Hagg Lake

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

Hagg Lake Work Party – 10/12

We’ll be working on re-routing a portion of the Henry Hagg Lake Loop Trail. Location: Henry Hagg Lake (Turtle/#7) on the southwest portion of the lake Time: 9 AM – 3 PM Agenda:  9:00 – 9:15: check in, welcome, safety talk, and work overview 9:15 – 9:30: gather tools and walk to location of work … Read More

From Classroom to Trail: Adelante Mujeres Puts Leadership into Action

Written by Janelle Bickford NWTA recently partnered with Adelante Mujeres, a nonprofit based in Forest Grove that provides holistic education and empowerment for Latine women and their families. As part of their Adult Education Leadership class, supported by a grant from ODOT, students put their learning into practice in a way that brought families, bikes, and stewardship together. This year’s event included: One highlight says … Read More

DIG DAY — Hagg Lake – 6/21

Join us as we take on some challenging drainage issues as well as getting the trail ready for the summer season. Meeting Location Scoggins Valley Park 50250 SW Scoggins Valley Road Gaston, OR 97119 Eagle Point (#34) parking lot before the main parking are with lake access. This is the meeting location. The area is … Read More

DIG DAY — Hagg Lake – 5/17

Join us as we take on some challenging drainage issues as well as getting the trail ready for the summer season. Meeting Location Scoggins Valley Park 50250 SW Scoggins Valley Road Gaston, OR 97119 Cedar Grove (32) parking lot Look for large Northwest Trail Alliance tent The area is roughly 1.5 miles northwest of the … Read More

DIG DAY — Hagg Lake – 4/26

Join us as we take on some challenging drainage issues as well as getting the trail ready for the summer season. Meeting Location Scoggins Valley Park 50250 SW Scoggins Valley Road Gaston, OR 97119 Cedar Grove (32) parking lot Look for large Northwest Trail Alliance tent The area is roughly 1.5 miles northwest of the … Read More

Trail School Students Tackle Drainage & Safety at Hagg Lake

Written by Paul Hobson This Sunday, March 2nd, NWTA’s Trail Sustainability Institute (TSI) hosted students at Hagg Lake for another installment of Trail School: Fundamentals.  There, students learned safe and proper usage of trail building tools. Being at Hagg Lake, the day’s lesson focused on hillside and trail hydrology, drain construction and maintenance, corridor clearing, … Read More

Get Your Hands Dirty and Learn the Ropes at NWTA Trail School This Weekend!

Have you ever wondered what goes into building and maintaining the trails you love to ride? Whether you’re new to trail building or looking to level up your skills, NWTA’s Trail School is the perfect place to get started! Join us this weekend at Hagg Lake for the Trail School: Fundamentals session, where you’ll learn the basics … Read More

One Year Later: Volunteers Tackle the Hagg Lake Landslide Reroute

Written by Dan Werle, Hagg Lake LST On February 1st, seven dedicated volunteers, led by Crew Leader Charles Kim, set out to tackle a washed-out section of the Hagg Lake Loop Trail at Scoggins Valley in Gaston. This month marked the one-year anniversary of the landslide that forced the trail’s closure, making the team even more determined to complete … Read More

DIG DAY — Hagg Lake – 2/1

We will potentially finish new trail between the Cedar Grove (#32) and Woodpecker (#33) sections. DIG DAY — Hagg Lake 9am – 3pm at Eagle Point Recreation area Meeting Location Scoggins Valley Park 50250 SW Scoggins Valley Road Gaston, OR 97119 Cedar Grove (32) parking lot Look for large Northwest Trail Alliance tent The area … Read More