On March 8, Northwest Trail Alliance hosted an Advanced Trail School: Trail Building Start to Finish at Hagg Lake, bringing together dedicated volunteers for a hands-on, real-world application of sustainable trail building practices. This was definitely a working classroom. The focus of the day was constructing a reroute to address a significant erosion issue where … Read More
Ten volunteers gathered at Hagg Lake on March 29 to continue work on a critical re-route of the Loop Trail between Turtle and Gandolf’s. Rebuilding a Vital Trail Connection The project focuses on restoring a key section of trail after a bridge was uprooted, forcing trail users onto roughly one mile of road to move between segments. Crews continued shaping the new alignment, working … Read More
Northwest Trail Alliance recently hosted a Backcountry First Aid training designed specifically for those leading and supporting trail work in the field. This training brought together NWTA Staff, Board Members, Local Stewardship Team (LST) members, Crew Leaders, Sawyers, aspiring Sawyers, and leadership from NW Trail Sisters- all individuals who play a critical role in stewarding … Read More
Forty-five volunteers showed up at CLIMB on March 21 and delivered one of the most productive dig days of the season. Finishing Peregrination and Improving Flow The biggest milestone of the day was completing the eastern section of Peregrination. Crews hand-finished the trail following earlier machine work, helping connect the system into more cohesive and rideable loops. This improvement reduces … Read More
Single-serving packets of olive oil, Gorilla tape, extra straps, more extra straps, zip ties, Coava instant coffee, dehydrated curry soup, antimicrobial pee cloths, ultralight spade shovels, batteries, paper maps, colloidal patches, antibiotic cream, extra bolts, extra valve cores, extra derailleur hangers, extra sealant, tubes, plugs, sleeping pad patches…. shall we go on? What do all these random … Read More
By Eric Oliver You might think Portland’s dark winter months mean that kids aren’t too excited to be biking outside. But if you visited NWTA’s after-school programs at Vestal and Sitton Elementary Schools, you’d be proven wrong! This winter term, the stoke persisted through rainy days and cold winds, and we even spotted some sun … Read More
Twenty-three volunteers came together at Rocky Point on March 21 to improve Quackers and elevate one of the most popular ways to end a ride. Shaping a Better Ride Experience The focus of the day was simple. Add flow and fun. Volunteers built new berms and small kickers throughout Quackers, giving riders more opportunities to … Read More
Nineteen volunteers showed up at Sandy Ridge on March 14 and got to work improving both trail features and overall sustainability across key sections of the system. Reworking Hide and Seek for Flow and Durability A section of lower Hide and Seek received a full refresh, with the crew regrading the trail to improve ride … Read More
A small but focused crew of four volunteers made big progress at Hagg Lake on March 14, completing a key re-route section along the Loop Trail. Completing a Critical Trail Re-Route The team finalized a new section of trail connecting South Shore 2 and The Peninsula, marking a major milestone in an ongoing effort to … Read More
Ten volunteers headed out to Tillamook State Forest on March 7 and made significant progress along the Gales Creek Trail. Over a Mile of Trail Improved The group tackled more than a mile of trail, focusing on brushing, treadwork, and drainage improvements. Heavy brush was cleared back to open up the corridor, debris was removed … Read More