Gateway Green

Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day

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

Adult Beginner MTB Clinic Series Recap

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

Gateway Green Group Session with River City Bicycles Recap

Written by Isabella Taylor The Gateway Green session on August 28th (p/b River City Bicycles and Northwest Trail Sisters) was a smashing success. It was a night filled with skills progression, connection, and too many “yews” to count in retrospect. The night began with getting everyone acquainted in a quick group huddle, and then we split … Read More

Leaping Lizards After School MTB Camp – Gateway Green (Thursdays)

Thursday After School Mountain Bike Skills Camps for Intermediate level 8-10 & 11-14 year olds About this event After school mtb skills camp for Intermediate Level riders ages 8 – 10 & 11-14 year olds. Registration for this camp is for 4 Thursdays (from 9/15-10/06). Please be ready to commit to having your rider attend … Read More

Flying Dragons After School MTB Camp – Gateway Green (Wednesdays)

After school Wednesday Mountain Bike Skills Camp for Advanced level 9-12-year-olds About this event Advanced level after-school mtb skills camp for ages 9 -12 year olds  Registration for this camp is for 4 Wednesdays (from 9/14-10/5). Please be ready to commit to having your rider attend class each week. In partnership with Portland Parks & … Read More

Green Geckos After School MTB Skills Camp – Gateway Green (Tuesdays)

After school mtb skills camp on Tuesdays (9/13-10/04) from 4:30-6:15 pm for Beginner 8-10 & 11-14-year-olds About this event After school mtb skills camp for ages 8 – 10 year olds & 11-14 year olds Registration for this camp is for 4 Tuesdays (from 9/13-10/04). Please be ready to commit to having your rider attend … Read More

Funding Partnership with IMBA Will Expand Skills Area at Gateway Green

Written by Lisa Olivares, Executive Director Thanks to a funding partnership with IMBA, Northwest Trail Alliance is working with Portland Parks and Recreation, Stacy and Witbeck, TriMet, and other local partners to update and expand the mountain bike skills area of Gateway Green. Gateway Green is an immensely popular park that offers singletrack trails, an … Read More

NWTA Kids Summer Camps Recap

Written by Elaine Bothe, NWTA Instructor Aug. 8-11, 15-18, 22-25, 2022, at Gateway Green NWTA’s first ever Kids Camps by the numbers: 1 awesome bike park, three weeks, eight instructors and helpers, and 36 kids aged 8-13! Monday mornings are awesome! 8:45 am, August 8, 2022, we stood with clipboard in hand and big smiles … Read More

NWTA Kids Class Recap

Written by Elaine Bothe, NWTA Instructor Warm weather didn’t keep these kids at home! The August temperatures rose as we set up for the “Green Geckos” Kid’s Class at Rocky Point but that didn’t keep these awesome kids indoors! A high of 100 was predicted in Portland, but a pleasant breeze, shady trails, plenty of … Read More