This is one of the most beautiful rides anywhere, Oregon included. The desert, the magical vistas, the long expansive stretches of gravel, this route has it all. (less)

This is Oregon's iconic gravel route and was our first "gravel grinder" of any kind (yea, we hate that term too...). Put together back in 2009, this route has stood the test of time and is now a yearly tradition amongst many Oregon gravel aficionados. (less)

While this route lacks the panache of a full circumnavigation of Mount Hood, it more than makes up for it by linking together all the best dirt near the mountain. Beginning in The Dalles, you’ll ride through the least visited portion of the White River Wildlife Area before joining up with the original Barlow Road as you climb up the mountain towards Bennett Pass. From there you’ll get to ride Gunsight Ridge with several optional single track sections before a stellar 25 mile, 4,300 foot descent back into The Dalles. (less)

This route does its best to follow what’s left of the historical wagon trail around Mount Hood. Beginning in Dufur, the route travels south through Tygh Valley before heading west, crossing the White River, and joining up with the Barlow proper. After climbing up the flanks of Mount Hood along the wagon trail, you’ll have the option of descending the now single track Pioneer Bridle Trail, another remnant of a bygone era of wagon travel, before heading over Lolo Pass and looping back around to Dufur. (less)

Fantastic paved and gravel loop with Mt. Hood views all the way up (less)

An ambitious tour of five of Portland's rivers through steep, gorgeous countryside. Great long day in the saddle starting and ending right in Portland. (less)

“Stairway to Heaven”

This is a quintessential Oregon forest ride. Climb gradually under a shady green canopy, alongside a boulder-strewn stream, then turn toward the sky for a sturdy climb past waterfalls, before smoothing out for a glide into the aptly named Eden Valley. After lunch the major climb of the day awaits, but the serene surroundings offer a worthwhile trade-off. And it’s (nearly) all downhill after that, including an amazingly smooth run-in that follows Cow Creek for miles of pick-your-pace pedaling. (less)

This route makes the connection over Pumpkin Ridge to Skyline via the gated gravel Smoke Ranch Road.

~11 miles of gravel

Gearing: 39 x 28
Tire: 28c
Bike: Road or Cross (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 is the classic VeloDirt route that is traditionally ridden the second Saturday of March every year, beginning at the Holstien's Coffee in downtown The Dalles. 10:00 a.m. start time... sharp (less)

This is a great ride across the Columbia Plateau. Starting in the small town of Moro, this route heads north through farmland before dropping through a beautiful canyon to the Columbia River. On the return to Moro, the route passes through rolling grain fields full of giant, white wind turbines. (less)

Experience the old gravel roads, lost connections and forgotten homesteads of Washington County.

Gearing: 34 x 28
Tire: 32c+
Bike: Cross or Gravel (less)

A stiff route through some of Hood River's best riding country. Great views and a mix of roads, fields, and forests. (less)

TWO ROUTE CHANGES FOR 2024 are shown in yellow at mile 16 and 45.

April 21, 2024.
8:30 Nossa Familia Coffee is served
9:00 Announcements
9:05 Rollout
Start - 3610 NW St. Helens Rd.

Register here on Strava - https://www.strava.com/clubs/546036/group_events/1560298

Volunteer to help here - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1lINc4uG75vr8Uc2qxhS92QupthhRD9ZNfGasDrqhgQM/edit?usp=drive_link

RSVP is appreciated but not required.
This is a free event, but if you are able, please bring cash or Venmo to donate to Gifted Wishes at the aid station and/or Community Cycling Center at the Celebration Station.
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An incredibly scenic and hospitable island to bike. Ride from Friday Harbor's welcoming home base to Roche Harbor's sparkling marina and back. You'll find country lanes, farmland, whale watching, and historical parks. This loop ride has it all. (less)

A tough but very scenic route showcasing the best of the Bald Peak's gravel backroads.

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

Gravel grinding at it's finest. Located in the smallest little bike town that you have never heard of. This is a great overnight trip where you will see nothing but nature at it's finest. (less)

Linking up the best of Oregon's Big Country with forgotten wagon roads and rugged overland travel. Cross three mountain ranges, a desert playa, visit five hot springs, and enjoy the solitude of vast empty landscapes. (less)

An excellent and challenging 3-day bikepacking loop right out Portland's backdoor that connects a handful of southwest Washington's best MTB trails. Remote backcountry riding, expansive views of cascade volcanoes, deep old growth forests, scree fields, and rugged ridge singletrack. (less)

Lopez Island is the agricultural heart of the famous San Juan Islands. Hop a state ferry and enjoy a comfortable day tour in this rural paradise, or bring your tent and make it a weekend. (less)

A beautiful route combining smooth forest roads, gravel and singletrack. (less)

Cloud Cap is the pure essence of Mt. Hood gravel climbing packed into 20 spectacular miles. Ten miles up. Ten miles down. Ten sets of epic switchbacks. Short, sweet and gnarly. It's almost as simple as that. (less)

The Three Sisters Three Rivers route connects the three famous Oregon river MTB trail systems—McKenzie, Oakridge, & Umpqua—to the other side of the Cascade Range. It travels from the dry desert forest trails of Bend and Sisters to the hot springs and alpine ridges of the Upper Willamette to the lush, western flanks of the Calapooya Range and blue pools and hot springs of the North Umpqua.

BLUE = Singletrack
PINK = Dirt
RED = Paved (less)

A challenging mixed terrain route taking in smooth trails, dirt roads, hidden single track and forgotten forest roads. (less)

The Gorge Backcountry route is a 330 mile loop leaving Portland which encompasses lesser known vistas and lightly trafficked asphalt and dirt ribbons through lush forests, river canyons, and rocky escarpments both north and south of the mighty Columbia River. It is roughly 75% paved, (route is colored brown where unpaved) with services and campgrounds abound making it a perfect low-barrier route for someone looking to dip their toes in off-road touring. Winding verdant forest tunnels, infinitely straight prairie lanes, and chunder gates with dominating views of Mount Hood create one of the best collections of what northwest Oregon and southwest Washington have to offer an adventurous cyclist. (less)

HIGH COUNTRY LUXURY GRAVEL + BACKROAD RAMBLING (less)

A scenic route taking quiet back roads and a cycling road along a disused railway. On the way you'll pass through an area of natural beauty featuring mountains and gorges and end up at a seaside castle. (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 rugged and spectacular traversal of Mt. Hood's southeast quadrant offers a rewarding cross-section of challenging terrain from the shady loam of Barlow Road to the high alpine ridges of Bennett Pass. Merging the disciplines of road, gravel and mountain riding, this route includes rocky fire roads, primitive jeep trails, river crossings, hardpacked gravel, butter-smooth tarmac and everything in between. (less)

THIS FORMIDABLE COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE ROUTE LOOPS THE BEST PAVEMENT OF HOOD RIVER, THE DALLES AND MOSIER INTO A COLOSSAL FIGURE-EIGHT OF EPIC CLIMBS, LEGENDARY DESCENTS AND POSTCARD VIEWS. (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)