Mt. Hood Adventure

Enjoy five days of extraordinary mountain biking around the crown jewel of the Oregon Cascades. Mt. Hood, one of the dormant volcanoes in the Cascade Mountain Range, rises to 11,249 ft, has 12 glaciers and is the highest peak in Oregon. Only 50 miles from Portland, Mt. Hood is easy to access and has some of the best single-track around.
This five-day cycling adventure offers three point-to-point rides and two loops featuring magnificent views and varying terrain. Because the mountain bike trail network in the Mt. Hood national forest is so extensive, Cog Wild will organize rides based on skill level ensuring safety and comfort for everyone. With the hospitality, expertise and knowledge of Cog Wild guides, riders are sure to have the experience of a lifetime in an area celebrated for its unparalleled beauty.

Details

Day One: We begin the first point-to-point ride with a simple climb up a double-track road at Bennett Pass. We will ascend straight into the deep forest on the eastern flanks of Mt. Hood. When we reach the top at Gunsight Ridge, the single-track will be waiting patiently as you take photos of the breathtaking views of Mt. Hood. Get ready for some fun, twisty switchbacks because the descent has enough turns to fulfill any trail riding junkie. The long to the east fork of the Hood River finishes the ride. After a quick drive to our first camp, we will enjoy dinner by the campfire which is usually fresh salmon caught in the Columbia River. Mileage: 15 miles Day Two: This epic singletrack loop is called Fifteen-mile Creek loop, however the ride is actually 17 miles or more if you go for the bonus option at the end. After an energizing breakfast we will ride straight from camp and bomb down a long, fun descent. Be prepared for some of the most technical riding on the trip. Your permanent smile from the exhilarating downhill might turn into a concentrated grimace for the intense climb, up to the aptly named, High Prairie. We will climb to approximately 6400’. After our hard work we will be rewarded with another fun, flowing descent that brings us back to camp for a second evening of great food and campfire stories. Mileage: 17-25 miles Day Three: Today we ride our second point-to-point from Fifteen-mile camp to the Five Mile Butte Lookout Tower. If you like smooth, flowing trails, the singletrack on this ride is exactly what you are looking for. On a section of long downhill, a Cog Wild guide said: “I didn’t brake or pedal for two miles!” We are finishing up at the lookout tower at 4600’, so be prepared for a good leg burner at the end of the ride. With more outstanding views along the trail and at the end of the ride, there will be plenty of chances to stop and take in the beauty of the Mt. Hood National Forest. The Five Mile Butte Lookout tower will be our camp for nights three and four, so you can settle in and relax, but there are still two more days of unbelievable riding ahead! Mileage: 9-16 miles Day Four: Wake up to an amazing sunrise on top of Five Mile Butte. With views of Mt. Hood, Mt. Jefferson and Mt. Adams, this may be the best breakfast spot in the world! Today the ride is a loop around the Butte. The descent off of Five Mile Butte to Bottle Prairie will set the tone of the day: Extreme Fun. The trails along the loop have some fast, flowing sections with water-bar jumps, some tight and twisty sections with banked turns, and even a few ‘freeride’ style stunts for the uninhibited. Our camp will already be set up at the lookout tower, so the afternoon will be very relaxed after the ride. Mileage: 10-15 miles Day Five: Our last ride is a point-to-point ride that starts at 4600’ and ends at the river at 2000’. Check your helmet strap and brakes at the top and hold on for one of the best descents in Oregon. This 13-mile singletrack ride will leave everyone giddy. At the bottom, we will enjoy our final lunch together on the bank of the east fork of the Hood River. After lunch, Cog Wild will serve up the most delectable dessert you’ve ever tasted; a dessert that’s almost as sweet and memorable as the mountain biking! Mileage: 13 miles

Price & What It Includes

$865 Per Person. Includes: Transportation to and from Mt. Hood, two Cog Wild guides, healthy and delicious meals prepared daily by guides, camping fees, lookout tower fees, unlimited water and snacks and a Cog Wild T-shirt.