Follow the railroad line from Westfir to Lowell as this route hugs the shores of Lookout Point Lake before tracing the Middle Fork of the Willamette River. Winding through classic western Cascade forest, you'll ride beneath towering trees and past lush ferns and tangled vines. Expect a fun mix of twists, rolling hills, and five railroad crossings.

The Deschutes River Rambler (DR2) is a 300-mile bikepacking route that traces one of Oregon’s most iconic rivers from its source at Little Lava Lake to its confluence with the Columbia River. Following the Deschutes River as closely as possible—and on as much gravel as possible—the route winds steadily downstream through a remarkable cross-section of Central Oregon landscapes. From the cool forests of the Cascade Mountains, the Rambler rolls through volcanic plateaus and river-cut canyons toward the Warm Springs Reservation.

The ride meanders around Davis Lake and skirts past Wickiup Reservoir. Beyond the (mostly) easy and flowing miles, this route rewards you with some amazing wildlife viewing. We've spotted a mother wolf with pups, plus flocks of white pelicans mingling with seagulls. This area is also buzzing with bald eagles and ospreys thanks to the mix of shallow lakes, lava beds, and pine forest that makes up the terrain.

The ride meanders past Wickiup Reservoir along the Western shoulder of Davis Mountain before dropping down to the shores of Davis Lake. This area is buzzing with bald eagles and ospreys thanks to the mix of shallow lakes, lava beds, and pine forest that makes up the terrain.