Sandy Ridge

Sandy Ridge Lower Hide & Seek Update

The reopening of the upper section of the trail has been delayed due to the significant amount of rain that has fallen in the area. Please adhere to the signs posted and do not enter areas that are closed. Machine operators & volunteers are busy working and do not expect riders entering the areas they … Read More

CANCELLED // Sandy Ridge Lower Hide & Seek Work Day on 6/11

DUE TO ALL OF THE RAIN IN THE PAST 24 HOURS, AS WELL AS THE FORECAST FOR MORE RAIN TONIGHT AND TOMORROW, WE’RE CANCELLING THE WORK DAY FOR 6/11. Join us on Saturday, 6/11 at Sandy Ridge Trail System to help us get Lower Hide & Seek open About this event Join us on Saturday, … Read More

NW Trail Sisters Cornering Clinic Event Recap

Written by Allie Hurtgen, NWTA Instructor On Tuesday, May 24th, the NW Trail Sisters met at Sandy Ridge for a cornering skills clinic led by NWTA Coaches Allie and Nancy. The stoke was high and all of the women showed huge progress in their cornering! The clinic started with a warm-up in the parking lot … Read More

River City Bicycles Social Ride at Sandy Ridge on 05/28

Join River City Bicycles for a chill social ride and parking lot hangs, ride trail, meet new friends, have some fun on the bike. About this event Join us on Saturday, May 28th, from 9:30 am – 1:30 pm at Sandy Ridge Trail System for a relaxed welcome to spring social ride. It has been … Read More

Sandy Ridge Lower Hide and Seek Announcement

Attention Sandy Ridge Riders!  Starting tomorrow, Tuesday, May 10th, NWTA, in partnership with the Bureau of Land Management, has hired Sasquatch Trails to work on a complete overhaul of the Lower Hide and Seek trail. This project is expected to last 6 weeks (weather permitting). While the trail will not be closed, during this time, … Read More

Trails Sister’s Intermediate Cornering Clinic at Sandy Ridge on 5/24

Trail Sisters! Improve your cornering skills in a fun, supportive environment. About this event When it comes to mountain biking, cornering is a fundamental skill that is key to making progress in our riding ability. Join NWTA Certified Instructors Allie and Nancy for an evening of skill-building, riding, and FUN. This NW Trail Sister’s event … Read More

Trail Sisters Beginner Skills Clinic – Trail Basics on 5/14

A mountain bike skills clinic for beginner Northwest Trail Sisters. About this event In partnership with Elaine B. Bikes, NW Trail Sisters offers a Beginner Mountain Bike Skills Clinic for those who identify as women, trans, femme on Saturday, May 14th, from 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm at Sandy Ridge.  Class size is limited, and … Read More

Sandy Ridge Work Party Recap and Upcoming Dig Day on 5/7

On Saturday, April 16th, a group of dedicated volunteers did not let the unfavorable weather forecast deter them from joining our Sandy Ridge Local Stewardship Team to help care for the beloved trails. Since the area had seen significant snow earlier in the week, they decided to stay on the lower trails that see the … Read More

CANCELLED // Sandy Ridge Dig Day on 05/07

Due to the recent significant rainfall and the forecast of an additional inch tomorrow, we have decided to cancel tomorrow’s work party at Sandy Ridge. Be on the lookout for a rescheduled date. Please email any questions to [email protected]. Join us on Saturday, May 7, at Sandy Ridge Trail System to help get the trails … Read More

Antfarm Recap

Written by Nancy Stone, Education & Sustainability Director ([email protected]) The Northwest Trail Alliance’s Trail Sustainability Institute (TSI) was fortunate enough to collaborate with AntFarm Youth Services for a Trail School at Sandy Ridge on Saturday. Our TSI Instructors were immediately impressed with this group of kids. The level of respect, attentiveness, and inquisitive nature would make … Read More