On Saturday 7/31 after 15+ months of separation due to COVID-19 NWTA & the Women, Trans, Femme (WTF) riders from Metropolis Cycle Repair gathered to conduct a Beginners Skill Building Ride at Sandy Ridge. The goal of this event was to have the attendees build their confidence when riding trails like the ones at Sandy … Read More
Please be advised that forestry activity at Rocky Point will affect trail access effective immediately and until further notice. Be cautious of trucks entering and leaving the North gate. North Side Rocky Point Active logging will take place effective immediately and until further notice. All trails on the North side will be closed with the … Read More
Lewis and Clark Timberlands values the feedback from our recreation permit holders. Recently, we have been getting many inquiries as to why the trails at Klootchy Creek are still closed. The answer is that fire danger is still high, regardless of the dew we see in the morning that coats the foliage. The morning dew, … Read More
Written by Nell Stamper KLOOTCHY CREEK TRAIL SYSTEM CLOSED: Due to the recent record-breaking heat and high fire danger, the land managers at Klootchy Creek have closed all recreational use of the property. We are not sure how long the closure will last, and we are working closely with Greenwood Resources to get safe access as soon … Read More
As leaseholders, we need to be sure we are keeping Weyerhaeuser and the contractors they hire happy. Keeping this amazing relationship conflict-free is very important. Following these rules during logging and road work will help ensure continued access to the Rocky Point Trail System. Minimize exposure. Work to cross the roads at trail intersections and … Read More
“The Friends of Gateway Green (FoGG) was formed as an Oregon nonprofit corporation in March 2009. It filed for and received 501(c)(3) status with the IRS the same year. Our mission is to promote the transformation of an under-used, neglected, publicly-owned property into a regional asset that provides open space and recreational opportunities, and improves … Read More
Written by Nell Stamper Just in time for the beginning of the summer riding season, the North Coast Trail Alliance was fortunate to host instructor & coach Elaine Bothe for a Ride Leader Introduction Workshop. Elaine came out to the Klootchy Creek trails and volunteered her time to teach local riders some key basics about … Read More
Written by Tim Mathews On Saturday, June 12th, a crew of 4 volunteers set out in the Tillamook State Forest to put the final touches on the Sickter Lars trail. As the crew hiked out to the job site, the fog that was trapped in the valley, slowly burned off to a beautiful day, leaving … Read More
Written by Juntu Oberg NWTA’s Local Stewardship Team ended a very productive Spring Dig season with a final workday on Saturday, June 5th. In celebration of National Trails Day with support from REI & Hopworks Brewing & with swag, a group of 23 volunteers gathered to make a final push to complete the improvements on … Read More
NEW TRAILS ARE OPEN. Over six miles of new trails built this winter are now open. Take it easy the first few laps; you have all summer to learn the trails. Come out and explore the new trails. CARPOOL. Parking is tight; if you are vaccinated, start carpooling to Rocky Point. This is especially true on weeknights … Read More