Oregon scenic bikeways are THE place for avid cyclists! Did you know Oregon has the ONLY Scenic Bikeway program in the United States? We have 17 scenic bikeways in Oregon! Get ready to ride across desert highways, pedal past geological wonders, and marvel at the sea.
Oregon scenic bikeways are THE place for avid cyclists! Did you know Oregon has the ONLY Scenic Bikeway program in the United States? We have 17 scenic bikeways in Oregon! Get ready to ride across desert highways, pedal past geological wonders, and marvel at the sea.Oregon loves bicyclists.That’s why we’re the first state in the nation to create a Bike Friendly Business program geared toward travelers. And many of our inns participate. It serves as a recognition and training program aimed to:
- Help tourism-related businesses understand the importance of Oregon’s growing bicycle tourism industry
- Provide tips and tools for how businesses can be Bike Friendly
- Highlight businesses who commit to enhancing the Oregon biking experience for visitors and Oregonians
Oregon Scenic Bikeways
Listed first are the bikeways closest to our B&Bs followed by the Oregon Timber Trail and the Oregon Coast Bike Route. Ask your innkeeper for insider details.
Covered Bridges Scenic Bikeway: This family-friendly 36-mile Oregon bicycle loop leads to several covered bridges, including Chambers Bridge, a historic railroad bridge; Cottage Grove, a historic downtown district; and a bike/walk-only path along the north side of Dorena Lake. Stay at a Willamette Valley Bed and Breakfast
- See info SPECIFIC to Covered Bridges Scenic Bikeway here.
- Get the Covered Bridges Bikeway map & cue sheet.
- View the Covered Bridges Bikeway on RideWithGPS.com.
- Download the Oregon Scenic Bikeway map here.
Painted Hills Scenic Bikeway: For days of jaw-dropping landscape and jam-packed adventure, nothing beats the geologic splendor, fossil beds, and many varied routes on this 161-mile loop (loop and out and back options). Stay at Wilson Ranches Retreat B&B.
- See info SPECIFIC to the Painted Hills Scenic Bikeway here.
- Get the Painted Hills Bikeway map and cue sheet.
- View the Painted Hills Bikeway on RideWithGPS.com.
- Download the Oregon Scenic Bikeway map here.
Tualatin Valley Scenic Bikeway: Bike past vineyards, dairy farms, and more as you take in the views of the Tualatin River on this moderate 51-mile course that’s very popular with foodies. Stay at The Fulton House.
- See info SPECIFIC to the Tualatin Valley Scenic Bikeway here.
- Get the Tualatin Valley Bikeway map and cue sheet.
- View the Tualatin Valley Bikeway on RideWithGPS.com.
- Download the Oregon Scenic Bikeway map here.
Wild Rivers Coast Scenic Bikeway: Nestled in the fishing hamlet of Port Orford, the oldest town on the Oregon Coast, this moderate, 61-mile, route lets you finish your trek in a day or break it up into several out-and-back rides. Stay at WildSpring Guest Habitat.
- See info SPECIFIC to the Wild Rivers Coast Bikeway here.
- Get the Wild Rivers Coast Bikeway map and cue sheet.
- View the Wild Rivers Coast Bikeway on RideWithGPS.com.
- Download the Oregon Scenic Bikeway map here.
Willamette Valley Scenic Bikeway: Make your own history by cycling the first official Scenic Bikeway in the United States! This 134-mile, one-way, course takes you past vineyards and through quaint towns as you trace the Willamette River. Stay at: Airlie Farm, A’Tuscan Estate, Bella Collina Bed & Breakfast, The Carlton Inn Bed & Breakfast, Chehalem Ridge Bed & Breakfast, Franziska Haus B&B, La Bastide Bed and Breakfast, R.R. Thompson House, The Setting Inn – Willamette Valley, Yamhill Vineyards Bed and Breakfast, and Youngberg Hill Vineyards & Inn.
- See info SPECIFIC to the Willamette Valley Bikeway here.
- Get the Willamette Valley Bikeway map and cue sheet.
- View the Willamette Valley Bikeway on RideWithGPS.com.
- Download the Oregon Scenic Bikeway map here.
To view more Oregon scenic bikeways visit
TravelOregon.com
Click here for an Oregon scenic bikeways map with all 17 bike routes. For more information on mountain biking in Oregon, click here.
More seasoned bikers who’d like to experience Oregon by bike from top to bottom? Take the 669-mile Oregon Timber Trail through the Cascade mountain range. Stay at Old Parkdale Inn, listed as a lodging option in the Hood Tier. The trail has organized its rider resources into three sections: Mountain Bike rides, Tier Loops, and Long Distance. Below is information on each.
Best mountain bike rides on the Oregon Timber Trail (aka best MTB rides on the Oregon Timber Trail):
Rides in the Fremont Tier
Ride the Willamette Tier
Rides in the Deschutes
Ride the Hood Tier
Best Tier Loops on the Oregon Timber Trail:
Fremont Tier
Willamette Tier
Hood Tier
Best Long Distance on the Oregon Timber Trail:
Gateway Communities
Fremont Tier
Willamette Tier
Deschutes Tier
Hood Tier
If you’d rather bike along the coast, pedal 370-miles along sweeping vistas on the Oregon Coast Bike Route. To see the official Oregon Department Of Transportation map of the Coast Route, click here.
Oregon Biking Resources
Traveling to Oregon with bike? Travel Oregon has detailed information, whether you’re arriving via train or plane. The tourism commission also has information on Oregon bike concierge services, shipping a bike to Oregon, shuttle companies, and public transit. As well as a huge list of Oregon bicycling maps and Oregon guide books by region.
You can also learn all about Oregon bike shops, cool programs like Portland by Cycle where you can explore urban neighborhoods on guided bike tours, or take part on a bike race, regardless of your skill level, through the Oregon Bicycle Racing Association.
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