• 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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:

  • 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 ... Read More