A smaller-than-usual crew showed up on January 10, 2026, but the impact was anything but small. Nine volunteers headed out to Gales Creek Trail in Tillamook State Forest to continue brushing and tread work between the clearcut and the Step Creek junction. Dense salal dominated much of the work area, and as the crew quickly … Read More
In the heart of Oregon City, Newell Creek Canyon Nature Park offers something rare in the Portland metro area: a quiet, forested place to ride, explore, and connect with nature without a long drive. Towering trees, flowing creeks, and shaded singletrack make it an ideal setting for getting outside close to home. Thanks to a new stewardship … Read More
On January 4, 2026, a crew of eight volunteers returned to Henry Hagg Lake to continue work on the Loop Trail re-route. This phase of the project focused on finishing corridor clearing for a new section of trail that will ultimately improve both safety and sustainability around the lake. Corridor Clearing Completed on New Re-Routed … Read More
NWTA Volunteers Improve Newton Road Trail in Forest Park It cannot be understated what 13 motivated and skilled people can accomplish when given a clear vision and a common goal. The results of this effort are now visible on the lower section of the Newton Road Trail in Forest Park. Collaboration with PP&R Addresses Long-Standing … Read More
NWTA’s Trail Sustainability Institute hosted its second Trail School: Fundamentals of the season on Saturday, December 15 at Newell Creek Canyon. The park, managed by Metro, is one of NWTA’s newest stewardship areas, having joined the organization’s trail portfolio just two months ago. What Trail School Teaches: Fundamentals of Sustainable Trail Maintenance Trail School is designed as … Read More
A closed section of the Hagg Lake Loop Trail continues to send trail users onto pavement. On December 20, five NWTA volunteers came out to help change that by pushing forward work on the Loop Trail re-route and setting the stage for future tread construction. The crew began at the north end of the re-route … Read More
NWTA Volunteers Continue Trail Building at CLIMB Another productive dig day is in the books at CLIMB, with volunteers showing up on December 20 to continue improving one of the region’s most loved trail systems. With cooperative weather and a motivated crew, the team made meaningful progress on both Ouroboros Loop and Buteo Drop. Trail Improvements Completed on … Read More
Your Support In Action NWTA carries out our mission with three main programming pillars: maintaining and building trails; getting people of all ages and abilities out on the trails; and advocating for more places to ride. Membership, donor and sponsor dollars make all of this possible – read below to find out how! WHY WE … Read More
NWTA Volunteers Return to Gales Creek Trail in Tillamook State Forest On December 13, 2025, a dedicated group of 11 volunteers headed into the Tillamook State Forest to tackle much-needed maintenance on the Gales Creek Trail. Working out of the Bell Camp Road area, the crew focused on improving both safety and ride quality along a heavily used section … Read More
If you love Phil’s Shred Factory at Rocky Point, you were in good company on November 22. A dedicated crew of volunteers came out to give this popular trail a much-needed tune-up, focusing on flow, durability, and rider experience. The group tackled several problem areas that had developed over time. Tire ruts and brake bumps … Read More