Gateway Green Build Journal: Week One (Updated)

Although it’s currently just scratched into the ground, this is a beautiful sight.

Yesterday marked a milestone marker in the saga of Gateway Green, as the first hints of single track trail have been etched into earth.

Trail Construction at Gateway Green has officially started as of Monday, October 18th.

While I’ve constructed more than my share of trail, this patch of ground feels different.

“Before” photo.

For the first time in memory, Portland, Oregon is gaining, as opposed to losing bike-friendly trail.

Storage containers for equipment on site.

Thanks to everyone that donated to the fundraiser as the project has reached its goal with a total of $101,810 raised towards trail and bike park construction. Most importantly, the Metro Nature in Neighborhoods match grant has been met.

Donations are still being accepted, but it will be a few days for that portal to be available.

Update: Wednesday, 10/19/16

You can already visualize how fun the section through the trees will be with the undulating grade dips.

Through the trees. This segment of trail will be short but sweet.

Remember that “before” image? Here’s a good idea of what “after” is going to look like.

Update: Saturday 10/22/16

On Saturday, Friends of Gateway Green offered a free guided walk through Gateway Green discussing the Dirt Lab project, insights on the challenges faced and what is being currently being built. The event was one of many WALKTOBER events.