Street Bike Tour Offroad Biking
Mt. Hood Region |
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Eagle Fern Double Loop
This intermediate ride traverses scenic back roads east of the City of Estacada. There are two 15 mile loop options both
starting and ending at Eagle Fern County Park, home to one of the largest old growth timber stands in the region. Both
loops begin by taking riders past towering Douglas Firs along the Eagle Creek basin and then climb out of the river bed
on moderate grade roads for approximately two miles. |
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Historic Oregon Trail Tour
This advanced ride takes cyclists along portions of the historic Oregon Trail before ascending the west flank of Mt. Hood. After
leaving Dodge Park follow the path of the pioneers by climbing up and over the “Devils Backbone,” a prominent ridge above the
Sandy River. |
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Pioneer Bridle Trail #795
The 8 mile intermediate Pioneer Bridle Trail parallels Hwy. 26 and connects Rhododendron with Government Camp. The singletrack twists through
dense forests and includes some technical rocky sections. |
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Timberline Lodge Climb
This is a callenging, thigh-burning ride that takes cyclists to the 6,000 foot level on Mt. Hood
and Timberline Lodge, a National Historic Landmark built in the 1930s. Avoid Hwy. 26 by taking
Government Camp Loop Road from Mt. Hood Skibowl. |
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Timothy Lake Challenge
Meander through the Mt. Hood National Forest for 73 or 55 miles on quiet, low traffic roads.
Both the 73 and 55 mile rides begin with a major climb up to the High Rock View Point,
where riders will be rewarded with spectacular views of the Mt. Hood National Forest. |
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Timothy Lake Loop
16 miles of fun singletrack around beautiful Timothy Lake. This is a multiple use trail so
expect to encounter hikers and horseback riders.. |
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City of Sandy Bike Map
The City of Sandy Bike Map offers bike rides and routes in and around Sandy. Pick up a free map at the Sandy Chamber of Commerce or City Hall offices or view the individual route rides online. |
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Greater Portland Region |
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Clackamas River Ride
The Clackamas River Ride offers a variety of scenery from river valleys and forestland to farms and cropland to rural pastoral
landscapes. The intermediate route begins by paralleling the meandering Clackamas River on Clackamas River Road. After
about 6 miles the route climbs out of the river valley on Eaden Road where riders will enjoy views of Mt. Hood and rolling
farmland before an exhilarating descent back into Oregon City. |
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Stafford Triangle Romp
This route explores the many interesting back roads in the Stafford Triangle area of
Clackamas County: Turner Road is a hidden gem that leads up Pete’s Mountain; Wisteria
and Woodbine Roads whip cyclists back to the Tualatin River basin and at S. Shore Road
riders can soak in views of Oswego Lake. |
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Tri-Park Trip
Experience three of the finest parks in the metropolitan area: Tryon Creek State Park
and two city parks on this 8 mile (one way) beginner ride. Paved bike paths take riders
through each park; interesting, scenic streets connect the parks. Start at the Tryon
Creek State Park Nature Center and take the paved bike path south to the City of Lake
Oswego. |
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Willamette Valley Region |
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Canby Farmland Circuit
The Willamette Valley, Oregon’s agricultural
heartland, is home to nurseries, Christmas tree farms, seasonal produce stands, wineries and
also outstanding views of Mt. Hood. Enjoy
this unique landscape on quiet country roads
south of the City of Canby. |
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Canby Ferry Classic
This is one of the County’s classic road rides. The 25 mile intermediate
loop includes urban and rural cycling; flat and hilly topography and a ride
across the Willamette River on the Historic Canby Ferry, one of only three
operating ferries in Oregon. |
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Little Tour of Molalla
The Molalla tour offers beginners a chance to enjoy both small town Oregon and rural scenery on
quiet secondary roads. On the outskirts of town the route takes riders through the outstanding Ivor
Davies Nature Trail and then past Rosse Posse Acres, a working elk farm that includes a petting zoo
and bed and breakfast. |
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Molalla River Trails
At the Molalla River Trails more than
20 miles of trails provide a variety of singletrack and logging road riding for
beginner and advanced riders. |
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City of Canby Bike Map
The City of Canby Bike Map offers bike rides and routes in and around Canby. Pick up a free map at the Canby Chamber of Commerce office or view the individual route rides online. |