2024 got off to an icy start but the Oregon Timber Trail Alliance is warming things up with a sunny snapshot of some of the exciting initiatives and events we have planned for the year ahead. 

Save the Date

Join us on Fremont Tier in southern Oregon this spring where we will be hosting two stewardship events with trail work parties on May 24-26th and June 14-16th. Stewardship events are a great way to get outside, learn more about the trail, and meet other volunteers. Join your fellow trail enthusiasts in May to clean up the infamous fallen tree section along the southernmost 40 miles of the route. Sawyers rejoice, we’ve got a lot of lumber clear. Then join us again in June when we return to the Freemont to continue what we started. 

So join us this spring to explore the most isolated and striking section of the Oregon Timber Trail. Make a new friend, enjoy delicious camp dinners and beer on us, and learn all the dirty details of how trails are made and maintained. These events are open to volunteers of all experience levels, especially those certified to operate chainsaws. Keep an eye out for more information on other upcoming events and workshops announced later this year.

FarOut

Imagine having a reliable navigation app for your phone that also shows real-time information on route conditions. The FarOut app does just that and will soon be available for hiking or biking the Oregon Timber Trail. The FarOut library has a collection of over 200 hiking, mountain biking, and water trails worldwide. The Oregon Timber Trail will be available on the FarOut App by the end of February for a one-time fee of $25.

TrailBlazing

Our signage initiative is gaining ground, enhancing your trail experience with reliable point-to-point navigation markers. These markers will support trail users by providing reliable on-trail navigation, adding peace of mind for those who don’t want to spend their time staring at a cycling computer. Starting in early summer we'll be looking for volunteers to help install these markers, especially along the most rustic 200 miles of the trail. 

Continued Route Improvements

Like all of us, trails change with every passing year. That is why we’re committed to continually improving the accuracy of our GPX tracks for a smoother trail experience. Throughout 2024 we will continue to refine alternate routes around hazardous or unridable sections of the trail as well as provide more options for shorter loop rides along the main route. As we continue to make these updates we will also be updating our website for easier access to all current and updated GPX tracks, ensuring you have all the information you need to plan your next adventure along the Oregon Timber Trail.

There is so much in store for 2024 and we can’t wait to see you on the trail!