It’s a beautiful summer in Oakridge, Oregon! Come get in on the fun! Explore mountain bike trails, river fun and local culture in Oakridge.
We’re excited to welcome two complimentary businesses to our home base in Uptown Oakridge. Holt Adventures rents river tubes, paddle boards and rafts and the Herbin’ Crust Alley makes wood fired pizza 5 days a week. It’s a sweet little scene, come check it out and find yourself doing something besides mountain biking.
Read on for info about visiting Oakridge to ride bikes and inspiration for more outdoor and cultural events in the area.
Mountain bike in Oakridge
Every day we talk to people about how to navigate the mountain bike scene in Oakridge. The video above, by OSU Cascades Social Media Intern, Keeler Frangooles, gives an overview of what’s its like to spend a day riding in Oakridge.
Cog Wild’s shuttle schedule is built for riders to link up multiple trails each day. With the discounted combos, riders can ride many different trails on different days.
- Eastside Blue Combo: For riders who don’t want to be scared, ride both Dead Mountain and Aubrey from Cog Wild’s Home Base.
- The Classic: Ride the two most popular trails in the area: Alpine in the morning followed by Dead Mountain in the afternoon.
- Hardesty & Lawler Double: Head west to the Hardesty Portal to ride Hardesty and Lawler Trails back to back.
- Eastside Black Combo: For advanced riders who are comfortable with fear consider our most challenging combo that accesses Heckletooth, Dead Mountain and Larison.
Private Shuttles & Guided Rides
If you are coming to town with a large group of riders, consider hiring a van to transport your crew to the trails you want to ride on your own time frame.
Add a guide to get your crew on trails that aren’t on the regular schedule: Eula, Sawtooth, Middle Fork down from Timpanogas Lake, Moon Point, Goodman and many more.
There’s more to Oakridge than mountain biking
A person can only do so much mountain biking! Linger longer to get to know the place even better. Here’s a few ideas on what to do in the region:
River Play
Multiple tributaries flow into the Middle Fork of the Willamette near town. Find a swimming hole off the Aufderhiede Road west of Alpine Trail. Join a Friday Float at 4PM with Holt Adventures. Take a paddle board to Hills Creek or Lookout Reservoirs.
Have you seen Salt Creek Falls? It’s worth a stop, along with many other hiking trails into the Diamond Peak or Waldo Lake Wilderness areas.
Oakridge has culture too
Catch live music at the Three Legged Crane Pub, browse the shops on First Friday Art Walks, enjoy fresh produce and baked goods at the Community Farmers Market on Sundays or go back in time with a visit to the Willamette Fish Hatchery. Stumble into The Corner Bar late night and you just might be surprised to find a live DJ dance party.
Plan a trip
Get inspired at Travel Lane County’s Oakridge Page (linked below). Cog Wild’s Oakridge Homepage below has all kinds of information on where to stay, including Cog’s no frills vacation rental, and what to do in the region.
Explore Oakridge
Click on the links below to learn more about the businesses, things to do, and where to stay on the flyer below.
