#ghosts

Spooky, spooky.  These are all routes with ghosts, ghost towns, devils, and scary stories. Perfect for planning your Halloween haunt.

Skull Valley

Development Route
Prescott, Arizona
Dust off that polka dot jersey because you are going to need those climbing legs for this one. The route starts in Skull Valley so that you can get that first big climb out of the way …. and so you won’t wuss out and skip it altogether. Besides the climb, this ride takes you on some highly scenic gravel roads and includes a “groovy” paved downhill and water stop in Prescott, what a bonus.
Route: Lollipop | 38 mi
Gain: 4,900 ft
Surface: 75% gravel, 25% single track
Technical Difficulty: Very Demanding
Navigation: Straightforward
Locale: Rural
Tire Suggestion: 40 mm
eBike Friendly: Yes

Sparta

5 Star Route
Baker City, Oregon
A stunning ride through the countryside of Eastern Oregon with a chance to learn about the history of Chinese immigrants in the region. Big views. A ghost town. And ... a terrific climb!
Route: Loop | 35 mi
Gain: 2,900 ft
Surface: ~ 60% gravel, 40% paved
Technical Difficulty: Moderate
Navigation: Straightforward
Locale: Remote
Tire Suggestion: 40 mm+
eBike Friendly: Yes

Spider Tom

5 Star Route
~ Tucson, Arizona
The route pays off big with remoteness, the unique beauty of the Canelo Hills, and wide, expansive views of the San Rafael Valley. But it also tough and demanding, a test of the real explorer in you. 14 miles of the famous Arizona Trail.
Route: Lollipop | 50 mi
Gain: 3,500 ft
Surface: ~ 60% gravel, 35% single-track, 5% paved
Technical Difficulty: Very Demanding
Navigation: Attention Required
Locale: Extremely Remote
Tire Suggestion: 55mm +
eBike Friendly: No

Terrible Tilly

5 Star Route
Cannon Beach, Oregon
View one of Oregon Coast's historic landmarks, the "Terrible Tilly" lighthouse. However, this route offers much more, including the charming town of Cannon Beach, the scenic Necanicum River watershed, the Klootchy Mountain Bike area, the picturesque Ecola State Park, and the protected Ecola Creek watershed. You'll also pass through the diverse working timberlands of Lewis & Clark/Nuveen Natural Capital, showcasing a variety of stunning views and forest habitats.
Route: Loop | 31 mi
Gain: 4,000 ft
Surface: ~ 75% gravel, 25% paved
Technical Difficulty: Demanding
Navigation: Attention Required
Locale: Remote
Tire Suggestion: 45 mm+
eBike Friendly: No

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
Navigation: Attention Required
Locale: Extremely Remote
Tire Suggestion: 45 mm+
eBike Friendly: Yes

The Dredge

5 Star Route
Baker City, Oregon
A ride loaded with gold mining history. A dredge, a historic pumphouse, a ghost town and active working mining claims. You will also see first hand efforts to clean up the harmful impacts of mining.
Route: Loop | 48 mi
Gain: 4,000 ft
Surface: 55% gravel road, 45% pavement
Technical Difficulty: Very Demanding
Navigation: Attention Required
Locale: Extremely Remote
Tire Suggestion: 40mm +
eBike Friendly: Yes

Titus Canyon

5 Star Route
Death Valley National Park, California (South)
Titus Canyon has it all—rugged mountains, colorful rock formations, a ghost town, petroglyphs, wildlife, rare plants, and spectacular canyon narrows as a grand finale!
Route: Loop | 61 mi
Gain: 6,700 ft
Surface: ~ 45% gravel, 55% paved
Technical Difficulty: Very Demanding
Navigation: Straightforward
Locale: Remote
Tire Suggestion: 50mm +
eBike Friendly: Yes

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
Navigation: Attention Required
Locale: Remote
Tire Suggestion: 45 mm+
eBike Friendly: No

Tygh My Shoes

5 Star Route
Dufur / Maupin, Oregon
Loop up and through the White River Wildlife area, into the ghost town of Friend, around the east side of the Badger Creek Wilderness area via a one-lane paved Forest Service road and back down to Tygh Valley on a gravel road with expansive views near the end.
Route: Loop | 30 mi
Gain: 2,800 ft
Surface: 50% gravel, 50% paved
Technical Difficulty: Moderate
Navigation: Attention Required
Locale: Extremely Remote
eBike Friendly: Yes

Wolf Mountain Lookout

5 Star Route
Post / Paulina, Oregon
Ponderosas galore, streams, wildflowers, wildlife … more of the wild, wild west rugged rocky terrain and more of the rolling green ranchlands. Plus, the route includes the old Rager Ranger Station and Wolf Mountain Lookout. Climb to the top!
Route: Lollipop | 37 mi
Gain: 3,100 ft
Surface: 70% gravel, 30% paved
Technical Difficulty: Demanding
Navigation: Attention Required
Locale: Extremely Remote
Tire Suggestion: 40mm +
eBike Friendly: Yes