Agness Went Rogue
Development Route
~ Roseburg, Oregon
A ride through old growth forest and along 7 miles of the Rogue river including a 3 mile stretch with the Wild & Scenic designation.
Route: Tootsie Roll | 75 mi
Gain: 6,400 ft
Surface: ~ 35% gravel, 65% paved
Technical Difficulty: Unknown
Navigation: Attention Required
Locale: Remote
Tire Suggestion: 40 mm+
eBike Friendly: Yes
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
Navigation: Straightforward
Locale: Remote
Tire Suggestion: 40 mm+
eBike Friendly: No
Cannibal 5
Development Route
Oregon Coast (North), Oregon
Cannibal: a person (or in this case a route) that eats the flesh of other human beings. (Or maybe … a mountain top along the way.)
This route showcases the raw beauty of the ancient Siuslaw National Forest and some of its seriously stout hills. It is a take-off of the Oregon Coast Gravel Epic (Abomination route), but instead of the start / finish in Waldport the start / finish is in Yachats.
Route: Lollipop | 68 mi
Gain: 5,500 ft
Surface: 65% gravel, 35% paved
Technical Difficulty: Very Demanding
Navigation: Attention Required
Locale: Rural
Tire Suggestion: 40 mm+
eBike Friendly: Yes
Cape Meares
5 Star Route
~ Tillamook, Oregon
This 16-mile ride with 800 feet of elevation gain blends natural beauty and historical intrigue. Beginning at Cape Meares Lighthouse, riders pass through lush forests and onto the Bayocean Peninsula, following a scenic gravel road along Tillamook Bay. Along the way, echoes of the "Atlantic City of the West" and Tillamook heritage offer a profound sense of place and history, making this ride an immersive journey through Oregon’s coastal past.
Route: Out & Back | 17 mi
Gain: 747 ft
Surface: ~70% gravel, 30% paved
Technical Difficulty: Moderate
Navigation: Straightforward
Locale: Urban Backcountry
Tire Suggestion: 40 to 55 mm.
eBike Friendly: No
CheddarHead
5 Star Route
Tillamook, Oregon
Tillamook. Synonymous with dairy. This ride explores what makes Tillamook what it is. Mountains, valleys, rivers, bays, and farms, oh my! But be warned, this is one of the most difficult and demanding rides that we have ever posted! Read this guide in detail.
Route: Loop | 90 mi
Gain: 10,900 ft
Surface: 60% gravel / 20% single-track / 20% paved
Technical Difficulty: Very Demanding
Navigation: Attention Required
Locale: Extremely Remote
Tire Suggestion: 50 mm+
eBike Friendly: No
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
Navigation: Straightforward
Locale: Remote
Tire Suggestion: 45 mm+
eBike Friendly: Yes
Dichotomy
5 Star Route
Corvallis, Oregon
This ride is for you ... if you like Oregon coastal wet and green, steep climbs & descents, old school single-track, hard-packed gravel, and a fun paved descent!
Route: Loop | 31 mi
Gain: 3,800 ft
Surface: 65% gravel, 10% single-track, 25% paved
Technical Difficulty: Very Demanding
Navigation: Attention Required
Locale: Remote
Tire Suggestion: 40 mm+
eBike Friendly: No
Double Go!
All Access Route
~ Coos Bay, Oregon
An excursion to two of the largest waterfalls on the Oregon coast and an exploration of the historic Allegany-Scottsburg Pack Trail. This is an easy rural ride with little traffic.
Route: Out & Back | 19 mi
Gain: 953 ft
Surface: ~ 60% gravel road + short hike, 40% paved
Technical Difficulty: Easier
Navigation: Straightforward
Locale: Rural
Tire Suggestion: 35 mm+
eBike Friendly: Yes
Drift Creek Falls
5 Star Route
Central Coast, Oregon
A bike and hike route. (Not hike-a-bike!) The reason to do this route is for the skinny single-lane paved forest service road and the hike out to Drift Creek Falls (~ 3 miles total), which has you crossing a 250-foot suspension bridge above the falls. So, so much fun! The falls are really special, especially in springtime. However, don't underestimate the route,
Route: Lollipop | 30 mi
Gain: 2,900 ft
Surface: ~ 20% gravel, 80% paved
Technical Difficulty: Easier
Navigation: Straightforward
Locale: Remote
Tire Suggestion: 32 - 35 mm
eBike Friendly: Yes
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
Navigation: Attention Required
Locale: Extremely Remote
Tire Suggestion: 45 mm+
eBike Friendly: Yes
Honeyman
5 Star Route
Florence, Oregon
A captivating ride with a waterfall, lake-adjacent skinny roads reminiscent of bike trails, sand dunes, a historic boathouse, rolling farmlands, and a logging road climb. A must do! (With shorter option - 45 miles, 4500 feet.)
Route: Lollipop | 54 mi
Gain: 5,300 ft
Surface: ~30% gravel, 70% paved
Technical Difficulty: Moderate
Navigation: Attention Required
Locale: Extremely Remote
Tire Suggestion: 40 mm+
eBike Friendly: Yes
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
Navigation: Attention Required
Locale: Remote
Tire Suggestion: 40 mm+
eBike Friendly: Yes
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
Navigation: Attention Required
Locale: Extremely Remote
Tire Suggestion: 45 mm+
eBike Friendly: Yes
Myrtle Tree
Development Route
~ Gold Beach, Oregon
This route is nestled in the coast range famous for steep inclines and old-growth forest. The first 15 miles follow Lobster Creek, then climb up and over Lake of the Woods Mountain, go to the lookout, descend back to the Lower Rogue River (Scenic and Wild designation), and pedal in along the river.
Route: Loop | 51 mi
Gain: 5,600 ft
Surface: ~ 60% gravel, 40% paved
Technical Difficulty: Unknown
Navigation: Attention Required
Locale: Remote
Tire Suggestion: Unknown
eBike Friendly: Yes
Siltcoos Station
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 | 17 mi
Gain: 1,000 ft
Surface: 15% gravel / 85% paved
Technical Difficulty: Easier
Navigation: Straightforward
Locale: Rural
Tire Suggestion: 40 mm+
eBike Friendly: Yes
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 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
Navigation: Attention Required
Locale: Remote
Tire Suggestion: Unknown
eBike Friendly: No
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
Navigation: Straightforward
Locale: Remote
Tire Suggestion: 40+ mm
eBike Friendly: No
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
Navigation: Challenging
Locale: Extremely Remote
Tire Suggestion: 45 mm+
eBike Friendly: Yes
