Author: Chris LaVoie

McKenzie Pass – One of Oregon’s Top Scenic Bikeways

McKenzie PassSisters to McKenzie BridgeThis information provided by Oregon State Parks 4/23map and cue sheet | Ride with gpsStart in Sisters and follow an 1860s wagon route that includes views of Mt. Washington and lava flows. The steep descent to Belknap Hot Springs has switchbacks through dense, verdant Cascadian forests. This bikeway is closed to motor vehicles each spring for car-free riding. Snow and car free riding updateBest season to ride: summer and fall. Road closes due to snow each winter. Video: https://youtu.be/F1PZ8OG_S_I

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MRT Trail Closure – From Trailbridge to Deer Creek (5 miles) – No Ride Around Options

The MRT remains closed from Trailbridge down to and including the Deer Creek trailhead.News Update 6/22/22Forest Service expects the MRT to be fully open by July 22, 2022!The forest Service is working on building a new bridge. This is a little more complicated than usual due to the groundbreaking fish habitat restoration being completed on Deer Creek.We are told they are trying to get a soft passthrough while waiting on the bridge rebuild that gets you safely over the creek without interfering with the habitat restoration project. We are super excited about the restoration...

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Terwilliger Hot Springs

AKA Cougar Hot SpringsCougar Hot Springs is now open.Last Fall the road was closed by falling rocks onto Hwy 19 – cutting off access from the McKenzie side (Hwy y126).Terwilliger Hot springs is a very special way to relax after a big ride.Terwilliger Hot Springs features multiple pools each slightly cooler from the one above. A small cold water creek runs alongside to cool you down if you get too hot.The setting is a gorgeous heavily wooded spot. You even pass a pretty waterfall as you walk about an 1/8 of a mile on the path to the pools.Terwilliger Hot Springs...

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McKenzie Pass is Open to Cyclists

6-11-22: conditions are great – road may be closed to cars for longer than normal this year! Come ride while the road is closed to cars!6-3-22: There are some areas of slush reported on the western side of the pass. You may need to walk/hike through a short distance.Conditions are changing daily depending on weather and work of ODOT crews.ODOT does not provide official condition updates. Information was reported by other riders. Ride at your own risk. As always, ride with caution.If you have better information to report, please pass it on to us – photos...

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MRT – Partial Trail Closure (5 miles)

The MRT is closed from Trailbridge down to Deer Creek (5 miles).The Knoll Fire took out a bridge near Deer CreekFor your safety, the Forest Service has closed a section of the trail. The original closure area was from Blue Pool trailhead to Frissell Boat Launch is closed. #7 – #11 (now #9) on our free downloadable map. Now the affected closes only 5 miles of trail.You can still bike, hike and/or run the Upper Trail (10.7 miles) or the lower 10 miles. Traffic has been Light this year – great time to ride or hikeThe Forest Service says we should expect this...

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Knoll Fire Closes Part of MRT

Knoll Fire shuts down part of the MRT.For your safety, the Forest Service has closed a section of the trail. The area from Blue Pool trailhead to Frissell Boat Launch is closed. #7 – #12 on our free downloadable map (approx 8 miles of trail).You can still bike, hike and/or run the upper half of the trail or the lower 7 miles.The Forest Service says we should expect this closure to remain in effect through the rest of the 2021 season. They also ask that you do NOT try bike or hike along the highway to bypass the closed section as too many people along the busy...

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