Where’s the best cycling trails in Portland or surrounding? I want a 30-40 mile-ish ride with pretty views!
There are tons of great rides in the Columbia Gorge, 60 miles from Portland. There are no mountain bike trails of that length in PDX itself, but Forest Park has fireroad riding and very limited singletrack.
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David Hudson says…
I would also recommend the area around Historic Condon and East towards the semi-ghost town of Lonerock. Quiet country roads, friendly people and beautiful views of the rolling wheat fields, dramatic canyons and mountains in the distance. Check out Condonchamber.org.
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Otis Rubottom has been riding, and writing, in Oregon for over 12 years. He authored Rubber to the Road, Vol. II, a book of Portland bike rides, and contributes to various publications both online and print. He's looking forward to helping enthusiastic riders discover more of Oregon's roads, trails, and the stuff in between.









