Help the Oregon Timber Trail Alliance Reach its 2020 Goals

Help the Oregon Timber Trail Alliance Reach its 2020 Goals

2019 was a big year for The Oregon Timber Trail Alliance. We maintained our commitment to stewardship activities and spent countless hours figuring out a fundraising strategy to ensure our organization’s long term viability. HELP US MAKE 2020 EVEN BIGGER.

Oregon Timber Trail Alliance Wins Landmark $150,000 Grant

Oregon Timber Trail Alliance Wins Landmark $150,000 Grant

The Oregon Timber Trail Alliance (OTTA) in partnership with Klamath Trails Alliance is thrilled to announce a $150,000 grant award for our work rehabilitating the severely burned sections of the Fremont National Recreation Trail along Winter Rim in the Fremont Tier.

SURVEY - Did you ride part of the Oregon Timber Trail in 2019?

SURVEY - Did you ride part of the Oregon Timber Trail in 2019?

Did you ride part of the Oregon Timber Trail in 2019? Whether you rode 1 or 1,000 miles on the OTT we want to hear from you.

Join the OTTA Board of Directors

Join the OTTA Board of Directors

We're currently looking for a few more energetic people to join the Oregon Timber Trail Alliance to help develop and sustain our momentum and fulfill our mission.

Thanks to you, the Oregon Timber Trail Alliance has raised over $26,000!

Thanks to you, the Oregon Timber Trail Alliance has raised over $26,000!

Congrats to our giveaway winners! After an ambitious two week online giveaway we culminated with two simultaneous events in Portland and Bend. Here are the winners.

Win over $8,000 in prizes including a Giant Trance!

Win over $8,000 in prizes including a Giant Trance!

We’ve teamed up with Giant Bicycles to give away a Giant Trance Advanced 29 2 or Liv Intrigue Advanced 2 carbon mountain bike in your size plus a full set of Giant bikepacking bags and a guided trip with Cog Wild! Our explorer’s prize package contains $3,000 worth of prizes and all the proceeds from this giveaway go towards our work along the Oregon Timber Trail. ENTER TO WIN NOW!

Field Report: Watson Fire Rehabilitation

Field Report: Watson Fire Rehabilitation

Over the past two weekends a couple dozen intrepid volunteers tackled the 65,000 acre Watson Fire rehabilitation effort. We’re happy to report that the trail is all clear and open for riders!

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What's new in 2019? The Route Files and Guide Have Been Updated

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What's new in 2019? The Route Files and Guide Have Been Updated

Not a lot has changed in 2019 in terms of the route and guide. Which is a good thing—it means the wayfinding resources have been refined and are quite thorough and accurate. Here’s what’s different.

Why Does the Deschutes Tier Keep Changing?

Why Does the Deschutes Tier Keep Changing?

And why doesn’t the Oregon Timber Trail follow the Metolius-Windigo Trail? The Cascade Peaks (Segment 6) official alignment has varied dramatically over the past several years. Why?

Bunchgrass Stewardship Campout 2019

Bunchgrass Stewardship Campout 2019

We worked hard, got a lot done, rode together, made new friends, shared stories, ate good food and went home satisfied that we had given back to the trails we love to ride! Wow; what a great weekend! I've been on lots of trail work trips and this was one of the best I've been on. Logistics and everything else came together without a hitch.

In Photos: Yamsay Mountain Recovery Stewardship Campout

In Photos: Yamsay Mountain Recovery Stewardship Campout

Our first stewardship event of the season and 3rd annual Fremont Tier Stewardship Campout tackled the last section of the Fremont National Recreation Trail that had yet to see our saws, loppers, and shovels. We encountered snow, sun, rain, and an endless sea of ceanothus.

FAQ: Getting to the Southern Terminus Just Got a Whole Lot Easier

FAQ: Getting to the Southern Terminus Just Got a Whole Lot Easier

One of the most common questions we get is “Where’s Lakeview” and “How do I get there?” Until recently, there was no good answer besides bribing a friend or taking a lengthy bus ride to Alturas, CA. Now one of our long time supporters, Zach’s Bikes in Klamath Falls, is offering shuttle services to local trails and to the California border for your OTT journey! For most of the west coast, Klamath Falls is conveniently accessible by Amtrak trains, and Zach’s Bikes can take you the rest of the way.

The 12 Best Day Rides of the Oregon Timber Trail

The 12 Best Day Rides of the Oregon Timber Trail

We spent last summer compiling the best day rides in each of the four tiers and came up with something for every skill level. Here we’ve partnered with Travel Oregon and Ride with GPS to provide GPS files, and overview of the riding, and other attractions in each area. Even if bikepacking isn’t your thing, we hope these guides will get you out exploring the state’s best singletrack on two wheels whether it’s for a day or for the whole season!

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2019 Event Calendar - Film nights, trail building courses, build days, and our signature Stewardship Campouts

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2019 Event Calendar - Film nights, trail building courses, build days, and our signature Stewardship Campouts

It's the new year and we're gearing up for another busy twelve months on the Oregon Timber Trail. Here is our 2019 calendar of events—we hope you'll share some of these inspiring, fun, and educational experiences with us.

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Cog Wild Offering Supported Oregon Timber Trail Trips in 2019

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Cog Wild Offering Supported Oregon Timber Trail Trips in 2019

One of the first questions we get asked is “Can I hire a guide to take me on the Timber Trail?”

Now the answer is yes! The Oregon Timber Trail Alliance has partnered with Cog Wild to offer guided and supported trips in the Deschutes and Fremont Tiers this summer.

Bikepacking the Oregon Timber Trail with Ben Handrich

Bikepacking the Oregon Timber Trail with Ben Handrich

Follow Ben Handrich and Miles Arbour as they tackle the Timber Trail last summer—Ben captured some amazing arial and POV footage giving you a great overview of what each section of the trail is like.

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Giant Bicycles Takes a Rip Through the Fremont Tier

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Giant Bicycles Takes a Rip Through the Fremont Tier

Oregon Timber Trail Alliance board member Adam Craig took a few of his Giant Bicycles team riders on a late fall adventure on some of the best of the Fremont Tier and they brought their camera crew.

Knobby-Tired Nights: Videos to get you Stoked

Knobby-Tired Nights: Videos to get you Stoked

Couldn’t join the crowd at Hopworks Urban Brewery for our final Knobby-Tired Night? Check out the films we watched below, and if you have a ton of time our other four events are online too.

Knobby-Tired Nights: Videos about Perspectives

Knobby-Tired Nights: Videos about Perspectives

Couldn’t join the crowd at Hopworks Urban Brewery last week? Check out the films we watched below, and see you next month on March 20th for a series of films to get you stoked.

Knobby-Tired Nights: Videos about Conservation

Knobby-Tired Nights: Videos about Conservation

Couldn’t join the crowd at Hopworks Urban Brewery last night? Check out the films we watched below, and see you next month on February 20th for a series of films about perspective.

 

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The Santiam Wagon Road makes up 37 miles of the Oregon Timber Trail Deschutes Tier. Trail users can travel west from Sisters over Santiam Pass and through the headwaters of the McKenzie River towards the historic Fish Lake Work Center. Support our fr
Like the trail and want to get more involved? Join the Oregon Timber Trail Alliance Board of Directors! OTTA is seeking enthusiasts, visionaries, and folks interested in investing in the future of the Oregon Timber Trail to join our Board of Direct
Join us for a one-day ride/work event on Saturday, September 14 as we place reassurance badges on the iconic Surveyor’s Ridge Trail. WHERE? - We’ll meet at the 44 Trails Hub Trailhead (where Super Connector trail crosses Road 17) at 9:00
Looking to extend your summer with a few more adventures? Great, we're looking for a few more signage volunteers in September! If you've hiked or ridden the trail before, you know how tricky navigation can be. Better signage will significantly enha
We’re collecting tales from the trail about your experiences with mosquitoes along the OTT. So get in your wayback machine and conjure up your most memorable swarm stories! Share them in the comments and don't forget to include where along the
Like the trail and want to get more involved!? Well, you’re in luck! The Oregon Timber Trail Alliance is seeking enthusiasts, visionaries, and folks interested in investing in the future of the Oregon Timber Trail to join our Board of Directors
We can't believe it's mid-August already! Way-finder extraordinaire Dan Sharp @d_sharp has been out on the trail placing signage all summer long with the help of some great volunteers. But there is still a ways to go and trailblazers, we need your he
The Sister’s Rodeo wasn’t the only thing happening the first weekend of June. As a crowd gathered along the streets of downtown Sisters for the kick-off parade, our group was busy fussing about in the parking lot of Blazin Saddles gettin
 

The Oregon Timber Trail Alliance is dedicated to stewardship, education, community, and quality trail experiences throughout the Oregon Timber Trail corridor.

 
 

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The Oregon Timber Trail Alliance is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation. Our EIN number is 82-5018544

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