Adopt-A-Trail Training (Bend)

COTA’s trail adoption program has been revised and we are pleased to offer training sessions to everyone interested in learning more about the work that goes into building and maintain the trails we all ride.  This will be the second of four sessions available over the next several months.  We will outline the adoption process and go over the basics of trail maintenance.  Topics include:  Land Managers, multiple use trails, identifying causes of and sustainable practices for controlling erosion, drainage, sight-lines, soil composition, USFS and COTA Trail Standards, safety, tools and more.  If you would like to participate please send an email to adopt@cotamtb.com and visit our website – cotamtb.com/trails/adopt-a-trail/.

*Current adopters please note that the guidelines and requirements have changed.  Please visit the link above and familiarize yourself with the changes.

All COTA trail work events require the following safety measures:

All participants must sign a waiver.
All participants are required to have the following protective clothing and equipment:

• Sturdy shoes or boots
• Gloves
• Eye protection with clear or light colored lens
• Long pants

Due to COTA’s insurance requirements and the inherent dangers of trail work, we must implement the following policy regarding children at work events:

• For anyone 14 years of age or younger, we require one parent, guardian, or responsible adult for supervision of every four kids attending any COTA trail work events.
• All minors under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian available to sign our waiver.

Anyone who arrives for a work event may be turned away if he/she cannot meet these requirements.