What's new in 2019? The Route Files and Guide Have Been Updated
FAQ: Getting to the Southern Terminus Just Got a Whole Lot Easier
One of the most common questions we get is “Where’s Lakeview” and “How do I get there?” Until recently, there was no good answer besides bribing a friend or taking a lengthy bus ride to Alturas, CA. Now one of our long time supporters, Zach’s Bikes in Klamath Falls, is offering shuttle services to local trails and to the California border for your OTT journey! For most of the west coast, Klamath Falls is conveniently accessible by Amtrak trains, and Zach’s Bikes can take you the rest of the way.
The 12 Best Day Rides of the Oregon Timber Trail
We spent last summer compiling the best day rides in each of the four tiers and came up with something for every skill level. Here we’ve partnered with Travel Oregon and Ride with GPS to provide GPS files, and overview of the riding, and other attractions in each area. Even if bikepacking isn’t your thing, we hope these guides will get you out exploring the state’s best singletrack on two wheels whether it’s for a day or for the whole season!
2019 Event Calendar - Film nights, trail building courses, build days, and our signature Stewardship Campouts
Cog Wild Offering Supported Oregon Timber Trail Trips in 2019
One of the first questions we get asked is “Can I hire a guide to take me on the Timber Trail?”
Now the answer is yes! The Oregon Timber Trail Alliance has partnered with Cog Wild to offer guided and supported trips in the Deschutes and Fremont Tiers this summer.
SURVEY - Did you ride all or part of the Oregon Timber Trail this year?
New for 2018 - Updated Oregon Timber Trail Route Guide and Maps
Springwater School is awarded Riding for Focus grant
Congrats to our partners at Springwater School for being awarded the Riding for Focus grant! They are the first and only school in Oregon to receive the grant. Watch their application video below, as well as a video about the Riding for Focus program.
2018 Event Calendar — Stewardship Campouts, Sawyer Trainings, Slideshows, & more
It's the new year and we're gearing up for a busy twelve months on the Oregon Timber Trail. A lot of you have been asking about our popular Stewardship Campouts and Sawyer Certifications so we've been busy getting all our ducks in a row. Here is our 2018 calendar of events covering a broad spectrum from cooking, in the backcountry, to social panel events, to weekend-long certifications. We hope this series is inspiring and educational and we're looking forward to sharing these experiences with you.
A Look Back (and forward) — The Oregon Timber Trail's Pioneer Year
Not only does the Oregon Timber Trail showcase Oregon's natural wonders for adventure seekers from across the globe; it educates about the natural and cultural history, improves health and livability of rural communities, revitalizes stagnant economies, and enriches and inspires future generations of Oregonians.
SURVEY: Did you ride part or all of the Oregon Timber Trail? We want to hear from you.
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Since launching the Oregon Timber Trail route guide and GPS files in June over 1,000 people have download these resources. But how many of you actually got out on the trail? We've seen some incredible journeys play out on the OTT Riders Facebook Group, The Radavist, Revelate Designs, and MTBR.com but now we want to hear about your experience.
It doesn't matter if you only rode for a few hours or a few weeks, your answers will help improve the route resources, guide trail alignment improvements, and obtain grant funding. We appreciate your time and sincerely thank you for exploring Oregon with us in the Pioneer Year of the Oregon Timber Trail.
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Oregon Timber Trail Association and Route Introduction
We're excited to share the Oregon Timber Trail route and Association (OTTA) with you. It's a large complex concept with a vision for Oregon's future as a leader in recreation. We've spent 18 months developing the Timber Trail thus far and identified the need for a statewide organization to continue shepherding its timeline. We'll introduce the OTTA board, development progression, and how you can get involved. And most importantly we'll share the route, riding logistics, stories from the field, and how you can ride it yourself.
Development update, charrette findings, and moving forward
Behind the scenes the Oregon Timber Trail has gone through a great amount of formative progression since the concept's birth in late 2015. If you're interested in learning about the in-depth process we've facilitated with land managers and key stakeholders throughout the state you can download our full report at the link below.