Duration: 3 Days

Oakridge Region Multi-day Adventure

Oakridge is awesome. There are enough trails here to keep a person occupied for a lifetime. If you don’t have that much time, come ride with us for a few days and let us show you around our stomping grounds. We’ll do some shuttling, some adventure riding, visit the pub and relax by the river.

Day 0

Meet the group at Cog Wild Headquarters in Bend and travel to Oakridge. After setting up camp along the Willamette River, we’ll jump on a shuttle for a shakedown ride to stretch our legs and make sure the bikes are working well. Meet and greet happy hour at 5 PM, followed by dinner. We’ll continue getting to know each other around the campfire then rest for a big day of riding. Riders are welcome to meet at the campsite in Oakridge.

Mileage: 10ish miles

Day 1

Get ready for a shuttle fest! We’ll ride Hardesty, Lawler, Eula and more if you still feel strong! A refreshing dunk into the amazing swimming holes on the North Fork of the Middle Fork of the Willamette will prepare our bodies for another full day of riding.

Mileage: 15 to 25 miles

Day 2

Today’s the adventure day: we’ll travel to Oakridge’s outer limits to ride high country trails. No shuttles on this one, prepare for a long day in the saddle, hike a bike sections and screaming fast descents.

Mileage: 15 to 25 miles

Day 3

After breaking camp, we’ll ride the classic Alpine Trail or ATCA if the group feels like they want more. After a farewell cheers, the van will return to Bend and we’ll return to the world refreshed and content from multiple days of riding and being in nature.

Mileage: 14 to 26 miles

A guide orients a rider to Oakridge from the look out on Dead Mountain Trail.

2023 Dates:

  • June 26-29 Lodge based trip
  • July 1-4 Lodge based trip
  • July 17-20 Camping trip 
  • July 21-24 Camping trip
  • August 10-13 Camping trip
  • October TBD Lodge based trip

$ 1249 per person for camping, $1495 for lodge based stays

  • 3.5 days of mountain biking in the Oakridge Region
  • Guide service & support
  • All transportation to and from Bend and during the trip
  • Three nights of camping at the same site on the Willamette River or three nights at a Lodge in Oakridge
  • All meals from from dinner the first night to lunch on the last day as well as trail side snacks
  • Beverages from Deschutes Brewery, Humm Kombucha, and Polar Seltzer
  • Badge of honor: Cog Wild patch

Price does not include:

  • Mountain bike rentals. See our bike rentals page for more information.
  • Beverages purchased at The Three Legged Crane Pub in Uptown Oakridge.
  • Camping gear such as tents, sleeping bag and pad. Bring your own, or rent them from us.
  • Optional activities such as rafting or fishing on the Middle Fork of the Willamette River.
  • Airport shuttles to and from the Redmond (RDM) Airport or Eugene Airport. Please arrange your own transportation from Redmond Airport to our headquarters, we recommend Enviro Shuttle or Redmond Airport Shuttle.
  • Trip insurance. We highly recommend purchasing trip insurance since stuff comes up.
  • Guide gratuity: If you like the ride, plan to tip your guides.

From our main office in Bend, we rent Ibis and Santa Cruz hardtail and full suspension bikes and have access to most bike brands through the many bike shops in Bend. Come early to get fitted to your bike or we can bring a rental bike to the campsite for you. Bike rentals are also available from the Willamette Mountain Mercantile/ Oakridge Bike Shop.

If you are flying in to Bend and plan to travel to Oakridge with the guides, consider adding a day in Bend before or after the tour. Cog Wild is located at LOGE Bend, where you can stay overnight and add a guided ride or shuttle.

Upper Umpqua & Timpanogas Region Multi-Day Adventure

The North Umpqua Trail has been hit hard by fire and extreme weather the past few years and it needs time to heal and lots of machine work before we’re able to ride all 79 miles of the trail again. We’ve revamped our classic Umpqua multi-day trip; now it includes the top segments of the North Umpqua Trail and our favorite high country trails near Timpanogas Lake on southern edge of the Willamette National Forest. Our campsite is situated nicely to maximize riding in both areas. This trip is best suited to expert riders who enjoy suffering through mandatory hike a bike sections and big climbs to fully appreciate long descents, technical roots and rocks, numerous stream crossings and miles of ultra-fun riding.

Day 0

Meet in Bend at noon and travel to our campsite near the headwaters of the North Umpqua River. If you are driving up from the south, you are welcome to meet the group at the campsite. We’ll do a ride from camp to stretch our legs and make sure the bikes are working well. Meet and greet happy hour at 5 PM, followed by dinner. We’ll continue getting to know each other around the campfire then retire to rest up for a big day of riding.

Mileage: less than 10 miles

Day 1

After a hearty breakfast, we’ll travel to Timpanogas Lake to ride the high country trails: Sawtooth, Cowhorn and head of the Willamette. Eat well since we’re going big today: mandatory hike a bike sections to steep descents. A swim in the lake is highly recommended before returning to camp for dinner and relaxation.

Mileage: 15- 20 miles

Day 2

Today is classic PNW riding. We’ll ride sections of the Middle Fork of the Willamette, a technical river trail with miles of fun riding. Then jump back in the van for a big Moon Point shuttle, an almost all downhill 7 mile ripper going through multiple climate zones and trail types. From chunky rock to tear inducing speeds, this trail is always a crowd pleaser.

Mileage: 20-34 miles

Day 3

After breaking camp, we’ll take a big bite out of the NUT as we ride as many of the upper segments that you can handle. Start with Lemolo, Dread and Terror then Hot Springs and if you still have gas in the tank try for Deer Leap too. After a dip in the North Umpqua River and a farewell cheers, the van will return to Bend and we’ll return to the world refreshed and content from three days of fantastic mountain biking.

Mileage: 15 to 30 miles

You’ll want to cool off in Indigo Lake after descending down from the ridge.

2023 Dates:

  • August 14-17
  • September 11-14

$ 1249 per person for a 3.5 day trip includes:

  • 3.5 days of mountain biking on the North Umpqua Trail and trails in Oakridge’s “outer limits”
  • Guide service & support
  • All transportation to and from Bend and during the tour
  • Three nights of camping
  • All meals from from dinner the first night to lunch on the last day as well as trail side snacks
  • Beverages from Deschutes Brewery, Humm Kombucha, and Polar Seltzer
  • Badge of honor: Cog Wild patch

Price does not include:

  • Mountain bike rentals. See our bike rentals page for more information.
  • Camping gear such as tents, sleeping bag and pad. Bring your own, or rent them from us.
  • Optional activities such as rafting or fishing on the Middle Fork of the Willamette River.
  • Airport shuttles to and from the Redmond/ Bend (RDM) Airport. Please arrange your own transportation from Redmond Airport to our headquarters, we recommend Enviro Shuttle or Redmond Airport Shuttle.
  • Trip insurance. We highly recommend purchasing trip insurance since stuff comes up.
  • Guide gratuity: If you like the ride, plan to tip your guides.

From our main office in Bend, we rent Ibis and Santa Cruz hardtail and full suspension bikes and have access to most bike brands through the many bike shops in Bend. Come early to get fitted to your bike or we can bring the bike of your choice to the campsite.

If you are flying in to Bend and plan to travel down to the Umpqua with the guides, consider adding a day in Bend before or after the tour. Cog Wild is located at LOGE Bend, where you can get a hotel room and add a guided ride or shuttle.

Relax and tell tall tales by the campfire.

Ride and Dig

A Regenerative Mountain Biking Experience

This three day mountain bike adventure combines guided rides with trail work to promote sustainable trails and enhance recreational opportunities for others.

A partnership between Cog Wild, COTA, VisitBend and LOGE.

Experienced guides from Cog Wild will select appropriate routes for you to explore & enjoy the amazing mountain bike trails around Bend. Then leaders from the Central Oregon Trail Alliance (COTA) will explain and lead discussions about trail design, our unique high desert ecosystem, sustainable forestry, and stewardship of our recreational resources.

Our trails are built and maintained by volunteers — thank you for your interest in supporting sustainable trails in Central Oregon!

  • May 20 – 22, Friday through Sunday
  • Three days on the trail: ride, trail work, ride
  • Includes an annual membership to COTA
  • Discounted rate available at LOGE Camps for visitors
  • Santa Cruz bike rentals available for an additional fee

Pricing

  • $240 for all three days
  • Lodging special:
    • $210 per night for a room at LOGE Camps Bend
    • Up to 2 people per room
    • Add during checkout to receive this discounted rate

Friday

  • Meet at 8:30 at Cog Wild for a full-day guided ride with shuttle.
  • Includes lunch, snacks and refreshment
  • Post ride happy hour at Cog Wild to meet your crew leader to plan Saturday’s work party

Saturday

  • Trail work from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
  • Includes snacks on the trail, then post-work lunch & beverages back at Cog Wild
  • Free afternoon to explore Bend

IMPORTANT Trail Work Info

You will get DIRTY! Wear appropriate work clothes – long pants and closed toe shoes (work boots preferred). We provide work gloves, hard hat (required to be worn at all times by USFS), and tools.

Sunday

  • Full-day guided ride with shuttle, lunch, snacks
  • Debrief and celebrate!

Mountain bike class for adults!

Master the trails with Cog Wild’s Multi-Week Progression Sessions

Become a better mountain biker with a cohort of like minded mountain bikers in Bend. Cog Wild’s certified PMBIA coaches will teach you proper body position and the fundamentals of mountain biking with an intentionally planned series. Learn to ride the trails with confidence and graduate with a Shredder’s Degree from Cog Wild University!

2023 Dates, all 5pm start

  • Spring Tuesdays: May 9, 16 & 23
  • Summer Mondays: June 5, 12 & 19
  • Fall Mondays: Sept. 11, 18 & 25

PROGRESSION SESSIONS INCLUDE:

  • Three 2+  hour mountain bike lessons led by certified skills coaches with the same cohort
  • Each lesson bulids off skills learned from the week before. Please plan on attending all 3 days
  • Shuttles to the trailhead when necessary, some sessions may start and end at Cog Wild
  • Complimentary Deschutes Brewery beer, Polar Seltzer or Humm Kombucha  after each session

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Mt. Hood Region Multi-day Adventure

Famous for windsurfing and kiteboarding, the Hood River area also has fantastic mountain biking that combines classic Oregon singletrack with stunning scenery. Get up close to the iconic Mt. Hood and deep into the river canyons on its lower flanks. The well designed trails here have big views, techy flow, deep forested sections, meadows and creek crossings and some old school freeride and jump trails. Our camp is in the heart of the Mt. Hood Forest with easy access to the riding.

Day 0

Meet in Bend at noon and travel to our campsite in the Mt Hood region. Meeting at our campsite at 3pm is an option as well. A quick afternoon ride to help get to know the group. Meet and greet happy hour at 5 PM, followed by dinner, stories around the campfire and star gazing.

Day 1

After a hearty breakfast, we’ll head to Post Canyon for a day of riding. Post is a spider web of a trail system with longer xc trails, jump lines and shuttle-able DH trails. Early Freeriders adopted Post Canyon in the late 90’s, so look for classic wood features and skinnys.

Day 2

A good day for a high country ride. We will get up close to Mt. Hood today on the 44 trails, named after the forest road that intersects these trails. 15 mile Creek, 8 mile Creek High Prairie, 5 Mile lookout and Knebal Springs are all options for great loops or shuttles. High meadows and deep forests await a big day on the trail. Celebrate our last night in camp with a healthy dinner and cheers to big adventure.

Day 3

After our last breakfast and breaking camp, We will head for a big point to point ride. Starting high up on the flanks of Mt Hood and ending along the banks of the Hood River, expect long downhills and more great views. There is still plenty of climbing and traversing to keep us honest. A splash in the cold river is “mandatory” before heading home tired and happy.

2023 Dates:

  • June 26-29
  • July 1-4
  • July 17-20
  • July 21-24
  • August 10-13

$ 1249 per person includes

  • Afternoon shakedown ride on day one then three full days of riding
  • Guide service & support
  • All transportation to and from Bend and during the tour
  • Three nights camping
  • All meals from from dinner the first night to lunch on the last day as well as trail side snacks
  • Beverages from Deschutes Brewery, Humm Kombucha, and Polar Seltzer
  • Badge of honor: Cog Wild patch

Does Not Include

  • Mountain bike rentals. See our bike rentals page for more information.
  • Camping gear such as tents, sleeping bag and pad. Bring your own, or rent them from us.
  • Airport shuttles to and from the Redmond/ Bend (RDM) Airport. Please arrange your own transportation from Redmond Airport to our headquarters, we recommend Enviro Shuttle or Redmond Airport Shuttle.
  • Trip insurance. We highly recommend purchasing trip insurance since stuff comes up.
  • Guide gratuity: If you like the ride, plan to tip your guides.

From our main office in Bend, we rent Ibis and Santa Cruz hardtail and full suspension bikes and have access to most bike brands through the many bike shops in Bend. Come early to get fitted to your bike or we can bring the bike of your choice to the campsite.

If you are flying in to Bend and plan to travel down to Hood River with the guides, consider adding a day in Bend before or after the tour. Cog Wild is located at LOGE Bend, where you can get a hotel room and add a guided ride or shuttle.