Trail Maintenance

Stub Stewart Update

Written by Ted Dodd ([email protected]) Over the last 2 years, volunteers have been hard at work at Stub.  While adapting to the pandemic we accomplished a wide range of projects both in the MTB area and beyond.   Thanks to the 50+ Trail Ninjas, the trails at Stub are in great shape and ready for the 2022 riding … Read More

Rocky Point Saturday Session on 03/19

Weekly Rocky Point trail build and maintenance day – Registration is Required! About this event Join us on Saturdays through the winter and into the spring as we build and maintain the trails at Rocky Point. The “Saturday Sessions” are small-scale work events that are a great place to practice and grow your trail-building skills. … Read More

Tillamook State Forest Work Party Recap 3/5/22

Written by Nathan Frechen, Tillamook LST On Saturday, March 5th, 28 people showed up to put the finishing touches on the .35 mile Gales Creek re-route in the Tillamook State Forest. In 3 hours, another stump was removed, rock armoring installed over roots, and the entire line was refined. It was a full-day success in … Read More

Rocky Point Saturday Session on 03/12

Weekly Rocky Point trail build and maintenance day – Registration is Required! About this event Join us on Saturdays through the winter and into the spring as we build and maintain the trails at Rocky Point. The “Saturday Sessions” are small-scale work events that are a great place to practice and grow your trail-building skills. … Read More

Sandy Ridge Work Party Recap (2/27)

Written by Paul Hobson, Vice President of NWTA ([email protected]) On Sunday (Feb 27), Brent Sullivan, with 25 volunteers and 5 crew leaders, lucked out with the weather and performed some much-needed maintenance at Sandy Ridge. Three crews focused on repairing berms on Lower Hide and Seek and Flow Motion, while Rick Gales’ crew continued his … Read More

Rocky Point Double Dig Day Weekend Recap

02/26 Saturday Session Recap Written by Rich Rake, Rocky Point Crew Lead On Saturday, February 26th, we had a crew of eight people with a mix of new and veteran trail builders. The team continued building the climb trail on the north side. The trail is getting close to the top, which means a reasonably … Read More

Sandy Ridge Dig Day on 03/12

Join us on Saturday, March 12 at Sandy Ridge Trail System to help get the trails ready for spring riding! About this event Join us on Saturday, March 12th, 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 … Read More

Rocky Point Saturday Session on 03/05

Weekly Rocky Point trail build and maintenance day – Registration is Required! About this event Join us on Saturdays through the winter and into the spring as we build and maintain the trails at Rocky Point. The “Saturday Sessions” are small-scale work events that are a great place to practice and grow your trail-building skills. … Read More

The Shoofly Trail is now OPEN

Written by Ted Dodd ([email protected]) On February 26th, a hardy group of NWTA volunteers constructed a temporary bridge bypass route. This officially reopens the Shoofly Trail allowing riders to avoid the Shoofly bridge, which became unsafe to cross. Rangers at LL Stub Stewart State Park are working on plans to replace the original bridge: Timing for … Read More

Crew Leader Training Recap – Feb ’22

Written by Nancy Stone, Education & Sustainability Director ([email protected]) NWTA’s Trail Sustainability Institute is proud to share that 8 new Crew Leaders have completed Crew Leader Training.  Why is this important? As NWTA’s membership continues to grow (6,000+!) and more and more people become excited and interested in trail stewardship and giving back to the trails … Read More