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Trans Cascadia Excursions - Photo : Colin Meagher

Trans Cascadia Excursions

5.0(1 review)
28.0 mi

Red & Dary were our drivers and we felt so lucky they were! We had the best time. They were so…read morepersonable, welcoming and kind. They embody the true magic of Oakridge hospitality. Thank you so much for the good times!

From the owner: We're riders who live for adventure. We live for experience. Join us on some of the worlds best…read moremountain bike rides found in the heart of the Cascade Mountain Range. We've curated a list of trails and experiences that we can mold to you and your group. Choose from single day and Multi-Day trips, from front country shuttles to back country adventure, we've got a ride for you. We specialize in guided mountain bike trips and shuttles within Oregon and Washington on some of the most remote singletrack found in the United States. We operate within the Willamette National Forest, including the Old Cascades Crest in the North Willamette, McKenzie River Area in the Central Willamette, and the entire Oakridge network of trails in the South of the Willamette National Forest. We also offer trips in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest around Mt. St Helens and Mt. Adams and the endless opportunities this forest provides. New for 2021, we will be adding trips in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, near Lake Chelan and the Sawtooth Backcountry. We're all about creating new experiences and providing a format that allows you to just ride your bike and relax. We want to show you something new, even if you're from the PNW, we've got a ride that is sure to blow your mind. We've been exploring the PNW for over a decade, looking for the most unique places to take your mountain bike and we want to share these rides with you.

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Trans Cascadia Excursions - Photo : Colin Meagher

Photo : Colin Meagher

Trans Cascadia Excursions - Photo : Colin Meagher

Photo : Colin Meagher

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Starker Forests - Starker Forest Tour

Starker Forests

5.0(1 review)
40.7 mi

We came upon Starker Forestry Tour trail online when checking along the 20 for short trails we…read moremight want to check out as passing through. It's super easy to find from the 20, just a few minutes down a paved and gravel road with good signage. There's a small parking area at an intersection of roads where the tour begins. As a tree hugger I generally cringe, plug my ears, or turn away from anything involving the removal of even one tall beauty. But I will admit, after taking the informative trail I respected the education and information provided by the tour. The trail starts at a large covered pavilion with long benches and utilizes signposts along the short loop to help both kids and adults learn about the industry, as well as the natural inner workings of the forest. Special focus is given to beauty #15 and it's individual purpose, as well as how the environment around it has changed through the years. The path is well-maintained, fairly flat and easy, with an even gravel surface. Seemingly in the middle of nowhere, the Starker Forestry Tour has a beautiful setting and offers a simplistic way to learn a bit more about the gorgeous Oregon forests.

From the owner: At Starker Forests, we grow and harvest trees while working to protect the environment. We allow…read morepublic access for hiking, hunting and mountain biking. All visitors to Starker Forests must obtain a free recreation permit.

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Sweet creek trail - Bridges to pass.

Sweet creek trail

4.9(27 reviews)
47.9 mi

Many waterfalls and swimming holes along this amazing and shaded trail…read more Love mossy rocks? How about lush ferns? How do you feel about cascading water? Do you enjoy dipping your feet into cold water on a hot summer day? Or how about swimming among giant redwood trees? If any of this sounds appealing you need to visit Sweet Creek Falls. We came in the middle of summer and it was the perfect way to spend an afternoon hiking, meditating, and swimming. There are 11 waterfalls ranging in size and close to 2.5 miles all together of shaded trails to explore, rustic bridges included. This was definitely one of the highlights of our trip to Oregon last summer. Know before you go: Parking lots at each trailhead. Super stinky bathroom located only at Homestead Trailhead. Dog friendly. And most importantly FREE! *Don't be surprised to see topless women swimming. We all have breasts and it's a beautiful thing to be free especially in a place like this. If this bothers you just look away. *Don't use Yelp directions as they'll take you to the wrong place. Use Google instead. I've reported this several times but like nearly everything I report Yelp ignores it. And Happy Earth Day! If you haven't discovered what nature can do for your soul I highly recommend getting away from the daily grind, turning your phone off, and just enjoying what places like this can do for you. It's truly magical.

Awesome trail with multiple waterfalls. Trails were nice and clear of debris and branches. A few…read morespots with bigger rocks, roots, and water. Gorgeous scenery! There are so many photo opportunities. Many different bridges along the trail allow you to walk over the water. There is a part of the trail where you have to walk through a small stream. I wasn't wearing the proper gear and didn't want wet shoes and socks, so we headed back at that point and headed towards the upper parking lot. The upper trail still had snow on the ground, and the parking area was pretty soggy. Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our time here. We would love to come back again during a drier season. Highly recommend!

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Sweet creek trail - Cascading water along the trail.

Cascading water along the trail.

Sweet creek trail - Just a happy banana slug.

Just a happy banana slug.

Sweet creek trail - Perfect summer afternoon as most of the trail is shaded.

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Perfect summer afternoon as most of the trail is shaded.

Spencer Butte

Spencer Butte

4.7(55 reviews)
11.5 mi

I met a new friend while in Eugene who immediately asked if I wanted to go on an early morning hike…read morewith her and her dog. Um yes, did we just become best friends?! We met up at 9am and headed over to the Butte. I suppose if you get here early enough there is plenty of parking. Dogs are welcome on the trail on leash. The hike is tough for the unexperienced. Especially at the end. When you are almost to the top there are these steps carved out of stone that are incredible. The top is so beautiful. This view affords you miles of view even in a mildly cloudy morning. Along the trail there are beautiful mushrooms and flowers and ferns and fallen logs. I hope I didn't annoy my friend with my constant photo taking. The things to see in the forest are not things I get to see everyday. If you're into hiking at all this is one you should do if you're in Eugene.

Five stars for Spencer's Butte! It's absolutely breathtaking up there. Steep enough to get your…read moreheart racing and leave you glistening, but mercifully short so you don't drag through miles of misery. Winding through lush greens, the trail gifts you sweeping panoramas at every turn. And that summit, oh, it's postcard perfect, three sixty bliss that'll recharge your soul. Towering peaks hug you tight, like nature's own fortress, yet its spitting distance from Eugene urban escape turned wilderness wonderland. If panoramic payoffs without epic treks are your jam, this spot delivers pure gold.

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Spencer Butte
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