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See the Territory on Two Wheels. Bike it!

Oregon’s Mt. Hood Territory is your bicycle-friendly destination, offering a variety of bike tour routes, family bike rides, and mountain bike trails for all skill levels. Enjoy a leisurely bike ride through the rolling countryside of the Willamette Valley. Kid-friendly rides are conveniently mapped throughout both the Portland metro urban area and along back country roads. Mountain bikers won’t want to miss the thrill of the mountain bike single track trails and forest roads in the Mt. Hood National Forest. For the competitive spirit, check out the bike challenges at Mt. Hood Skibowl.

 

Street Bike Tour Offroad Biking

Mt. Hood Region

Eagle Fern Double Loop Map
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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.


Historic Oregon Trail Tour Map
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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.


Pioneer Bridle Trail #795
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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.


Timberline Lodge Climb
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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.


Timothy Lake Challenge Map
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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.


Timothy Lake Loop
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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.


Greater Portland Region

Clackamas River Ride Map
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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.


Stafford Triangle Romp Map
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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.


Tri-Park Trip Map
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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.


Willamette Valley Region

Canby Farmland Circuit Map
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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.


Canby Ferry Classic Map
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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.


Little Tour of Molalla Map
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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.


Molalla River Trails
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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.