Sandy Ridge

Halloween-Themed Dig Day at Sandy Ridge on 10/30

Join us on Sat, October 30th at Sandy Ridge Trail System for a Halloween-themed work party! Register HERE. About this event Join us on Saturday, October 30th, from 9 am – 2 pm at Sandy Ridge Trail System to get the trails in shape for more riding! Trail work will last approximately 4 hours, wrapping … Read More

NWTA Enters Volunteer Stewardship Agreement with the BLM at Sandy Ridge

Northwest Trail Alliance (NWTA) enters into a formal Volunteer Stewardship agreement with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for the mountain bike trails at Sandy Ridge Trail System. This agreement covers the maintenance of the Sandy Ridge Trail System.  Specifically: Layout and design of trail locations based on specifications provided by the BLM Trail corridor … Read More

Dig Day at Sandy Ridge on 10/16

Join us on Saturday, October 16th from 9 am – 2 pm at the Sandy Ridge Trail System to get the trails in shape for more riding! Trail work will last approximately 4 hours wrapping up at 2:00. All ages & skill levels are welcome! Eventbrite Registration Link COVID-19 Protocols: Due to COVID – 19, … Read More

Trail Sisters Gear Swap and Ride Recap

Written by Nancy Stone ([email protected]) Who knew that having a gear swap and two guided rides would be so much fun?  The Trail Sisters did! So many of us have extra gear that we have accumulated over time that is just sitting in our closets, collecting dust, and taking up space. At the same time, … Read More

Upcoming Fall Dig Days

After a great summer of riding, this is the time of the year where we ramp up our trail maintenance efforts. Here is what is being planned this fall at the various trail systems and bike parks. SANDY RIDGE This fall, we will spend a lot of time working on Little Monkey. It will be … Read More

NWTS Sandy Ridge Beginner Ride – RECAP

Written by Nancy Stone [email protected] On Tuesday 8/17 we had 12 women arrive for the beginner’s ride at Sandy Ridge. The enthusiasm and stoke were high the entire evening. This is likely contributed to the positive attitudes everyone brought to the table and the light rain falling from the sky. Rain! Which translated into tacky tread and a much-needed … Read More

Save The Date – Sandy Ridge Shuttle Day 7/18

Saturday July 18, 2020 Shuttles running: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Thanks to a group of motivated volunteers, our shuttle event is coming back again this summer and is only happening once in 2020. Space is limited and like every year this event will sell out, so sign up early to make sure you’ve got … Read More

Weekly Regional Roundup

Happy Father’s Day for all the dads out there!! We hope your weekend is full of fun and family on the trails and off. Here’s a little cheat sheet for father/kids/partner activities coming up. Check out our Community Calendar for longer range planning. We hope to see you on the trail! *Inclusion in this list does not … Read More

Weekly Roundup

Happy June!! June is the best month in Portland. Why? Pedalpalooza, that’s why!  It’s a month-long festival of bikes. So, check out the Pedalpalooza calendar and get out there (hint: there’s even a naked MTB ride on there, just sayin)!  Here’s a sampling of our fave Pedalpalooza and other rides and events coming up to … Read More