| Mountain Biking In National Forests |
| | Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest | | The Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest is located in southwestern Oregon, along the California/Oregon state line and it covers almost 1.8 million acres. The previously separate Rogue River and Siskiyou National Forests and their nine ranger district offices were administratively combined in 2004. Recreational opportunities abound on the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, from white water rafting to wilderness camping, from lake and stream fishing to winter snowmobiling. | |
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| | Umpqua National Forest | | The Umpqua National Forest in southwestern Oregon is nestled on the westside of the Cascade Mountains. It provides access to Watson Falls, Boulder Creek Wilderness, Rogue-Umpqua Divide Wilderness, Mt. Thielsen Wilderness, North Umpqua Wild and Scenic River, Rogue-Umpqua Scenic Byway, Oregon Cascades Recreation Area, and the Diamond Lake Recreation Composite. Recreational opportunities here include fishing, camping, whitewater rafting, skiing, snowmobiling, hiking, mountain biking, hunting and more. | |
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| Trails |
| | Carlton Pasture #930 | | Carlton Pasture #930 switch backs up through a mixed conifer and hardwood forest. This trail is 1.6 miles long with elevations of 2600 to 3680 feet and is considered to be difficult. | |
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| | Cook and Green Trail #959 | | Cook and Green Trail #959 begins a gradual ascent through a dense mixed forest comprised of canyon live oak, mountain mahogany and big leaf maple. The trail itself is 8.2 miles with elevations of 2280 to 4765 feet and is considered to be moderate to difficult. | |
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| | Lithia Loop Mountain Bike Trail | | Lithia Loop Mountain Bike Trail is one of the most popular among locals, looping through the National Forest above Ashland. 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. | |
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| | Little Grayback #921 | | Little Grayback #921 is an outstanding trail for views of Squaw Lakes and surrounding basins. This trail is 5.4 miles long with elevations of 3220 to 4440 feet and is considered to be moderate to difficult. | |
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| | Minnehaha Trail #1039 | | Minnehaha Trail #1039 begins on an old road for the first 1/2 mile, then gradually narrows as it enters the Minnehaha drainage. The trail is 3.1 miles with elevations of 3825 to 4400 feet and is considered easy. | |
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| | Mt. Ashland Mountain Bike Trail | | Mt. Ashland Mountain Bike Trail is the beginning of the famous 'Revenge of the Siskiyous' Mountain Bike Race. The route climbs uphill from Ashland to the top of Mount Ashland, a distance of 15 miles and 5500 ft. gain in elevation. | |
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| | New London #928 | | New London #928 switchbacks up from Elliott Creek to the ridge, the mixed hardwood and coniferous forest makes for a lovely understory ecosystem. This trail is 2.57 miles long with elevations of 2160 to 4000 feet and is considered to be difficult. | |
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| | Stein Butte #929 | | Stein Butte #929 is named for one of the many prospectors who mined in this vicinity during the early gold rush years of the 1850's and 1860's, the Stein Butte Trail features areas of historical as well as scenic interests. This trail is 4.9 miles with elevations of 2069 to 4400 feet and is considered to be moderate to difficult. | |
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| | Summit Lake #926 | | Summit Lake #926 travels through a mixed conifer forest with small water crossings along the way. The trail is 3 miles long with elevations from 3040 to 4720 feet and is considered to be difficult. | |
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| | Varmint Camp Trail #1070 | | Varmint Camp Trail #1070 is a pleasant hike or bike ride for a hot summer's day. The trail is 3.1 miles with elevations of 3600 to 5400 feet and is considered to be moderately difficult. | |
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