Booking a Shuttle

More riding, less pedaling

We are lucky here in Oakridge to have access to two reliable shuttle companies: Trans Cascadia Excursions and Cogwild.

We recommend you book based on your riding needs, schedule, and shuttle availability since you'll be in good hands with either one!

Trail Descriptions

These are the trails in the greater Oakridge / Westfir area. The shuttle companies above service these trails / areas in addition to Bend and around the greater PNW.

Oakridge

Larison Rock

  • Climb FS2102 4.5 miles +(park at Rest Area-FS5852 to FS21Diamond Drive to 2102)
  • 3.2 miles with shuttle
  • 2781 descent
  • 15 min-1 hour ride time
  • 30 min shuttle

Dead Mountain

  • Climb 8+ miles Oak St to High Prairie or Brock to Dead Mountain Rd/FS210
  • 6.3 miles with shuttle (recommend repeat top flow section of trail)
  • 123 ft ascent
  • 3295 descent
  • 45 min-2 hours ride time
  • 30 min shuttle

Westfir (5 Miles West of Oakrdige)

Alpine Trail

@Kate’s Cut-in

  • Climb FS19 or North Fork Trail, 4 miles to 1910, 14 miles)
  • 13.6 miles with shuttle to Kate’s(leave car at Red Covered Bridge or Westfir City Hall)
  • 1180 ft ascent
  • 5520 ft descent
  • 2-4 hours ride time
  • 1 hour shuttle via 1912
  • *Extend this ride 2-3 hours adding Tire Mountain to Cloverpatch to Alpine - ATCA

ATCA

  •  24.2 miles with shuttle (to Kate’s)
  •   5,467ft climb(difficult, bring extra food & water, and even more water)
  •  -8807ft descend
  •   4778 ft High Point

Patterson Mountain Area (15 - 20 Minutes West of Oakridge)

About the Patterson Mountain Area

Located about 15-20 minutes west of Oakridge, these trails are more technical, featuring loamy(early and late season) to hardpack trails through lush forest, fast sections and switchbacks. This is a great option for  multi-shuttle days or an epic long loop ride combining forest roads and trails for plenty of mileage and climbing.

Lawler

  • Shuttle or Long Loop
  • The climb is approx 8 miles on Patterson Mt. Road FS5840 to 1714 to FS555
  • 7.6 miles with a shuttle
  • 1338 ft ascent
  • 4313 ft descent
  • 1-3 hour ride time
  • 1 hour shuttle

Hardesty

  • Shuttle or Long Loop (leave vehicle at Hardesty Parking area using a shuttle services)
  • Punchy climb in the beginning for a mile+
  • 5.5 miles with a shuttle 
  • 1439 ft ascent
  • 4039 ft descent
  • 1-2 hours ride time
  • 1 hour shuttle

Middle Fork of the Willamette Area via FS21(45 mins from Oakridge)

Middle Fork Trail 3609 (30+ miles)

  • Begins at Sand Prairie Campground or long day shuttle via high country Timpanogas Lake (late June to October depending on snow level). 
  • This trail is a part of the Oregon Timber Trail– Willamette Tier 
  • Easy to arduous cross country trail. Lower portion great for beginners, increasing in difficulty as elevation increases.
  • Rocky descent and switchbacks descending from Timpagnogas Lake.
  • Otherwise, more climbing than descending and beautiful riverside, lush forest, rooty technical spots.

Young’s Rock/Moon Point

  • Drive FS21(Diamond Drive) 
  • Climb FS2129(Leaving Car at Campers Flat) 14+ miles
  • 5.8 miles with shuttle
  • 611 ft ascent
  • 3742 ft descent
  • 45 min-1.5 hour ride time
  • 1.5 hour shuttle

Get Involved

Oakridge Trails Alliance

Ever wonder how the local trails are so clear early on in the season?

Well, our friends over at Oakridge Trails Alliance probably organized some sharp tools and volunteers to get the job done.

Head on over to their site to find out how you can get involved.