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Oregon Timber Trail: Gravel Edition

A rider of the Oregon Timber Trail will spend well over half of their time on singletrack trails.  Some of that singletrack is technical, isolated, and comfortable only on a bike with some give or suspension.  Riding the trail portions of the OTT takes some grit and a level of comfort riding single track for hours a day. For those with a similar sense of adventure but who want to avoid trails, we've mapped a gravel version of the OTT, albeit it’s only a beta version.  It roughly parallels the original OTT but sticks mostly to dirt and gravel roads that have little vehicle traffic.  Short stretches of easy trail and pavement tie it all together.  The scenery is just as striking but the chance for misadventure is less.

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Oakridge Resupply Guide

Be careful, Oakridge, Oregon will change your life. This small town loves bikepackers (and all cyclists)! In the summer of 2017 I came here on vacation to check out the famous mountain biking, starting with Alpine Trail, one of the most well-known trails in the area. I camped next to a waterfall at Salmon Creek Campground, drank local craft beer at the pub, shot a game of pool with a stranger, and fell in love with the place. I came back a second time that summer to show a friend around, and then a THIRD time that same summer as a bikepacker when I did a thru ride of the Oregon Timber Trail! Fast forward five years and on a whim, I applied for a summer job at The Oakridge Bike Shop and Willamette Mountain Mercantile and that is how I found myself living in this dreamy little town last summer.



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Chemult Resupply Guide
Chemult Resupply Guide

Around Mile 205.5 on the OTT, you ride onto Hwy 97 about half mile south of Chemult, OR. Chemult is the first town you pass through from the southern terminus without going off route. Chemult is a small town, but it has most services that a bikepacker could want, including hot food, showers, laundry, motels, a campground, and even an Amtrak station! Chemult was established in 1924 as a station on the Southern Pacific Cascade Line named “Knott” during construction. The station’s name was changed to Chemult when the line opened in 1926 and a post office was established the same year. The name Chemult comes from a Klamath chief who was one of the 26 who signed the Klamath Lake Treaty of October 14, 1864. Present day population is 300 and the town sits at an elevation of 4,764 feet.

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Silver Lake Resupply Guide
Silver Lake Resupply Guide

The genius of the Oregon Timber Trail is that it takes you to towns like Silver Lake. My introduction to Silver Lake came in 2015 when riding the Oregon Outback Grand Depart. We left a rainy and misty Klamath Falls bright and early and by dinnertime, we were rolling into the Cowboy Dinner Tree for our late dinner. We were exhausted but instantly charmed by the rustic vibe and the fact that this unique restaurant seemed to exist in the middle of nowhere and somewhere out of time. The fact that we arrived under our own power through the woods made it the unique experience that it was.

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Paisley Resupply Guide
Paisley Resupply Guide

“Did you know? Summer Lake was once a lush lake & wetland, during the Pleistocene epoch, and formed the great lake Chewaucan. The old lake was aprox. 461 sq miles, with depths up to 375 feet deep. It hosted a wide variety of life, with some of the earliest evidence of human life on this continent. The current Summer Lake is a mere 15 miles long, 5 miles wide, and has an average depth of 1 foot. The lake is now too alkaline to host any life, but is a popular bird migratory stop each year.” This little gem of a history lesson was courtesy of the glowing light board in the Paisley Saloon. We had just finished the Bear Creek Loop…well truthfully we rode it as a shuttle, but it’s available as a loop. The Saloon has a deep history itself, being one of the oldest pubs in Oregon. It started serving drinks in 1883! For OTT riders, as you approach the Chewacan river and you feel like you need a break or a solid meal, detour to Paisley and see what’s happening on that day. We asked our local guide, Michael to share a few local secrets.

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Lakeview Resupply Guide
Lakeview Resupply Guide

Lakeview’s elevation is 4802 feet, which is why it’s known as the Tallest Town in Oregon, aka “Tall Town” If you’ve ridden the Timber Trail from the start, you’ll know that cattle ranching and hay production are key elements of the local economy. We asked Thom Batty, OTTA board member and owner of Tall Town Bike and Camp for the best spots to resupply. He also gave us a new bikeable route from Klamath Falls, which means you can take the Amtrak train to K-falls and pedal the 149 miles to the start of the trail. Tom has also offered to shuttle folks to the start and he says you can park in front of his house. That’s what I call small-town hospitality!

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What is the Oregon Timber Trail?

The Oregon Timber Trail is 670 miles of beautiful backcountry trails and roads through the state from the California border to the Washington border.

It’s an epic long-distance mountain bike route that will light up your senses. It runs south to north and includes a progression of landscapes, communities, ecosystems, terrain, and, most importantly—mountain bike trails.

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Meet the Oregon Timber Trail Alliance ➜

Three Norwegian friends tackle North America's new premiere long-distance mountain bike route: The Oregon Timber Trail. The trail is an iconic 1 078 kilomete...

 

 

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The Oregon Timber Trail Alliance is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation.
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On #GivingTuesday we're asking you to consider donating to one (or several) of our partner groups we work with on the Oregon Timber Trail. Support Trails on GivingTuesday! This GivingTuesday, the Oregon Timber Trail Alliance invites you to make a
The Santiam Wagon Road makes up 37 miles of the Oregon Timber Trail Deschutes Tier. Trail users can travel west from Sisters over Santiam Pass and through the headwaters of the McKenzie River towards the historic Fish Lake Work Center. Support our fr
Like the trail and want to get more involved? Join the Oregon Timber Trail Alliance Board of Directors! OTTA is seeking enthusiasts, visionaries, and folks interested in investing in the future of the Oregon Timber Trail to join our Board of Direct
Join us for a one-day ride/work event on Saturday, September 14 as we place reassurance badges on the iconic Surveyor’s Ridge Trail. WHERE? - We’ll meet at the 44 Trails Hub Trailhead (where Super Connector trail crosses Road 17) at 9:00
Looking to extend your summer with a few more adventures? Great, we're looking for a few more signage volunteers in September! If you've hiked or ridden the trail before, you know how tricky navigation can be. Better signage will significantly enha
We’re collecting tales from the trail about your experiences with mosquitoes along the OTT. So get in your wayback machine and conjure up your most memorable swarm stories! Share them in the comments and don't forget to include where along the
Like the trail and want to get more involved!? Well, you’re in luck! The Oregon Timber Trail Alliance is seeking enthusiasts, visionaries, and folks interested in investing in the future of the Oregon Timber Trail to join our Board of Directors
We can't believe it's mid-August already! Way-finder extraordinaire Dan Sharp @d_sharp has been out on the trail placing signage all summer long with the help of some great volunteers. But there is still a ways to go and trailblazers, we need your he
 

The Oregon Timber Trail Alliance is dedicated to stewardship, education, community, and quality trail experiences throughout the Oregon Timber Trail corridor.

 
 

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PO Box 6531, Portland, OR 97228
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The Oregon Timber Trail Alliance is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation. Our EIN number is 82-5018544

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