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
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STAR: Sisters RockSTARs (afternoon)
Lower Trail F, 44.23658, -121.51875, Sisters, OR, USSisters RockSTARs have been meeting once a week to build specific rock features on the new Trail F in the Peterson Ridge Trail System.
Please only attend if you have previously done rock work on MTB trails.What: The lower section of F has a couple tricky rock features that need some intentional building. We will have the rigging equipment with use so we can move some bigger stones.
Where:
44.23658, -121.51875
https://maps.app.goo.gl/9RnevRHuaeTQG42z5How to get there:
Go up Three Creek Road Turn left on NF 1608
Stay on 1608 for 1.75 miles then turn left on NF 1608-800
Drive down this road for .85 miles until you see a large open area to left.
Park off the road in the clearing.What To Bring:
Required- Water
- Snacks
- Sturdy, close toed shoes
- Long pants
- Warm clothes (layers)
- Backpack
Extra
- Bike
- Sunscreen/chapstick
- Knee pads
- Work gloves (can be provided)
- Eye protection (can be provided)
- All tools and hard helmets will be provided.
If you have any questions, please post them below or contact* Andres at 341-400-8680
5 attendees
STAR-Trail F: Rockwork
trail F access via powerline, 44.22702, -121.54192, Sisters, OR, US*Use the written directions to find the location!
What: The upper section of F is very close to being done. There are few sections of tread that need retaining features. Our work will most likely involve moving large rocks into place, building retaining walls and/or rock armoring. All experience levels are welcome!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 to bring:
REQUIRED
· Water
· Snacks
· Sturdy, close toed shoes
· Backpack to carry your things
· Long pants
EXTRA
· Bike
· Sunscreen
· Warm clothes (layers)
· Knee pads
· Handkerchief
· Work gloves (can be provided)
· Eye protection (can be provided)
If you have any questions, please post here or contact
*Andres at 341-400-86801 attendee
STAR-Trail H: Scouting and Planning
trail H Upper snow park, 44.15856, -121.63171, Sisters, OR, USLets take a break from building and go for a hike up on Trail H (3 Creeks Trail).
What: We will be looking at the proposed trail corridor, where it crosses other trails and roads. These spot will need some significant planning given the intersections and elevation drop. Plan on walking most of the time. (The path is not clear so be prepared to climb over logs and walk through ice and snow)
Where:
-44.15856, -121.63171
google maps location- From Sisters go south on Three Creek Road for 11 miles.
- Turn left onto 1620.
- Stay on this road for .2 miles, at the Y in the road stay to the right.
- Drive for another .2 miles until you see a small pull out on the right.
What to bring:
REQUIRED- Water
- Snacks
- Warm clothes (layers)
- Sturdy, close toed shoes
- Backpack to carry your things
- Long pants
EXTRA
- Work gloves (can be provided)
- Eye protection (can be provided)
If you have any questions, please post them here or contact
*Andres at 341-400-86802 attendees
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