Monument Peak Trails

Gates, Oregon

About 19 miles of singletrack in the Cascade Mountain foothills near Gates — hikers, mountain bikers, and equestrians wind through diverse forests, ridge tops, meadows, waterfalls, and clear streams.

Rabbit Hole

Gates, Oregon

A relatively new, lightly used multi-use trail near Gates, Oregon that can get a bit choppy from horse traffic — a quiet ride off the beaten path.

Opal Creek

Lyons, Oregon

A 3.5-mile ride or hike to Opal Pool passes Sawmill Falls and Slide Falls — both great swimming holes — winding along a private access road through Jawbone Flats.

Shelburg Falls

Stayton, Oregon

A multi-configuration trail system past lower and upper falls, with options to loop all the way to Lookout Mountain road for maximum mileage on forest roads and singletrack.

Catamount Trail

Sublimity, Oregon

A multi-use trail on Lookout Mountain near Sublimity with a fire road climb and newer singletrack — rooty and technical in spots, MTB-focused but hikers welcome.

Molalla River Recreation Corridor

Molalla, Oregon

A multi-trail mountain bike area at the Hardy Creek trailhead near Molalla with steep Deerskull singletrack, a sweet Rim Trail, and the main Huckleberry Trail from which all others branch.

Lebanon Dikes

Lebanon, Oregon

About 2.5 miles of easy-to-moderate singletrack on the South Santiam River dikes near Lebanon, with upper and lower parallel trails and multiple connector options.

Cheadle Lake Trails

Lebanon, Oregon

Recently cleared singletrack trails near Cheadle Lake that feel surprisingly remote — fun to explore after years of blackberry overgrowth were cleared away.

Timothy Lake Trail

A varied mountain bike loop around Timothy Lake in Oregon — rolling singletrack through fir needles and roots, a stretch on the Pacific Crest Trail, and a few technical spots on the east side.

Rd 500 to Powder House Summit

Corvallis, Oregon

A gravel road climb up to Powder House Summit near Corvallis, Oregon via Road 500, with an optional loop on Nettleton Road adding about 5 miles to the total.

High Horse

Corvallis, Oregon

Epic singletrack riding in the hills above Corvallis — a trail with a reputation that speaks for itself.

Suttle Lake Loop

Sisters, Oregon

A scenic 2-mile lake loop near Sisters with fast, smooth woodland riding on the Suttle Lake Tie trail connecting to Black Butte Loop — beginner-friendly with a few sandy spots during dry months.

Cooks Butte

Lake Oswego, Oregon

A quick wooded urban mountain bike escape right in the middle of Lake Oswego — fun downhill runs through roots, rocks, and branches, with hiker-friendly trails intertwined.

Dan's Trail

Corvallis, Oregon

A roughly 4-mile fast and smooth singletrack descent through the incredible variety of McDonald Dunn Forest, with intense climbs and rooted sections that reward focused riders.

Dimple Alt Face

Corvallis, Oregon

A mountain bike descent off the face of Dimple, accessed from the top of the trail, near Corvallis, Oregon.

Mcdonald / Dunn Forests

Corvallis, Oregon

From easy fire roads to awesome technical singletrack in Corn Valley, the McDonald/Dunn Forests offer rides for all levels — most require an uphill climb to get to the good stuff.

Extendo Trail

Corvallis, Oregon

Extendo is a fast, root-laden mountain-bike descent in the OSU research forests near Corvallis, open to bikes April 15–October 31.