NWTA’s Trail Sustainability Institute will be hosting Trail School at Tillamook State Forest on the Step Creek trail. 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, and benchwork. Northwest Trail Alliance’s Trail Sustainability Institute’s goal … Read More
Join us for an epic day of trail building and maintenance in the Tillamook State Forest. Join us for a thrilling day of trail building and maintenance in the Tillamook State Forest! This in-person event is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts who love to get their hands dirty and contribute to the local mountain biking community. … Read More
Join us for an epic day of trail building and maintenance in the Tillamook State Forest. Join us for a thrilling day of trail building and maintenance in the Tillamook State Forest! This in-person event is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts who love to get their hands dirty and contribute to the local mountain biking community. … Read More
Final details (where/when to meet up, what to bring, etc) will be emailed out no less than 3 days in advance. Work days typically include a 1.5-2.0 hr bike ride/hike, work for 3-4 hrs, then hot food and a variety of beverages afterward. Work locations are less than 3.0 miles round trip on foot. Please … Read More
Written by Nathan Frechen, Tillamook LST Photos by Aric Rist (@aricrist) Building off the work that was started in November, a crew of 15 completed the brushing & tread work on the two-mile Sickter Lars loop. The dirt & sightlines are the best they’ve been in recent memory, confirmed by test riders did a quality … Read More
Written by Nathan Frechen, Tillamook LST Hi all – many thanks for the folks that braved the cold conditions on Saturday. We were able to get several trees cut out on Gales Creek trail between Summit TH and Gales Creek campground, and a number of rootwad tread issues mostly resolved. We’ll be back at it … Read More
Written by Nathan Frechen, Tillamook LST Work completed Saturday, January 14th: All downed trees on Step Creek & Gales Creek (between Reehers & Storey Burn junction) were removed. Total of 43 trees were cut out, and 12.5 miles of trail were cleared by six folks. Huge thanks to Brad, Pam, and Jay, who cleared 26 … Read More
Come help either upgrade Sicktar Lars with new features or do some brushing/treadwork on Wilson River Trail (snow levels to make decision). REGISTER HERE. Final details (where/when to meet up, what to bring, etc) will be emailed out no less than 3 days in advance. Work days typically include a 1.5-2.0 hr bike ride/hike, work … Read More
Tread repair on Gales Creek trail and/or logout on Wilson River Trail. REGISTER HERE. Final details (where/when to meet up, what to bring, etc) will be emailed out to attendees on Friday 1/20/23. Work locations are less than 3.0 miles round trip on foot. Tools can be provided as needed. Please direct any questions to … Read More
** Trail work report ** Written by Nathan Frechen, Tillamook LST On Saturday, January 7th, 2023, 16 volunteers made their way out to the Tillamook State Forest to remove trees knocked down in recent wind events. Breaking into three crews, they managed to clear over 7 miles worth of non-motorized trails and removed around 45 … Read More