T2T (Timberline to Town)
Development Route
Portland, Oregon
An exploratory gravel bike ride in the shadow of Mt Hood -- a quiet road climb to the historic Timberline Lodge followed by a flowy single-track descent.
Route: Loop | 13 mi
Gain: 2,100 ft
Surface: 50% single track, 50% paved
Technical Difficulty: Very Demanding
Locale: Urban Backcountry
The Bishop
5 Star Route
~ Bend, Oregon
Get ready for a big ride with a bit of everything: gravel roads, forest service dirt roads, dropbar single-track, and some pavement.
Route: Loop | 100 mi
Gain: 7,000 ft
Surface: ~ 65% gravel , 20% single-track, 15% paved
Technical Difficulty: Very Demanding
Locale: Remote
The Pawn
5 Star Route
Sisters, Oregon
An adventurous up / down route with big views of volcanic craters, mountain tops, and long ridgelines with constantly changing terrain from gravel roads to rugged forest service track to flowy single-track.
Route: Loop | 42 mi
Gain: 3,300 ft
Surface: 80% gravel, 15% single-track, 5% paved
Technical Difficulty: Moderate
Locale: Remote
Options: Shorter
To the Wall
5 Star Route
Tucson, Arizona
An exploratory gravel bike ride through the Pajarito Mountains with a stop at the "new" border wall. Great riding! Big views!
Route: Loop | 29 mi
Gain: 3,000 ft
Surface: 85% gravel, 15% paved
Technical Difficulty: Moderate
Locale: Remote
Tom Rock
5 Star Route
Salem, Oregon
A mostly gravel ride through the Santiam State Forest with an exceptional viewpoint. Note, There is a significant amount of climbing on this route for the miles ridden.
Route: Lollipop | 31 mi
Gain: 3,700 ft
Surface: 80% gravel, 20% paved
Technical Difficulty: Very Demanding
Locale: Remote
Topsy Grade
Development Route
NorCal, California (North)
A rugged route into the upper Klamath River canyon that is full of wagon train history and treachery. River and mountain views. Remote.
Route: Out & Back | 41 mi
Gain: 3,500 ft
Surface: 100% gravel
Technical Difficulty: Very Demanding
Locale: Remote
Tour of the Giants
Bikepacking Route
Siskiyou Mountains / Southwest, Oregon
A tour through the Siskiyou Mountains. Ancient trees, incredible vistas and scenic riding along the coast.
Duration: 5 Days
Route: Loop | 270 mi
Gain: 23,000 ft
Surface: 25% gravel, 75% paved
Technical Difficulty: Demanding
Locale: Remote
Triple Creek
Development Route
Joseph, Oregon
A route through the Wallowa Valley that ventures into the national forest. Views of the Devils Mountains and some fast paved downhill riding.
Route: Loop | 26 mi
Gain: 2,900 ft
Surface: 60% gravel, 40% paved
Technical Difficulty: Moderate
Locale: Remote
Twenty Mule Team
5 Star Route
Death Valley National Park, California (South)
A short and easy mixed ride through Twenty Mule Team Canyon, used in the filming of several Star Wars films. Spectacular shadows and colors.
Route: Lollipop | 7 mi
Gain: 700 ft
Surface: 40% gravel, 60% paved
Technical Difficulty: Easier
Locale: Urban Backcountry
Tygh Ridge
5 Star Route
Dufur / Maupin, Oregon
A long, but moderate gravel climb. An undulating ridge with sweeping views in all directions. A long downhill (gravel, then paved) past grazing cattle and orchards into the start / finish at Dufur. The Dufur / Tygh Valley / Dalles area is one of the best spring time riding areas in the state. Moderate temps and little rain. The roads are quiet, the views are big!
Route: Loop | 46 mi
Gain: 3,200 ft
Surface: 50% gravel, 50% paved
Technical Difficulty: Moderate
Locale: Rural
Wallowas Tour
Bikepacking Route
NE Oregon, Oregon
A five-day, bikepacking route circling and crossing the Wallowa Mountains in Northeastern Oregon. Spectacular mountain and valley scenery.
Duration: 5 Days
Route: Loop | 300 mi
Gain: 21,000 ft
Surface: 35% gravel, 65% paved
Technical Difficulty: Demanding
Locale: Remote
Washington Gulch
5 Star Route
Baker City, Oregon
A gravel bike ride along Washington Gulch road, that once was the mainline connection between the small town of Baker City and the booming gold mine town of Auburn. Circa 1865.
Route: Loop | 25 mi
Gain: 2,100 ft
Surface: 60% gravel, 40% paved
Technical Difficulty: Moderate
Locale: Remote
Waterdog
5 Star Route
Eugene, Oregon
Waterdog is one tough puppy! It is a wonderful mix of deep forest riding and ridge climbing with big open views. For the adventuresome.
Route: Lollipop | 34 mi
Gain: 5,000 ft
Surface: 85% gravel, 15% paved
Technical Difficulty: Very Demanding
Locale: Remote
Wattle & Water
5 Star Route
Hobart, Tasmania
A wonderful mixture of paved and gravel roads, along with the triple Fs … farms, forests and fantastic water views. Continuously rolling terrain, that adds up to a bit of climbing, without any long, sustained “Tassie” climbs.
Route: Loop | 48 mi
Gain: 4,800 ft
Surface: 65% gravel, 35% paved
Technical Difficulty: Moderate
Locale: Rural
Wild Hog!
5 Star Route
Patagonia, Arizona
A gravel bike ride circling the Patagonia Mountain in southern Arizona. It has four distinct sectors: the rugged grassy foothills, the climb/descent, and oak forest, and the San Rafael Valley. Fun but demanding!
Route: Loop | 50 mi
Gain: 4,600 ft
Surface: 80% gravel, 20% paved
Technical Difficulty: Moderate
Locale: Remote
Wolf Creek
5 Star Route
Prescott, Arizona
A fun, but demanding mixed (gravel + tarmac) ride straight out of downtown Prescott featuring 3 climbs and 3 descents. No flat roads found here!
Route: Loop | 33 mi
Gain: 3,500 ft
Surface: 50% gravel, 50% paved
Technical Difficulty: Very Demanding
Locale: Rural
