51.7 mi
4,320 ft
Metolius River Loop 39.5 mi
3,657 ft
Metolius River 33.3 mi
2,292 ft
Horn of the Metolius 5-Star Route
Explores the “Horn” of the Metolius river — the area defined by a sweeping 25 mile bend in the river — an area designated as “Wild and Scenic.” It’s a hard rugged ride with river hugging views.
Loop | Distance: 53 mi / 85 km | Gain: 4500 ft / 1372 m | Difficulty: Advanced | E-Bikes: No
Hear the Call of the Wild whispering your name? This route defines adventure; loads of wildlife, bold views and primitive forest roads.
Loop | Distance: 43 mi / 69 km | Gain: 3500 ft / 1067 m | Difficulty: Advanced | E-Bikes: Yes
Metolius Preserve + Bonus Lakes Training Route
This is a really, really great route! The only reason it is not a 5 Star route is that it uses elements of three other 5 Star routes: the Metolius Preserve, Sherman’s March, and GravelCracker 85. We like this route in the fall (Octoberish) when the Larch trees are golden yellow. The route is not too demanding, but there is a significant amount of easy mountain bike single track
Clover Leaf | Distance: 28 mi / 45 km | Gain: 1800 ft / 549 m | Difficulty: Moderate | E-Bikes: No
Billy's Play Ground (Short) 5-Star Route
Mixture of ponderosa forest, views of the Cascade Mountains, views of Lake Billy Chinook, mountains, and an old cemetery that is fun to blast through.
Loop | Distance: 67 mi / 108 km | Gain: 3800 ft / 1158 m | Difficulty: Moderate | E-Bikes: Yes
Catch and Release 5-Star Route
Circumnavigate the Freemont Canyon with a classic wilderness crossing of Wyches creek. Hope you don’t mind wet feet …
Loop | Distance: 37 mi / 60 km | Gain: 1700 ft / 518 m | Difficulty: Advanced | E-Bikes: No
Gravel Cracker 60 5-Star Route
Explore one of the most diverse and scenic areas to ride in Central Oregon. Nothing too extreme. This ride is a true favorite!
Loop | Distance: 58 mi / 93 km | Gain: 2900 ft / 884 m | Difficulty: Moderate | E-Bikes: No
The ‘big brother” to the GravelCracker 60. Includes a traverse along the southeast shoulder of Mt. Jefferson through the 2003 B&B Complex burn area. And a trip around Suttle Lake which adds in a water stop!
Loop | Distance: 85 mi / 137 km | Gain: 5200 ft / 1585 m | Difficulty: Advanced | E-Bikes: No