Cascade Mountains Singletrack Camping

Spend five glorious days in the Cascades! Our tour will take us on trails winding though alpine and sub-alpine forests visiting numerous lakes. You'll be awed by views of snow capped volcanic mountains as you sweat over challenging climbs and swoop down loamy descents. Every night we will enjoy great meals prepared by your guides. Bring your swimsuit because we will visit many lakes where swimming is an option.

Tour Details

Sunday: We start this four-day trip with lots of downhill. The trail starts up in the Cascades overlooking Mt. Bachelor at 6800 feet and immediately dives into deep old-growth hemlock forest. As we ride the Metolius-Windigo trail, we will pass Sparks Lake, Hosmer Lake and Lava Lake on our way to Little Lava Lake, the headwaters of the Deschutes River. After our ride, relax and swim in this spring-fed lake while the guides prepare a scrumptious dinner.
Mileage: 19 miles

Monday: Today is another point to point ending at Little Lava Lake. The ride starts at Mt. Bachelors Sunrise lodge, and immediately drops into the deep hemlock forest heading toward Kwohl Butte. There is a hard climb up the butte, but the reward is the descent many locals call "the best in Central Oregon". From Kwohl Butte to Little Lava Lake, the trail descends 2200' in 7 miles. Lots of fast, open forest sections to fly through with technical lava rock gardens to keep everyone honest. Just as the trail mellows out, you are greeted with views of the lake and visions of beer and a dinner around the camp fire to coax you back to camp.
Mileage: 19 miles

Tuesday: Today's ride is considered the crown jewel of the trip. Starting and ending at Little Cultus Lake, we will pass many viewpoints along the way making mandatory rest stops. We will have a picnic lunch at Charlton Lake with amazing views and crystal clear water perfect for swimming. The final few miles will test your technical riding ability on a little-used trail with small rock gardens and root sections.
Mileage: 18 miles

Wednesday: Whoever said Central Oregon doesn't have technical singletrack will eat there words today. Starting at Mt. Bachelor at 6200 feet and ending at Little Lava Lake at 4700, this may sound like an easy shuttle, but don't rule out the steep climbs and descents in between. After topping out at Kwohl shelter, the lava strewn technical downhill to Lava Lake will test your skills to the max. Ask your guide to show you the hidden freeride stunts, built by local trail bandits. The trail ends right at the lake, so a quick dip is in order before heading back to Town.
Mileage: 19 miles

 

Thursday: The final ride will put the icing on the cake of an incredible mountain bike trip. From the trailhead at 6800 feet we descend into Bend at 3400 feet. Enjoy screaming descents among huge hemlock trees, traverse open alpine meadows with views into the Three Sisters Wilderness, and cross cold, babbling creeks fresh from the glaciers. Our ride of mostly downhill brings us to our completion point at Shevlin Park in Bend.
Mileage: 21 miles

Price & What It Includes
$865 Per Person. Includes: All transportation, delicious & nutritious meals starting with brunch on Sunday though late lunch on Wednesday, camping fees, a minimum of two guides, unlimited water & snacks and a Cog Wild t-shirt.


Cascade Mountains Singletrack Photo Album
2008 Tour Dates
July 20-24, August 10-14, August 24-28, August 31- September 4
Riding Distance
85 miles over five days, epic options and leisure tour options available
Altitude
3400-6600 ft.
Level
Terrain
Well-constructed, buffed single-track, switchbacks, some technical & dirt road sections
Meeting Point
Bend, Oregon or other predetermined location; Cog Wild can arrange in town accommodations before and after the tour.

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