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Your Investment in NWTA – Proven Results

Do you want to know what you helped make possible for trails and bike programming?  NWTA publishes annual reports that outline how member, donor and sponsor dollars go to work. Take a look at our latest report: it’s a treasure trove of stories and facts that illustrate just how important our work is. Our website … Read More

Are you ready for great things in 2026?!

November kicks off NWTA’s end-of-year fundraising season! Last year, we raised over $50,000 with all of our year end fundraising efforts combined. This year, we’re challenging our community to smash that number. We have a huge slate of plans for 2026 that we can only do with your support: DONATE TODAY It’s no secret that … Read More

A Note On Current Events

NWTA’s mission is executed in part by providing resources to mobilize trail maintenance across various trail systems in close partnership with land management agencies. Every year, roughly 50% of annual trail work on all of Oregon’s federal lands is done by local trail organizations. NWTA is fortunate to have strong relationships and formal agreements in … Read More

Trail Work Recap: Gales Creek Gets a Wet Weather Refresh

Recap by Nathan Frechen A little rain never stops the NWTA community. On a soggy but satisfying day out by Gales Creek Campground, a small but mighty crew tackled some much-needed trail work on the Gales Creek Trail between Summit Trailhead and the campground. Kevin, Allie, Aaron, and Michael joined the effort to remove two … Read More

Forest Park Group Ride Helps New Riders Discover the Joy of Mountain Biking

Written by Eric Oliver On Saturday, October 18, NWTA teamed up with the crew at Cyclepath West to offer a beginner-friendly “Intro to MTB” group ride through Portland’s Forest Park. The chilly morning didn’t prevent folks from coming out early and fueling up with snacks and coffee provided by Cyclepath. After some last-minute mechanical adjustments and some tough decisions about layering, the Cyclepath … Read More

EasyCLIMB Skills Area Project Completed in Cascade Locks

We’re thrilled to share that the new EasyCLIMB Skills Area in Cascade Locks is officially complete! Thanks to the hard work of dedicated volunteers, the site now features a variety of new elements designed to help riders of all ages and abilities gain confidence and progress their mountain biking skills. The finished skills area includes jumps, berms, … Read More

Volunteers Break Ground on Hagg Lake Trail Re-Route

Submitted by Dan Werle Ten volunteers gathered on the southwest side of the Henry Hagg Loop Trail for a dig day focused on an important re-route project. Together, the team cleared a quarter-mile section of new trail, working to improve drainage, enhance the overall ride experience, and help reopen a portion of the loop that … Read More

NWTA Trail Sisters Celebrate 5th Annual Ride at Falls Creek

Metropolis Cycles Supports Popular Annual Trail Sisters Ride By Janelle Bickford The rain couldn’t stop this year’s Trail Sisters guided ride at Falls Creek. Now in its fifth year, the event drew 19 riders who came ready for a true fall in the forest experience. What began as a grey and damp morning quickly turned … Read More

Portland Riders Pack evo Store to Support NWTA and Local Trails

Written by Andrea Renteria The community packed the evo Portland store last night for a special evening hosted by evo and Freehub, with all proceeds benefiting the Northwest Trail Alliance (NWTA). The night was filled with good vibes, inspiring films, plenty of giveaways, and most importantly, shared stories about why trails matter. Guests were treated … Read More