Catch and release
Bend, Oregon
| Address: | ~NF-41, Bend, OR 97702, USA |
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43°58'59.6"N 121°25'18.9"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Oregon |
| Trail Length: | 5.00 miles |
| MTB Difficulty: | Intermediate |
| Trail Type: | Out & Back |
| MTB Trail Type: | Singletrack |
Mountain Bike
Most of Catch and release is a nice flowing single track that is easy to ride. At the south end there are some rock sections that add a little fun to the route. This is a great way to get back ton Century, or back to town without having to ride the road. Courtesy of Singletracks.com
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Catch and release Mountain Bike Trail in Bend, Oregon - Directions, Maps, Photos, and Reviews
Catch and release is a singletrack mountain bike trail in Bend, Oregon. View maps, videos, photos, and reviews of Catch and release bike trail in Bend.
http://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/catch-and-release/Never modify trail features. Ride trails when they're dry enough that you won't leave ruts. Speak up when you see others on the trail and always yield to hikers, horses, and others coming uphill. Always ride on the established trail.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Bend, Oregon
- Head southeast on NW Franklin Ave toward NW Wall St (56 ft)
- Turn right at the 1st cross street onto NW Wall St (0.4 mi)
- Turn right onto Cascade Lakes National Scenic Byway/NW Colorado Ave (0.4 mi)
- At the traffic circle, take the 2nd exit onto Cascade Lakes National Scenic Byway/SW Colorado Ave (0.7 mi)
- At the traffic circle, take the 3rd exit onto Cascade Lakes National Scenic Byway/SW Century Dr (0.3 mi)
- At the traffic circle, take the 2nd exit and stay on Cascade Lakes National Scenic Byway/SW Century Dr (5.0 mi)
- Turn left onto Dillon Falls Rd (0.2 mi)
- Merge onto Conklin Rd/NF-41 (1.1 mi)
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