Lithia Loop Mountain Bike Trail - Medford, OR
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Lithia Loop Mountain Bike Trail
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Lithia Loop Mountain Bike Trail is one of the most popular among locals, looping through the National Forest above Ashland. Though not technically difficult, the ride is strenuous, with a total elevation gain of approximately 3000 feet. The decomposed granite surface road is narrow, winding and often rutted. Bikers should control their speed of descent, and be especially watchful for oncoming cars and trucks. Carry sufficient water and a snack or lunch. The Lithia Loop is predominantly within the Ashland Watershed, which is the source of the city's water supply. Special consideration should be given to its protection. The entire watershed may be closed to all entry during the mid summer and fall when fire danger is high. No camping or campfires are allowed. Riders must stay on the roads. Use of the area is not recommended in rainy weather or when the soils are wet. The trail itself is 28 miles with elevations of 1950 to 4950 feet and is considered to be easy for hikers and difficult for mountain biking.


Facilities: There are no facilities at Lithia Loop Mountain Bike Trail.

Best Time To Visit: Lithia Loop Mountain Bike Trail is open June through October.

Fees: No fees are charged.

Accessibility: This trail is not handicap accessible.

Rules: Do not litter.

Directions: To reach Lithia Loop Mountain Bike Trail from Medford, start out going northeast on West 6th Street toward North Front Street for less than 0.1 miles. Turn right onto OR-99 South and continue to follow for 0.9 miles. Turn left onto East Barnett Road for 0.3 miles. Merge onto I-5 South toward Ashland for 8.3 miles. Take Exit 19 toward Ashland for 0.2 miles. Turn right onto South Valley View Road for 0.4 miles. Turn left onto OR-99 South for 2.4 miles. From the Ashland Ranger Station in Ashland, drive west on Highway 66 for 1 mile to Siskiyou Boulevard. Turn right on to Siskiyou Boulevard and continue another mile. Siskiyou Boulevard becomes Lithia Way (one way). Continue a few blocks to North Pioneer Street and turn left. Continue on North Pioneer to East Main. Cross East Main and jog right toward the Plaza. Turn left on to Winburn Way and follow it up through the park to the Upper Duck Pond.

Map: Click here for a map to Lithia Loop Mountain Bike Trail

Reservations: Reservations are not needed or accepted for Lithia Loop Mountain Bike Trail.

 
Address
Ashland Ranger District-Rogue River National Forest
645 Washington Street
Ashland, Oregon 97520-1402
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General: (541) 552-2900
Fax: (541) 552-2922
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