Alpine Trail (20-50 miles) – The Crown Jewel. – Smooth and fast, with breathtaking panoramic views. Once you hit the trail, there is a little work, some minor technical, and then it’s all downhill for over three hours! Lots of loops and offshoot options including Tire Mtn., Cloverpatch, North Fork and more..

Larison Creek – Highly technical single-track, particularly at the top. Shuttle to the top or the ride starts from Oakridge, up three miles of paved road, then ten of gradually climbing fire road to the trailhead. The Creek ride is the perfect test of skill and courage. Extreme switchbacks, exposed roots, and stream crossings are a few of the challenges. About halfway down, it opens up and lets you ride, almost continually.

Larison Rock – Fun, short, and quick, with patches of technical. Shuttle to the top or a five-mile paved climb from camp puts you at the trailhead. The trail winds down the hills over camp. Although mostly smooth and fast, it slows down for some steep narrows and tight spots.

Heckletooth (20-50 miles) – The other epic ride – An easy ride from Oakridge puts you on the Salmon Creek Trail. Then it is up the fire lane, how far is your choice – the higher, the harder. The 20-mile loop climbs for six-miles before you enter the trail, a speed zone through the rolling hills and generous switchbacks. The 35-mile loop adds elevation plus climbing. It is only a steep climb in a couple of spots early and the reward is that you ride down the edge of the mountains. The 50-miler is a rider’s ride – tight, technical switchbacks and obstacles reward the extra climb. Not for the weak!

Salmon Creek – A beautiful ride up the river to the Salmon Creek Falls. This flat, groomed trail runs right through camp and includes a variety of local points of interest along the ride. There are no hills or obstacles. A straight round trip is about 12 miles. For a harder Option: Cross the Salmon Creek Bridge for rolling hills with some technical patches. Gain some vertical with a trip up Dead Mountain then back on the Flat Creek Trail. 

Middle Fork- Our favorite EPIC ride.  40+ miles one way.  Awesome trail that follows the Willamette River.   The higher you go the harder the trail.  Our advice?  Shuttle to the top and enjoy the ride all the way back.  Plan to ride all day if riding the whole trail.  We suggest intermetiate-advanced level riders only for the Upper Middle Fork.

Additional – There are many additional trails . Oakridge/Westfir is just loaded with great options for riding - no matter your skill level.

Photo´s by Chad Sageser   www.backcountryproductions.com