recreation's Christian Haaning, who serves as a Natural Resource Ecologist for Powell Butte Nature Park and broader East Portland. Powell Butte offers miles of mountain biking trails right here within Portland city limits, and is also home to a diverse populations of plants an animals. In this guided tour, participants will meet at the main parking area, and join Christian and NWTA staff for a casual-paced ride through the ... Read More

  • Sandy Ridge Shuttle – 6/13

    Join Northwest Trail Alliance for a day of shuttled riding at Sandy Ridge! NWTA's annual fundraiser helps raise critical dollars that go right back into trails and bike programming. Each entry cost provides you with unlimited shuttle laps, refreshments, and great community vibes. Local shops, including Cyclepath PDX and River City Bicycles, and other NWTA sponsors such as Oregon Territory Outfitters, Discover Oregon Backcountry, and Bicycle Attorney will be on site to add to the great atmosphere! What To Bring: Schedule: Think your plans might change? Refunds will be issued in full for registration refund requests (less registration software processing ... Read More

  • DIG DAY – Hagg Lake – 6/14

    With the start of summer, we plan to begin brushing as much of the trail as possible. Event sponsors: Planned agenda: Work notes: Other Notes:

  • Ride with a Forester at Tualatin Mountain Forest (Rocky Point) – 6/16

    Join NWTA and OSU on June 16 for a group ride at Tualatin Mountain Forest (Rocky Point), led by Jake Barker (OSU Extension Forester). Join NWTA and OSU on June 16 for a group ride at Tualatin Mountain Forest (Rocky Point). Led by Jake Barker (OSU Extension Forester), the ride will include several stops to explore various forestry topics, including: forest ecology, restoration forestry, management and recreation. We will visit the recently harvested areas and discuss approaches to ecological silviculture in western Oregon. We will also share ongoing OSU/NWTA collaborations, including the ongoing recreation survey.  Distance: 6 miles Climbing: 1,200’ ... Read More

  • Tillicum Tending 2026 with NWTA – 6/20-21

    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. 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 ... Read More