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Abbot Barlow Pioneer

Estacada, OR, US

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Limberlost

Bike adventures off the beaten path.

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128 mi.
11,729 ft.

A fantastic and remote route skirting several wilderness areas, grand views of Mount Hood, and miles of backroads. Route varies from pavement to gravel roads to very old and rough 4x4 trails. Plenty of camping options to break it into several days or viable over one day for the truly masochistic.

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