Events

Dig Day – Klootchy Creek – 5/17

Trail work party at Klootchy Creek Trails! Come join us for a fun-filled day of digging and exploring at Klootchy Creek County Park! This in-person event is perfect for nature enthusiasts, families, and anyone who loves adventure. Discover hidden treasures, unearth fossils, and learn about the rich history of this beautiful park. Whether you're a seasoned digger or a first-timer, our experienced leads will be there to assist you throughout the day. Grab your shovels, buckets, and enthusiasm, and get ready to uncover the mysteries of Klootchy Creek! Don't miss out on this exciting event! Mark your calendars and join ... Read More

Trail Restoration Day: Free Ride Area at Stub – 5/18

We will be working on restoring the trails in the Free Ride Area. Join us for a community effort to restore our beloved mountain bike trails impacted by a recent forest thinning project aimed at improving forest health. Together, we'll work to repair and enhance the trails to ensure they're safe, sustainable, and ready for ... Read More

New Trails Day at Rocky Point! – 5/24

Come out and ride the latest and greatest at Rocky Point! Come celebrate new trails in the best way possible, by riding them! This has been a very busy dig season at Rocky Point with a number of new trails to enjoy. We will have two group rides rolling at 9am, one will be focused ... Read More

Coldwater Lake Trail Work Party & Optional Campout – 5/30

Join NWTA at the Mt. St. Helens National Monument for a day of trail work & an optional weekend of camping and group rides. Workparty Date: Saturday, May 31st from 9am-3pm Campout Dates: Friday, May 30th - Sunday, June 1st. Join NWTA & Growlers Gulch Racing for a work party and optional campout at Coldwater ... Read More

Dig Day – Klootchy Creek – 5/31

Trail work party at Klootchy Creek Trails! Come join us for a fun-filled day of digging and exploring at Klootchy Creek County Park! This in-person event is perfect for nature enthusiasts, families, and anyone who loves adventure. Discover hidden treasures, unearth fossils, and learn about the rich history of this beautiful park. Whether you're a ... Read More

Trail Restoration Day: Railyard and Skills Area at Stub – 5/31

We will be working on a new drop on Railyard and building new trails in the Skill area. Join us for a community effort to restore our beloved mountain bike trails impacted by a recent forest thinning project aimed at improving forest health. Together, we'll work to repair and enhance the trails to ensure they're safe, sustainable, and ready for riders again. This restoration effort will be flexible, as we'll adapt our work to the unique challenges presented by the thinning project. Volunteers of all skill levels are welcome—whether you're a seasoned trail builder or new to trail work, there’s ... Read More

LAPQUEST – 6/7

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

Sandy Ridge Shuttle Day Fundraiser – 6/14

Sandy Ridge Shuttle Day Fundraiser is back! Join Northwest Trail Alliance for an epic day of shuttle laps. Join Northwest Trail Alliance for a day of shuttled riding at Sandy Ridge. This is a fundraiser for Northwest Trail Alliance. We're putting the money right back into trails for the community to enjoy.  Come out and support the trails you love. What To Bring: Your bike, helmet, riding gear, shoes etc. Water/hydration Food and Snacks A change of clothes for after Schedule: Check in will start at 8:00 a.m. Shuttles start at 9:00 a.m. Lunch 11:30 a.m. -1:00 p.m. Last shuttle: ... Read More

OROGENESIS & NWTA – Gifford Stewardship 2025 – 6/21

Northwoods, Washington. June 21-22. No experience required, but you do need PPE. Join Orogenesis and the Northwest Trail Alliance deep in the Gifford Pinchot this June to open up the last impassable section of trail along the 180 mile Loowit Tier. We’re tackling the restoration of the long-abandoned and rarely ridden Tillicum Trail. Help get ... Read More

GOOD DIRT, STOP 2: Sandy Ridge – 7/12

Part of the GOOD DIRT 2025 – The RCB/NWTA Ride Series collection. 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. — “modern trail-capable mountain bikes” – recreational or enthusiast-grade mountain bikes featuring larger volume knobby tires, suspension, disc ... Read More

SHIFT: St. Helens International Festival of Trails – 7/18

Join us for our annual campout, work party, and social rides on the Falls Creek trails in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Excting news! SHIFT is shifting locations for 2025 and we are setting our sights on the Falls Creek trail system. Campout dates: Friday, July 18th - Sunday, July 20th. Informal social rides will be happening all weekend! (Arrive any time on Friday) Work party date: Saturday, July 19th, 2024 / 9 am-3 pm Basecamp: Koshko SnoPark, Trout Lake WA-141 We will be working in areas you will have to access via riding your bike. When registering, please be ... Read More