Mount Hood offers exceptional mountain biking with a route starting from near Government Camp. The ride includes Bennett Pass, Gunsight Ridge Trail, and Gumjuwac trail, each with unique features and challenges. The diverse terrain features alpine ridge running and forested descents, offering stunning views. The route also includes Forest Road 3540 with rewarding vistas.
Route: Rowena Loops : Hood River, Mosier and The Dalles
The Rowena Loops near Mosier, OR offer a beautiful 67-mile ride with scenic views. Starting in Hood River, the multi-use path leads to Mosier. The Dry Creek climb and Rowena viewpoint are highlights. The route includes an optional 13-mile Cherry Loop and returns via Rowena Loops. Food and drink options are available in The Dalles.
Stephens Canyon Ride – WA
This is a longish bike ride, covering almost 100 miles in Washigton near Trout Lake, Glenwood and Klickitat, with a moderate amount of uphill and downhill. It's a great choice for the early to middle part of the season. The grades are not steep and there's only two big climbs which are rewarded by some... Continue Reading →
Route : Bybee Kelly Point North Portland
The simple NE / N Portland flat route, escapes the city without burning you out. Perfect 23mile rip.
Route: MTB Mount St Helens
A mind blowing ride around the East side of Mount St. Helens. (Active volcano in southern parts of WA) Warning, awesome images inside :-)
Route: Eight Dalles (65)
Out here you can get lost in yourself, quiet roads, crunch gravel and expansive views. This route in the Dalles Oregon delivers on all.
Route: Sherars Bridge 50
A shorter beautiful road loop around the Tygh Valley and Maupin area
Route: Appleton 53
Multi-surface ride has a good amount of climbing and explores some great areas of WA close to Coyote Wall in the Oregon gorge.
Circumnavigate Mount Hood 2021
A revisit to a regular stomping grounds, this is the 2021 version of Circumnavigate mt.Hood via Vista Ridge. Basic stats: 86miles and a gain of 9000ft
Route: Columbia County Sesh
Mainly a road ride, this one has been in my good books for a long time. A solid 80 miler starting near Scappoose Oregon, with challenging climbs and twisty descents, comes in with a sweet downhill finish.