About us
Mission: COTA's mission is to develop, protect, and enhance the Central Oregon mountain bike experience through trail stewardship, advocacy, collaboration, and education.
Vision: COTA envisions a robust and diverse mountain biking experience that will endure for generations.
COTA is a 501c3 non-profit, volunteer organization that works in conjunction with the USFS, BLM and other land managers to build and maintain trails throughout Central Oregon.
Upcoming events
9
STAR-Trail F: Hand building (morning)
trail F access via powerline, 44.22702, -121.54192, Sisters, OR, US*Take note this will be a new meeting location!
And start bringing your mugs out for some provided tea and coffee before we head to "work"Where:
-Meet at 44.22702, -121.54192
google maps location- From Sisters go south on Three Creek Road for 3 miles, then turn left on NF-1608
- Stay on 1608 for 1.5 miles then at the top of the hill turn right on NF 1608-500 (also known as Shattuck Road)
- Stay on Shattuck Road for .5 miles, then turn right onto 1608-600.
- Drive down the 600 road for .4 miles until you see the powerline road.
- Turn right on the powerline road until you see parked cars.
What: As we moved the machine down, there were sections of side hill that had a lot of rocks. In order to keep the trail difficulty and the rocks, we decided to save those sections for hand building.
This is very different from the hand finishing work we've been doing. A lot more digging, using rock bars and picks to move material off and cut in the new trail.What to bring:
Required- Water
- Snacks
- Sturdy, close toed shoes
- Backpack to carry your things
- Long pants
Extra
- Bike
- Sunscreen/chapstick
- Warm clothes (layers)
- Knee pads
- Work gloves (can be provided)
- Eye protection (can be provided)
If you have any questions, please post here or contact* Andres at 341-400-8680
6 attendees
Crook County: New Trail Build at Barnes Butte
Barnes Butte Trailhead, Ochoco avenue ,, Prineville, OR, USCome join us for an evening of fun, building new trail at Barnes Butte in Prineville!
All abilities and levels experience are welcome to join!
Details:
We will be constructing brand new trail by hand on the North side of Barnes Butte. There will be work for people of all skills level and abilities.Where:
We will be meeting at the Barnes Butte trailhead. There is a new road so pass Barnes Butte Elementary and continue on NE Combs Flat road and then take your first right onto the gravel road into the trailhead parking lot.Google map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/U5ktjwWuFpy6Tkhg6
When:
We will be meeting at the trailhead at 12p. If you can, please arrive 5 to 10 minutes early so we can start right at 12p. We will sign waivers and do our tailgate safety talk. After that we will bike/drive up Baby Burma road (City/BLM approved). At the top we will do a demonstration on new trail building and then begin work. Wrapping up at 3:45p to return to the trailhead by 4p.What to expect:
Plan on moving a lot of dirt and having FUN! Be prepared for warm weather. Cold refreshments will be provided at the end.What To Bring:
*Clothes to get dirty (layers for the weather)
- Long pants and long sleeves
*Sturdy, close toed shoes - Work gloves
*Eye protection (glasses, sunglasses - we will have some as well) - Backpack to carry your things
*Water - Snacks
*Sunscreen/chapstick
All tools and hard helmets will be provided.
If you have any questions, please post them below or contact me directly
Thanks!
Alex Brieger
541-410-09869 attendees- Long pants and long sleeves
STAR-Trail F: Hand building (morning)
trail F access via powerline, 44.22702, -121.54192, Sisters, OR, US*Take note this will be a new meeting location!
And start bringing your mugs out for some provided tea and coffee before we head to "work"Where:
-Meet at 44.22702, -121.54192
google maps location- From Sisters go south on Three Creek Road for 3 miles, then turn left on NF-1608
- Stay on 1608 for 1.5 miles then at the top of the hill turn right on NF 1608-500 (also known as Shattuck Road)
- Stay on Shattuck Road for .5 miles, then turn right onto 1608-600.
- Drive down the 600 road for .4 miles until you see the powerline road.
- Turn right on the powerline road until you see parked cars.
What: As we moved the machine down, there were sections of side hill that had a lot of rocks. In order to keep the trail difficulty and the rocks, we decided to save those sections for hand building.
This is very different from the hand finishing work we've been doing. A lot more digging, using rock bars and picks to move material off and cut in the new trail.What to bring:
Required- Water
- Snacks
- Sturdy, close toed shoes
- Backpack to carry your things
- Long pants
Extra
- Bike
- Sunscreen/chapstick
- Warm clothes (layers)
- Knee pads
- Work gloves (can be provided)
- Eye protection (can be provided)
If you have any questions, please post here or contact* Andres at 341-400-8680
3 attendees
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