Trail Work

Portland’s Next Generation of Trail Workers Take on Holman Lane

Written by Eric Oliver As many folks were preparing to hunker down for the holidays in late December, a crew of about 20 volunteers got together on December 21, 2024, to put some sweat equity into Forest Park’s very own Holman Lane. As an uphill-only trail for cycling, Holman has a bit of a reputation … Read More

Volunteers Rally to Restore Hagg Lake’s Washed-Out Trail

Written by Dan Werle On Saturday, January 11th, 13 volunteers and one park ranger continued work on a re-routed section of trail on the northeast side of the Hagg Lake Trail loop. Despite weather predictions calling for a zero percent chance of precipitation, occasional raindrops were felt throughout the day, as is customary for January Coast Range … Read More

Brushback and Leaf Blowing of Existing Trails at Stub – 1/25

Help us do brushback and leaf blowing work on Hollie’s Point View and Bumping Knots trail. Continued… Hollie’s Point View and Bumping Knots Trail Brush Back and Leaf Blowing It is time to get the trails cleared up and ready to ride. We will be brushing back the trails with gas powered weed eaters and … Read More

DIG DAY — Sandy Ridge: Johnny Royale – 1/25

Work on rebuilding features on Johnny Royale. DIG DAY — Sandy Ridge 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Sandy Ridge Trailhead Trail work will last approximately 6 hours, wrapping up at 3:00 p.m. What To Bring: Your bike (optional) Work clothes: Light long sleeve shirt, long pants (no shorts), boots, gloves, eye protection Jacket (be … Read More

DIG DAY — Rocky Point – 1/25

Help build Gritty Kitty—a new trail at Rocky Point! What To Bring: What we’re doing: We will be carpooling in to near where Matterhorn singletrack starts and doing some treadwork on the top and mid sections of a new trail. Safety meeting starts at 9:30 a.m. at the main lot gazebo. Carpool if you can. … Read More

DIG DAY — Rocky Point – 1/19

Join us on a new project at Rocky Point. What To Bring: What we’re doing: We will be working on a new connector trail on the Northside. Other important things: You must be an NWTA member to join our dig day at Rocky Point. If you are not a member, or need to renew your … Read More

DIG DAY — Skeet Chute rebuild at Rocky Point – 1/18

Bringing back Skeet Chute up in the woods. What To Bring: What we’re doing: We will be carpooling from the main parking lot to the work site. Safety meeting starts at 9:00 a.m. at the main lot gazebo. Carpool to Rocky Point if you can. Please arrive 15-20 mins early to ensure that you are … Read More

DIG DAY — Sandy Ridge: Johnny Royale – 1/11

Work on rebuilding features on Johnny Royale. DIG DAY — Sandy Ridge 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Sandy Ridge Trailhead Trail work will last approximately 6 hours, wrapping up at 3:00 p.m. What To Bring: Your bike (optional) Work clothes: Light long sleeve shirt, long pants (no shorts), boots, gloves, eye protection Jacket (be … Read More

DIG DAY — Hagg Lake – 1/11

We will potentially finish new trail between the Cedar Grove (#32) and Woodpecker (#33) sections. Meeting Location Scoggins Valley Park 50250 SW Scoggins Valley Road Gaston, OR 97119 Eagle Point Recreation Area Overflow Parking Lot (look for signs; 1 mile northwest of the park’s main entrance on SW Scoggins Valley Road) Scope of work: A … Read More