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Mountain Biking In National Forests Trails

Mountain Biking In National Forests Deschutes National Forest The Deschutes National Forest encompasses more than 1.6 million acres extending 100 miles along the east side of the Cascade Mountains. The forest is a scenic backdrop of volcanic mountains and alpine forests, dense evergreen forests, mountain lakes, caves, desert areas, and alpine meadows. The Forest attracts more than 8 million people every year who come to camp, fish, hike, hunt, ski, and enjoy a multitude of outdoor activities. Return to Top of Page Trails Charlton Lake Loop Charlton Lake Loop is a more difficult ride in a remote setting that goes through nice forests. This trail is 22 miles long with elevations of 4500 feet to 5900 feet and is considered to be most difficult. Crane Praire Loop Crane Praire Loop is a fairly flat, but not easy ride because the roads wind through Ponderosa Pine forests and lava formations. This trail is 10.5 miles long with elevations of 4300 to 4550 feet and is considered to be more difficult. Cultus Lake Loop Cultus Lake Loop is a well traveled route, so go slow and watch out for hikers and horses. This trail is 12 miles long with elevations from 4700 to 5000 feet and is considered to be moderate to more difficult. Deschutes River Trail Deschutes River Trail route follows Forest Service's recommended mountain bike route along the Deschutes River between Lava Island Falls and Dillon Falls. This trail is 6 miles long with elevations of 4000 feet to 4100 feet and is considered to be easy. Dutchman/Flagline Loop Dutchman/Flagline Loop follows a trail system which stretches from Swampy Sno-Park to Dutchman Flat Sno-Park. This trail is 11.1 miles long with elevations of 6000 to 7000 feet and is considered to be most difficult. Edison/Lava Edison/Lava is not a good trail for beginners as there are technically challenging sections and long climbs that get rewarded with long fast downhills that are really fun. This trail is 20 miles long with elevations of 4760 to 6000 feet and is considered to be most difficult. Inn Loop This trail is 13 miles long with elevations of 4000 to 4700 feet and is considered to be an easy hike. Ketchketch Butte/Browns Mountain This trail is 17.7 miles long with elevations of 4500 to 5100 feet and is considered a more difficult hike. Kiwa Butte Loop This trail is 9 miles long with elevations of 4800 to 5500 feet and is considered to be easy. Lemish Lake Loop This trail is 19 miles with elevations of 4550 feet to 5600 feet and is considered to be a more difficult trail. Phil's Trail Loop This trail is 9 miles long with elevations of 4100 to 4400 feet and is considered to be a more difficult trail. Rockless Ridge Ride This trail is 18 miles with elevations of 4800 to 6000 feet and is considered to be an easy trail. Round Mountain/Lookout Mountain This trail is 4.3 miles with elevations of 4050 to 4140 feet and is considered to be more difficult. Sparks Lake/Lava Lakes This trail is 23.5 miles at elevations of 4760 to 5500 feet and is considered to be more difficult. Sunriver to Benham Falls This trail is 4.3 miles long with elevations of 4050 to 4140 feet and is considered to be easy. Swampy Lakes Loop The trail is 2.5 miles with elevations of 5500 to 6000 feet and is considered an easy trail. Swede Ridge Loop The trail is 6.4 miles with elevations of 5500 to 5900 feet and is considered to be more difficult. Tangent Loop This trail is 6 miles with elevations of 5400 to 5800 feet and is considered to be an easy trail. Tangent/QS 1041 Loop This trail is 11 miles long with elevations of 5400 to 5600 feet and is considered to be an easy trail. Return to Top of Page

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