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Two-Wheel Trekking - The Rides
JRA - Just Ridin' Along
Banks-Vernonia State Trail - Vernonia to Mile 7
Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail - Twin Tunnels Segment
OC&E Woods Line State Trail - Klamath Falls to Olene
Deschutes State Recreation Area - Old Railbed Trail
 bicycle pump illustration
OC&E Woods Line State Trail - Olene to Bly
Touring
Willamette Valley Scenic Bikeway

JRA - Just Ridin' Along
 
Banks-Vernonia State Trail — Vernonia to Mile 7
Length: 7 miles one way
Type: Paved
Rating: Easy to Moderate
 
The 7-mile paved portion is a great gentle jaunt for the family - training wheel friendly! See the Banks-Vernonia Trail Guide  (389KB pdf) for conditions, mileage and trailheads along the full 21-mile route.

Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail — Twin Tunnels Segment
Length: 5 miles one way
Type:  Paved
Rating: Moderate to Difficult
 
The scenery and artistry of this highway-turn-trail draws bicyclists and hikers to what was once the grandest road in the nation. The east and west trailheads feature parking, picnicking and restrooms. A $3 day-use fee station is located at the east trailhead.


OC&E Woods Line State Trail — Klamath Falls-Olene
Length: 8 miles one way
Type: Paved
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
 
The 8 miles from Klamath Falls to Olene are well suited for the JRA (Just Ridin' Along) bicyclist or family.

On the Dirt

 Deschutes Railbed Trail
Deschutes River State Recreation Area — Old Railbed Trail
Length: 16 miles one way
Type: Dirt
Rating: Difficult
 
Leave the roadies at home, but you should bring your mountain bike, several water bottles and a patch kit for this semi-wilderness experience. See the Deschutes State Recreation Area Trail Guide (1MB pdf) for more information.

OC&E Woods Line State Trail - Olene to Bly
Length: 93 miles with 7 trailheads
Type: Dirt
Rating: Moderate to Hard
 
For those intrepid cyclists looking for adventure, 93 miles of unpaved trail passes by ranch lands, rivers and forests. Take a look at the Rail to Trails  (2.5MB pdf) guide for a map, segment mileage and descriptions.

Touring

 Willamette Valley Scenic Bikeway
Willamette Valley Scenic Bikeway
Length: 130 miles one way
Type: State highways and county roads
Rating: Easy to Hard
 
The route offers thigh-burning hills for thrill seekers and flat, riverside miles for those less daring. Spend a weekend trip cycling the entire route, or try a more leisurely ride on one of five stages.

 
Page updated: November 05, 2007

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