Overview :
Park in the main parking lot and follow the GPS track in this guide. Following this track you will first follow some paved trails and ... more »a short loop before entering into thicker woods to follow a tough single track trail up 600-700 feet. I ended up blowing my chain on my ascent and had to run with my bike up the trail and then coast down the descent as I didn't have any tools to repair the chain with me. Funny story: On the way down I almost hit a large black bear on the trail (no kidding). The funny part is that if it had wanted to chase me I would have been screwed as I had no chain to peddle away. Fortunately it took off into the woods. less «
Tips:
Directions to the park:
From Exit 253 off I-5 drive east on Highway 22 which runs from Bend to the Coast. Go east from Salem a fe... more »w miles and take the Exit 7 offramp. At the stop sign turn left and go under Highway 22, then follow the signs to the park.
There is a $5 entry fee into the park. less «