Campout, Rides, & Trail Work

Campout, Rides, & Trail Work

Weekend event celebrating the construction of a new technical MTB trail in the Columbia Gorge near Cascade Locks, Oregon

By Northwest Trail Alliance

Date and time

May 3 · 5pm - May 5 · 2pm PDT

Location

Wyeth Campground

Wyeth Road Cascade Locks, OR 97014

Agenda

5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Friday, May 3 : Night Ride + Campout & Social

9:00 AM - 3:30 AM (+1 day)

Saturday, May 4 : Trail work + post trail work ride to test what we built

4:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Saturday, May 4 : BBQ Social + Night Ride + Campout

7:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Sunday May 5 : Lazy morning w/ coffee and conversation

10:00 AM - 1:00 AM (+1 day)

Sunday May 5 : Group ride on the new Columbia River Highway State Trail

About this event

  • 1 day 21 hours

Join us for a weekend of outdoor fun and trail stewardship in the breathtaking​ Columbia Gorge!

Event Highlights:
Campout Social: Embrace 'mountain bike' camaraderie under the stars with fellow volunteers!

Group Rides: Come prepared to enjoy both day and night rides (hint- bring your lights)

Trail Work: Be a trail hero! Contribute to the construction of a new technical trail​. Then get a chance to test ride what we have built afterward.

Why Attend:
Hands-On Contribution: Whether you're a seasoned trail builder or new to the game, everyone is welcome to join in the trail-building excitement.

Tools and Guidance: We provide the tools and expert guidance, ensuring a safe and enjoyable trail-building experience.

Give Back: Your enthusiasm and teamwork will make a lasting impact on the local mountain biking community and the trails we cherish.

Location: We have reserved the group campsites at the Wyeth Forest Service Campground. All you need to do is to register and join the fun.

​Dates: Friday May 3 - Sunday May 5. Join us for all of the weekend -or just part of it.

What To Bring:

  • Sturdy work clothes and closed-toe shoes for trail work
  • Hard hat or bike helmet and your favor trail tool if you have one
  • Camping gear for a comfortable overnight experience
  • Food and beverages
  • Mountain bike, safety gear for the rides, and lights

Other Details

Closer to the event date, additional details will be shared with everyone who registers.

Once your registered, please ​also sign the ​event waiver HERE

Questions? Email ​t​ed@nw-trail.org

Don't miss this incredible opportunity to blend outdoor adventure, community, and trail stewardship!

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to be a NWTA (Northwest Trail Alliance) member?

No, but you are encouraged to support the volunteers and organizations who build and maintain the trails we all enjoy.

I can only attend for part of the weekend. Can I still attend?

Yes. The trail work on Saturday is the main event. Everything is else is optional.

Do I need to bring my own food

NWTA will be hosting a BBQ on social Saturday, but you should come prepared for your other meals.

What kind of trail work we be doing?

We are building a new trail and doing 'dirt' work. If we have enough volunteers we will also be doing trail maintenance. Regardless, we will have trail crew leaders who can help provide guidance.

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Mountain biking requires riders to confront their fears, biases, and preconceived notions: we know what it feels like to be fearful, uncomfortable, and out of our element while on a ride. While we believe that everyone's barriers should be respected, we know that mutual support will help get us past those barriers. We must boost each other up and push ourselves to improve both on and off the bike. NWTA wants a world where everyone feels welcome, safe, and free in the outdoors. As an organization, the NWTA is committed to creating a pathway to nature for everyone, regardless of socioeconomic status, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, faith, and country of origin. Read our full Equity Statement here.

Some Northwest Trail Alliance (NWTA) programs, events, and activities require registration fees. Refunds will be issued in full for registration fee refund requests received no less than seven (7) calendar days prior to the event start date and time. A partial refund of 50% will be issued for registration fee refund requests received after seven (7) days and up to twenty-four (24) hours before the start of the event. We apologize, but there are NO refunds less than twenty-four (24) hours before the event start date. Read our full refund policy.