Advocacy Alert: Port Angeles MTB trail access is threatened
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Advocacy Alert: Port Angeles MTB trail access is threatened

09 | Jun | '26
Vivika Stamolis

The trails we love are under immediate threat. A proposal to designate the Elwha River Watershed as a Natural Area could end or severely restrict mountain biking at Dry Hill, the Zoo, Colville, and the Olympic Adventure Trail. Washington DNR has begun the process of potentially designating these lands as a Natural Area Preserve or a Natural Resources Conservation Area. Neither designation allows for MTB on trails within those zones.

Help advocate for our trails!

by June 15th and tell them how important MTB is to this region.

Join the Virtual Public Meeting: June 18th

We need a good turnout to show decision-makers that our community values responsible recreation. This meeting is virtual, making it easy for everyone to attend and voice their support for continued trail access.

Elwha Watershed - Community Meeting #2 

Date: June 18, 2026 from 9 - 10:00 AM - virtual

Link to Meeting - https://dnr-wa-gov.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_o7mhETwzTYOrn6IrBHOgcQ

30 Years of Stewardship

For nearly 30 years, volunteers have poured their hearts into Dry Hill. The community’s partnership with the DNR has proven that active forest management and world-class recreation can thrive together.

The DNR has been an outstanding partner throughout the years, and that partnership continues today as we work together to identify ways to harvest timber responsibly while preserving the trails and recreation opportunities that make this area so special.

Help preserve access to riding

Please, take five minutes to share your support for our shared trails. Fill out the survey before the June 15th deadline and mark your calendars for the June 18th meeting. Let's protect the future of riding on the Olympic Peninsula.

The trails we love are under immediate threat. A proposal to designate the Elwha River Watershed as a Natural Area could end or severely restrict mountain biking at Dry Hill, the Zoo, Colville, and the Olympic Adventure Trail. Washington DNR has begun the process of potentially designating these lands as a Natural Area Preserve or a Natural Resources Conservation Area. Neither designation allows for MTB on trails within those zones.
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