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O’Leary Landslide Loop

5 Star Route
~ Eugene, Oregon
A big climb! Beautiful views! And one of the best (long) gravel descents in the region! But we hope you like rockslides that require a little hike a bike, that includes crossing the landslide.
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Our Newest Gravel Routes

The Dirty Eagle

5 Star Route
~ Baker City, Oregon
The mountain panoramas begin the moment you roll out on this view-packed ride. Along the way, you’ll pass the ghost town of Sparta—founded on the promise of gold—the nearby community of New Bridge, which once supplied it with agricultural goods, and the serene banks of Eagle Creek as you ride through the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. Much of the route features smooth gravel, with some forest road scree and dirt mixed to keep it interesting.
Route: Loop | 51 mi
Gain: 5,700 ft
Surface: ~ 100% gravel
Technical Difficulty: Moderate
Locale: Remote
Options: Bikepacking
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Big Bird

5 Star Route
~ Burns, Oregon
This ride explores the rugged landscape of the Oregon High Desert. What we love about this route is the sense of adventure it offers -- the rugged, off-the-beaten-path dirt road that narrows to little more than a trail, the sweeping views of Steens Mountain and the chance to spot pronghorn, coyotes, and birds of prey.
Route: Loop | 24 mi
Gain: 400 ft
Surface: 100% gravel
Technical Difficulty: Moderate
Locale: Extremely Remote
Options: Longer
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Boxcar

All Access Route
Maupin, Oregon
This mellow out-and-back ride traces the Deschutes River through a stunning canyon, with big views, light traffic, and nearly flat terrain. A mix of pavement and gravel, it winds past anglers and historic landmarks—including the site of a dramatic 1954 train derailment that gave Boxcar Rapids its name.
Route: Out & Back | 15 mi
Gain: 400 ft
Surface: ~45% gravel, 55% paved
Technical Difficulty: Easier
Locale: Rural
Options: Longer
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OC&E (Yonna Valley Meadows)

All Access Route
~ Klamath Falls, Oregon
This route is steeped in history—from the OC&E Railway and the Klamath Reclamation Project to the profound story of the Modoc War of 1872-1873 that captured the world's attention. The ride follows an old railway bed from Olene to Yonna Valley Meadows, tracing the path of a once-thriving railroad that shaped the history of the Klamath Basin.
Route: Out & Back | 25 mi
Gain: 700 ft
Surface: ~ 100% gravel trail
Technical Difficulty: Easier
Locale: Rural
Options: Shorter, Longer
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Alder & Iron

All Access 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
Experience the beautiful Warner Valley with pothole lakes and the rugged Hart Mountain. This journey includes petroglyphs, an old gravesite and a visit to a unique and abandoned glass house in the high desert.
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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