Want to see the Tualatin Valley without having to hop in a car? That’s easy to accomplish with Portland’s MAX light rail. Hop on from Portland International Airport or downtown Portland to take a ride through the small town of Forest Grove, by a variety of farmland, around a serene lake, and past famous wineries. (less)

Those whoops and hollers in the woods at Sandy Ridge aren’t Bigfoot but your fellow riders expressing their overwhelming joy. You can see it in their loam-eating grins as they blast back into the trailhead after rallying an unending collection of deep berms, blazing fast straightaways, and chunky rock gardens. (less)

A unique visitor to McMinnville Wine Country, the “Erratic Rock” is a 90-ton rock deposited during an Ice Age flood on the top of a hill – from which you can enjoy amazing valley views.

This 18 mile out-and-back easy/moderate ride will also take you to historic McCabe Chapel and past Yamhill Valley Vineyards, the oldest winery in the region. (less)

Not for the faint of heart – but definitely for the lover of dramatic climbs and coastal mountain scenery.

Expect some gravel and a big elevation gain in the first half of the ride, followed by a more flat trip through the heart of Oregon Wine Country in the second half of your 40-mile excursion. (less)

Farmers produce more than 170 crops and livestock items throughout the Willamette Valley – and this ride offers ample opportunities to experience some of the region’s bounty all year long. (less)

Don't let the Paved to Gravel ratio fool you, the gravel section here are fantastic (rolling vineyards, quiet wood lanes), and the connective roads offer some stunning views of the Valley and "swoopy" downhill fun. (less)

Some trails have historical significance, and others are fun to ride — but combine the two, and you have something truly special. The Timberline to Town Trail not only highlights some critical moments in Oregon’s history, but it’s also a blast, starting at treeline on the state’s most iconic mountain and descending 4,400 feet through an increasingly lush landscape. (less)

Meandering up the old dirt roads of Larch Mountain in the Columbia Gorge.

2019 UPDATE: IMPORTANT UPDATE…PALMER MILL ROAD NO LONGER CONNECTS THROUGH TO THE LARCH MOUNTAIN WINTER GATE. BRIDAL VEIL CREEK HAS BEEN REROUTED OVER THE FORMER ROADBED AND PALMER MILL IS NOW IMPASSIBLE BEYOND THE CREEK CROSSING.

Gearing: 34 x 28
Tire: 25c+
Bike: Road or Cross (less)

One quick check on the bike math, 36 miles with 4400 feet of gain, will tell you that this route is a climber’s delight. It’s a punchy one that never seems to quit offering up steep climbs, including a trip up and down the brutal Powerhouse Hill Road (gravel) with gradients of 15% plus.

Besides the climbs, this is a mixture of hobby farms, real farms, deep lush forests, and timberlands; some logging roads that are gated and closed to motorized traffic, some county gravel roads, and some pavement. You’ll enjoy the occasional bird’s eye views of the Coastal Mountains and surrounding areas. Blackberry bushes line much of the route for easy u-pick. Other temptations include the Youngberg Hill Winery tasting room and the Herb ‘n Farm self-serve stand (highly recommended) before the final climb. (less)

Ready for a challenge? This gravel grinder will test your mettle with distance and elevation, but reward you with incredible vistas, tasty wineries, and a perspective of the wide array of farming that happens in the Willamette Valley. The amazing quantity of birds and wildlife you’ll see along the way is a bonus! (less)

A mixed terrain adventure route from North Plains, Oregon. Showcases some of the best paved, dirt, crumbling, and forgotten roads in Washington County. This ride was originally plotted by Unpaved and OMTM for our 2016 ride series.

38c+ (less)

Washington County at it's most diverse - a pleasant mix of stiff climbs, stimulating descents and flat cruising through rolling farmlands. This route is evenly split - great views and stiff climbing above Helvetia and Pumpkin Ridge along with easy cruising through the berry fields and farm lands around Roy and Verboort. (less)

Come tour the countryside that inspired countless wineries and vineyards to locate in Washington County. The rolling hills, farmhouses, and open countryside will inspire you to come back again to visit your favorite wineries. The route does includes one mile of gravel near the middle of the ride. (less)

A wonderland introduction to the southern Gifford Pinchot National Forest.

Tire: 38c+ for the complete route including the Falls Creek trail. Overall road conditions are very smooth except for the trail which contains some technical features.

Red: Pavement
Brown: Gravel
Yellow: Singletrack (less)

The ¡Sauvie Shootout! -Portland's group drop ride Departs Every Sunday at 9AM from Ovation Coffee 941 NW Overton. ¡Join Us!

This is a self-supported, unsanctioned group ride
This is a 100% open course on public roads, open to cars and automobile traffic. Riders agree to RIDE AT THEIR OWN RISK. You and ONLY you will be responsible for navigating hazards as they relate to traffic, roads, general safety and weather conditions. Riders are absolutely under their own responsibility to ride, navigate and conduct themselves safely and appropriate to conditions as they exist in the field. This is not a race or an organized event. On the contrary, we are and have always been just a nice group of friends out for a fast fun bike ride.
Riders understand that as a condition of participation ..ie..'showing up', riders agree to assume all risks and agree to release and hold harmless everyone associated with this ride, including any organizers, volunteers or sponsors. (less)

This route is a new Rails to Trails project from the city of Scappoose to the city of Vernonia. Ride from the Multnomah Channel to the Coast Range and through lush forests. Watch out for walkers and equestrian users as the CZ is a multi-use trail. Stay on the designated trail as private property runs through and nearby. (less)

This route highlights the diversity of Washington County. You experience the beautiful hills and vistas of Helvetia and Pumpkin Ridge; the berry fields, wine vineyards and farm lands on the flats; and the rolling hills of Cedar Canyon west of Banks. (less)

This route is for those who love rolling countryside punctuated with occasional rollers, a pleasant climb or two, a bit of wine tasting and a section to let the horses run - what we call the Fern Hill "Freeway". It's a big loop starting in Hillsboro, traversing west to Verboort, heading south through Forest Grove - home to Pacific University - and then back through more beautiful rolling farm country and suburban Hillsboro. (less)

This route covers the riding map - climbing and descending, cruising over rolling farmlands and digging deep on some stiff rollers - all that Washington county has to offer road cyclists. You'll ride through Helvetia , Pumpkin Ridge, west to Clapshaw Hill, Hillside and back home through Verboort. (less)

Not for the faint of heart – but definitely for the lover of dramatic climbs and coastal mountain scenery.

Expect some gravel and a big elevation gain in the first half of the ride, followed by a more flat trip through the heart of Oregon wine country in the second half of your 40 mile excursion. (less)