Maupin - Mack's Canyon Out n Back |
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Actively relaxing on the banks of the Deschutes River in Maupin, Oregon
A family-friendly easy ride along the Wild & Scenic Deschutes River. Mixed gravel and pavement with lots of camping and picnicking but no water. It's an Out & Back, so go as far as you want, then turn around and come back!
The Lower Deschutes River sits deep in its canyon, receives little rain & snow due to Mt. Hood's rainshadow, offers incredible wildlife viewing and world-class fishing in a remote part of Oregon only 2 hours from Portland. What's better than that? A mixed-medium access road following the river for 26 miles. Perfect!
This route is relatively flat as it follows an old railroad bed. There are both paved and gravel sections on this ride. Make the ride exactly what you want; start anywhere on the Access Road, ride and/or camp, then ride back to your vehicle. The BLM is considering developing the section from Mack's Canyon to the confluence of the Deschutes & Columbia Rivers. However, it is impassable now due, to many side canyon bridges being washed out.