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Hood River the agricultural center of the Pacific Northwest known for their orchards and wineries has become a tourism and recreational destination.  While many people visit for the world-class windsurfing and kiteboarding, others visit for the kayaking, mountain biking and hiking.  The scenery is incredible and there are plenty of outdoor adventure opportunities.

Our destination was the Surveyor’s Ridge Trail located off hwy 35 about 15 minutes from hwy I-84.  We drove two vehicles with the intent of riding the trail one way.  We started at the trail head nearest Hwy 35.  The first mile of trail was bad; there was snow, fallen trees and a down bridge.

The following section of trail wound around the hillside and reminded me of an abandoned service road.  After that was found our way to RD 17 and proceeded up the gravel road a couple miles and jumped back onto the trail.  This section of trail was incredible!  The views were awe inspiring.  The trail was narrow single track that maneuvered through the trees then out onto the steep, open hillside.  Be sure to download the map and see the notes on the trail.

This is an exceptional trail if you avoid certain sections.  I’d recommend driving two vehicles and riding the trail one way (see map).

Directions:
Hwy I-84 to Exit 64 – White Salmon/Mt Hood Hwy – Turn right at Hood River Bridge/OR-35 follow signs to OR-35 (continue 10.4 miles) – Turn left on Pine Mountain Dr (National Forest Service Road 17) – Refer to trail map from there.

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Phil’s Trail is one of my favorite Mt Biking destinations in Bend, Oregon.  It’s only 8 minutes from downtown Bend and has much to offer.  You can ride a near endless variety of loops and trails.  There is map posted at the trail head which will help guide you; there are also junction markers when the trail splits off.  The trails are mostly rolling terrain and mid slopes; the difficulty ranges from easy to black diamond with rocks, switch backs and drop offs.  There are a number of mounds to jump, steep corners and trees to maneuver through.

Quick Note: Forest Service Pass requirement is not enforced.

Directions:
US-97 S towards Bend, Oregon
Take exit 137 for Revere Ave – 0.2 mi
Merge onto NW Wall St (signs for Downtown) – 0.8 mi
Turn right at NW Franklin Ave continue on NW Riverside Blvd – 0.4 mi
Turn right at NW Tumalo Ave continue on NW Galveston Ave – 0.3 mi
At the traffic circle, take NW Galveston Ave – 0.4 mi
Continue on Skyliners Rd – 4.3 mi
Turn left at Big Burn Rd/NFD 4610 Rd – 0.4 mi
Trailhead is on the Right Side of the road

Feel free to post comments with trail updates, closures or feedback.

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