Trail Work

Save The Date – Upcoming NWTA Events

(Dates are subject to change and more events will be added) April 2nd: Metro Newell Creek Grand Opening and Green Geckos MTB Clinic at Newell Creek April 2nd: Black Line Bluff and Tune Work Party at Rocky Point April 9th: Gorge 400 Trail Rehabilitation April 12th: Ride Leader Training – Gateway Green April 16th: Sandy … Read More

Cascade Locks Trail System Update

Written by Andrew Jansky ([email protected]) Northwest Trail Alliance has recently signed a volunteer stewardship agreement with the United States Forest Service (USFS) for the upcoming Cascade Locks Trail System in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area (CRGNSA). This area includes the part of the Gorge 400 trail that is open to bikes. To get … Read More

Sandy Ridge Dig Day on 04/16

Join us on Saturday, April 16 at Sandy Ridge Trail System to help get the trails ready for spring riding! About this event Join us on Saturday, April 16th, 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 Recap (3/19)

Photos and Write-up Charlie Kohlmier, Rocky Point Volunteer Ten volunteers showed up expecting rain but were surprised with a beautiful sunny day of work at Rocky Point. The team set out to address drainage issues and dial in some last-minute features on a new trail. The team had great synergy and was able to get … Read More

Rocky Point Sunday Session on 3/27

Help us finish up a new North Side climb trail. About this event We’re getting close to the end of the dig season and we need to finish up a few projects. Come on out this Sunday and help us connect a new climb trail. What to Bring Work clothes: Light long sleeve shirt, Long … Read More

Rocky Point Saturday Session on 03/26

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

Cancelled // Powell Butte Work Party on 4/20

CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE Join us on 04/20 at Powell Butte to get some trail maintenance done. About this event All ages & trail maintenance skill levels are welcome! Where to Meet Ellis Street Trailhead – 13737 SE Ellis Street Portland OR 97236 Scope of work Due to the recent storms, we will be starting … Read More

Sandy Ridge Work Party Recap (3/12)

Written by Stacy Sullivan, Sandy Ridge Volunteer On Saturday, March 12th, 16 amazing volunteers came out for trail work on what turned out to be an epic day weather-wise! Flow Motion was given some maintenance and berm repair. Trail Steward Brent Sullivan and crew leads Shane Gould, Lee Lemmon, and volunteer Tony Parham removed a … Read More

Gorge Trail 400 Rehabilitation on 4/9

Let’s do some work on Gorge Trail 400! About this event We would like you to join us for a unique opportunity to work on a legacy project in the Columbia River Gorge near Cascade Locks on the Gorge 400 Trail. NWTA does not get to build or modify mountain bike trails on federal land … Read More

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