firelane 5

Firelane 5 Dig Day Recap: Drainage and Surface Improvements in Forest Park

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NWTA Volunteers Return to Firelane 5 in Forest Park On January 17, 2026, a crew of 12 volunteers headed into Forest Park to continue long-term maintenance and improvement work on Firelane 5. This popular, close-in multi-use trail is a key connection for riders, runners, and hikers, and ongoing stewardship plays an important role in keeping it functional … Read More

Work on Upper Firelane 5 Finally Begins

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Written by Juntu Oberg In March 2020, NWTA formally partnered with Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) as the official trail steward of Forest Parks Firelane 5. Since then, our leadership team has worked with PP&R & Forest Park Conservancy (FPC) to improve the singletrack portion of the trail. In 2021, we installed a juniper retaining … Read More