Written by Elaine Bothe, NWTA Instructor The fun kept going into Fall during the NWTA’s Kids After School Program Keeping the momentum going after a successful Summer Program run, the Northwest Trail Alliance’s inaugural After School program got off to a good start this fall. With mostly warm and dry weather with just a couple … Read More
Written by Susan Martin The Historic Hiking Trail is a loop ride close to Portland and offers 8 miles of whoops, rocks, hooting and hollering, but fun cascading drops down a trail system before embarking on doable uphill rock gardens to yet another fast downhill through the deep rich natural rain forest that comprises the … Read More
Calling all trail work volunteers – we’re looking forward to seeing YOU this dig season! NWTA volunteers are the heart and soul of our trails. Hundreds of riders get together every fall for the on-the-ground work to maintain and build trails. It’s an immensely rewarding experience, and there is a way riders of all abilities … Read More
Written by Janelle Bickford A great time had by all out on the Falls Creek trail. This trail is such a gem and brings a variety of challenges for all levels of riders. Every participant stepped up to their own challenges and left the trail with something new for the future! We are so grateful … Read More
Written by Isabella Taylor The second to last ride in the River City Bicycles // NW Trail Sisters summer ride collaboration was a night to be remembered! As everyone convened around the lookout point while waiting for the group huddle to begin, the early-evening sun cast its rays across the hills surrounding Scappoose and set the … Read More
Saturday, October 1 was a fabulous day to put some tires on dirt for Take A Kid Mountain Biking Day! The sun was shining at Gateway Green in NE Portland as over 100 people gathered to celebrate this family-oriented outdoor event. Northwest Trail Alliance (NWTA), in partnership with Portland Parks & Recreation, crafted a community-forward … Read More
Written by Susan Martin The weather couldn’t have been more perfect for a ride through the single track of the Molalla River Forest trail system. Six riders and the ride leader began the ride day with the goal of exploring the entirety of the Molalla trail system, which encompasses the South and North sides. The … Read More
Over the last year, most of the property on the north side of Rocky Point road was logged, affecting all of the original forested trails there (except RP United and Andyland). NWTA has been planning for the eventual clearcut of this area for a while, and has already started to rebuild the area. The trails … Read More
Written by Megan Horst Lakes, caves, berries, mountain views, and campfires, oh my! 11 women participated in an NWTA Trail Sister bikepacking weekend August 26-28th in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. The weekend was led by three women who shared tips from their own experiences, bikepacking the Oregon Outback route, Idaho Hot Springs route, and … Read More
Written by Tommy Tuite This August, I attended the four-part NWTA Adult Beginner MTB Clinics at Gateway Green in Portland, OR. This series was expertly hosted by Elaine Bothe, teaching us the world of mountain bike fundamentals and practical skills. Gateway Green Mountain Bike Park is a familiar spot for me but was new to a few … Read More