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    Sisters – Belknap Springs Out & Back

    • Length:
      85 miles
    • Difficulty:
      Extreme
    • Attributes:
      Extended Climbs, Forest, Rural
    Get directions to the start of this ride via Google Maps

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    Turn-by-Turn Directions (show)

    Turn left onto S Pine St 328 feet (100 meters)
    Turn right onto W Hood Ave 0.3 miles (444 meters)
    Turn left on 0.8 miles (1238 meters)
    Turn right onto Nat for Dev Rd 1510 5.5 miles (8908 meters)
    Continue northeast on OR-242 E/Mc Kenzie Hwy 72.5 miles (116632 meters)
    Slight left onto Nat for Dev Rd 100 0.6 miles (950 meters)
    Continue onto Nat for Dev Rd 1510 3.3 miles (5341 meters)
    Turn left onto Nat for Dev Rd 15 1.1 miles (1756 meters)
    Turn right toward OR-242 E/Mc Kenzie Hwy 1.1 miles (1757 meters)
    Continue east on OR-242 E/Mc Kenzie Hwy 0.9 miles (1430 meters)
    Continue east on Mc Kenzie Hwy 308 feet (94 meters)
    • Region:
      Central Oregon, Willamette Valley
    • Nearby Cities:
      Sisters, McKenzie Bridge

    Highlights: A huge ride with two large climbs and two long fast descents. Great views, old growth forest and a lot of pride in being able to do a ride like this.

    Route: From Sisters, head west on Highway 242 up McKenzie Pass, descend the west side to McKenzie Bridge, go east on Highway 126 a mile or so to Belknap Hot Springs Resort to grab some water and then turn around and re-trace your route.

    Note: The climb back up from McKenzie Bridge to McKenzie Pass starts at 1,650’ and tops out at 5,325’! Traffic can be heavy, if not fast, as this is a popular scenic drive. The only water on this ride is at Belknap Springs or McKenzie Bridge.

    Motorized Vehicle Traffic: Heavy on the highways

    Seasons: Spring – fall

    A detailed map of this route and others nearby is available through Adventure Maps, an Oregon company, at local bike shops and outdoor retailers, as well as online at www.adventuremaps.net.

    • Submitted By:
      Scott Rapp, Adventure Maps
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