Umpqua River Adventure
Do you relish in technical singletrack? Roots, rocks, waterfalls, steep climbs and fast, fun descents? Are you wanting to ride one of IMBA's Epic Rides through some of the most breathtaking scenery you could imagine? If you have answered yes to any of these questions, the North Umpqua River Trail is waiting for you.
Join Cog Wild to focus on the riding - not shuttling the trail, feeding yourself after a long day in the saddle or even what beer to enjoy around the campfire - this trip has everything covered. Mother Nature provides the old growth forests, glorious waterfalls and a variety of ever-changing ecosystems and Cog Wild covers everything else - we invite you to come ride.
The ride takes you downstream along the North Fork of the Umpqua River. We’ll ride point to point, camping along the river with access to great swimming holes and a natural hot spring. Thanks to our partner Deschutes Brewery, you can enjoy some locally brewed beer after each day of riding.
Friday:
Today we’ll ride from camp at Toketee Lake on some of the fastest,
smoothest trail of the trip. At first, the trail contours up and away
from the river to a viewpoint high up in the river canyon. Keep an eye
out for soaring raptors such as eagles, osprey and peregrine falcons.
From this high point, you will be rewarded with a long, continuous
downhill back to the river. Our ride takes us through drier, though no
less spectacular, forests to Marsters Trail Head. After the ride, relax at camp with a refreshing swim or Deschutes
Brewery beer while the guides prepare the feast. After dinner you are
welcome to soak in the natural hot springs up the road from our campground. Today's tour starts either in Bend at 8am or 10:30am at the campground.
Mileage: 18 miles
Saturday: Today's ride takes us through some of the most
spectacular country in Oregon. As we continue downriver, you may see
some migrating Chinook salmon and Steelhead heading up river to spawn.
We’ll climb more today than on the previous days, but the pay off will
be descending smooth, flowing singletrack to an old growth forest.
Mileage: 19 miles
Sunday: Our journey starts above Lemolo Lake, at the top of the North Umpqua River Trail. Within the first mile we’ll check out the 135-foot Lemolo Falls. In the native Chinook language Lemolo means “wild” or “untamed”, a name that will seem apt as you continue through the rugged canyon. We’ll follow the North Umpqua River along steep forested slopes and over tight rocky stream crossings to our first destination at Toketee Lake. The trail includes rollers and banks for those looking for some bonus airtime. By the end of the day you
will have the satisfaction of completing one of the most famous rides in
the country!
Mileage: 19 miles
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"I had a superb time on the North Umpqua River trip. The food and care provided were of the upmost quality, far exceeding my expectations. The trail & scenery were also absolutely incredible. I will certainly recommend Cogwild tours to my customers in my bike shop & on my website www.bicycleoutfittersindy.com, A special thanks to Lev & Kirin, Nola, Chris, and Lindsey." John. 2008 tour guest
2010 Tour Dates
June 18-20, July 9-11, July 30-August 1, August 20-22, September 17-19, October 1-3
Riding Distance
56+ Miles over three days.
Altitude
5800 to 1800 feet
Level
Strong Intermediate to Advanced Riders
Terrain
Well-constructed single-track with roots, rocks, switchbacks, exposure & river crossings. Very few sections on dirt roads, just awesome trail!
Price
$545 Per Person
Includes: 3 days of personalized routes, delicious meals & Deschutes Brewery Beer, transportation to & from Bend, Cog Wild guides, camping fees, a Cog Wild T-shirt and a great time in amazing Umpqua land!
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