Central Oregon Daily News: 11.5 miles of new trails open at Cline Buttes near Redmond The Central Oregon Trail Alliance has completed 11.5 miles of new hiking and biking trails at Cline Buttes Recreation Area near Redmond. The two-year project… Read More ›
Yoga for Cyclists is designed for cyclists but is a great full body practice for everyone. A well rounded practice that will leave you feeling present, stretched out and open. Relieve stress and tension in the neck, open the shoulders,… Read More ›
Hello Trail Lovers, While we love to share the stoke in our communications, the following email from the Oregon Trails Coalition summarizes the issue with SB 1517-7 which has the potential to jeopardize many of our trail activities from stewardship… Read More ›
Hello Trail Lovers, We want to share some important Post Canyon trail status’ before you plan your weekend riding events. As you are all aware, both the weather and trail conditions are dynamic in the PNW, and not aways in… Read More ›
Reborn Bikes: Where every bicycle gets a second life, and every person gets a new opportunity for mobility, independence and community connection. Website: https://rebornbikes.org/ https://rebornbikes.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMPACT_COMPRESSED_GOOD.pdf
Hello Everyone, We just got word from the Hood River County Forestry Dept. The Hood River County Forest and all trails are closed to the public at this time. This means Post Canyon trails are closed. HRATS HRATS Instagram From… Read More ›
Dear HRATS Supporters, As 2025 draws to a close, we at Hood River Area Trail Stewards (HRATS) are reflecting on the incredible progress made to our local trail systems this year. None of it would have been possible without the… Read More ›
In case you couldn’t join us live, here’s the Zoom recording of our 2025 Evergreen Community Meeting & Year-In-Review (Virtual) Hear from our Executive Director Eddie Espinosa and Board President Tony Hickock:⭐️ 2025 accomplishments⭐️ 2025 Volunteers of the Year⭐️ Updates… Read More ›
The Deschutes National Forest signed the final decision on class 1 pedal-assist e-bikes on select existing natural surface trails and paved paths near Bend, Sisters, and Sunriver.
Grassroots Run Deep: WTF Membership Meeting and the Future of Drift Creek https://moongravityracing.com/blogs/news/grassroots-run-deep-wtf-membership-meeting-and-the-future-of-drift-creek
Saturday was the grand opening of the Dollar Mountain Trail System in Grants Pass, Oregon. More information at https://kobi5.com/news/local-news/dollar-mountain-trail-open-at-last-286602/ https://www.rvmba.org/dollar-mountain-grants-pass-trails
Be part of history as we officially open the Dollar Mountain Trail System! The Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony will take place on Saturday, November 1, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 189 Heleglen Loop, Grants Pass. Enjoy… Read More ›
Join us as we meet the hidden characters behind some of your favourite trails. The Westside Trail Federation is a community of volunteer trail builders hard at work in Oregon’s Tillamook State Forest, shaping the landscape into some of the… Read More ›
BRMBA Fall Shuttle Day October 12th, 2025 Falls City, Oregon Register at https://www.bikereg.com/72899
Oregon Cancer Bike Out’s “Funner Fest” is this Saturday. This is an annual fundraising event based out of Wenoga and running shuttle laps from green gate and Conklin Rd (Rd 41). Causing heavier downhill traffic from all trails down out… Read More ›
LARCH FEST! October 2-5 @ Kettle CrestGet ready for a fall weekend of beautiful backcountry riding, crisp alpine air, and golden larch views at Kettle Crest in Colville National Forest. Whether you’re in for the full weekend or just stopping… Read More ›
Mountain Biking, Flow State, and the Psychology of Healing When the Trail Becomes Therapy Mental health challenges such as depression and anxiety often leave people feeling trapped, isolated, and disconnected from daily life. Traditional treatments—therapy, medication, and lifestyle shifts—are critical,… Read More ›
Hello Everyone, Mother Nature is starting to make our trails super fun again. We hope you are getting out to enjoy them. HRATS Post Canyon Shuttle Day Next Weekend: Please join us next Sunday, September 21st, from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm for… Read More ›
Post Canyon Shuttle Day • Sunday, September 21st, 2025 • 9:00am – 2:00pm
The Art & Trails project brought together three artists and one author from communities across Northern British Columbia to capture the spirit of mountain bike trails and share the stories they hold. This is a story of how art and… Read More ›
Take a ride with Brice Shirbach on the North Slope trails in Capitol Forest, Washington! He’s exploring the 110,000-acre forest and discovers some of the best downhill and enduro-style mountain biking in the state. From “rowdy, steep, and awesome features”… Read More ›
More than 600 miles of singletrack surround Bend, Oregon—and the vast majority are maintained by volunteers. Every year, over 1,600 mountain bikers with the Central Oregon Trail Alliance (COTA) log more than 20,000 hours of trail work. From clearing trees… Read More ›
Hello Trail Lovers, We wanted to pass along the following message from Hood River County about the change in Industrial Fire Precaution Level (IFPL) in Post Canyon. Please note that electric motorcycles are allowed on motorized trails in Post Canyon… Read More ›
Mountain bike advocacy organizations play a vital role in preserving, maintaining, and expanding access to trails. By donating time or money, riders directly support the infrastructure that allows the sport to thrive. Trails don’t appear or sustain themselves magically; they… Read More ›
Could this trail be the next Falls Creek? Maybe better, but someone’s got to adopt it first. https://www.patreon.com/voiceovertrails Trailforks: https://www.trailforks.com/route/fadeaway-ride-shuttle-loop/ Parking Spot: 44.95212, -121.89804
Underexposed is a self-shot and produced series of documentary short-films by Pivot Cycles athlete Brice Shirbach. The series is dedicated to showcasing mountain bike advocacy and stewardship while exploring trails across the globe. Join Brice as he explores the relationship… Read More ›
Come support trail building in Southwest Washington by riding your bike! We invite you to a full day of shuttling the Yacolt Burn, presented by Propain Bicycles! Great people and food included! Details A full day of shuttling, demo bikes, food, and… Read More ›
Hello Trail Lovers, A few exciting tidbits for you all this week! Quinoa Timber Sale: In preparation for the Quinoa Timber Sale (map attached), several Moto-Trails, including Dirt Surfer, will close at 7:00 am, Tuesday, 5/20/25. The status of the… Read More ›
Hello Trail Lovers, Desperately seeking a new/used HRATS Trailer: The HRATS tool trailer has sadly died a rusty death with many years of service under its wheels. HRATS needs to replace the 6x12ft trailer and would love it if anyone knows… Read More ›
Hey all, We are one week away from our annual spring party and fundraiser. Help us continue to build and advocate for new trails and improvements in Post Canyon, Whoopdee, and across the river. We’re setting ourselves a goal of $20,000… Read More ›
The Raffle Ticket Presale is now live! As with last year we are offering the chance to snag tickets ahead of the event or make sure you can get in on the action even if you can’t make it. Tickets… Read More ›
Hello Everyone, We have a couple of events you should put on your calendar. HRATS Spring Fundraiser: Please join us for a fun night at Ferment on April 13th from 5 to 9 p.m. There will be a raffle at 6:45and live music… Read More ›
Ever notice how good you feel after a ride? MTB, gravel riding and road cycling all give you a mood boost. But why? I dug into the science of why I our rides make us happy and why it’s the… Read More ›
Hello Everyone, As the year draws to a close, we at Hood River Area Trail Stewards (HRATS) are reflecting on the amazing trail work accomplished this year. This work would not have been possible without all the support from incredible… Read More ›
We are proud to present “Blue Ribbon”, a public trail located on Galbraith Mountain in Bellingham, WA. This project is the culmination of years of permitting work, hours of machine time, and finished off by selfless volunteer work. Watch the… Read More ›
Hello Trail Lovers, In this newsletter, we will highlight some new trails currently under development. The first is the Shadow Trail, which we mentioned in our last newsletter regarding the work party. Thank you to everyone who attended. HRATS is… Read More ›
These two new trails made their debut this past season at The Summit at Snoqualmie bike park: My Little Friend and Bouncy House, built by our Trail Builders Michael Fischer and Ian Robinson in collaboration with The Summit trail crew…. Read More ›
TRAIL MAP and trail names. Here is a new map showing the current trails and where we are building new trails this winter. The trails we have completed have been added to Trail Forks, along with photos and videos. Make… Read More ›
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