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8 rider-friendly routes in Oregon.

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Aufderheide Memorial Drive

Westfir, OR

60-mile old-growth forest traverse through Willamette National Forest with tight hairpins, river views, and limited cell coverage.

60 mi
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Columbia River Highway Scenic Route

Sandy, OR

95-mile All-American Road looping Mount Hood with Multnomah Falls and Columbia River vistas; technical twisties near The Dalles.

95 mi
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Crater Lake Rim Drive

Crater Lake, OR

33-mile circumnavigation of North America's deepest lake at 7,700 feet; narrow winding road with 30 scenic overlooks. SEASONAL: July to October, partial summer closures possible.

33 mi2+ hours for full loop
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McKenzie Pass

Sisters, OR

37-mile volcanic plateau crossing with lava flow fields and alpine cinder cones; one of few US routes through lava. SEASONAL: Summer and fall riding only.

37 mi1-2 hours
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Mt Hood Forest to High Desert Plateau

Maupin, OR

26-mile transition route from thick conifer to high-desert plateau; connects major loops with Maupin river access.

26 mi
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Oregon Highway 82 Wallowa Valley

Joseph, OR

scenic ride from Joseph through Wallowa Valley with excellent views of the Matterhorn peak and Eagles Cap.

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Pendleton to Heppner

Pendleton, OR

59-mile sport touring route through rolling hills and farmland canyons; recently paved with blind corners and tight technical sections.

59 mi
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Roseburg to Crater Lake on Highway 138

Roseburg, OR

160-mile route following Umpqua River scenic corridor to Crater Lake Rim with sweeping curves and waterfall views.

160 mi