Your Guide To Mountain Biking In Bend, Oregon

Getting Ready For A Bend Adventure

two people enjoying their mtb adventure in Bend, Oregon

Dynamic Cycling wants to make sure you're ready to visit new trails as we get ready for our 2023 riding season. Excellent mountain riding is abundant in Oregon, and the trail systems appear to be expanding yearly.

There are several benefits to mountain biking in Bend, Oregon, including cross-country routes, shuttled descents, jump lines, and even a bike park at Mount Bachelor (which was unfortunately still closed for the winter). Additionally, Bend itself is a beautiful town with a ton of awesome eateries, outdoor areas, and activities.

Consider adding Bend to your list of destinations for a fantastic summer mountain biking holiday in the Pacific Northwest, and sign up for our newsletter to receive exclusive notifications about our newest destinations and adventures. The town has a wonderful vibe, and the riding is just wild. Bend has it all, including a lift-served bike park, from extended cross-country days to shuttle laps on rougher terrain to scenic meanders along gorgeous rivers. Additionally, biking doesn't finish at Bend. Only two hours separate Oakridge from Ashland, Klamath Falls, and other deserving mountain biking destinations.

Important Information Regarding Bend Mountain Biking

If it is muddy, DO NOT RIDE.

If the trails are muddy, kindly avoid using them. It can be highly damaging to ride in muddy trails.

Be prepared for all weather.

I experienced a heavy, freezing downpour while in Bend in May, as well as a squall with hail and wind. If you're traveling during the shoulder seasons, pack additional clothing because the weather can change suddenly.

Certain trails are one way.

Before ascending or descending a trail, please read the signs. All paths, even one-way ones, are fairly well marked. On a few occasions, I was riding up a one-way climb track as riders were descended.

Shutting means you still have to peddle.

Wanoga, Swampy, and Dutchman Flats are just a few of the locations along Century Drive that Cog Wild offers mountain bike shuttles to. It's crucial to understand that even when you take a shuttle, you will still have to pedal. You can feel as like you didn't take a shuttle at all, depending on the route you pick.

Ebikes are typically not permitted on trails.

Electric bikes are not permitted on the majority of trail systems close to Bend. You'll need to ride your pedal assistance somewhere else.

Beware the pinecones.

The pinecone paths in Bend are well known. On their website, Bend Trails included a pinecone counter in honor of April 1st. But seriously, if you're not paying attention, these pinecones could be trail bombs.

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