Mountain Bike! Oregon: A Guide to the Classic Trails (America by Mountain Bike Series)

Majestic Oregon offers mountain bikers a stunning array of landscapes to explore. From sparkling snowfields and glaciers to sunset-colored deserts, and from rolling beach dunes to charming agricultural valleys, Oregon offers mountain bikers nearly unlimited diversity. And with so much to discover, you'll want to have the inside scoop on Oregon's trails. Mountain Bike! Oregon will help you explore the state's incredible wilderness while you discover its most unforgettable rides. This guide provides detailed information on almost 100 of the best rides in the state, including tours through the Cascades, Alvord Desert, Hells Canyon, and the popular community of Sisters, near Bend. From challenging single-track on rugged mountainsides to leisurely tours of forested valleys, if it's good riding, it's profiled here. Each route profile features a thorough ride description, a detailed trail map, helpful sources of information, proximity of important services, valuable commentary on elevation changes and possible hazards, a rescue index and vivid descriptions of the native flora and fauna. (6 x 9, 432 pages, maps, b&w photos)