HRATS April Update: Trails, Events & Big Thanks

By White Lotus Sports on April 28, 2026 • ( 0 )

Hello Trail Lovers,

We know we’ve sent quite a few emails lately, so we’re making a shift to a more streamlined approach. Going forward, HRATS will be consolidating non-time-sensitive updates into a single newsletter format. The cadence will vary based on the season and activity level, and rest assured, our goal is to keep the information flowing without filling your inbox. This is our first edition, and as always, we welcome your feedback on how we can improve.

In this edition:

May 3rd Work Party
2026 Fundraiser Follow-Up
Trail Updates
Upcoming Events

May 3rd Work Party

Join us on Sunday, May 3 for a community trail work party at Family Man. We’ll meet at 9:00 AMand work until about 1:00 PM, focusing on general trail maintenance projects to keep the system in great shape for the season. All experience levels are welcome—there will be a variety of tasks available, from light trail work to more hands-on projects, and volunteers can participate at whatever level they’re comfortable with.

Please come prepared with sturdy footwear, gloves, and water. Tools and guidance will be available on site, and volunteers can check in via QR code at the trailhead. Parking is available in the Family Man area and requires a Hood River County parking permit—be sure to have one displayed. Use this link to purchase a pass: Hood River County Forest Parking Pass. You can also purchase a day pass on site at Family Man. This is a great opportunity to give back, meet fellow trail users, and help maintain the trails we all enjoy.

As with all work parties, we ask you to sign a 2026 waiver (if you have not done so already): 2026 Waiver. Please also track your hours: 2026 Hours Tracking

2026 Fundraiser Follow-Up

We want to extend a huge thank you to everyone who came out to support the event—whether you attended, donated, volunteered, or helped spread the word. Your energy and generosity are what make these events successful and directly support the trails and community we all care about. We’re especially grateful to Ferment Brewing Company for hosting and partnering with us to make the night possible.

With your help—and support from Ferment—we raised $18,000 through donations, raffle tickets, and auction items to fund future trail projects.

We’re always looking to improve and would love to hear your feedback. What worked well? What could be better next time? Your input helps us continue to grow and make future events even more enjoyable and impactful for everyone involved. We’d love to hear from you—just reply to this email with any constructive feedback.

Trail Updates

WhoopDee

WhoopDee remains closed with the exception of Ronnoc and the climb trail out. Please respect the closures so as not to risk permanently losing access to this great riding area.

Post Canyon

If you have not ridden at Post Canyon this spring, you are missing out on some fantastic trail upgrades. Come ride these trails and enjoy the fruits of the incredible efforts put in by so many on the trails.

Notable updates:

3 Blind Mice has been completely reimagined
Lower Mitchell Ridge is completely rebuilt after the old berm cradles were aging out
Complete bridge replacements on Seven Streams
New trails are now open, with more being planned in the near future
Trail rerouting at the intersection of Float On, Donkey Boy and Seven Streams improves the enjoyment and safety for all levels of trail users

As always, you can check the open/closed status of trails at Post Canyon via this link: Post Canyon Trail Map

Upcoming Events

Looking ahead, we have a full lineup of opportunities to get involved on and off the trails. Our May 3 work party is just around the corner and a great chance to give back—please review the details above for what to bring and how to prepare.

Families with Family Man returns May 21 through June 2, from 6:00–8:00 PM each evening. It’s a fun, welcoming series for riders of all ages and abilities—don’t forget your parking permit.

We’ll also be hosting another work party on June 7, with more details coming soon.

As always, you can find the latest information and full event details at HRATS.org on the Events page.

Happy Trails,

HRATS

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