Best Mountain Bike Trails in Oregon
Oakridge, Bend, Hood River, Ashland. Our team's picks for one of the deepest MTB states in the US.
Oregon is a top-5 MTB state and most people rank it too low because the scene is spread out. Oakridge has more IMBA Epics than any town in North America. Bend has 300+ miles of singletrack inside the city and never cracks a top-10 list. Post Canyon in Hood River is where Owen learned to bike-park properly. Mia rode the McKenzie River Trail in 2024 and said "that was the best loam I've ever touched" — then made Jake ride it the next weekend to confirm.
Season: Bend and Oakridge open May/June, peak August. Hood River rides longer because it's drier than the coast. Ashland (southern OR) runs almost year-round.
By region
Oakridge
Dead Mountain Loop, Alpine, Larison Rock. Shuttle town — the MTB capital of the PNW.
Bend
Phil's Trail, Whoops, Funner. High-desert network with purpose-built flow.
Hood River / Post Canyon
DH + enduro terrain. Bike-park vibe, free ride.
Ashland
Southern Oregon, year-round riding, rowdy tech. Cousins of the Stanley trails.
When to go
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Common questions
- Oakridge shuttle?
- Oregon Adventures runs shuttles. Book a day ahead in peak season.
- Bend beginner loop?
- Phil's-to-Ben's-to-Voodoo. Flowy, low consequence, 10 miles round trip.
- Wildfire season?
- August–September can close networks fast. Check ODF and USFS alerts.