When We Like to Ride This

From late spring through early fall. Spring has spectacular green color and the creeks are running full. Fall, when the colors change is also special.

Terrain & Riding

But not so fast. This route heads up into the Maury Mountains, which were named after Reuben F Maury. He was a badass army colonel from the Civil War who started his career fighting in the Snake War.

While the Maury mountains aren’t snow capped in the summer, they are rugged and tough like Reuben. And who doesn’t love a good climb: 2500 feet in 11.5 miles. After, you roll along through the Maury Mountains for 22 miles [gaining 1800 feet, losing 2400 feet} until you bomb back to Post. We can’t guarantee the Post General Store will have a Reuben waiting for you, but we are sure you’ll find something tasty.

The Start

The Post General store, Highway 380, 25 miles south east of Prineville. Park at the far east end of the parking lot. This is a private parking lot, so it is imperative that you get permission from the store management to park there (see Stefanie). Also, for the courtesy or parking there, we recommend dropping some coin in the store. Maybe getting one of their shakes, or a meatloaf sandwich, or a ballcap!

Food & Water

• None.

Route Notes

1. This route had extensive damage due to the 2026 fires. Typically the Forest Service will close roads after a major fire, however, this has been constantly changing. If you ride this route, please let us know the status by leaving comments in this route guide. You will be riding through areas that were burned.

2. This is an active hunting area in the fall. We recommend wearing a high viz kit (like orange) and carrying a whistle to alert others, if need be.

Route Options

There are a two bail out points along the route, that will shorten the endeavor.

• At mile 26.2, NF 17 (go north until intersect Paulina Highway, OR 380).
• At mile 34.9, NF 16 (go north until intersect Paulina Highway, OR 380).

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