Sandy Ridge Shuttle Day Fundraiser - 6/14
2025-06-14 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Sandy Ridge Shuttle Day Fundraiser is back! Join Northwest Trail Alliance for an epic day of shuttle laps.

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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: 3:00 p.m.

Once registered, please sign the waiver HERE

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

Think your plans might change? Please note our event refund policy.

Women's Beginner Ride at Gateway Green - 6/18
2025-06-18 17:30 - 19:30
Trail Sisters hears you and we are answering your call for a beginner group ride! Join us at Gateway Green for a chill, guided ride.

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This will be a chill, guided ride around the trails at Gateway Green. Ride at your own pace, get comfy on your bike, learn from others, and maybe come away with a riding buddy or two!

Meet at the north end of the park near the entrances of Ted’s Traverse and Meadow Loop. Your ride leaders will meet you there, go over bike safety, talk about route options, and show you around the park!

Note this is not a clinic, just an opportunity to come together and ride with other women who are just getting into mountain biking.

Please bring:

A mountain bike in good working order (tires pumped, sealant checked, bolts tight, chain clean and lubed, brakes and shifters working)

Snacks and water

A multi-tool, hand pump, and extra tube are also good to have!

If you reigster but find that you are not able to make it, please cancel your Eventbrite registration so our ride leaders have a good idea of how many folks to expect.

Once registered, please sign the waiver HERE.

Contact carriej@nw-trail.org with any questions.

OROGENESIS & NWTA - Gifford Stewardship 2025 - 6/21
2025-06-21 08:00 - 2025-06-22 16:00
Northwoods, Washington. June 21-22. No experience required, but you do need PPE.

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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 the Loowit Tier ready for its first season open to the public!

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 you have any questions.

This Stewardship Campout is a joint effort with the Northwest Trail Alliance.

Home of the Cowlitz, Siletz, and Klickitat people

DIG DAY — Hagg Lake - 6/21
2025-06-21 09:00 - 14:00
Join us as we take on some challenging drainage issues as well as getting the trail ready for the summer season.

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Meeting Location

Scoggins Valley Park

50250 SW Scoggins Valley Road

Gaston, OR 97119

Eagle Point (#34) parking lot before the main parking are with lake access. This is the meeting location.

The area is roughly 1.5 miles northwest of the park’s main entrance on SW Scoggins Valley Road. There are bathrooms at Eagle Point’s main parking area

Tools needed (many will be provided; attendees are welcome to bring their own)

McLeods

Spade/Digging shovels

Flat shovels

Buckets

Garden rakes

Folding saws

Grub hoes or Rogue hoes

Gear Suggestions

Change of clothing (for the ride home)

Water & snacks (while at the work locations)

Rain gear, depending upon the weather

Long pants

Long-sleeve shirt

Sturdy boots or other protective footwear

Sturdy gloves

Eye protection

Helmet (mandatory for this event – cycling helmets are okay to use)

Will we be riding after?

Not planned; however, if weather permits, people are encouraged to do so!

Notes

Parking passes will be provided for you at the meeting location; attendees do not need to purchase park passes.

People with AT&T cellular service have good reception around the lake; others frequently do not.

This will be a long day. You’re welcome to leave early if necessary.

Bring a camping chair, stay and visit at the end!

Lake Stop Grocery is located on SW Old 47, roughly 4 miles from the Eagle Point Recreation Area; they have lots of snacks, beverages, and other supplies. They will be open from 6:30 AM – 7 PM the day of the work party.

Once registered, please sign the waiver HERE

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

DIG DAY — Rocky Point Weed Whacking! - 6/22
2025-06-22 08:30 - 13:30
Help us clear and prep the trails for summer!

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Join Bryan Hammond for a day of trimming trails and cutting back the overgrowth on Machete and Butter Knife.Please meet us at the main lot Gazebo at 8:30 am.

What to bring:

● Work clothes: Long sleeve shirt, pants, boots, gloves, eye protection, and jacket.

● Hard hat or bike helmet (mandatory)

● Water

● Snacks

● Bike (if you want to ride after)

Once registered, please sign the waiver HERE

Email hamstermtnbkr@comcast.net with any questions about this event.

DIG DAY — Rocky Point Weed Whacking! - 6/29
2025-06-29 08:30 - 13:30

GOOD DIRT, STOP 2: Cascade Locks - 7/12
2025-07-12 09:00 - 13:30
Part of the GOOD DIRT 2025 – The RCB/NWTA Ride Series collection.

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Location:

Upper Ouroboros Parking on Wyeth Rd. in Cascade Locks

Google Maps Link

Trailforks Link

Coordinates: 45°41’30.4″N 121°48’27.9″W

Additional parking is available along the shoulder of Wyeth Rd. and at other pull-offs and smaller trailheads below this upper trailhead.

There are various parking spots along the shoulder of Wyeth Road in Cascade Locks, and the event will be based at the upper Ouroboros parking area, about 1.7 miles from the turn-off of the frontage road. The spot can be found at this pin or at the coordinates 45°41’30.4″N 121°48’27.9″W.

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.

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“modern trail-capable mountain bikes” – recreational or enthusiast-grade mountain bikes featuring larger volume knobby tires, suspension, disc brakes, dropper-posts, etc.

“some trail riding experience” – We intend for these trail rides to be open to riders of varying ability levels, but to be prepared, riders should be fairly comfortable on their bikes and ready to advance from beginner trails—like those found at Gateway Green—to those found at the larger trail systems we’ll be touring.

Trail Restoration Day: Free Ride Area at Stub - 7/12
2025-07-12 09:00 - 14:00
We will be working on restoring Caddywhomper and Rail Yard trails in the Free Ride Area.

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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 a role for you!

9am – 2pm

Meet at the far end of the Hilltop Day Use Area

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

What To Bring:

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

Hard hat or bike helmet (mandatory)

Water

Snacks/Lunch

Bike – If you would like, bring your bike and ride back to the area where we will be working. We will also carpool as needed.

Safety meeting promptly starts at 9 am. Please arrive 10-15 minutes 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 stubstewart@nw-trail.org with any questions.

SHIFT: St. Helens International Festival of Trails - 7/18
2025-07-18 09:00 - 2025-07-20 15:00
Join us for our annual campout, work party, and social rides on the Falls Creek trails in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest.

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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 honest with your riding skill and stamina in order for us to get you into the right work group.

What to bring for the work party:

* Work clothes: Light long sleeve shirt, Long pants (no shorts), boots, eye protection, and gloves

* Jacket (be prepared)

* Hard hat or bike helmet (mandatory)

* Water

* Snacks

* Lunch

NWTA will have tools 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). Beverages are generously provided by Hopworks, Pelican Brewing and Be GOAT.

Please be prepared and bring enough food and water for yourself and your group for the remainder of the weekend. Please bring reusable plates/cutlery for a more sustainable event. Garbage service will not be provided, participants will be packing out what they pack in.

Waiver – Once registered, please sign the waiver HERE.

Campout details:

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

Bathroom – vault toilet (bring toilet paper!).

PET (DOG) OWNERS: If you bring your well behaved pet, know that you cannot leave them unattended at the basecamp.

Questions? Email nancys@nw-trail.org

NW Trail Sisters' Women's Beginner and Intermediate Ride at Rocky Point - 7/27
2025-07-27 09:30 - 12:30
Trail Sisters hears you and we are answering your call! Join us at Rocky Point for a chill, guided ride.

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This will be a chill, guided ride around the trails at Rocky Point. Ride at your own pace, get comfy on your bike, learn from others, and maybe come away with a riding buddy or two!

Meet at the main parking lot on Rocky Point road. Your ride leaders will meet you there, go over bike safety, talk about route options, and show you around!

Note this is not a clinic, just an opportunity to come together and ride with other women who are just getting into mountain biking.

Please bring:

A mountain bike in good working order (tires pumped, sealant checked, bolts tight, chain clean and lubed, brakes and shifters working)

Snacks and water

A multi-tool, hand pump, and extra tube are also good to have!

If you reigster but find that you are not able to make it, please cancel your Eventbrite registration so our ride leaders have a good idea of how many folks to expect.

Once registered, please sign the waiver HERE.

Contact carriej@nw-trail.org with any questions.

DIG DAY — Rocky Point Weed Whacking! - 8/2
2025-08-02 08:30 - 13:30
Help us clear and prep the trails for summer!

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Join Bryan Hammond for a day of trimming trails and cutting back the overgrowth. Please meet at the North Side gate at 8:30 am.

What to bring:

● Work clothes: Long sleeve shirt, pants, boots, gloves, eye protection, and jacket.

● Hard hat or bike helmet (mandatory)

● Water

● Snacks

● Bike (if you want to ride after)

Once registered, please sign the waiver HERE

Email hamstermtnbkr@comcast.net with any questions about this event.

CLIMB - Group Ride for Volunteers - 9/6
2025-09-06 10:00 - 14:30
A casual fun group ride event followed by ​a BBQ and beer. A small thank you for being a volunteer. 🙂

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Causal group ride celebrating the work we have done and the work we will be doing this winter.

Great opportunity to connect with old friends and meet new ones. While also learning about the trail-building plans for this season.

Depending on group size, we will separate into ride groups based on skill level and fitness.

This is an ideal ride for intermediate to advanced riders.

The ride – We will be riding trails that wind through delightfully old cedars and huge moss-covered boulders. The rocky areas are perfect for riders looking for a mix of flow, jank, and technical challenges.

After the ride, we’ll all regroup for a BBQ and beverages, thanks to our sponsors.

NW Trail Sisters Guided Falls Creek Ride led by Metropolis Adventure Team - 9/21
2025-09-21 09:00 - 16:00
Join NWTA’s Trail Sisters and Metropolis Adventure Team for a guided ride on the spectacular Falls Creek trail.

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Join the Trail Sisters of Metropolis Adventure Team for a day in the Gifford Pinchot to experience this gem of a Washington trail. We will shuttle to Oldman Pass, connecting to McCLellan Meadows and then to Falls Creek Trail for a partial loop. We divide into groups based on ability, fitness, and riding goals. All groups will have the opportunity to session a few technical parts of the descents. There are many spots to test your technical skills in climbing and descending. Roots and rocks! Maybe huckleberries, along with geological features unique to the Gifford Pinchot.

We stop to enjoy the view and a longer snack break before our longest descending opportunities. Bring your sense of adventure and join us for a day on the trail!

Please assess your riding skills honestly. This ride requires fitness and technical skills and is as close to backcountry riding as we get. The trails we will ride are rated blue on Trailforks and have gotten more challenging over time. If you enjoy riding 44 Trails area, Roger’s camp, Tiger Mountain, or can comfortably ride a couple of loops (to the top and down again) at Sandy Ridge or Post Canyon, this will be a good fit for you. Please reach out and inquire whether this ride is for you! We want everyone to be safe, relaxed, and have a good time. If we feel safety is at risk, we may ask that you stay behind and join us next year.

There will be a riverside chili feed (veggie and meat options) afterward hosted by Metropolis Cycle Repair. Stay for a beverage, food, or just spend time to chat with the other participants and make more ride plans! Make sure to bring your camp chair or find a log to sit on.

We are not meeting at an established trailhead, please use these coordinates to get to our meeting spot: 45.922321, -121.947033 on Wind River Road. Expect spotty cell phone service in this area.

What: Trail Sisters Guided Falls Creek Ride lead by members of Metropolis Adventure Team; Intermediate to Advance skill level ride.

Ride is 23 miles and 1,500 ft of technical and punchy climbing; descending is technical with roots and rocks and some exposure

When: Sunday, September 21st (9:00-9:30 shuttle organization and ride by 10:00; expect to be on the trail for 5 hours (3 pm) and hang out afterward).

Where: Wind River Road dropped pin at creek crossing.

Who: Trail Sisters, non-binary, and trans Trail Sisters welcome!

How: Please bring what you need to ride for a long day (comfortable riding clothes, snacks, sandwich, water, sunscreen, repair kit, tube, helmet, gloves, etc.).

PLEASE HAVE YOUR BIKE READY TO GO! Be sure your shocks and brakes are properly working! If you think something is off or your bike hasn’t had a service in a while, stop into Metropolis Cycle Repair no later than one week prior to the ride. They can assess what your needs are with any major work needed (brakes, drivetrain, shocks, etc.). There will be a mechanic at the start for any last minute emergencies. Using tubes? Check out this video on changing a flat trailside!

**Spotty cell phone service in this area. Members of the ride will have an Inreach for emergencies.**

Please sign this waiver in order to participate.

Please contact Janelle with any questions: jlynnebickford@gmail.com

Events like these are made possible through funds generated by NWTA membership dollars. If you are digging this opportunity and are not yet a member or need to renew, please do so HERE.

NW Trail Sisters' Women's Beginner Ride at Sandy Ridge - 9/21
2025-09-21 09:30 - 12:30
Trail Sisters hears you and we are answering your call! Join us at Sandy Ridge for a chill, guided ride.

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This will be a chill, guided ride around the trails at Sandy. Ride at your own pace, get comfy on your bike, learn from others, and maybe come away with a riding buddy or two!

Meet at the main parking lot. Your ride leaders will meet you there, go over bike safety, talk about route options, and show you around!

Note this is not a clinic, just an opportunity to come together and ride with other women who are just getting into mountain biking.

Please bring:

A mountain bike in good working order (tires pumped, sealant checked, bolts tight, chain clean and lubed, brakes and shifters working)

Snacks and water

A multi-tool, hand pump, and extra tube are also good to have!

If you reigster but find that you are not able to make it, please cancel your Eventbrite registration so our ride leaders have a good idea of how many folks to expect.

Once registered, please sign the waiver HERE.

Contact carriej@nw-trail.org with any questions.

Member Hang Out: learn about our collaboration with Metro - 9/24
2025-09-24 18:30 - 20:00
Come hear from NWTA and Metro about new and exciting volunteer opportunities at Chehalem Ridge and Newell Creek Nature Parks.

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Come hear from NWTA and Metro about new and exciting volunteer opportunities at Chehalem Ridge and Newell Creek Nature Parks. Located in the Forest Grove and Happy Valley areas respectively, both nature parks feature a number of miles of multi-use trails. There will be a number of ways volunteers can contribute to this work as NWTA embarks on stewardship opportunities at both locations! As with all of our trail stewardship work, none of it happens without volunteers. Join us on September 24 to hear more about different ways you could be involved with this new opportunity – and stick around for drinks, snacks, and great company at one of our local bike shops.

This event is FREE and includes food and drinks. But please RSVP so we know how much to bring so no one is left hungry. Thank you!

Pine Creek Extension Reroute - 10/3
2025-10-03 09:30 - 14:30
Help us finalize the Pine Creek Extension Project that runs along the southside of Mt St Helens.

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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:

Your bike (optional)

Work clothes: Light long sleeve shirt, long pants (no shorts), boots, gloves, eye protection

Jacket (be prepared)

Hard hat or bike helmet (mandatory)

Water

Snacks

Lunch

Favorite trail tool: Folding Handsaw, McLeod or metal rake (We have tools, but please feel free to bring your own)

Safety meeting promptly starts at 9:30 a.m. Please arrive 15-20 mins early to ensure that you are adequately checked in. We work in all weather (except for high wind and snow), so come prepared for the elements (and change of clothes in the car for when we finish).

Once registered, please sign the waiver HERE

Please direct any questions to nancys@nw-trail.org

Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day - 10/4
2025-10-04 10:00 - 14:00
NWTA’s annual Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day returns, this time at the fantastic EasyCLIMB trail system in Cascade Locks!

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Join us on Saturday, October 4th, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Cascade Lock’s EasyCLIMB trail system to celebrate the annual Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day.

The fun-filled day will include skills stations, activities for all levels of riders, bike games, and a raffle! Bring bikes, helmets, and water bottles. NWTA has a limited number of youth mountain bikes to loan.

Designated in 2004 by the U.S. Congress, Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day is a family-friendly outdoor event focused on celebrating the magic of mountain biking and building confidence in young riders. Whether it’s their very first time riding dirt, or if they’re ready to challenge themselves and improve their skills, all young riders are welcome.

Thank you to partners and sponsors, including Northwest Trail Alliance, the Port of Cascade Locks, Portland Design Works, and more.

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Acompáñenos el sábado 4 de octubre, de 10:00 a.m. a 2:00 p. m., en el sistema de senderos EasyCLIMB de Cascade Lock para celebrar Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day (el día de ciclismo de montaña para los jovenes, or TAKMBD por sus siglas en inglés).

¡Este día lleno de diversión incluirá estaciones de práctica, actividades para todos los niveles, juegos de ciclismo y una rifa! Traiga bicicletas, cascos y botellas de agua. NWTA tiene un número limitado de bicicletas de montaña para jóvenes disponibles para utilizar en el evento.

Designado en 2004, el día es un evento familiar al aire libre enfocado en celebrar la magia del ciclismo de montaña y fomentar la confianza en los jóvenes ciclistas. Ya sea su primera vez montando en tierra o si están listos para desafiarse y mejorar sus habilidades, todos los jóvenes ciclistas son bienvenidos.

Gracias a los socios y patrocinadores, incluyendo Northwest Trail Alliance, el Puerto de Cascade Locks, y Portland Design Works.

Stub Trail Restoration Day - 10/5
2025-10-05 10:00 - 15:00
We will be working on restoring trails in the MTB core area.

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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 a role for you!

10am – 3pm

Meet at the far end of the Hilltop Day Use Area

Trail work will last approximately 5 hours, wrapping up at 3:00.

What To Bring:

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

Hard hat or bike helmet (mandatory)

Water

Snacks/Lunch

Bike – If you would like, bring your bike and ride back to the area where we will be working. We will also carpool as needed.

Safety meeting promptly starts at 10 am. Please arrive 10-15 minutes 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 stubstewart@nw-trail.org with any questions

DIG DAY — Sandy Ridge: Flow Motion plus Hide and Seek - 10/11
2025-10-11 09:00 - 15:00
Join us for a day of trail maintenance on Flow Motion plus Hide and Seek.

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DIG DAY — Sandy Ridge

9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Sandy Ridge Trailhead

Join us for a tuning day on Flow Motion and Hide and seek trail. 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, long pants (no shorts), boots, gloves, eye protection

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)

Optional: Folding Handsaw

Safety meeting promptly starts at 9:00 a.m. Please arrive 15-20 mins early to ensure that you are adequately checked in. We work in all weather (except for high wind and snow), so come prepared for the elements (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

Stub Trail Restoration Day - 10/11
2025-10-11 10:00 - 15:00

Hagg Lake Work Party - 10/12
2025-10-12 09:00 - 15:00
We’ll be working on re-routing a portion of the Henry Hagg Lake Loop Trail.

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Location: Henry Hagg Lake (Turtle/#7) on the southwest portion of the lake

Time: 9 AM – 3 PM

Agenda:

9:00 – 9:15: check in, welcome, safety talk, and work overview

9:15 – 9:30: gather tools and walk to location of work

9:30 – 9:45: review work plans

9:45 – 12:00: trail work

Around 12:00 – 12:15: break

12:15-2:15: trail work

Around 2:15 – 2:30: walk back to meeting place

2:30 – 2:45: return tools, wrap up

3:00 PM: depart area

Work notes:

A bridge between Turtle (7) and Gandolf’s (8) was uprooted, resulting in a partial closure of the loop trail. Washington County Parks has received approval from the Bureau of Land Reclamation for a 1/2 mile – 1 mile re-route to restore access to the trail. We are re-building that section of trail. It will likely include installation of a short bridge, one culvert, probably 3+ rock sections, 3+ climbing turns, and potentially more retaining walls.

Equipment we will be using will include, but not be limited to: rakes, McLeods, Pulaskis, hoes, various shovels, wheelbarrows, buckets, and others. Tools will be provided; however, if you’d like to bring additional tools, you are welcome and encouraged to do so.

Equipment needed: helmet (cycling helmets are OK), long pants, good work gloves; we can help ensure you have a helmet, if needed. Long sleeve shirts are recommended. If conditions are wet, rain gear and sturdy boots are recommended.

Notes:

No drinks, snacks, or swag provided for this work party; others throughout the work season will have them. For this work party, please bring your own drinks and food.

Parking passes will be provided; no parking fee is required.

Volunteer waivers will be available at the work site. They will need to be signed prior to beginning work.

NWTA volunteer hours will be logged for you.

Volunteers under age 18 will need a parent or supervising adult with them.

The nearest restrooms are at: Elks Creek (1), Sain Creek Recreation Area (13), and C-Ramp Recreation area (14).

The nearest market is 7-Star Convenience Store (formerly Lake Stop Grocery) on Old 47, shortly before the park entrance.

If you need documents signed proving work completed, we will have staff available to sign them.

You’re welcome and encouraged to ride the trail after the work party!

Women's Red Bull Rampage Watch Party at Cyclepath West - 10/16
2025-10-16 18:30 - 20:30
Watch the ladies of Rampage send it with Trail Sisters, Wednesday Wrippers, and Cyclepath!

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This event is open to all genders and ages! Join the Wednesday Wrippers, NW Trail Sisters, and Cyclepath for an evening of watching 12 women compete on the world stage…

For the second time in history.

Women’s roster and more info about this year’s Red Bull Rampage here.

We’ll have snacks, beverages, games + prizes, and, of course, viewing the action on a big screen.

Sign-ups help us plan for the event. Wouldn’t want to run out of Twizzlers, y’know!

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

Skills Area Project at EasyCLIMB - 10/18
2025-10-18 09:00 - 14:00
Join us ​for​ a big day of trail work at the NEW skills area at EasyCLIMB.

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This event is perfect for riders who want to give back to the trails we love.

The objective is to ​f​inish shaping berms, jumps, and drops. So bring you bike so we can ‘test’ our work.

This one big ​work party = ​ the completion of this project.

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 need to bring is your enthusiasm.

What To Bring:

Work clothes: long sleeve shirt, and long pants (no shorts)

Sturdy boots, gloves, and eye protection

Water, snacks, and lunch

hardhat or bike helmet

Tools:

We will have tools, but if you have flat shovels and hardback rakes, please bring them.

Time and Place

9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at EasyCLIMB trail on the east side of Cascade Locks

​Trail work will last approximately 4-5 hours ​w​ith bonus time for test rides

Timing:

Safety meeting promptly starts at 9:15 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.

Other Details:

Once registered, please sign the waiver HERE

Email: tedd@nw-trail.org with any questions

Meet and park at the EasyCLIMB Trailhead on the east side of Cascade Locks:

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NWTA x Cyclepath West - Beginner MTB Ride in Forest Park - 10/18
2025-10-18 09:00 - 12:00
Let’s kick off the weekend with a fun beginner mountain bike ride in Forest Park, hosted by NWTA and Cyclepath West – see you there!

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Curious about mountain biking? Eager to dip your toes into the world of off-road cycling? Join Northwest Trail Alliance and Cyclepath West for a beginner-oriented ride through Portland’s Forest Park.

The ride: Cyclepath will provide a shuttle to the top of the Leif Erikson trail. The group will ride back to the shop on Thurman Street along Leif Erikson, with an optional off-road loop in the middle. Leif Erikson is a double-track gravel roadbed open to bikes but not cars.

Option #1: Leif Erikson from top to bottom (11.5 miles, rolling descent)

Option #2: Leif Erikson to Saltzman Rd. to Firelane 5 to Leif Erikson down to lower trailhead (14.5 miles, rolling decent with a steep up/down on the side loop)

Who this is for: Really, anyone! The ride will be designed with beginners in mind. You don’t need to know the lingo and you don’t need any off-road experience. This is a great place to see what the off-road hype is all about and make some friends all while enjoying a pleasant, light ride.

The gear: Please come prepared with an off-road ready bike in safe, working condition. This means the tires are a little wider, ideally you’ve got some gears, and suspension (shocks) are useful but not required. If you need to borrow a bike, connect with Eric (erico@nw-trail.org). Other gear reccomendations include helmet, water bottle, snacks, fanny pack or bike bag, gloves, and weather-specific clothing that can get sweaty.

The plan: Cyclepath West is excited to host us in their new space on NW Thurman Street. Arrive by 9:00 to go over the plan, and we’ll be out the door at 9:15. Afterward, join us for a hang session including light snacks and good company.

RSVP: This event is free but space is limited, so please promptly cancel if it turns out that you cannot attend so we can make sure someone else can grab your spot.

Stub Trail Restoration Day - 10/19
2025-10-19 10:00 - 15:00

CANCELED: DIG DAY — Sandy Ridge: Johnny Royale and Little Monkey - 10/25
2025-10-25 09:00 - 15:00
Join us for a day of trail maintenance on Johnny Royale and Little Monkey.

DIG DAY — Sandy Ridge

This event has been canceled.

Email SandyRidge@nw-trail.org with any questions

DIG DAY - Hagg Lake - 10/25
2025-10-25 09:00 - 15:00
Help re-route the area between Turtle (7) and Gandolf’s (8)!

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Sponsored by Oveja Negra

Location: Henry Hagg Lake (Eagle Point Overflow Parking Area #34)

Time: 9 AM – 3 PM

Agenda:

9:00 – 9:15: check in, welcome, safety talk, and work overview

9:15 – 9:30: gather tools and carpool to location of work

9:30 – 9:45: review work plans

9:45 – 12:00: trail work

Around 12:00 – 12:15: break

12:15-2:15: trail work

Around 2:15 – 2:30: drive back to Eagle Point

2:30 – 2:45: return tools, drinks, snacks, raffle!

3:00 PM: depart area

Work notes:

A bridge between Turtle (7) and Gandolf’s (8) was uprooted, resulting in a partial closure of the loop trail. Washington County Parks has received approval from the Bureau of Land Reclamation for a 1/2 mile – 1 mile re-route to restore access to the trail. We are re-building that section of trail. It will likely include installation of a short bridge, one culvert, probably 3+ rock sections, 3+ climbing turns, and potentially more retaining walls.

Equipment we will be using will include, but not be limited to: rakes, McLeods, Pulaskis, hoes, various shovels, wheelbarrows, buckets, and others. Tools will be provided; however, if you’d like to bring additional tools, you are welcome and encouraged to do so.

Equipment needed: helmet (cycling helmets are OK), long pants, good work gloves; we can help ensure you have a helmet, if needed. Long sleeve shirts are recommended. If conditions are wet, rain gear and sturdy boots are recommended.

Notes:

Drinks, snacks, and swag (raffle items sponsored by Oveja Negra) will be provided.

Parking passes will be provided; no parking fee is required.

Volunteer waivers will be available at the work site. They will need to be signed prior to beginning work.

NWTA volunteer hours will be logged for you.

Volunteers under age 18 will need a parent or supervising adult with them.

The nearest restrooms are at: Eagle Point Recreation Area (34), Elks Creek (1), Sain Creek Recreation Area (13), & C-Ramp Recreation area (14).

The nearest market is 7-Star Convenience Store (formerly Lake Stop Grocery) on Old 47, shortly before the park entrance.

If you need documents signed proving work completed, we will have staff available to sign them.

You’re welcome and encouraged to ride the trail after the work party; we can store bikes in a very safe area while working, if needed!

Once registered, please sign the waiver HERE

If you have any questions, please contact me: Dan Werle // (503) 719-3226 // danwerle@gmail.com

DIG DAY — Kicking off Dig Season at Rocky Point! - 10/25
2025-10-25 09:30 - 14:00
Come join us for the first dig of the year at Rocky Point!

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Depending on the weather, we will most likely be working on one of our well loved climb trails, Matterhorn, Windup, or Highline. Lots of pruning, cleaning out drains, and some benching.

We will be carpooling from the main parking lot to the work site.

Safety meeting starts at 9:30 a.m. at the main lot gazebo. Please arrive 15-20 mins early to ensure that you are ready to roll. We work in all weather, so come prepared for the elements.What To Bring:

Work clothes: Long sleeve shirt, pants, boots, gloves, eye protection, jacket

Hard hat or bike helmet (mandatory)

Water

Snacks

Optional: Your bike, favorite trail tool; rakes, folding hand saws and loppers will be extra useful (We have tools, but please feel free to bring your own)

Other important things:We aren’t planning on providing lunch, but if that changes we will let you know! We will have drinks on hand after.Once registered, please sign the waiver HERE

Email bryced@nw-trail.org with any questions about this event.

Stub Trail Restoration Day - 10/25
2025-10-25 10:00 - 15:00

Warpaint Dig Day—Rocky Point - 11/1
2025-11-01 09:30 - 12:30
Join us for a trail work party at Rocky Point Trails as we do some much needed maintenance on Axolotl.

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