Big Huckleberry

Development Route / Baker City, Oregon / Published: Jul 2021 / Directions

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Gravel cyclist at trail sign in Northeast Oregon

Picture is not specific to the route. From the general area of NE Oregon (Baker City, LaGrande, Joseph, Halfway).

Picture is not specific to the route. From the general area of NE Oregon (Baker City, LaGrande, Joseph, Halfway).

Picture is not specific to the route. From the general area of NE Oregon (Baker City, LaGrande, Joseph, Halfway).

Gravel cyclist on gravel road in northeast oregon

Picture is not specific to the route. From the general area of NE Oregon (Baker City, LaGrande, Joseph, Halfway).

gravel bike on single track near a lake in northeast oregon

Picture is not specific to the route. From the general area of NE Oregon (Baker City, LaGrande, Joseph, Halfway).

Picture is not specific to the route. From the general area of NE Oregon (Baker City, LaGrande, Joseph, Halfway).

Picture is not specific to the route. From the general area of NE Oregon (Baker City, LaGrande, Joseph, Halfway).

cyclist climbs a gravel hill with mountain views

Picture is not specific to the route. From the general area of NE Oregon (Baker City, LaGrande, Joseph, Halfway).

Picture is not specific to the route. From the general area of NE Oregon (Baker City, LaGrande, Joseph, Halfway).

Picture is not specific to the route. From the general area of NE Oregon (Baker City, LaGrande, Joseph, Halfway).

female cyclist on gravel road with mountain views in northeast oregon

Picture is not specific to the route. From the general area of NE Oregon (Baker City, LaGrande, Joseph, Halfway).

Picture is not specific to the route. From the general area of NE Oregon (Baker City, LaGrande, Joseph, Halfway).

dry gravel road with cyclists in northeastern oregon

Picture is not specific to the route. From the general area of NE Oregon (Baker City, LaGrande, Joseph, Halfway).

Route:

Loop | 48 mi

Gain:

5,000 ft

Surface:

80% gravel, 15% single-track, 5% paved

Technical Difficulty:

Demanding

Navigation:

Attention Required

Locale:

Remote

Tire Suggestion:

45 mm+

Options:

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The following is Version 2 of this route. Version V1 was taken on by Michelle and Gautum of the Dirty Freehub team during the summer of 2021. They called it “one of the harder and most demanding routes they had done all summer long.” It had sections of rough railroad ballast, some primitive double-track and a bit of hike-a-bike. But it also had some exquisite riding sections. (See the highlights section for what we know.) Since then, we have made changes to the route, in an effort to hopefully make it better. But…we don’t know. That’s where we need you help. Go ride this thing and give us some feedback. But…go prepared and don’t go undersized on tires!

Caution, this is a Development Route. It has not been fully vetted or ridden by the Dirty Freehub Team. Go prepared and expect a bit more adventure. Any feedback you have would be much appreciated. You can leave it below in the comments block.

Map

Brown = gravel / dirt road

Blue = single track

Red = paved road

Purple = paved bike path

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Ride Details

Terrain & Riding

Below is the our best knowledge of the route. If you give it a go, more detailed feedback would be really appreciated!

~ Miles 0 to 14

Good hard packed gravel road. Moderate but continuous climb of 1600 feet. Some views to the north of the Sumpter valley below.

~ Miles 14 to 24

This is the most rugged sector, where railroad ballast has been laid in areas for erosion and water control.

~ Miles 24 to 28

State Highway OR 7. A bump of a climb, then mostly descending. Lightly trafficked, but recommend a red blinky light and single file riding.

~ Miles 28 to 31

A proper gravel road.

~ Miles 31 to 39

Unknown.

~ Miles 39 to 41

A proper gravel road.

~ Miles 41 to Finish

Some great riding drop bar single-track with great views of the reservoir backdropped by the mountains to the north.

The Start

Lat / Long: 44.673436, -117.995079

Pull off on side of gravel road. No services.

Notes & Options

Comments

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Terrain & Riding

~ Miles 0 to 14

~ Miles 14 to 24

~ Miles 24 to 28

~ Miles 28 to 31

~ Miles 31 to 39

~ Miles 39 to 41

~ Miles 41 to Finish

The Start

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