Past Events

THE DARK SIDE RIDE IS BACK!

Something fun is brewing after dark at Squilchuck State Park.

Saturday, September 26, 2026

Campout: Free camping for Evergreen members
Dark Side Ride: Open to everyone!

Grab your lights, grab your bike, and come spend the evening riding, camping, and hanging out with the Evergreen MTB community.

Here’s the plan:

2 PM — Camping opens for Evergreen members
5–7 PM — BBQ + hangout
7:30 PM — Group ride rolls out from the lodge
After the ride — Casual hangout + prizes

We'll be awarding prizes for best decorated bike and best costume, so bring your creativity and embrace the Dark Side.

We’ll have the Evergreen membership tent and merch on hand, including Dark Side gear and more. We’ll also be serving up grilled brats, chips, sides, and plenty of pre-ride fuel.

No formal registration needed — just RSVP so we can get an approximate headcount for the ride and food.

RSVP here: https://forms.gle/jbeHm1nZPQfDw9ou8

Free camping is for Evergreen members and is first-come, first-served starting at 2pm. An RSVP does not reserve a campsite.

Brushing on Bootleg and BBQ to follow! If you have a hedge trimmer, bring it along!

We’re heading up to #2 to give to do some finishing work on the new adaptive trail - Community Property. Meet at the container at 5:30pm. We will try to bring some extra tools to the work area, so if you would like to come up a little later, feel free to join us! We will be working on the north end of community property.

$7 from every registration supports Evergreen!

We celebrate mountain running and the community that surrounds it. Trails in the Pacific Northwest are steep and demanding, and this course was chosen to balance meaningful elevation gain and expansive views with runnable, flowy terrain.

Downtown Criterium
Evergreen Beer Garden at the corner of Orondo St & Wenatchee Ave from 2-8pm
$1 from every beer sold in the beer garden supports trails!

Join CDLT & Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance on Saturday, May 9th*, for the 6th Annual Sage Fest- a volunteer trail maintenance event!

CDLT will provide:

Trail maintenance instructions
Lunch, snacks & Water to refill your own bottle
Gloves & tools
Please bring:

This is THE XC Event of the Apple Blossom Weekend. The course is designed by trail-building and XC legend (he'll hate us for saying that!) Evan Plews. Come and test yourself on a fantastic mix of natural singletrack, twin-track forest roads, hand-made singletrack, and flowing trails through some of the most beautiful terrain in North Central Washington.

We’re heading up to #2 to give The Still a little love after fire crew activity, mainly shovel work in three key spots. Come lend a hand and help get this favorite trail back in top shape!

Where: Lower parking lot (not at the container)
When: 10am - noon
What: Gloves, sturdy shoes, and your trail stoke!

When: October 25th, 10:00am.
Where: Echo Ridge, Chelan. Meet at the North Junction trailhead: https://maps.app.goo.gl/N25qKmpxo5ALqHwD9
What: Brushing/pruning/general maintenance. BBQ afterwards!

What to expect
No experience necessary
Expect to be physically active and to work at your own pace
Uneven terrain of all types

What to Wear

Join Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance – Central Chapter and the Chelan-Douglas Land Trust for a Sage Hills Work Party as we team up to restore trails and habitat before winter!

There’s work for all abilities, and everyone’s invited to pitch in:

Trailhead Crew:

Get ready for an unforgettable evening of adventure, community, and fun! Join us at Squilchuck State Park on Saturday, September 27 from 4pm to 10pm for Dark Side 2025. Whether you're an avid rider, runner, or just here to relax, enjoy the beer garden, or camp under the stars, we've got something for everyone!

Join us at No. 2 Canyon as we team up with Tom to dial in more of Wet Burrito (yes, that’s the trail name 🌯). We’ll be raking, back-sloping, and tossing dirt, then celebrating with brats and beverages! Meet at the container around 7:45 AM Work ‘til about noon, then ride or hike out!

Join us for the 3rd Annual Evergreen Youth MTB Festival sponsored by Children's Dentistry Northwest, Saturday, August 9th from 9am-1pm at Squilchuck State Park! Bring your family and pack your bikes for an incredible day of youth bike races, activities, rides, and FUN! From balance bikes to challenging trails, there's something for every child.

Join us July 26th at No. 2 Canyon as we team up with Tom to shape the top of Wet Burrito (yes, that’s the trail name 🌯). We’ll be raking, back-sloping, and tossing dirt, then celebrating with brats and beverages! Meet at the container around 7:45 AM Work ‘til about noon, then ride or hike out!

We will be doing some brushing on lower Sofa Kingdom. Meet at the container at 5:30pm!

Join Central Washington Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance this Wednesday the 25th at Squilchuck for some light brushing ahead of the Dirt Abides MTB Series Sizzler MTB Race! Meet in the parking lot at 5:30pm and don't forget your discover pass.

Join us Wednesday June 4th up Number 2 Canyon where we will perform final grooming of about a mile of trail, on the new Martin Ranch hike trail.

Join us at Colchuck Consignment in Cashmere on May 30th at 7pm as we enjoy the Ritual Mountain Bike Film Tour. This festival “delivers influential big screen events that showcase creative filmmaking, incredible riding and beautiful cinematography bringing local bike communities together in mountain biking’s greatest towns.” All proceeds from the event go to support the Central chapter.

Join us Wednesday, May 7th at Squilchuck State Park to rebuild a part of Creature Comfort with Matt Rose. Work will start at 5pm, but feel free to come up anytime after that. Hike or ride your bike from the parking lot up Creature Comfort until you reach us. Make sure to bring your discover pass!

Help us kick off the 2025 riding season with a night of food, drink, entertainment and fundraising as we celebrate mountain biking in Central Washington. Join us and help us say thanks to our sponsors, supporters, passionate volunteers, and trail builders who build some of the best trails in Washington State!

- Wine, cider by Union Hill, and beer by Pinnacle Brewing

This week, we are aiming to finish up Easy Monday.

The Darkside Festival returns! Come join us Saturday, September 21st and enjoy one of the BEST trail systems in the Wenatchee Valley with an epic day (and night!) of adventure! All proceeds support Central Washington Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance and Wenatchee Run Club! Click the signup link for more details!

This week, we are aiming to finish up the west side of Community Property and start on the Meadow Trail. What to expect No experience necessary Expect to be physically active and to work at your own pace Uneven terrain of all types What to Wear Clothing for all weather conditions Sturdy Footwear, boots recommended Long pants Work gloves if you have them Long-sleeved shirt recommended Eye protect

We will pick up where we left off last week on Community Property and then head up Easy Monday. Let's meet at the container, drive up to the shelter and start there. BBQ and hot dogs to follow!

This upcoming week we will brush out Community Property (#2 canyon) from the new parking lot, to the new shelter. Maybe shoot up easy Monday a little bit if we've got the manpower and time.