Dig Day at Sandy Ridge on 11/14
2021-11-14 09:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Please note: The Dig Day at Sandy Ridge is not the TSI Trail School. Click HERE to sign up for that.

Join us on Sunday, November 14th at Sandy Ridge Trail System to help get the trails ready for winter riding!

REGISTER HERE

About this event

Join us on Sunday, November 14th, from 9 am – 2 pm at Sandy Ridge Trail System to get the trails in shape for more riding! Trail work will last approximately 4 hours, wrapping up at 2:00.

COVID Protocols

Due to COVID-19, masks are mandatory when you cannot maintain safe social distancing. We have also had to limit the number of participants. Please make sure to pre-register.

Once registered, please sign the waiver HERE

What To Bring:

Face Covering as recommended by the CDCYour bike (optional)Work clothes: Light long sleeve shirt, Long Pants (no shorts), Boots, Gloves, Eye Protection & GlovesJacket (be prepared)Hard hat or bike helmet (mandatory)WaterSnacks LunchFavorite 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).

Due to COVID-19, you are responsible for bringing your food and beverages for the event.

Email SandyRidge@nw-trail.org with any questions

TSI Trail School @ Sandy Ridge on 11/14
2021-11-14 10:00 - 15:00
Please note: the TSI Trail School is not the same as the Dig Day at Sandy Ridge. Click HERE to sign up for that.

Northwest Trail Alliance’s Trail Sustainability Institute’s goal is to foster a culture of land stewardship within the mountain bike community. By training people to build sustainable trails, and by training people to lead crews of trail builders, we are raising the level of our own stewardship, and increasing our capacity to build and maintain quality trails.

Trail School covers the fundamental skills needed to maintain our trails. Participants will be learning safety techniques and tool identification/uses, as well as hands-on training of corridor clearing, drainage, and benchwork.

COVID Protocols

Due to COVID-19, masks are mandatory when you cannot maintain safe social distancing. We have also had to limit the number of participants. Please make sure to pre-register.

REGISTER HERE

Once registered, please sign the waiver HERE

What to wear:

Face Covering as recommended by the CDC

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

– Jacket (be prepared)

– Hard hat or bike helmet (mandatory)

What to Bring:

– Water

– Snacks

– Lunch

Again with COVID restrictions NWTA work parties will look a bit different and we will not be providing any refreshments or food. Please come prepared.

START time is 10am. Please have yourself and your gear ready by that time. You may find it helpful to arrive 15 minutes early.

Please Sign COVID Waiver to attend!

Please email NancyS@nw-trail.org with any questions you may have.

Powell Butte Work Party on 11/18
2021-11-18 09:00 - 12:00
Join us on Thursday 11/18 to help get the South trail ready for winter riding.

REGISTER HERE

About this event

All ages & trail maintenance skill levels are welcome!

Where to Meet

Powell Butte Nature Park’s Visitor’s Center at 9 am

Scope of Work

Work will include improvements on the upper sections of The South Trail. Depending on the day’s weather conditions we may pivot and work on improving the parts of the trail that is located in the woods.

We will be working in all weather conditions, please be prepared. We will only cancel due to excessive wind speeds &/or ice/snow conditions. We will notify registered participants in advance.

What to Bring

Face Covering as recommended by the CDCYour bikeWork clothes: Light long sleeve shirt, Long Pants (no shorts), Boots, Gloves, Eye Protection & GlovesJacket (be prepared)Hard hat or bike helmet (mandatory)WaterSnacks Lunch

Tools will be provided.

COVID Protocols

Due to COVID-19, masks are mandatory when you cannot maintain safe social distancing. We have also had to limit the number of participants. Please make sure to pre-register.

Waiver – Once registered, please sign the waiver HERE.

Questions? Email PowellButte@nw-trail.org

Rocky Point Saturday Session on 11/20
2021-11-20 09:30 - 14:30
Weekly Rocky Point trail build and maintenance day – Registration is Required!

REGISTER HERE

About this event

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 & GlovesJacket (be prepared)Hard hat or bike helmet (mandatory)WaterSnacks LunchFace Covering as recommended by the CDC (in case we can’t maintain social proper social distancing)

Tools will be provided.

COVID Protocols

Due to COVID-19, masks are mandatory when you cannot maintain safe social distancing. We have also had to limit the number of participants. Please make sure to pre-register.

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 on 11/27
2021-11-27 09:30 - 14:30
Weekly Rocky Point trail build and maintenance day – Registration is Required!

REGISTER HERE

About this event

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 & GlovesJacket (be prepared)Hard hat or bike helmet (mandatory)WaterSnacks LunchFace Covering as recommended by the CDC (in case we can’t maintain social proper social distancing)

Tools will be provided.

COVID Protocols

Due to COVID-19, masks are mandatory when you cannot maintain safe social distancing. We have also had to limit the number of participants. Please make sure to pre-register.

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 a 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 on 12/04
2021-12-04 09:30 - 14:30
Weekly Rocky Point trail build and maintenance day – Registration is Required!

REGISTER HERE

About this event

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 & GlovesJacket (be prepared)Hard hat or bike helmet (mandatory)WaterSnacks LunchFace Covering as recommended by the CDC (in case we can’t maintain social proper social distancing)

Tools will be provided.

COVID Protocols

Due to COVID-19, masks are mandatory when you cannot maintain safe social distancing. We have also had to limit the number of participants. Please make sure to pre-register.

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 on 12/11
2021-12-11 09:30 - 14:30
Weekly Rocky Point trail build and maintenance day – Registration is Required!

REGISTER HERE

About this event

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 & GlovesJacket (be prepared)Hard hat or bike helmet (mandatory)WaterSnacks LunchFace Covering as recommended by the CDC (in case we can’t maintain social proper social distancing)

Tools will be provided.

COVID Protocols

Due to COVID-19, masks are mandatory when you cannot maintain safe social distancing. We have also had to limit the number of participants. Please make sure to pre-register.

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 on 12/18
2021-12-18 09:30 - 14:30

Rocky Point Saturday Session on 01/08
2022-01-08 09:30 - 14:30

Rocky Point Saturday Session on 01/15
2022-01-15 09:30 - 14:30
Weekly Rocky Point trail build and maintenance day – Registration is Required!

REGISTER HERE

About this event

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 & GlovesJacket (be prepared)Hard hat or bike helmet (mandatory)WaterSnacks LunchFace Covering as recommended by the CDC (in case we can’t maintain social proper social distancing)

Tools will be provided.

COVID Protocols

Due to COVID-19, masks are mandatory when you cannot maintain safe social distancing. We have also had to limit the number of participants. Please make sure to pre-register.

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 on 01/22
2022-01-22 09:30 - 14:30

TSI Trail School @ Rocky Point on 01/22
2022-01-22 10:00 - 15:00
*** Due to snow still on the trail at Sickter Lars in the Tillamook Forest, the Trail Sustainability Institute will be hosting Trail School at Rocky Point.

REGISTER HERE

About this event

Northwest Trail Alliance’s Trail Sustainability Institute’s goal is to foster a culture of land stewardship within the mountain bike community. By training people to build sustainable trails and by training people to lead crews of trail builders, we are raising the level of our stewardship and increasing our capacity to build and maintain quality trails.

Trail School covers the fundamental skills needed to maintain our trails. Participants will be learning safety techniques and tool identification/uses and hands-on training of corridor clearing, drainage, and benchwork.

COVID Protocols

Due to COVID-19, masks are mandatory when you cannot maintain safe social distancing. We have also had to limit the number of participants. Please make sure to pre-register.

Once registered, please sign the waiver HERE

What to wear:

Face Covering as recommended by the CDC

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

– Jacket (be prepared)

– Hard hat or bike helmet (mandatory)

What to Bring:

– Water

– Snacks

– Lunch.

Again with COVID restrictions NWTA work parties will look a bit different and we will not be providing any refreshments or food. Please come prepared.

START time is 10am. Please have yourself and your gear ready by that time. You may find it helpful to arrive 15 minutes early.

Please Sign COVID Waiver to attend!

Please email NancyS@nw-trail.org with any questions you may have.

TSI Trail School for Trail Sisters @ Klootchy Creek on 01/22
2022-01-22 10:00 - 15:00
The Trail Sustainability Institute will be hosting Trail School at Klootchy Creek specifically for Trail Sisters (women/trans/femme).

REGISTER HERE

About this event

Trail Sisters! Join us for Trail School out on our coastal trails at Klootchy Creek on January 22nd. The event is for the Women/Trans/Femme community to build confidence in, and understanding of, trail maintenance in an encouraging environment.

Trail School covers the fundamental skills needed to maintain our trails. Trail Sisters will be learning safety techniques and tool identification/uses, as well as hands-on training of corridor clearing, drainage, tread, and benchwork. If you are interested in learning the “how” and “why” of trail maintenance, this is the place for you!

COVID Protocols

Due to COVID-19, masks are mandatory when you cannot maintain safe social distancing. We have also had to limit the number of participants. Please make sure to pre-register.

Once registered, please sign the waiver HERE.

What to wear:

Face Covering as recommended by the CDC, when 6 feet of distance is not possible.

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

– Jacket (be prepared)

– Hard hat or bike helmet (mandatory)

What to Bring:

– Water

– Snacks

– Lunch.

Again with COVID restrictions, NWTA work parties will look a bit different and we will not be providing any refreshments or food. Please come prepared.

START time is 10am. Please have yourself and your gear ready by that time. You may find it helpful to arrive 15 minutes early.

Please Sign COVID Waiver to attend!

Please email NancyS@nw-trail.org with any questions you may have.

January 22nd Dig Day at Klootchy Creek
2022-01-22 10:00 - 13:00
Second Dig Day of our winter series! Come out and join us!

REGISTER HERE

About this event

Our dig days are starting back up! Join us Saturday, January 22nd!

Bring snacks, a helmet, and appropriate clothing for the weather.

Klootchy Creek requires a FREE permit to be on the property. Click here to register. State COVID protocols will be followed.

IN-PERSON January (01/25) Member Meeting at Hopworks Powell Mothership!
2022-01-25 18:00 - 20:00
For this meeting, we need you to pre-register so we can let Hopworks know how many people will be attending.

REGISTER HERE

About this event

We’re going to kick off 2022 on a hopeful note with an in-person member meeting at Hopworks on Powell Blvd.

We’ll be using Hopworks outdoor covered /heated space so that we can mingle, see old friends, make new friends, catch up on the last couple of crazy years and take care of NWTA board elections.

This meeting is for all ages and families are welcome. As always non-members are welcome.

Come on out and let’s start the New Year off right!

We’re still in COVID times so bring your mask and wear it when you need to.

Have questions? Email info@nw-trail.org

Rocky Point Saturday Session on 01/29
2022-01-29 09:30 - 14:30

Rocky Point Saturday Session on 02/05
2022-02-05 09:30 - 14:30

TSI Trail School @ Easy Climb Trail (Cascade Locks) on 02/06
2022-02-06 10:00 - 15:00
The Trail Sustainability Institute will be hosting Trail School at the Easy Climb Trail in Cascade Locks.

REGISTER HERE

About this event

Northwest Trail Alliance’s Trail Sustainability Institute’s goal is to foster a culture of land stewardship within the mountain bike community. By teaching folks to build sustainable trails and by training experienced trail stewards to lead crews of trail builders, we are raising the level of our stewardship and increasing our capacity to build and maintain quality trails.

Trail School covers the fundamental skills needed to maintain our trails. Participants will be learning safety techniques and tool identification/uses and hands-on training of corridor clearing, drainage, as well as bench and tread work.

COVID Protocols

Due to COVID-19, masks are mandatory when you cannot maintain safe social distancing. We have also had to limit the number of participants. Please make sure to pre-register.

Once registered, please sign the waiver HERE

What to wear:

Face Covering as recommended by the CDC

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

– Jacket (be prepared)

– Hard hat or bike helmet (mandatory)

What to Bring:

– Water

– Snacks

– Lunch.

Again with COVID restrictions NWTA work parties will look a bit different and we will not be providing any refreshments or food. Please come prepared.

START time is 10 am. Please have yourself and your gear ready by that time. You may find it helpful to arrive 15 minutes early.

END time is 3 pm. We will be working behind a locked gate, plan to attend the entire event. Early exits are not possible, unless in case of emergency.

Please Sign COVID Waiver to attend!

Please email NancyS@nw-trail.org with any questions you may have.

Klootchy Creek Dig Day on 02/06
2022-02-06 10:00 - 13:00
Winter Series Dig Day!

REGISTER HERE

About this event

Our dig days are starting back up! Join us Sunday, February 6th!

Bring snacks, a helmet, and appropriate clothing for the weather.

*Klootchy Creek requires a FREE permit to be on the property. Click here to register.

*State COVID protocols will be followed.

Rocky Point Saturday Session on 02/12
2022-02-12 09:30 - 14:30

Rocky Point Saturday Session on 02/19
2022-02-19 09:30 - 14:30

LL Stub Stewart Double Project Dig Day on 02/26
2022-02-26 09:00 - 14:00
Join us on Saturday, February 26h at LL Stub Stewart Trail System for two large projects!

Register here

About this event

Join us on Saturday, February 26th, from 9 am – 2 pm at LL Stub Stewart Trail System, meeting at the Hilltop Parking area.

We will be tackling two large projects. `

1. We have been given the approval to create a Shoofly Bridge Bypass which will reopen the Shoofly trail. Yay!!!

2. Put the finishing touches on Williams Creek Project by finishing up the final section of the trail.

Both of these projects will lead to the reopening of a couple of loved trails and riding routes just in time for the riding season.

We need Carpenters and folks to do Dirt work.

Trail work will last approximately 5 hours, wrapping up at 2:00.

What To Bring:

Work clothes: Light long sleeve shirt, Long Pants (no shorts), Boots, Gloves, Eye Protection & GlovesJacket (be prepared)Hard hat or bike helmet (mandatory)Water and snacksFavorite 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).Face Covering as recommended by the CDCYour bike (we will be riding to the project site)

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).

Due to COVID-19, you are responsible for bringing your food and beverages for the event. We will have some post-dig beverages from our friends at Hopworks available.

COVID Protocols

Due to COVID-19, have a mask with you in case you cannot maintain safe social distancing. We have also had to limit the number of participants. Please make sure to pre-register.

Once registered, please sign the waiver HERE

Saturday, February 26, 2021 / 9:00 am – 2 pm / LL Stub Stewart State Park

Email Ted Dodd: tedd@nw-trail.org

Rocky Point Saturday Session on 02/26
2022-02-26 09:30 - 14:30

Sandy Ridge Dig Day on 02/27
2022-02-27 09:00 - 14:00
Join us on Sunday, February 27th at Sandy Ridge Trail System to help get the trails ready for spring riding!

sign up

About this event

Join us on Sunday, February 27th, from 9 am – 2 pm at Sandy Ridge Trail System to get the trails in shape for more riding! Trail work will last approximately 4 hours, wrapping up at 2:00.

COVID Protocols

Due to COVID-19, have a mask with you in case you cannot maintain safe social distancing. We have also had to limit the number of participants. Please make sure to pre-register.

Once registered, please sign the waiver HERE.

What To Bring:

Face Covering as recommended by the CDCYour bike (optional)Work clothes: Light long sleeve shirt, Long Pants (no shorts), Boots, Gloves, Eye Protection & GlovesJacket (be prepared)Hard hat or bike helmet (mandatory)WaterSnacks LunchFavorite 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).

Due to COVID-19, you are responsible for bringing your food and beverages for the event.

Sunday, February 27, 2021 / 9:00 am – 2 pm / Sandy Ridge Trails

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

Rocky Point Saturday Session on 03/05
2022-03-05 09:30 - 14:30

Tillamook State Forest Work Party on 03/05
2022-03-05 10:00 - 15:00
Meeting Location

Reehers Camp at 8 am for a bike ride, 10 am for trail work to follow.

info

On Feb. 5 we gathered to continue tread work that was started in December on the .35 mile Gales Creek re-route in the Tillamook State Forest. In 3 hours, we were able to finish roughing in the entire line and removed a couple of stumps.

The next date for work on this project is Saturday, March 5th to begin to finish tread work. And – as always – there is ongoing maintenance (logout, brushing, tread repair) in various spots in the non-motorized network in the Tillamook.

sign up

Please contact TillamookSF@nw-trail.org if you’re interested in helping out.

Klootchy Creek Dig Day on 03/06
2022-03-06 10:00 - 13:00
Winter Series Dig Day!

REGISTER HERE

About this event

Our dig days are starting back up! Join us Sunday, February 27th!

Bring snacks, a helmet, and appropriate clothing for the weather.

*Klootchy Creek requires a FREE permit to be on the property. Click here to register.

*State COVID protocols will be followed.

Sandy Ridge Dig Day on 03/12
2022-03-12 09:00 - 14:00
Join us on Saturday, March 12 at Sandy Ridge Trail System to help get the trails ready for spring riding!

register here

About this event

Join us on Saturday, March 12th, from 9 am – 2 pm at Sandy Ridge Trail System to get the trails in shape for more riding! Trail work will last approximately 4 hours, wrapping up at 2:00.

COVID Protocols

Due to COVID-19, have a mask with you in case you cannot maintain safe social distancing. We have also had to limit the number of participants. Please make sure to pre-register.

Once registered, please sign the waiver HERE

What To Bring:

Face Covering as recommended by the CDCYour bike (optional)Work clothes: Light long sleeve shirt, Long Pants (no shorts), Boots, Gloves, Eye Protection & GlovesJacket (be prepared)Hard hat or bike helmet (mandatory)WaterSnacks LunchFavorite 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).

Due to COVID-19, you are responsible for bringing your food and beverages for the event.

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

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

Rocky Point Saturday Session on 03/12
2022-03-12 09:30 - 14:30

Rocky Point Saturday Session on 03/19
2022-03-19 09:30 - 14:30
