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Macks Canyon

5 Star Route
Maupin, Oregon
A windy dirt road that clings to the banks of the Deschutes River offering up big views in a remote area of Oregon. A simple out and back.
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Our Newest Gravel Routes

Alder & Iron

5 Star Route
~ Corvallis, Oregon
This gravel ride begins at Fort Hoskins Historic Park, once a military outpost built to control Native Americans forcibly relocated to reservations in the mid-1800s. As you ride, you'll trace the path of the old Valley & Siletz Railroad along the gentle grade of the Luckiamute River, passing farms, forest canopies, and a scenic bridge. Near the end you can do a brief out-and-back dogleg on a quiet logging road shaded by a stunning canopy of Red Alder trees.
Route: Out & Back | 17 mi
Gain: 850 ft
Surface: ~50% gravel, 50% paved
Technical Difficulty: Easier
Locale: Rural
Options: Shorter, Longer
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Glass House

All Access Route
~ Lakeview, Oregon
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Route: Out & Back | 16 mi
Gain: 509 ft
Surface: ~ 100% gravel/dirt road
Technical Difficulty: Moderate
Locale: Extremely Remote
Options: Longer
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Experimental Rattlesnake

All Access Route
~ Redmond/Madras, Oregon
This ride rolls between farm and ranchlands with sweeping views of Cascade Mountains to the west. Quiet roads, good gravel, and relatively easy riding.
Route: Loop | 18 mi
Gain: 1,100 ft
Surface: ~75% gravel, 25% paved
Technical Difficulty: Easier
Locale: Rural
Options: Longer
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Shirk Ranch

All Access Route
~ Lakeview, Oregon
Experience the open expanse of the high desert of Southern Oregon. Ride out to a historic ranch far from anything else. Look for pronghorn. And ponder the geological forces of nature.
Route: Out & Back | 24 mi
Gain: 250 ft
Surface: 100% gravel
Technical Difficulty: Easier
Locale: Extremely Remote
Options: Longer
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Destination Milkshake! (aka: The High Lakes Trail)

All Access Route
~ Klamath Falls , Oregon
Mountain views, an alpine meadow, pristine lakes and a path through a lava field all in 18 miles of accessible riding.
Route: Out & Back | 18 mi
Gain: 1,100 ft
Surface: ~ 100% gravel/dirt path
Technical Difficulty: Easier
Locale: Urban Backcountry
Options: Longer
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Ludlum House

All Access Route
~ Brookings, Oregon
Ride along the stunning southern Oregon coast, follow the Winchuck River Road past farms and forested landscapes into the Rogue-Siskiyou National Forest. Along the way, find the gravesite of early settler J.P. Wheeler. Finish at Ludlum House or explore a bit further to Wheeler Creek and the Winchuck River crossings.
Route: Out & Back | 26 mi
Gain: 1,600 ft
Surface: ~25% gravel, 75% paved
Technical Difficulty: Easier
Locale: Rural
Options: Shorter
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Winchuck Wicked

5 Star Route
Brookings, Oregon
Ride along the scenic Southern Oregon Coast through the Easter Lily Capital of the world and then alongside the undammed Winchuck River. Tackle a challenging gravel climb that rewards you with distant views of Coast Range mountains, then descend and finish your journey back along the Chetco River to the Brookings Harbor.
Route: Loop | 28 mi
Gain: 2,700 ft
Surface: ~35% gravel, 65% paved
Technical Difficulty: Moderate
Locale: Remote
Options: Longer
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Fields of Ballston

All Access Route
Ballston, Oregon
This ride takes you to the outskirts of wine country, where vineyards give way to Oregon’s agricultural backbone: seed crops. You’ll pass fields of ever-changing crops like clover, radishes, grass, and wheat, alongside orchards and the occasional vineyard. In spring, vibrant green growth gives way to golden hues as crops mature, with farmers hard at work, bringing rural rhythms to life.
Route: Loop | 18 mi
Gain: 400 ft
Surface: 55% gravel / 45% paved
Technical Difficulty: Easier
Locale: Rural
Options: Longer
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Lostine Leap

All Access Route
Lostine, Oregon
Ride along the edges of the Zumwalt Prairie, the largest remaining intact area of Pacific Northwest bunchgrass prairie in North America. On this ride you'll travel through some of these ancestral territories, with mountain views glimpsed from rolling hillsides, along with the wide open sky.
Route: Loop | 24 mi
Gain: 1,400 ft
Surface: ~ Gravel 90%, Paved 10%
Technical Difficulty: Easier
Locale: Rural
Options: Shorter, Longer
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Oxbow

All Access Route
NE Corner, Oregon
Beginning in the small town of Oxbow, Oregon, this route follows the Snake River through Hells Canyon, where dramatic cliffs and rugged terrain frame North America's deepest gorge. A breathtaking display of natural beauty!
Route: Out & Back | 18 mi
Gain: 600 ft
Surface: 85% gravel / 15% paved
Technical Difficulty: Easier
Locale: Rural
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Drake Peak Lookout

5 Star Route
~ Lakeview, Oregon
Pavement to gravel to a fire lookout at 8,100 feet. Enjoy expansive views over three states and multiple neighboring peaks. Keep an eye out for deer, elk, pronghorn antelope and a vibrant stand of aspen trees that sharply contrast with the surrounding conifers.
Route: Out & Back | 24 mi
Gain: 3,000 ft
Surface: ~ 45% gravel, 55% paved
Technical Difficulty: Moderate
Locale: Remote
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Jordan Valley Tour

All Access Route
Jordan Valley, Oregon
An enjoyable 18 mile loop on quiet paved roads and gravel that rides to the horizon. Expect expansive views of Owyhee Country.
Route: Loop | 18 mi
Gain: 800 ft
Surface: ~ 45% gravel / 55% paved
Technical Difficulty: Easier
Locale: Rural
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