Phillips Lake Southern Bike & XC Ski Trails
Baker City, Oregon
| Address: | ~Unnamed Road, Baker City, OR 97814, USA |
| GPS: |
44°40'6.9"N 118°0'13.6"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Oregon |
| Trail Length: | 8.00 miles |
| MTB Difficulty: | Intermediate |
| Trail Type: | Network |
| MTB Trail Type: | Singletrack |
Mountain Bike
There are several dual purpose summer and winter trails located south of Phillips Lake that offer a variety of recreation opportunities. In the winter these trails are open for cross country (XC) skiiers and snowshoers, and during the spring, summer and fall they are used by mountain bikers, hikers and equiestrian riders. The trails include: Deer Lick Trail #1636, Coyote Cove #1637, Rimrock Trail #1638, and Jeep Ride Trail #1639. The main access for these trails is from the Phillips Lake South Shoreline Trail #1610. The trails travel through open ponderosa pine and fir forests with occasional views of Phillips Lake. The Phillips Lake XC Ski and Snowshoe Area Trail page has maps, difficulty levels and other access information about the trails during the winter, and the Phillips Lake Trails page has maps and access information for the spring- fall months. Courtesy of Singletracks.com
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Phillips Lake Southern Bike & XC Ski Trails Mountain Bike Trail in Baker City, Oregon - Directions,
Phillips Lake Southern Bike & XC Ski Trails is a singletrack mountain bike trail in Baker City, Oregon. View maps, videos, photos, and reviews of Phillips Lake Southern Bike & XC Ski Trails bike trail in Baker City.
http://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/phillips-lake-southern-bike-xc-ski-trails/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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- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
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- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Baker City, Oregon
- Head south on 4th St toward Auburn Ave (138 ft)
- Turn left at the 1st cross street onto Auburn Ave (0.1 mi)
- Turn right at the 2nd cross street onto 2nd St (0.3 mi)
- Turn right onto OR-7 S/Dewey AveContinue to follow OR-7 S(16.0 mi)
- Turn left (0.4 mi)
- Continue straight (0.6 mi)
- Turn rightDestination will be on the left(0.2 mi)
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