Trails

B’s Test

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Springwater Corridor – Trail

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The Springwater Corridor is the major southeast segment of the 40-Mile Loop, which was inspired by the 1903 Olmsted plan of a parkway and boulevard loop to connect park sites. The eventual developed trail will be over 21 miles long. For the most part, the trail is well separated from the public road. The route is a scenic one, encompassing wetlands, buttes, agricultural fields and pastures, residential and industrial neighborhoods. Close to Johnson Creek, one…

Coast Ridges Ride (Seaside)

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Directions Start from the Seaside Visitor Bureau and head south down Hwy 101. Take a right on Rippet Rd. for a steep climb to the Seaside radio tower. Head south to Hwy 101 over the ridge. From Hwy 101 head south on the road to the first forest gate on the left. Head south/east over the ridge after a steep climb to Hwy 101 coming from Portland. Head West on Hwy 101 for a few…

Blackrock Trail

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Directions Trail starts at Lava Lands Visitor Center, just south of Bend on Highway 97. What I love about this ride Nice trail with some hills; rocky at times, but a fun trail.

Peninsula Crossing Trail

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Directions Follow the Willamette Blvd. bike lane toward St. Johns; just before crossing the bridge over the railroad ravine, turn right on the street and follow it to the official beginning of the trail at N. Princeton St. What I love about this ride This connection of bike paths provides a way to go from Willamette Blvd. to Marine Drive, connecting to bike paths there, without spending much time on streets with the traffic. You have…

King-Castle Trail

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What I love about this ride This isn’t a super long trail, but it connects with Castle Rock and O’Leary Trail for a much longer ride. (Castle Rock used to be a Forest Service lookout and offers great views of the valley and the Three Sisters – however, it is a serious climb.) So what’s great about King-Castle? Not only is the old growth forest absolutely stunning, the ride is super fun – fast and swoopy!…

Sandy Ridge

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The Sandy Ridge trail area brings a welcome resource to the west side of Mt. Hood – it’s an easy drive from Portland, and the trails were all recently built and designed for flow. The trails are low enough on the mountain to stay open about 10 months a year; they’re designed to drain water and hold up to mud. There are currently 6.5 miles of trails open, with a long-term goal of 16-18 miles…

Rocky Point Trails

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Directions Take Highway 30 north from Portland, toward Scappoose. Turn a (sharp) left onto Rocky Point Road and follow it up a little more than a mile. On a left curve you’ll see a gated dirt road on the right; there’s parking on the shoulders. What I love about this ride There’s a nice network of trails hidden up in the hills here. They’re mostly through woods, and generally fairly technical. You can piece together…

Shellberg Falls

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This is a beautiful forest trail. Check in with the Fall Line bike shop in Silverton for more information.

Bear Creek Greenway

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This 10-foot-wide, 17-mile paved multi-use trail from Ashland to Central Point connects five communities and several parks. (Our current trail-mapping system cannot show point-to-point routes; the entire trail can be found in the Road Routes section of this site. We will have updated mapping technology available soon.) Motorized Vehicle Traffic: None. Seasons: All

Redmont Trail Network

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This network offers the region’s best single-track trails in the heart of the Wallowa Mountains, with wonderful views of the Wallowa and Seven Devils mountain ranges from forested terrain. The network includes several loops ranging from 7 to 20 miles or more, or you can ride from one end of the trail to the other, approximately 10 miles (shuttle required). The terrain is suitable for beginners as well as advanced riders. In general, the more…

Bachelor to Bend

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Do you dream of riding endless single-track? If you want a full day on the bike, riding mainly downhill from the Cascade Mountains to town, this is the perfect tour for you! This Cog Wild (www.cogwild.com) tour starts with a shuttle to a trailhead near Mt Bachelor. From here, we will ride between 20 to 30 miles, with approximately 3,000 feet of elevation loss, passing through hemlock and pine forests, over streams and through alpine…

Soap Creek Loop

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Access/Location:400 Road gate, three miles northwest of Adair Village off Tampico Road. Difficulty:Physically difficult and technically moderate. Route:South, southwest, north along the 400 road; northeast, east on the 300 road; northeast along the 420 road back to the 400 road gate. Highlights:Physically challenging climbs along steep, rough roads; steep descents with sharp curves; good view of Soap Creek Valley. Notes:Roads very rough. Travel slowly around blind curves.

Forest Peak Loop

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Access/Location:300 Road gate, three miles northwest of Adair Village off Tampico Road. Difficulty:Physically and technically difficult. Route:Southwest along the 300 road; west, north on the 290 road; west along the 200 road; north on the 130 road; east, south on the 131 road; south along the 200 road; east on the 250 road returning to the 300 road; northeast along the 300 road back to the 300 road gate. Highlights:Travel through stands of mixed hardwoods…

Berry Creek Loop

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Access/Location:100 road gate, four miles northwest of Adair Village off Tampico Road. Difficulty:Physically and technically easy route. Route:Southwest, northwest on the 100 road; north along the 190 road; southeast on the 100 road; northeast along the 160 road; south along the 140 road to return to the 100 road; south, northeast along the 100 road back to the 100 gate. Highlights:Gentle climb on the good roads through some impressive stands of mature Douglas fir. A…

Baker Creek Loop

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Access/Location:Oak Creek gate, 4 miles northwest of Corvallis off Oak Creek Dr. Difficulty:Both technically and physically difficult. Route:North, northwest along the 600 road; north along the 620 road, Alpha Trail, and 810 road; west along the 800 road; southwest along the 870 road and Alien Trail; southeast, south along the 680 and 600 roads back to the Oak Creek gate. Highlights:Develop endurance and skill for tough climbs and tricky descents. A short detour up the…

Peavy Arboretum Loop

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Access/Location:500 Road Gate at Peavy Arboretum, off Arboretum Road. (Take Highway 99W north from Corvallis for 6 miles.) Difficulty:Physically moderate and technically easy. Route:North, west along the 500 road; northeast on the 560 road; east on the 562 skid trail; south along the 543 and 540 roads back to the 500 road; south on the 500 road back to the gate. Highlights:Spectacular view of the Willamette and Soap Creek Valleys. Travel by Cronemiller Lake. This…

Vineyard Mountain Traverse

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Access/Location:500 Road Gate at Lewisburg Saddle on Sulphur Springs Road. (Take Highway 99W north to Lewisburg, then travel west on Lewisburg Ave. to reach Sulphur Springs Rd.) Difficulty:Physically and technically easy. Route:Northeast along the 500 road; southwest along the 580 road back to Lewisburg Saddle. Highlights:One of the easiest rides offered in McDonald/Dunn Forests. Travel through managed and old-growth stands. Notes:A popular access point for all recreational user groups. The route can be easily traveled…

McCulloch Peak Loop

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Access/Location:700 Road gate near Sulphur Springs on Sulphur Springs Rd. (Take Highway 99W north from Corvallis to Lewisburg. Follow Lewisburg Ave. west for 1 mile to reach Sulphur Springs Rd.) Difficulty:Physically challenging and technically easy. Route:West, south, and west along the 700 road toward McCulloch Peak. From McCulloch Peak, north along the 700 road, east, southeast along the 760 road, and east along the 700 road back to the 700 road gate. Highlights:Endurance builder! A…

Klickitat Trail

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The Klickitat Trail is a 31-mile gently graded rail corridor in southern Washington just north of the Columbia River. Starting in Lyle, Washington off Highway 14, the trail heads north 16 miles along the Klickitat River, of which 11 miles is designated Wild and Scenic between Lyle and Pitt. A few miles past the town of Klickitat, the trail leaves the river and winds its way up through the Swale Canyon for 12 miles to…

Syncline Trail

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The trail starts out on grassy semi-arid plains on steep slopes, with hard-packed dirt but some loose rocky debris topsoil. Also, you can find some volcanic rock cliffs and bluffs to switchback up – for those who are up for more of a technical challenge. Please stay on the trails – these are very delicate areas that do not recover well in the area off the trail. Locals are very protective of the land here, and…

Mt. Hood Loop Tour

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Ride a 4-day, 3-night, 140-mile hut-to-hut route around spectacular Mt. Hood. The loop, beginning and ending in the beautiful town of Hood River, will take you through the stunning scenery of the Columbia River Gorge, Mt. Hood National Forest, and along the historic Oregon Trail. The route is managed by Cascade Huts (www.cascadehuts.com/summer_routes.php), and includes: Huts supplied with propane stove, lamps, kitchen utensils, sleeping bags and pads Huts stocked with food, drinks and water Access to…

The Dalles Riverfront Trail to Discovery Center

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Start at Salmon Cyclery on 2nd Street in The Dalles and head west (left). Turn right on Union Street. Cross beneath the Highway 84 overpass. The Riverfront Trail extends east and west from here. Turn right at River Road. Bear right on the trail near the intersection with Klindt Drive. Arrive at the east end of the trail near the SE corner of the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center parking lot. Reverse the route to return to…

Marys Peak via Woods Creek Road

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This route is a hybrid of road and off-road riding. It’s a wonderful route for a challenge. The ride up Marys Peak on gravel is scenic and difficult. Great views from atop Marys Peak if you choose to extend the ride a bit on the paved Marys Peak access road. The downhill from Marys Peak (on the access road, then on Highway 34 toward Philomath) is exhilarating – fast and winding. Starting from Central Park,…

Kings Valley Loop via Cardwell Hill

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This ride is a hybrid of a road and off-road ride. It offers a great mix of rural paved highways with some rugged and steep gravel areas that are closed to motor vehicles. Beautiful scenery, especially along the Marys River in the gravel section. Kings Valley highway is hilly, with narrow shoulders and traffic can be fast. Best taken on weekends when traffic is light. Starting from Central Park, ride west on Monroe Ave. Jog south…