5 Star Route
Hood River, Washington
One of the many reasons to do this ride is the Hillbilly Weather Station. The others: incredible views of the Hood River, a few miles of the Klickitat Trail, a switch backy and viewy climb up Fisher Hill, rolling farmland, and a blasting-fun paved downhill. Oh, and lots of wildlife which for us included deer, wild turkeys, and a bear. And let’s not forget the vineyards.
Route: Lollipop | 48 mi
Gain: 4,400 ft
Surface: 62% gravel, 1% Roubaix, 37% paved
Technical Difficulty: Moderate
Locale: Urban Backcountry