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Fanning out from the base of the Wallowa Mountains between Joseph and Enterprise, Oregon are the lovely Tenderfoot Valley and Alder Slope. The low traffic flow and delightfully aged pavement make possible a smooth memorable tour with breath taking views of snow caped peeks, hay fields, barns and everyday rural living.
This charming route starts in Joseph, Oregon. Ride east on Oregon Highway 350, the Imnaha Highway, toward Imnaha and Ferguson Ridge. The bustle of Joseph is quickly forgotten as the back of the Wallowa Lake Moraine, Mount Howard, Bonneville Mountain and Chief Joseph Mountain frame antiquated barns, old farmsteads and hayfields. The starting gradual rise of 198 feet over 4.45 miles is one of the few uphill sections of the ride. Turn north on Tenderfoot Valley Road steering clear of Pine Tree Gulch and Sheep Creek Hill.
Roll down Tenderfoot Valley Road a little over two miles taking in the solar panels and escaped daisies. When it looks like the smooth ride is over, veer west on Bicentennial Lane. Wave to the fishermen enjoying the nearby irrigation canal and continue the gradual descent to Dobbin Road. Dobbin Road is unmarked but Bicentennial Lane butts into it and terminates. Travel north for more downhill pleasure-continuing straight onto Rancho Road, until arriving at Crow Creek Road.
Pedal west on Crow Creek Road as it flirts with Zumwalt Prairie, Prarie Creek and yet more beautiful vistas before it ends at the Joseph Highway 82. Cross Oregon Highway 82 with care then continue the downtrend on Eggleson Lane. Eggleson Lane brings riders remarkably close to Enterprise and for an elongated route; a side trip to the delightful downtown is always a culinary pleasure. Wave to the grinning railrider cyclists on the county owned Joseph Branch Rail Line then turn south on Hurricane Creek Road.
Hurricane Creek Road heralds the termination of the gradual descent and marks the beginning of the final 389.66-foot elevation gain to Joseph. Before panicking, realize this elevation gain is distributed over four miles. Traveling south on Hurricane Creek Road is worth every thought of effort as the Wallowa Mountains boom out of Alder Slope and the ground squirrels and baby horses keep you company. The paved version of Hurricane Creek Road morphs into Airport Lane at the quaint Hurricane Creek Grange and rolls back into Joseph past the local airport. Small unique planes that land well at high altitudes with a short landing strip frequent the airport and offer a bit of eye candy.
This short yet beautiful ride finishes as cyclists once again arrive in Joseph, Oregon. Be sure to celebrate a great ride by taking in the beautiful bronze statues, a dip in the lake or sample some of the local cuisine.
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The southwest side of the Grand Ronde Valley is home to marsh, sloughs, geothermic activities and... more
The southwest side of the Grand Ronde Valley is home to marsh, sloughs, geothermic activities and all sorts of natural wonders. The gravel roads that dissect the area allow for great bird watching and vistas of the mountains that nestle the valley in a fowl fraught 28-mile loop. (less)
The southwest side of the Grand Ronde Valley is home to marsh, sloughs, geothermic activities and all sorts of natural wonders. The gravel roads that dissect the area allow for great bird watching and vista...more
The southwest side of the Grand Ronde Valley is home to marsh, sloughs, geothermic activities and all sorts of natural wonders. The gravel roads that dissect the area allow for great bird watching and vistas of the mountains that nestle the valley in a fowl fraught 28-mile loop. (less)
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MERA and APPLE LOOP encompasses a little over nine-miles of smooth rolling fun. It gains and lo... more
MERA and APPLE LOOP encompasses a little over nine-miles of smooth rolling fun. It gains and loses elevation in delightful bursts crossing Conley Creek and hiding under the canopy of a coniferous forest. (less)
MERA and APPLE LOOP encompasses a little over nine-miles of smooth rolling fun. It gains and loses elevation in delightful bursts crossing Conley Creek and hiding under the canopy of a coniferous forest.
MERA and APPLE LOOP encompasses a little over nine-miles of smooth rolling fun. It gains and loses elevation in delightful bursts crossing Conley Creek and hiding under the canopy of a coniferous forest. (less)
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Dust off your bicycle and enjoy this 35-mile road bike circle of splendor across the Grande Ronde... more
Dust off your bicycle and enjoy this 35-mile road bike circle of splendor across the Grande Ronde Valley. Enjoy sloughs planted in wheat, mint and other crops as they frame the rising basalt massifs of Mount Harris, Fanny and Point Prominence. (less)
Dust off your bicycle and enjoy this 35-mile road bike circle of splendor across the Grande Ronde Valley. Enjoy sloughs planted in wheat, mint and other crops as they frame the rising basalt massifs of Mou...more
Dust off your bicycle and enjoy this 35-mile road bike circle of splendor across the Grande Ronde Valley. Enjoy sloughs planted in wheat, mint and other crops as they frame the rising basalt massifs of Mount Harris, Fanny and Point Prominence. (less)
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Enjoy Indian Valley and the north part of Grande Ronde Valley on a low traffic, paved, bicycle ad... more
Enjoy Indian Valley and the north part of Grande Ronde Valley on a low traffic, paved, bicycle adventure. This ring around Pumpkin Ridge hosts three main spurts of elevation gain, but is predominantly downhill for its 24+ miles. The brief mileage dedicated to the state highways sport wide shoulders for cycling safety and comfort. (less)
Enjoy Indian Valley and the north part of Grande Ronde Valley on a low traffic, paved, bicycle adventure. This ring around Pumpkin Ridge hosts three main spurts of elevation gain, but is predominantly downhi...more
Enjoy Indian Valley and the north part of Grande Ronde Valley on a low traffic, paved, bicycle adventure. This ring around Pumpkin Ridge hosts three main spurts of elevation gain, but is predominantly downhill for its 24+ miles. The brief mileage dedicated to the state highways sport wide shoulders for cycling safety and comfort. (less)
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Beginner fairly flat loop beautiful in the summer and winter. Winter skis or snowshoes are recommended.
Beginner fairly flat loop beautiful in the summer and winter. Winter skis or snowshoes are recommended. (less)
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A wondrous 5 day extravaganza of beautiful scenery and isolated roads in Eastern Oregon. The mai... more
A wondrous 5 day extravaganza of beautiful scenery and isolated roads in Eastern Oregon. The main highlight is the forested, seasonal, All American Road NFS 39. Each day faces 42 to 77-miles of travel, delightful elevation gain and loss and places to camp or nestle into a welcoming hotel. (less)
A wondrous 5 day extravaganza of beautiful scenery and isolated roads in Eastern Oregon. The main highlight is the forested, seasonal, All American Road NFS 39. Each day faces 42 to 77-miles of travel, del...more
A wondrous 5 day extravaganza of beautiful scenery and isolated roads in Eastern Oregon. The main highlight is the forested, seasonal, All American Road NFS 39. Each day faces 42 to 77-miles of travel, delightful elevation gain and loss and places to camp or nestle into a welcoming hotel. (less)
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This marvelous, mixed surface 52-mile circuit will call to your inner gorilla with possible headw... more
This marvelous, mixed surface 52-mile circuit will call to your inner gorilla with possible headwinds, significant elevation gain and open desolate spaces that will make you want to linger and catch your breath. When looking at the map, the red line represents gravel surface and the blue, pavement (less)
This marvelous, mixed surface 52-mile circuit will call to your inner gorilla with possible headwinds, significant elevation gain and open desolate spaces that will make you want to linger and catch your bre...more
This marvelous, mixed surface 52-mile circuit will call to your inner gorilla with possible headwinds, significant elevation gain and open desolate spaces that will make you want to linger and catch your breath. When looking at the map, the red line represents gravel surface and the blue, pavement (less)
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Umatilla Rim is fun for beginners and advanced riders alike due to its short stints of challenge,... more
Umatilla Rim is fun for beginners and advanced riders alike due to its short stints of challenge, varied terrain and multiple decommissioned road exit options. Riders prize the lush old growth with its wonderful offering of huckleberries in late summer and the beautiful meadows full of wildflowers. Above all the sheer magnitude of the North Fork Umatilla Wilderness and the view off the rim down to the Umatilla River will make the rider's heart beat fast. (less)
Umatilla Rim is fun for beginners and advanced riders alike due to its short stints of challenge, varied terrain and multiple decommissioned road exit options. Riders prize the lush old growth with its wond...more
Umatilla Rim is fun for beginners and advanced riders alike due to its short stints of challenge, varied terrain and multiple decommissioned road exit options. Riders prize the lush old growth with its wonderful offering of huckleberries in late summer and the beautiful meadows full of wildflowers. Above all the sheer magnitude of the North Fork Umatilla Wilderness and the view off the rim down to the Umatilla River will make the rider's heart beat fast. (less)
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The Two Dragon Loop, named after an 1870’s Chinese mining camp in the Carson Historic Mining dist... more
The Two Dragon Loop, named after an 1870’s Chinese mining camp in the Carson Historic Mining district, is just short of six miles of high mountain foliage extravaganza. It contains a delightful two mile single track descent and a mix of old logging roads.
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The Two Dragon Loop, named after an 1870’s Chinese mining camp in the Carson Historic Mining district, is just short of six miles of high mountain foliage extravaganza. It contains a delightful two mile sin...more
The Two Dragon Loop, named after an 1870’s Chinese mining camp in the Carson Historic Mining district, is just short of six miles of high mountain foliage extravaganza. It contains a delightful two mile single track descent and a mix of old logging roads.
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Short little jaunt leaving Union up to Cathrine Creek State Park. Take a lunch and enjoy the scenery. For those wanting a bit more punch climb up to Catherine Creek Summit.
Short little jaunt leaving Union up to Cathrine Creek State Park. Take a lunch and enjoy the scenery. For those wanting a bit more punch climb up to Catherine Creek Summit. (less)
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This route on MERA uses Slammer, Depends and Ride On, to eventually tee into a crowning jewel tra... more
This route on MERA uses Slammer, Depends and Ride On, to eventually tee into a crowning jewel trail, Caffeine. This combination of trails makes a marvelous 10.9-mile figure-eight that gains 1309 feet of elevation before swooping back to the trailhead. (less)
This route on MERA uses Slammer, Depends and Ride On, to eventually tee into a crowning jewel trail, Caffeine. This combination of trails makes a marvelous 10.9-mile figure-eight that gains 1309 feet of ele...more
This route on MERA uses Slammer, Depends and Ride On, to eventually tee into a crowning jewel trail, Caffeine. This combination of trails makes a marvelous 10.9-mile figure-eight that gains 1309 feet of elevation before swooping back to the trailhead. (less)
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Wonderful mountain bike route encompasses almost ten miles of riding, much of which is in the rem... more
Wonderful mountain bike route encompasses almost ten miles of riding, much of which is in the remote north section of MERA. This collection of trails is fun because 1514 feet of elevation gain and loss is broken up into three snippets of climbing with different yet agreeable rewards. (less)
Wonderful mountain bike route encompasses almost ten miles of riding, much of which is in the remote north section of MERA. This collection of trails is fun because 1514 feet of elevation gain and loss is b...more
Wonderful mountain bike route encompasses almost ten miles of riding, much of which is in the remote north section of MERA. This collection of trails is fun because 1514 feet of elevation gain and loss is broken up into three snippets of climbing with different yet agreeable rewards. (less)
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This loop explores a variety of pioneer cemeteries and settlements in Eastern Oregon. This deligh... more
This loop explores a variety of pioneer cemeteries and settlements in Eastern Oregon. This delightful assortment of isolated pavement is filled with pastoral scenes and granite fence posts. (less)
This loop explores a variety of pioneer cemeteries and settlements in Eastern Oregon. This delightful assortment of isolated pavement is filled with pastoral scenes and granite fence posts.
This loop explores a variety of pioneer cemeteries and settlements in Eastern Oregon. This delightful assortment of isolated pavement is filled with pastoral scenes and granite fence posts. (less)
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As the snow melts, the rivers rise and the bulbs pop, it is the perfect time to experience gravel... more
As the snow melts, the rivers rise and the bulbs pop, it is the perfect time to experience gravel riding. Early spring, when pavement roads retain their winter gravel and mountain bike trails are a bit too mushy, is optimum for cycling dirt roads. This is a nice rural gravel loop with additional hill options for those feeling feisty. (less)
As the snow melts, the rivers rise and the bulbs pop, it is the perfect time to experience gravel riding. Early spring, when pavement roads retain their winter gravel and mountain bike trails are a bit too ...more
As the snow melts, the rivers rise and the bulbs pop, it is the perfect time to experience gravel riding. Early spring, when pavement roads retain their winter gravel and mountain bike trails are a bit too mushy, is optimum for cycling dirt roads. This is a nice rural gravel loop with additional hill options for those feeling feisty. (less)
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Late spring and fall are stupendous times to beat the dust and explore Wallowa County on variable... more
Late spring and fall are stupendous times to beat the dust and explore Wallowa County on variable surfaces. Many of the more picturesque draws and rolling hills contain wandering isolated access roads sporting a patchwork of paved, compacted dirt and gravel surfaces. This is one such wonderful barn littered 17-mile loop. (less)
Late spring and fall are stupendous times to beat the dust and explore Wallowa County on variable surfaces. Many of the more picturesque draws and rolling hills contain wandering isolated access roads sport...more
Late spring and fall are stupendous times to beat the dust and explore Wallowa County on variable surfaces. Many of the more picturesque draws and rolling hills contain wandering isolated access roads sporting a patchwork of paved, compacted dirt and gravel surfaces. This is one such wonderful barn littered 17-mile loop. (less)
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The canyons, rolling Palouse and winding waterways in addition to the Indigenous and Oregon Trail... more
The canyons, rolling Palouse and winding waterways in addition to the Indigenous and Oregon Trail histories, make the area around Pendleton, Oregon worth exploring. A picturesque 44-mile out and back pedal on Rieth Road, along the Umatilla River, is one such cultural and scenic gem. The route starts in Pendleton and then pauses in the historically rich town of Echo. (less)
The canyons, rolling Palouse and winding waterways in addition to the Indigenous and Oregon Trail histories, make the area around Pendleton, Oregon worth exploring. A picturesque 44-mile out and back pedal ...more
The canyons, rolling Palouse and winding waterways in addition to the Indigenous and Oregon Trail histories, make the area around Pendleton, Oregon worth exploring. A picturesque 44-mile out and back pedal on Rieth Road, along the Umatilla River, is one such cultural and scenic gem. The route starts in Pendleton and then pauses in the historically rich town of Echo. (less)
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The descent of this trail is insane flowing fun. The vanilla like smell of the large Ponderosa P... more
The descent of this trail is insane flowing fun. The vanilla like smell of the large Ponderosa Pines whip around you as you zoom down the trail. The old growth logs loom shoulder height. The descent is fluid with minimal breaking and a smooth rolling surface. Big Sinks is pure fun and beauty. (less)
The descent of this trail is insane flowing fun. The vanilla like smell of the large Ponderosa Pines whip around you as you zoom down the trail. The old growth logs loom shoulder height. The descent is fl...more
The descent of this trail is insane flowing fun. The vanilla like smell of the large Ponderosa Pines whip around you as you zoom down the trail. The old growth logs loom shoulder height. The descent is fluid with minimal breaking and a smooth rolling surface. Big Sinks is pure fun and beauty. (less)
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Late winter and early spring are perfect times to get out, enjoy the flowers, babies and vistas o... more
Late winter and early spring are perfect times to get out, enjoy the flowers, babies and vistas of the rural farming and ranching communities. Bucolic communities such as Haines, Oregon contain few paved roads but a multitude of stupendous gravel adventures weathered to perfection over the winter months. This 24.6-mile gradual, mostly gravel, loop nestles against the picturesque Elkhorn Mountains. (less)
Late winter and early spring are perfect times to get out, enjoy the flowers, babies and vistas of the rural farming and ranching communities. Bucolic communities such as Haines, Oregon contain few paved ro...more
Late winter and early spring are perfect times to get out, enjoy the flowers, babies and vistas of the rural farming and ranching communities. Bucolic communities such as Haines, Oregon contain few paved roads but a multitude of stupendous gravel adventures weathered to perfection over the winter months. This 24.6-mile gradual, mostly gravel, loop nestles against the picturesque Elkhorn Mountains. (less)
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Isolated northeast Oregon hosts acres of National Forest land crossed with pavement perfect for c... more
Isolated northeast Oregon hosts acres of National Forest land crossed with pavement perfect for cycling adventures. A wonderful three-day, self-sustained, pavement adventure starting in Baker City travels by cattle, timber, ghost towns and mine tailings. (less)
Isolated northeast Oregon hosts acres of National Forest land crossed with pavement perfect for cycling adventures. A wonderful three-day, self-sustained, pavement adventure starting in Baker City travels b...more
Isolated northeast Oregon hosts acres of National Forest land crossed with pavement perfect for cycling adventures. A wonderful three-day, self-sustained, pavement adventure starting in Baker City travels by cattle, timber, ghost towns and mine tailings. (less)
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The Raptor Ride is approximately 23 miles of cycling over variable surfaces. The road surface co... more
The Raptor Ride is approximately 23 miles of cycling over variable surfaces. The road surface consists of old pavement and compacted dirt with light gravel and is one of the most beautiful raptor filled figure eight loops in Eastern Oregon (less)
The Raptor Ride is approximately 23 miles of cycling over variable surfaces. The road surface consists of old pavement and compacted dirt with light gravel and is one of the most beautiful raptor filled fig...more
The Raptor Ride is approximately 23 miles of cycling over variable surfaces. The road surface consists of old pavement and compacted dirt with light gravel and is one of the most beautiful raptor filled figure eight loops in Eastern Oregon (less)
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A marvelous 43-mile mixed gravel and pavement ride to the ghost town of Bridgeport from the old D... more
A marvelous 43-mile mixed gravel and pavement ride to the ghost town of Bridgeport from the old Durkee, Oregon stage stop. It travels down the Burnt River Canyon with its rocky dry bluffs and burbling river and is perfect for an early spring escapade. (less)
A marvelous 43-mile mixed gravel and pavement ride to the ghost town of Bridgeport from the old Durkee, Oregon stage stop. It travels down the Burnt River Canyon with its rocky dry bluffs and burbling river...more
A marvelous 43-mile mixed gravel and pavement ride to the ghost town of Bridgeport from the old Durkee, Oregon stage stop. It travels down the Burnt River Canyon with its rocky dry bluffs and burbling river and is perfect for an early spring escapade. (less)
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Seven-day camping and road cycling adventure begins and ends in La Grande, Oregon. Each day cove... more
Seven-day camping and road cycling adventure begins and ends in La Grande, Oregon. Each day covers between 16 and 58 miles for a grand total of 292 miles of splendid locomotion. The segments conclude at seasonal campgrounds suitable for tent camping and cover a wide range of isolated pavement. You will forge through differing forest and grassland ecosystems filled with interesting history. (less)
Seven-day camping and road cycling adventure begins and ends in La Grande, Oregon. Each day covers between 16 and 58 miles for a grand total of 292 miles of splendid locomotion. The segments conclude at se...more
Seven-day camping and road cycling adventure begins and ends in La Grande, Oregon. Each day covers between 16 and 58 miles for a grand total of 292 miles of splendid locomotion. The segments conclude at seasonal campgrounds suitable for tent camping and cover a wide range of isolated pavement. You will forge through differing forest and grassland ecosystems filled with interesting history. (less)
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