Sandy Ridge

Sandy Ridge Work Party – 4/29

Spring has arrived, and we are putting together a series of work parties to get the trails at Sandy Ridge ready for summertime shredding! Join us on Saturday, April 29, from 9 am – 2 pm at Sandy Ridge Trail System to get the trails ready for summer! Trail work will last approximately 4 hours, … Read More

Ride Leader Training at Sandy Ridge – 8/6

NWTA is hosting an Introduction to Ride Leader Training in partnership with Elaine B. Bikes. NWTA is hosting an Introduction to Ride Leader Training in partnership with Elaine B. Bikes. This training is a basic introduction to leading rides and what tasks need to happen before, during & after a ride, and what to do … Read More

Sandy Ridge Dig Series Recap

Written by Carrie Johnston The second installment of the Trail Sisters Dig Series was at Sandy Ridge on Saturday—and what a day! With 16 volunteers and 6 instructors, our sizable crew tackled a number of drainage and berm issues along Flow Motion.  We met in the main parking area in the morning, chilly but comforted … Read More

TSI Trail School @ Sandy Ridge – 12/11

NWTA’s Trail Sustainability Institute will be hosting Trail School at Sandy Ridge. REGISTER HERE. About this event Trail School teaches the fundamental skills needed to maintain our trails. Participants will be learning safety techniques and tool identification/uses, as well as hands-on training of corridor clearing, drainage, tread repair and benchwork. Northwest Trail Alliance’s Trail Sustainability … Read More

A Weekend’s Work During Dig Season

November 12 and 13 was a BUSY weekend for Northwest Trail Alliance volunteers and members!  All told, there was over 400 hours of volunteer work put in over the course of the weekend spread across 6 different locations including a night ride social at Stub Stewart. Here are some highlights. FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS AT STUB … Read More

Night Ride at Sandy Ridge with River City Bicycles Recap

Written by Sarah Rogers This past “Halloweekend,” River City Bicycles and the Northwest Trail Alliance hosted the last in their series of women-led mountain bike rides. An auspicious 13 riders braved the elements, which turned out to be rain-free and relatively warm. With rainbow lights and one bedazzled disco-ball helmet in tow, we climbed the … Read More

Sandy Ridge Dig Day – 11/5

Join us on Saturday, November 5 at Sandy Ridge Trail System. It was a long summer of riding and the trails need some love!