We need one more big push to get this dialed and ready to open. About this event We’ll be doing finish work on the new black trail in the clearcut. This line needs a lot of hand work to flow correctly and be safe. Get yourself out to help us finish this thing off so … Read More
Written by Steven Blakesley We don’t complain much about the weather on the coast, but this is the wettest spring that we’ve seen in a long time at Klootchy Creek! Unusually heavy rain has slowed down some projects, and affected some existing trails. We are looking forward to some warmer dryer days ahead for those … Read More
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
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
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
A small but mighty group of volunteers partnered with Portland Parks and Recreation to hand clear the downed trees and debris from Firelane 5 on Wednesday, April 20th. Initially, NWTA had a work party scheduled at Powell Butte; however, with a surprise mid-April snowstorm, efforts shifted to help open trails at Forest Park. As the … Read More
Written by Bob Carey, TSI Instructor Please come join us Friday evening, May 20th, and Saturday, May 21st, at the Wyeth Campground for a fun-filled weekend with NWTA to breathe new life into the Gorge 400 trail. This is a unique opportunity to work on a legacy trail set in a picturesque location along the Columbia … Read More
Join NWTA at the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area for its 1st work party/campout weekend in 2022. About this event Workparty Date: Saturday May 21, 2022 / 9am-3pm Campout Dates: Friday, May 20th – Sunday, May 22nd. Meet at the Wyeth Campground next to the Wyeth Trailhead at 750 Herman Creek Rd. Cascade Locks, … Read More
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
In order to open this line, we need to finish this line. About this event Join us this Sunday. We’ll be doing finish work on the new black trail in the clearcut. No joke, this line needs hand work to ride right and be safe. It will also need a ton of maintenance! Get yourself … Read More