Chapters · Southwest Washington
Southwest.
Maintaining and expanding mountain biking opportunities across southwest Washington.
01 / Regional Overview
Who we are.
The Southwest chapter covers Clark County and the surrounding area — including Bells Mountain, Cold Creek, Lacamas Lake, and the Siouxon trail network in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest.
The chapter has been active since the 1990s and has deep roots in the Portland/Vancouver metro area riding community. Year-round mild weather makes Southwest one of Washington's most active chapters.
The chapter runs regular work parties across multiple trail systems and is involved in ongoing advocacy to maintain and expand access in the Gifford Pinchot.
Join Southwest.
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.
Victor Sandrin
Vice President
Greg Morris
Treasurer
Chris Bloom
Secretary
03 / Chapter Events
Get involved
near you.
Recurring volunteer work parties and one-off events, all filtered to the Southwest chapter. Join us out there.
Volunteer Work Parties
All work parties ↗Rides & Events
Full chapter calendar ↗Stay in the loop
Join the Southwest Newsletter.
Volunteer work parties, group rides, and trail news for Southwest — no spam, just dirt.
04 / Local Projects
What's being built
nearby.
Active trail projects in the Southwest region. Your chapter dues and donations help fund all of them.
Vista Ridge Extension — Yacolt Burn
Extending the Vista Ridge trail network at Yacolt Burn with new design and construction.
Construction & Design05 / 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 →Defend Non-Motorized Singletrack in USFS Travel Management
The U.S. Forest Service is evaluating motorized vehicle access across several national forest districts. Unvetted expansion into …
Why it matters: Unvetted expansion of motorized access into non-motorized zones leads to trail damage, …
Take Action →06 / Fund This Chapter
Build the trails
in your backyard.
Every Southwest dollar funds trail work at Bells Mountain and Cold Creek, the stewardship at Lacamas Lake, and the advocacy keeping Siouxon open.
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From the
Southwest blog.
Recent posts and updates tagged for this chapter.
Trail Tuesday featuring Cold Creek, Southwest Chapter
TRAIL TUESDAY FEATURING COLD CREEK, EVERGREEN SOUTHWEST
Jan 5, 2014Join the Cold Creek Experience in Yacolt September 6&7!
A weekend of epic rides, women’s ride clinics, and family fun is waiting for you at the 3rd annual …
08 / Local Community
Teams, sponsors
& ways to ride.
Chapter Sponsors
Sponsor list coming soon.
Local community info coming soon.
Featured Rides
Popular rides.
Rider-favorite routes across the Southwest 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 Southwest region — live conditions and details powered by Trailforks.
08 / Stay Connected
Stay connected
with Southwest.
Get chapter updates, volunteer event notices, and local trail news.