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NWTA and Orogenesis Collective Complete Tillicum Trail Restoration in Gifford Pinchot National Forest

From June 19–21, NWTA and Orogenesis Collective gathered in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest for a weekend of stewardship, community building, and trail restoration. Together, volunteers returned to the Tillicum Trail to complete work that began during last year’s campout, bringing new life to a historic trail that had gone largely unmaintained for what was … Read More

How Forest Management Shapes the Trails We Ride: NWTA’s Ride with a Forester

NWTA recently hosted a special “Ride with a Forester” group ride at Rocky Point Trails in the Tualatin Mountain Forest, led by Jake Barker, Oregon State University Extension Forester. The event brought riders together for a unique opportunity to experience the forest from both a recreational and ecological perspective. Throughout the ride, Jake guided participants … Read More

NWTA Volunteers Restore Coldwater Lake Trails in Relentless Rain

Northwest Trail Alliance held its annual Stewardship Campout at Coldwater Lake, just north of Mount St. Helens, the weekend of June 5th–7th. Each year, this event coincides with National Trails Day, and we can’t think of a better way to celebrate than by giving some much-needed TLC to some truly unique trails. In collaboration with … Read More

Building Community Through Trails at Chehalem Ridge Nature Park

For many people, the first step toward becoming a trail steward isn’t picking up a McLeod. It’s simply spending time outdoors, riding a bike, and discovering why these places matter. That spirit was on full display at Chehalem Ridge Nature Park on May 30, when Northwest Trail Alliance partnered with Adelante Mujeres, a Forest Grove … Read More

NWTA’s First Ride with an Ecologist Was an Eye-Opener

When I joined up with ten or so fellow NWTA members at our first “Ride with an Ecologist” event at Powell Butte this past Wednesday, it wasn’t my first time at Southeast Portland’s enormous Nature Park. I’ve cleaned drains and brushed along its lower east-side trails at NWTA dig days, where the huge firs give … Read More

LapQuest 2026 Recap: A Little Rain, A Lot of Fun

Thank you to everyone who helped make this year’s LapQuest a success. From the volunteers who spent weeks preparing EasyCLIMB to the event hosts, riders, and supporters who showed up on event day, LapQuest once again demonstrated what makes the NW Trail Alliance community so special. While this year’s event was a bit smaller than … Read More

NW Trail Sisters Beginner Ride Builds Confidence and Community at Sandy Ridge

NW Trail Sisters welcomed a group of women riders to Sandy Ridge on May 16th for a beginner-friendly mountain bike ride focused on building confidence, creating connections, and helping newer riders feel at home on the trails. The event brought together eight women riders for an evening filled with encouragement, progression, and plenty of shared … Read More

Trail Re-Route Progress Continues at Henry Hagg Lake

NWTA volunteers continued progress on an important trail re-route project at Henry Hagg Lake on May 24th, with a focused day of trail improvement work aimed at enhancing both sustainability and rider experience. A crew of nine volunteers spent the day tackling several key projects along the west side of the lake, continuing efforts to … Read More