Avenue of the Giants
5 Star Route
NorCal (Coast), California (North)
A mixed gravel bike ride along a river, through farmlands, and highlighted by 8 miles through giant redwood trees.
Route: Loop | 23 mi
Gain: 2,100 ft
Surface: 20% gravel, 80% paved
Technical Difficulty: Moderate
Locale: Rural
Bee Line
Development Route
Florence, Oregon
This is a variation of the Honeyman route. It is much shorter, climbs up along Maple Creek instead of descending, and adds a remote but paved sector of logging road through a beautiful mature-growth forest with big, old trees. We like this ride for its convenience, the mix of rural and forested lands, and the lakes.
Route: Lollipop | 23 mi
Gain: 2,200 ft
Surface: ~25% gravel, 75% paved
Technical Difficulty: Easier
Locale: Remote
Big & Small Trees Loop
5 Star Route
~ Victoria, British Columbia
A loop through the forests of southwest Vancouver Island to see the largest Douglas Fir in the world, a sizable Sitka Spruce, and the tiny tree on Fairy Lake.
Route: Loop | 36 mi
Gain: 3,600 ft
Surface: 70% gravel, 30% paved
Technical Difficulty: Moderate
Locale: Remote
Big Red
5 Star Route
La Pine, Oregon
This ride is easy like Sunday morning. But it’s well worth the drive to La Pine for the river views … and the visit to Big Red (the oldest and largest Ponderosa tree in Oregon).
Route: Loop | 17 mi
Gain: 500 ft
Surface: ~ 70% gravel road / singletrack, 30% paved
Technical Difficulty: Easier
Locale: Urban Backcountry
Big, Big Red
5 Star Route
Bend, Oregon
A longer version of Big Red that is easily accessible from Bend. We really like this route before Memorial Day and after Labor Day. During the summer, it has a “pinball wizard” feeling as you navigate through Sunriver during the height of tourist season.
Route: Loop | 48 mi
Gain: 1,500 ft
Surface: 35% gravel, 25%single track, 15% bike path, 25% paved road
Technical Difficulty: Moderate
Locale: Urban Backcountry
Crosscut
Development Route
~ Reedsport, Oregon
Tahkenitch and Siltcoos lakes are scenic features along this primarily gravel bike route, nestled within the Oregon Coast range. Much of the ride follows Five Mile Creek, which flows through protected land of the Siuslaw National Forest and is home to old growth forests and abundant wildlife.
Route: Lollipop | 39 mi
Gain: 3,500 ft
Surface: 75% gravel / 25% paved
Technical Difficulty: Moderate
Locale: Remote
Options: Shorter
Elk River Ramble
5 Star Route
~ Port Orford, Oregon
A mixed gravel bike route along the Wild & Scenic Elk River and a loop up through the Siskiyou Mountains. The Elk River basin is home to a wealth of wildlife, including elk, black bear, mountain lion, black-tailed deer, norther river otter, bald eagle, and the red-legged frog.
Route: Lollipop | 39 mi
Gain: 3,600 ft
Surface: ~ 65% gravel, 35% paved
Technical Difficulty: Moderate
Locale: Extremely Remote
Journey to Jurassic
5 Star Route
~ Victoria, British Columbia
An out-and-back entirely on pavement to see the wondrous trees of the Jurassic Grove.
Route: Out & Back | 27 mi
Gain: 3,600 ft
Surface: 100% paved
Technical Difficulty: Easier
Locale: Rural
Just the Avatar
5 Star Route
~ Victoria, British Columbia
A short out-and-back to see the wondrous trees of the Avatar Grove.
Route: Out & Back | 13 mi
Gain: 1,100 ft
Surface: 70% gravel, 30% paved
Technical Difficulty: Easier
Locale: Remote
Lands of the Yachats
5 Star Route
Central Coast, Oregon
A ride with steep hills, skinny roads, and a variety of forests ranging from young new growth to mature forests with large mossy trees and a developing shade canopy. Oh, and did we mention a start at the beautiful Yachats Bay?
Route: Lollipop | 34 mi
Gain: 3,896 ft
Surface: ~ 40% gravel, 60% paved
Technical Difficulty: Moderate
Locale: Remote
Lost Man
5 Star Route
NorCal (Coast), California (North)
A meadow, big redwoods, some second growth forest and a steep paved downhill. And maybe some elk. Within the Redwoods National park.
Route: Lollipop | 29 mi
Gain: 3,200 ft
Surface: 55% gravel, 25% single track, 20% paved
Technical Difficulty: Demanding
Locale: Rural
Lost Man in Tall Trees
Development Route
NorCal (Coast), California (North)
Bike. Hike. Bike. See some amazing redwoods in the Tall Trees grove ... and experience some remote aspects of the Redwoods state and national parks. This is an extension of the 5 Star Route, Lost Man.
Route: Tootsie Roll | 43 mi
Gain: 5,100 ft
Surface: 60% gravel, 15% single track, 25% paved
Technical Difficulty: Moderate
Locale: Urban Backcountry
Milli-Mania
Development Route
~ Coos Bay, Oregon
If you seek forest solitude, long steep climbs and descents, and flowing streams and creeks, this route is for you. The forests particularly impress with large, moss-covered trees, a thick understory, and high tree canopies that create a tunnel-like riding effect.
Route: Loop | 34 mi
Gain: 3,888 ft
Surface: 80% gravel / 20% paved
Technical Difficulty: Moderate
Locale: Extremely Remote
Pilgrimage to Doug
5 Star Route
~ Victoria, British Columbia
An out-and-back through the forests of southwest Vancouver Island to see Big Lonely Doug as well as Avatar and Eden Groves.
Route: Out & Back | 21 mi
Gain: 2,600 ft
Surface: 90% gravel, 10% paved
Technical Difficulty: Moderate
Locale: Remote
Rabbit Ears
5 Star Route
~ Medford, Oregon
Old growth forest with granddaddy trees, the enfolding Rabbit Ears rock formation that will leave you inspired, and a jaunt up to a lookout tower that will have at least half your group pushing their bikes!
Route: Loop | 30 mi
Gain: 4,000 ft
Surface: 100% gravel
Technical Difficulty: Moderate
Locale: Extremely Remote
The Bombsite
5 Star Route
Brookings, Oregon
An exploration of the Brookings area's history, including the harbor, the Chetco River, the logging industry, fire events, and a World War II bombing site. Expect good gravel roads with minimal traffic. The journey is enriched with lush forests and scenic overlooks, providing vista views of the Coast Mountain peaks and the Pacific Ocean shoreline.
Route: Lollipop | 47 mi
Gain: 5,300 ft
Surface: ~70% gravel, 30% paved
Technical Difficulty: Moderate
Locale: Extremely Remote
The Dyerville Giant
Development Route
NorCal (Coast), California (North)
This route takes you along the Eel river, up into farming / orchard country, back to the giants redwoods. It is a much longer version of the Avenue of the Giants route. More gravel, more orchard country, more of the Avenue of the Giants.
Route: Loop | 68 mi
Gain: 6,800 ft
Surface: 40% gravel, 60% paved
Technical Difficulty: Moderate
Locale: Rural
The Sixes
Development Route
~ Port Orford, Oregon
Starting at a lighthouse in the ocean breeze then threading between wilderness areas and following the Elk River and Sixes River through the deeply forested and mountainous coast range on this development route will leave you tired and happy.
Route: Lollipop | 65 mi
Gain: 6,000 ft
Surface: 25% gravel/dirt road, 75% paved
Technical Difficulty: Unknown
Locale: Remote
Tillamook Timber
Development Route
Portland, Oregon
Adventure in the Tillamook State Forest! This route explores the areas surrounding the future Salmonberry Trail. The major climb of the day comes early, at mile 3.5. You will gain just over 850 feet in 2 miles, an average gradient of 6%. Some sections of the climb exceed 10% for a short bit. From here on, it is scenic vistas and hulking logging equipment to see up close.
Route: Figure 8 | 29 mi
Gain: 2,700 ft
Surface: 100% gravel
Technical Difficulty: Unknown
Locale: Remote
Tombstone Pass
Development Route
~ Santiam Pass, Oregon
Follow the old Santiam Wagon trail, ride through a forest of big old-growth trees, and explore Fish and Clear Lake. This ride is classic West Cascades Forest—old, storied, and worn.
Route: Loop | 28 mi
Gain: 2,400 ft
Surface: ~ 75% Gravel / 10% Single-track / 15% Paved
Technical Difficulty: Demanding
Locale: Remote
Tour of the Brobdingnagians
5 Star Route
~ Victoria, British Columbia
A gigantic loop through the forests of southwest Vancouver Island to see some of Canada's largest old-growth trees, including Big Lonely Doug. This route can be ridden in 1-3 days.
Route: Loop | 86 mi
Gain: 10,900 ft
Surface: 65% gravel, 35% paved
Technical Difficulty: Moderate
Locale: Remote
Wildhorse 8
5 Star Route
~ Gold Beach, Oregon
Wildhorse — the name says it all! This is an epic adventure with over 10,000 feet of gain. However, there are ways to make it easier and shorter. This route offers a unique opportunity to explore the rich and hidden biodiversity of Oregon's Coast Range, showcasing an impressive array of ecosystems. But … you will need to look closely!
Route: Figure 8 | 76 mi
Gain: 10,400 ft
Surface: ~70% gravel, 30% paved
Technical Difficulty: Very Demanding
Locale: Extremely Remote
Options: Shorter, Backpacking
