Trails
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Soap Creek Loop
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.
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Forest Peak Loop
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…
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Berry Creek Loop
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…
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Baker Creek Loop
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…
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Peavy Arboretum Loop
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…
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Vineyard Mountain Traverse
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…
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McCulloch Peak Loop
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…
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Klickitat Trail
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…
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Syncline Trail
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…
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Mt. Hood Loop Tour
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…
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The Dalles Riverfront Trail to Discovery Center
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…
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Marys Peak via Woods Creek Road
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,…
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Kings Valley Loop via Cardwell Hill
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…
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OC&E Woods Line Trail
This is gorgeous countryside and the trail has many points of accessibility along its 100-mile length. For more information, refer to www.oregonstateparks.org. OC&E Woods Line State Trail – this is Oregon’s longest linear park. This 100-mile trail is built on the old railbed of the Oregon, California and Eastern Railroad. The trail is open to all non-motorized recreation, beginning in the heart of Klamath Falls and extending east to Bly and north to the Sycan…
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Briggs Creek Trail
Briggs Creek Trail features some meadows along the way in addition to some good swimming holes in Briggs Creek. At 4.3 miles is Courier Mine Historic Cabin Site. There is also a nice campsite with fire ring at 4.9 miles. Cyclers must ford Briggs Creek several times, making summer or early fall the best time to ride the trail. The trail travels through some old harvest units and some old-growth stands. Several smaller creeks, springs…
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Bear Camp Road Trail
Heavily forested region of steep canyons. Rogue River backcountry! Travel from Merlin on the Merlin-Galice Road to access Bear Camp Road and the Trailhead, which is 20 miles up Bear Camp Road at Bear Camp Overlook. Bear Camp Trail is short and runs along Bear Camp Ridge, the highest portion of the Galice Ranger District. This trail offers spectacular views, a wide variety of wildflowers, and cool summertime biking. There is parking, picnic tables and…
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North Umpqua Trail – Tioga Segment
The natural-surface, single-track trail follows the North Umpqua Wild and Scenic River and is popular for hiking and mountain biking. Beginning at Swiftwater trailhead, the first five miles are moderately rolling. The trail climbs steeply for almost two miles over Bob Butte, dropping down the other side to the power line. The trail then parallels the river along an old dirt road for two miles on a relatively flat grade. The last section of trail…
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Diamond Lake Rim
Hard to beat views, plus great summer weather. Even when it’s hot in the valleys, it’ll be beautiful here at this high mountain lake. The trail circles Diamond Lake, which is called by many the “Gem of the Cascades.” The Marina at Diamond Lake Resort rents from a fleet of “Diamond Back” mountain bikes. There is a paved 12-mile USFS bike path around the lake. For the more advanced back country dirt roads and single-track trails,…
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Fremont-Winema Trails
Lake County is Big Sky country, and it’s filled with fascinating geological wonders, charming communities, history, wildlife and more. It’s rural, so you’ll find lots of wide-open spaces here. Be sure to check accessibility and weather conditions by contacting: Information – Fremont National Forest, 541-947-2151, or Lake County Chamber of Commerce, 541-947-6040. There is a wide variety of options. See description above. Fremont Trail SystemsCottonwood SystemMiles: Approximately 7 miles (one way)Parking: Cottonwood Trailhead and Cottonwood…
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Mt. Ashland Mountain Bike Route
The Mount Ashland Mountain Bike Trail is the beginning of the famous “Revenge of the Siskiyous” mountain bike race. The route climbs uphill from Ashland to the top of Mount Ashland, a distance of 15 miles and 5500 ft. gain in elevation, and is a very difficult and challenging ride. Starting at Upper Duck Pond in Lithia Park, ride up Granite Street along Ashland Creek about one mile. When the fork in the road above…
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Euphoria Ridge Trails
The dirt road that starts the route quickly turns into a trail just prior to entering a meadow. This meadow is very sensitive. Please stay on the trail at all times. After the meadow, the trail hits a skid road in a clear-cut; stay left at any intersections. In about ¼ mi., you have two options: you can go straight, continuing to a gravel road (the easier/less uphill route) or drop down a technical trail…
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Empire Lakes (John Topits Park)
The Empire Lakes are home to a variety of fish (bass, bluegill, perch and catfish), waterfowl and birds. Lower Empire Lake also includes a beach combined with a boat ramp for those who wish to fish or just enjoy paddling around these tranquil lakes. A playground is located near the Hull street entrance to the park. The trail system is located in John Topits Park, centered on the natural beauty of two lakes and stabilized…
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Blacklock Point
There are several trail options from this undeveloped state park. In the spring/summer you’ll find this area filled with blooming wild rhododendrons. Along the way you pass through Douglas fir, coastal pines and a winding creek until reaching coastal bluffs with outstanding scenic views of the coastline dotted with sea stacks. To the south is a picturesque and isolated beach leading to the Sixes River, while further to the north is an unusual waterfall that…
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Blue Ridge Trail System
Trail Description:The trail system is a web of trails that can be ridden alone or linked with gravel roads. Use the map to explore or follow the markers. Note: some trails are directional (ridden one-way). Please don’t ride the trails when wet-Thanks!For more information, trail conditions and maps, contact: Coos Bay District BLM at (541)756-0100 or visit their website at www.or.blm.gov/coosbay/ or visit www.coostrails.com From Coos Bay – From the south end of Coos Bay,…
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Champoeg
This trail offers gorgeous scenery and the opportunity to see wildlife. It is relaxing and offers a destination midway should you decide to stop in Butteville. The best time of year for this trail is late spring to early fall, as to avoid the rain. The trail begins at Champoeg State Park and parallels the Willamette River for the majority of the ride. The ride is mostly shaded by trees, and at the end you…
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