WHO IS EOTA?

EOTA’s roots date back to a group of East Oregonians who got together in 2014 to bring quality mountain bike trails to Grant County, Oregon. EOTA is now a 501.c3 member based, volunteer, non-profit that collaborates with federal and local agencies to build and maintain trails in Eastern Oregon.

WHAT DOES EOTA DO?

We cultivate local support for recreation projects through outreach and events
Design and build modern single-track trails for biking, hiking and trail running
Seek external funding opportunities to develop new or improve and maintain existing recreation infrastructure

Projects

The Magone Trail Network is a 27 mile mountain bike trail network located on the Malheur National Forest and centered around a mountain lake with developed facilities that include a campground, boat dock, swim beach, and bathrooms. Project planning began in 2014 with environmental review completed in May of 2017. Through the efforts of a dedicated volunteer force, REDD construction and the U.S. Forest Service, 14 miles of the network have been completed as of July 2022. Yearly, EOTA works to maintain existing trails, build new sustainable trails as well as seek funding for additional contract built trails within the approved network.

Interested in joining our volunteer efforts? Check out our Events Section, Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/eotatrails) or Instagram (@EOTAtrails) for upcoming volunteer trail work days.

John Day’s pump track features a looped sequence of rollers, burms, and swoopy banked turns designed to maximize momentum, limiting pedaling. EOTA completed phase I of the pump track in 2020. Phase II of the pump track will include a jump line ascending off of a shipping containing to increase the diversity of experiences available.

EOTA is currently seeking funding to design and build phase II. The pump track is located up the hill from John Day’s 7th street splash pad and is fun for all ages. Come check it out and see how many laps you’ve got in you!

EOTA completed the John Day Bike Park in 2018 and continues to maintain the trails yearly. The bike park consists of just under 2 miles of single track mountain bike trails located within the city of John Day. The John Day Bike Park trailhead is located at the John Day Pump Track. The bike park trails feature one green and one blue climbing trail and three fun, flowy descending trails. These trails are great for families and beginner mountain bikers!

Visit https://www.trailforks.com/region/john-day-bike-park for an updated map and check out our Events Section, Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/eotatrails) or Instagram (@EOTAtrails) for upcoming volunteer trail work days.

Volunteering

Volunteerism is the heart of EOTA as there are no paid positions. We are currently seeking volunteers to help with:

Fabrication of an informative trail-side sign
Content development (including graphics) of an informative trail-side sign
Trail work (see Events)
Tool sharpening
Partnership coordination

If you have experience, great!! If you can help with some guidance, great!! If you have no experience but want to help anyway, GREAT!!

Visit us on facebook (https://www.facebook.com/eotatrails) or Instagram (@EOTATrails) to find more information about our upcoming trail days.

Also, you can join our Listserv by emailing President@eotatrails.com with the subject “Listserv” to stay up-to-date on all EOTA happenings.

Donate/Membership

Please consider making a donation to EOTA. We are a completely volunteer organization dedicated to building and maintaining incredible single-track trails in Eastern Oregon and we can’t do it alone! Your donation is tax deductible and goes towards purchasing insurance, tools, equipment and more.

When you donate $25 or more you become an active member of EOTA. All active members receive an EOTA koozie and sticker at the first volunteer event attended during the year. All members who renew their membership between 1/1/23 and 6/3/23 will be entered into a raffle. Raffle items include Deity bike pedals, Cog Wild shuttle tickets for Bend or Oakridge ($75 value), and $10-$20 gift cards to local coffee shops and local restaurants. The raffle drawing will occur on June 3, 2023 during the Magone Volunteer Trail Event.

EOTA Donation/Membership

Contact

Questions? Send us an email.

Interested in joining our monthly meetings? Send us an email.

Interested in joining our Listserv to stay up-to-date on all EOTA happenings? Send us an email.

Email: President@eotatrails.com

Interested in volunteering? Check us out on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/eotatrails) or Instagram (@EOTAtrails) for upcoming volunteer opportunities.

Board Members

Lindsy Ciepiela, President

Jeff Nelson, Treasurer

Lennis Herburger, Secretary

Javan Bailey, At-Large

David Hudson, At-Large

Michael Russel, At-Large

Events

2023 EVENTS

April (TBD - weather dependant) Pump Track: Keep an eye on Facebook and Instagram for our upcoming pump track and 7th Street trail day
May 19-21 Magone Trail Network: Join us for a weekend of trail work and trail riding. We have the Magone Group Site reserved Friday-Sunday
June 2-4 Magone Trail Network: Join us for a weekend of trail work and trail riding. We have the Magone Group Site reserved Friday-Sunday
Sept 15 - 17 Magone Trail Network: Magone Trail Network: Join us for a weekend of trail work and trail riding. We have the Magone Group Site reserved Friday-Sunday

Logging activities have begun in the Magone Trail Network area. EOTA will start working again in Spring 2023 to assess any damage to trails and develop a plan to get them ridable again.

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Eastern Oregon Trail Alliance

Cultivating Human Powered Outdoor Recreation in Eastern Oregon

Through Development, Outreach and Stewardship

WHO IS EOTA?

WHAT DOES EOTA DO?

Projects

Volunteering

Donate/Membership

Contact

Board Members

Events

2023 EVENTS

Logging activities have begun in the Magone Trail Network area. EOTA will start working again in Spring 2023 to assess any damage to trails and develop a plan to get them ridable again.

Eastern Oregon Trail Alliance

Cultivating Human Powered Outdoor Recreation in Eastern Oregon

Through Development, Outreach and Stewardship

WHO IS EOTA?

WHAT DOES EOTA DO?

Projects

Volunteering

Donate/Membership

Contact

Board Members

Events

2023 EVENTS

Logging activities have begun in the Magone Trail Network area. EOTA will start working again in Spring 2023 to assess any damage to trails and develop a plan to get them ridable again.

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