Willamette Tier - Middle Fork

The Oregon Timber Trail is a world-class bikepacking destination and North America’s premiere long-distance mountain bike route. It runs south to north and travels through a variety of landscapes, communities, ecosystems, terrain, and, most importantly, mountain bike trails.

Divided into four unique tiers, the Oregon Timber Trail is approachable by a wide variety of cyclists. If it sounds familiar, you’re not mistaken: the Oregon Timber Trail is inspired by the Pacific Crest Trail and other trails in the National Scenic Trail system. What sets it apart is that it’s designed with mountain biking in mind and consists of more than 60 percent singletrack. (less)

This is the best hot-day ride with plenty of opportunities to take a dip in the river to cool off. Better still, it starts from downtown Oakridge so you can easily eat lunch, cruise the trail, and be back in time for a pre-dinner beverage. It can also be made more challenging by crossing the river at NF-207 and returning on the south side, which is more technical and just as beautiful. (less)

A high-elevation ride across the state line to the highest point on the Oregon Timber Trail. (less)

This is a great ride to sample one of the most scenic legs of the Oregon Timber Trail. (less)

Knebal Springs may perhaps be THE classic ride in the 44 Trails system. It’s a great, classic old school singletrack ride that seems to have a bit of interest for everyone at every skill level. (less)

A great backcountry ride that samples a bit of the Oregon Timber Trail terrain around remote lakes. (less)

Pedal your way through massive old growth, past bubbling blue pools, around alpine lakes, and along a indigenous explorer’s route on the Oregon Timber Trail. The Anaxshat Passage embodies the trails and backcountry landscapes of the Hood Tier, all easily accessible over a long weekend from the Portland metro area and geared towards a less-experienced mountain biker. (less)

A short but rowdy and steep jaunt through the subalpine of the Cascades. (less)

A long gravel climb with jaw dropping views with a raw and rugged singletrack descent. (less)

A great introduction to high-desert riding—the trail takes you through prairies, aspen groves, giant ponderosas, and views in every direction.
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One of Mount Hood's funnest backcountry rides traversing through ponderosa and oak forests on the mountain's dry east side. (less)

This ride has it all - a big gravel climb and a raw descent through a spectacular burn with big views of The Sisters and Broken Top. (less)

A great route for multiple skill levels on relatively flat terrain traveling past three inviting lakes. (less)

Tie the mighty Columbia River to Mt. Hood through Wasco County’s hill country and the verdant Hood River Valley along ribbons of backcountry singletrack. The mountain, the forest, the prairie, and the river all converge here, creating a varied splendor of geology, flora, fauna, and many layers of human history. (less)