Biking
More than 200,000 people enjoy bicycling in Mt. Hood National Forest each year, and the sport’s popularity grows each year. If you don’t have a bicycle, or you are new to the sport, there are licensed outfitters and guides who are prepared to show you how.
Mountain Biking
With about 140 miles of trails open to mountain bikes, Mt. Hood National Forest is a great place for everyone to enjoy trails! We ask that bikers share the trail with other users, especially hikers and riders on horseback. A basic trail etiquette rule is "Wheels Yield to Heels": Bicyclists & motorized vehicles yield to all other users while hikers & walkers should yield to horseback riders & pack animals.
Resources:
- 44 Trails Association is actively involved in the planning, building and stewardship of trails in the area around Forest Service Road 44.
- Government Camp Trail System
- Northwest Trail Alliance is dedicated to creating, enhancing and protecting riding opportunities in NW Oregon and SW Washington.
- Timberline Bike Park opened in 2019 and is managed by Timberline Lodge & Ski Area, offering mountain biking trails for all skill levels.
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44 Trails Hub Trailhead
Large gravel lot that contains parking for 36 vehicles. Provides access to:44 Trails System, includingSurveyor's Ridge Trail #688Super Connector TrailSuper Duper Connector TrailThe 44 Trails system…
Anthill Trail #406B
This trail enters the Mark O. Hatfield Wilderness. This trail offers fine views of the lower Hood River Valley, Wahtum Lake, Chinidere Mountain and the upper Eagle Creek Drainage. The anthills are…
Armstrong Campground
Site Open
Armstrong Campground is a small campground, right on the edge of the Clackamas Wild and Scenic River. The river flows right by spacious, family-friendly campsites, giving visitors plenty of access to…
Barlow Trail #601A
This trail was once a part of the Historic Barlow Road, one of the last legs of the Historic Oregon Trail. Near where the trail meets Still Creek Campground, there are remnants of a former historic…
Blue Box Trail #483
This is a popular trail to access Clear Lake. Blue Box Trail begins at Frog Lake Sno-Park at US Hwy 26 (3,920’) and ends at Clear Lake (3,560’). The trail path leads through nicely wooded…
Bonney Meadows Campground
A small, quiet campground with horse corrals, Bonney Meadows is adjacent to beautiful meadows lined with single track used by hikers, bikers, and horseback riders. Campers can wake up and go for a…
Bottle Prairie Trailhead
This trailhead is located adjacent to Badger Creek Wilderness and has parking for 8 vehicles.Provides access to the 44 Trails System: Bottle Prairie Trail #455, Eightmile Loop Trail #496, and…
Boulder Lake Trailhead
Gravel trailhead with no services other than an information kiosk. Provides access to a variety of trails in the 44 Trails System and Badger Creek Wilderness. Provides access to: Boulder Lake Trail…
Camp Creek Campground & Day Use
Site Open
Camp Creek Campground sits next to a forest creek on the Zigzag Ranger District. A variety of recreational activities surround the campground, including hiking, biking and horseback riding trails,…
Clackamas Lake Historic House
Site Closed
The 1,380 square foot two-story cabin features a fireplace insert in the living room, a large dining table, a fully equipped kitchen, sun porch, a bathroom with flush toilet, sink and shower, and 3…