Dufur & Friend (Tygh Valley Start)

5 Star Route / The Dalles, Oregon / Published: Nov 2019 / Directions

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Route:

Loop | 35 mi

Gain:

2,900 ft

Surface:

~ 30% gravel, 70% paved

Technical Difficulty:

Demanding

Navigation:

Attention Required

Locale:

Remote

Tire Suggestion:

40mm +

Options:

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This route is the little cousin of the 5 Star route Dufur & Friend. For full route details, see the Dufur & Friend route guide.

It is a great ride rolling through wheat and hay fields, climbing into the Mt. Hood National forest (on gravel and a rugged single lane paved road) and giving back with a 6 mile “let go of the brakes” descent. We have ridden this route and love it!

Map

Brown = gravel / dirt road

Blue = single track

Red = paved road

Purple = paved bike path

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Ride Details

Terrain & Riding

For a full route description see the guide for Dufur & Friend.

The Start

Lat / Long: 45.253073, -121.207776

Wasco County Fairgrounds / Hunt park. Flush toilets and water. Camping.

Food & Water

None

Notes & Options

Route Notes

We recommend a red blinky light with rear looking radar detector (i.e. Garmin Varia)

Route Options

This route is the little cousin of the 5 Star route Dufur & Friend.

Comments

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Ridden and Reviewed by:

KevinE / Team Dirty Freehub

He should have “Never Stop Exploring” tattooed on his chest! He loves adventures on bikes and is a Co-Founder of Dirty Freehub.

LindaE (aka Gravel Girl) / Team Dirty Freehub

She loves a good day of gravel, like most people like a good book. She’s always amused by the outdoors and the wild adventures. Gravel Girl is a Co-Founder of Dirty Freehub.