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Big Bird

5 Star Route
~ Burns, Oregon
This ride explores the rugged landscape of the Oregon High Desert. What we love about this route is the sense of adventure it offers -- the rugged, off-the-beaten-path dirt road that narrows to little more than a trail, the sweeping views of Steens Mountain and the chance to spot pronghorn, coyotes, and birds of prey.
Route: Loop | 24 mi
Gain: 400 ft
Surface: 100% gravel
Technical Difficulty: Moderate
Locale: Extremely Remote
Options: Longer

Bullard Canyon

5 Star Route
Lakeview, Oregon
Starting conveniently in the heart of Lakeview, Bullard Canyon offers excellent gravel, stunning views, and thrilling descents that are sure to leave you grinning ear to ear.
Route: Lollipop | 28 mi
Gain: 3,200 ft
Surface: 85% gravel, 15% paved
Technical Difficulty: Moderate
Locale: Remote
Options: Shorter, Longer

Ft Bidwell

5 Star Route
~ Lakeview, Oregon
This long ride carries you across two states and up a demanding climb into the high country. The route passes the historic outpost of Fort Bidwell and unfolds sweeping views of two of the tallest peaks in the Warner Mountains. Along the way, the dramatic geology of the range reveals the forces that shaped this rugged landscape.
Route: Lollipop | 73 mi
Gain: 5,500 ft
Surface: ~ 70% Gravel / 30% Paved
Technical Difficulty: Demanding
Locale: Remote
Options: Shorter, Credit Card Tour

Little Brother

Development Route
~ Bend, Oregon
Starting near the ghost town of Brothers, Oregon this route skirts the southern boundary of the Maury Mountains. You will experience rolling farmlands, desert sage, colorful rhyolite and basalt cliffs, and flowing creeks.
Route: Loop | 37 mi
Gain: 1,700 ft
Surface: 100% gravel
Technical Difficulty: Moderate
Locale: Remote
Options: Longer

Shaniko!

5 Star Route
Shaniko , Oregon
Starting in the historic town of Shaniko, this ride dives deep into Oregon’s high desert and ranch country. You'll roll through wide-open landscapes on quiet paved roads before descending into the hidden gem of Antelope. From there, the loop traces the contours of Antelope Creek, King Creek, and King Canyon—remote and scenic. Expect big skies, rolling terrain, and a healthy dose of solitude.
Route: Lollipop | 34 mi
Gain: 2,900 ft
Surface: ~ 35% gravel / 65% paved
Technical Difficulty: Demanding
Locale: Rural
Options: Shorter

Shirk Ranch

All Access Route
~ Lakeview, Oregon
Experience the open expanse of the high desert of Southern Oregon. Ride out to a historic ranch far from anything else. Look for pronghorn. And ponder the geological forces of nature.
Route: Out & Back | 24 mi
Gain: 250 ft
Surface: 100% gravel
Technical Difficulty: Easier
Locale: Extremely Remote
Options: Longer

The Dirty Eagle

5 Star Route
~ Baker City, Oregon
The mountain panoramas begin the moment you roll out on this view-packed ride. Along the way, you’ll pass the ghost town of Sparta—founded on the promise of gold—the nearby community of New Bridge, which once supplied it with agricultural goods, and the serene banks of Eagle Creek as you ride through the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. Much of the route features smooth gravel, with some forest road scree and dirt mixed to keep it interesting.
Route: Loop | 51 mi
Gain: 5,700 ft
Surface: ~ 100% gravel
Technical Difficulty: Moderate
Locale: Remote
Options: Bikepacking

Winchuck Wicked

5 Star Route
Brookings, Oregon
Ride along the scenic Southern Oregon Coast through the Easter Lily Capital of the world and then alongside the undammed Winchuck River. Tackle a challenging gravel climb that rewards you with distant views of Coast Range mountains, then descend and finish your journey back along the Chetco River to the Brookings Harbor.
Route: Loop | 28 mi
Gain: 2,700 ft
Surface: ~35% gravel, 65% paved
Technical Difficulty: Moderate
Locale: Remote
Options: Longer