Forest Park

Info about progress towards opening Forest Park trails to biking?

Submitted Mon, 03/26/2012 - 7:42am by SlightlyBent

It's not a matter of *if* but *when* Forest Park trails will be open for mountain biking.

Wednesday Night Forest Park Ride

Submitted by stgould
Repeats every week until Wed Sep 28 2011 .

Join Northwest Trail Alliance for our weekly Wednesday night ride in Forest Park. We typically ride 15 to 25 Miles on the firelanes, break into groups, then meet for post ride-brews & food at Cracker Jack's pub.


All levels welcome, No one left behind.


Non-Members welcome.


Ride sign up is not required for this ride.


We encourage anyone who drives to park down the hill closer to Cracker Jack's Pub to ease parking congestion around Thurman Gate.

$0.00

Wednesday FP rides?

Submitted Tue, 05/03/2011 - 7:33am by geireide

Anybody know if the Wednesday Forest Park rides will start up again? Nothing in the calendar (yet).

would 1 trail do it?

Submitted Thu, 02/03/2011 - 12:14pm by i-ride-fp

hi all - first time here -

 

my inquiry is simple enough:  if the lords of Forest Park deemed fit to open 1 trail to mt. bikers (like Maple, or Hardesty, or *gasp* Wildwood)  would that be enough to satisfy the community ? I know the counter argument is that it would 'open the door' and next thing you know there would be lift operated downhill courses and a resort! 

but for those of us that see that City Park as a resource that the entire public is not able to enjoy currently, would you be satisfied with just one good  trail? would you keep it multi use, still give right of way to hikers, or make it 'bikes only' 

your thoughts? 

 

cheers

stOp Cycles Thanksgiving mellow morning ride

Submitted Wed, 11/24/2010 - 10:59am by Mark Pickett

From BikePortland.org:

This leisurely off-road ride hosted by local bike builders, StOp Cycles winds down the Leif Erikson trail through Forest Park for a few hours early in the morning. Group meets at the trail entrance at the end of NW Thurman St. More information and RSVP contact available on the Shift website.

From Shift website:

Meet at the gate at the end of Thurman Take Trimet (Leif Erikson Trail)

8:00am - 10:00am

Portland Parks Seek Budget Input

Submitted Tue, 11/16/2010 - 8:45am by michaewh

http://www.portlandonline.com/parks/index.cfm?c=40431

I suggested they cede control (and responsibility) for Forest Park to Metro...

You can provide your input online or show up in person tonight:

Community Budget Meeting

Tuesday, November 16, 6:00 PM

Portland Building, 2nd Floor, Rm C

1120 SW Fifth Ave

Wissahickon

Submitted Thu, 11/04/2010 - 5:42pm by scooter250

Here is a story about Wissahickon park in Philly.  The park is very similar to Forest Park in size and terrain.  Every time I hear about the trail debate in Forest Park I think about Wissahickon.  It is a perfect example of how single track could work in Forest Park.  Miles and miles of shared single track and everyone pretty much gets along well. 

http://www.urbanvelo.org/issue22/p48-49.html

Forest Park Featured on OPB Oregon Field Guide

Expect this to show the trail decommissioning work we did over the winter. Should feature NWTA members as well. Here's a description from OPB:



Forest Park: Portland’s Backyard Gem



OREGON FIELD GUIDE on October 14



Oregon Field Guide devotes a half-hour special to explore the health, history and future

of Portland’s Forest Park. Five thousand acres of forest sit five minutes from urban

downtown, protected from development but facing increasing pressure from more people

who want to use it.



Every generation seems to fight over how best to use and protect the Park. Lately,

cyclists have pushed hard for new trails in the park dedicated to mountain biking.

It was in the midst of shooting video for this production when OPB encountered

mountain bikers working on an illegal trail. Watch as the bikers claim their work on

the rogue trail actually helps the environment. Then join other cyclists who go in to

repair both the damage done to the park and to the cycling community’s reputation.



The rogue trail made as much news this year as did a rogue ditch did in 1906 when a

Make your own FP bumper sticker!

Submitted Mon, 10/04/2010 - 8:57am by michaewh

I created a PDF file for those who want to create there own FREE Forest Park bumper sticker...

http://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0B893YopNDVYaOWZlN2RhMjgtN2ZhYy00OWFjLWJmYzUtMmUzMGMyMDlhM2Qw&hl=en

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