What we’re about
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 (4+)
See all- REDMOND: COTA Cascade Views Trails-Hummingbird Trail Build Day 3Cascade View Trailhead, Redmond, OR
What: Join us at Cascade Views on day 3 building the new Hummingbird Trail. If you like riding the Cascade View Trail System than this is a event you don't want to miss. We will be continuing building this new trial on the east side of the system that will include some fun new features.
Where: The group will be meeting at the end of a paved dead end road a quarter mile south of the Cascade View Trailhead (GPS Coordinates 44.27698, -121.31664) NOT THE TRAILHEAD. Be sure to drive past the trailhead and look for the COTA sign. Then turn right and drive to the end of the road until you find the COTA trailer.
Eagle Crest Blvd, Redmond, OR 97756Crew Leaders will have a COTA sign out near the meeting location. Your Crew Leader will discuss the exact work area location on the day of your event.
When: Please arrive 5-10 minutes early, so we can have an on time start. If anyone is running late or gets lost, please call or text your Crew Leader.
What to expect: After meeting with your Crew Leader, the group will have a short safety and work overview briefing. From there, the group will gather tools and walk to the work area. Be prepared for hard work and to have FUN! We love talking about the trails and the techniques used to maintain them, so ask questions if you have them.
Cancellation: Plan on working rain or shine. If there is inclement weather, smoke from wildfires, or anything COTA deems dangerous, your COTA Crew Leader will update this meetup page and a message will go out. If you do not hear from your COTA Crew Leader, the event is on. If still in doubt you can call or text your Crew Leader.
What To Bring:
- Warm clothes (layers)
- Sunscreen/chapstick
- Water
- Snacks
- Sturdy, close toed shoes
- Backpack to carry your things
- Long pants
- Work gloves
- Eye protection (glasses, sunglasses - we will have some as well)
All tools and hard hats will be provided.
If you have any questions, please post them below.
Or call/text Aaron Smith at (541)403-1709Want to make the trails better? Join today
cotamtb.com | IG @cotamtb - REDMOND: COTA Cascade Views Trails-Hummingbird Trail Build Day 4Cascade View Trailhead, Redmond, OR
What: Join us at Cascade Views on day 4 of building the new Hummingbird Trail. We are on our last days of building this new trail, so come on out if you want to help get this trail ready to ride!
Where: The group will be meeting at the Cascade Views Trailhead off of
Eagle Crest Blvd, Redmond, OR 97756. We will carpool out to the build site from there.Crew Leaders will have a COTA sign out near the meeting location. Your Crew Leader will discuss the exact work area location on the day of your event.
When: Please arrive 5-10 minutes early, so we can have an on time start. If anyone is running late or gets lost, please call or text your Crew Leader.
What to expect: After meeting with your Crew Leader, the group will have a short safety and work overview briefing. From there, the group will gather tools and walk to the work area. Be prepared for hard work and to have FUN! We love talking about the trails and the techniques used to maintain them, so ask questions if you have them.
Cancellation: Plan on working rain or shine. If there is inclement weather, smoke from wildfires, or anything COTA deems dangerous, your COTA Crew Leader will update this meetup page and a message will go out. If you do not hear from your COTA Crew Leader, the event is on. If still in doubt you can call or text your Crew Leader.
What To Bring:
- Warm clothes (layers)
- Sunscreen/chapstick
- Water
- Snacks
- Sturdy, close toed shoes
- Backpack to carry your things
- Long pants
- Work gloves
- Eye protection (glasses, sunglasses - we will have some as well)
All tools and hard hats will be provided.
If you have any questions, please post them below.
Or call/text Aaron Smith at (541)403-1709Want to make the trails better? Join today
cotamtb.com | IG @cotamtb
