Chapters · Kittitas Valley
Kittitas.
Building a trail system in the Kittitas Valley that puts mountain biking at the center.
01 / Regional Overview
Who we are.
The Kittitas chapter serves the Kittitas Valley and surrounding public lands, including Rat Pac, the Teanaway Community Forest, and trails on DNR and Forest Service land.
The chapter's focus is on building mountain bike-specific trails from the ground up — working with land managers to site and construct trails that prioritize flow, challenge, and sustainability.
Work parties are a cornerstone of the chapter's work, with skilled volunteers contributing hundreds of hours each season to new construction and maintenance.
Join Kittitas.
Your dues stay local — funding the trails you actually ride.
02 / Chapter Leadership
Your local crew.
The volunteers who lead this chapter — volunteer event organizers, advocacy point people, and your direct line to local trail decisions.
Ken Austin
President
Brian Crowley
Vice President
Nathan Barker
Treasurer
Katie Newhall
Secretary
03 / Chapter Events
Get involved
near you.
Recurring volunteer work parties and one-off events, all filtered to the Kittitas chapter. Join us out there.
Volunteer Work Parties
All work parties ↗Rides & Events
Full chapter calendar ↗Stay in the loop
Join the Kittitas Newsletter.
Volunteer work parties, group rides, and trail news for Kittitas — no spam, just dirt.
04 / Local Projects
What's being built
nearby.
Active trail projects in the Kittitas region. Your chapter dues and donations help fund all of them.
Blewett Pass
Ginkgo Petrified Forest
Naneum Ridge State Forest
Construction05 / Take Action
Advocacy That
Affects This Region.
Active campaigns where your voice makes a difference. Contact your representatives in under five minutes.
Protect the Roadless Rule
Proposed federal changes could open pristine roadless areas to industrial development or apply blanket designations that restrict …
Why it matters: Broad designations without recreation protections can permanently lock bikes out of …
Take Action →Support Clear E-Moto Definitions & Trail Rules
State leaders are evaluating legislation to address the rapid rise of high-powered electric motorcycles (e-motos) on non-motorized …
Why it matters: High-speed e-motos tear up bicycle trail tread and threaten the land access agreements …
Take Action →City of Ellensburg Comprehensive Plan Update
Ellensburg is updating its 20-year plan for land use, parks, and city infrastructure. Getting mountain biking written into the …
Why it matters: Getting mountain biking, pump tracks, and trail connectivity written into city …
Take Action →06 / Fund This Chapter
Build the trails
in your backyard.
Every Kittitas dollar funds the maintenance at Rat Pac, the new lines in the Teanaway, and the advocacy work that secures trail access across the valley.
📍 Designating to: Kittitas07 / Chapter News
From the
Kittitas blog.
Recent posts and updates tagged for this chapter.
Teanaway Community Forest (TCF) Update from our Kittitas Chapter
It’s been a busy year so far in the TCF as we have been completing the last of the Phase 1 tasks and …
Jan 15, 2025Trail Tuesday featuring Beer Can, Roslyn Area Trails in the Kittitas Chapter
It's Trail Tuesday featuring "Beer Can" in the Roslyn Area Trails, Kittitas Chapter.
Jan 23, 2024Trail Tuesday featuring Rat Pac in the Kittitas Chapter
It's Trail Tuesday featuring Rat Pac in the Kittitas Chapter!
08 / Local Community
Teams, sponsors
& ways to ride.
Local Mountain Bike Teams
Pac Rats Cycling
Kittitas County youth mountain bike team building the next generation of riders.
Learn more →Chapter Sponsors
Sponsor list coming soon.
Featured Rides
Popular rides.
Rider-favorite routes across the Kittitas region, curated on Trailforks. Tap any ride for the full route, map, and trail details.
Trail Map
Where we ride.
Explore the trails across the Kittitas region — live conditions and details powered by Trailforks.
08 / Stay Connected
Stay connected
with Kittitas.
Get chapter updates, volunteer event notices, and local trail news.