Biking

The Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest provides biking opportunities for every kind of rider! Miles and miles of mountain biking trails? You bet. Gravel roads for backcountry riding? Absolutely! Paved roads that provide unique road riding experiences? For sure.

If you plan to strike out on your own to explore the forest by bike, check in with our office locations for maps and current information. It's also a great idea to utilize one of the many apps out there to help you navigate with satellite/GPS, as phone service is spotty in much of the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest. Maps are available on Avenza, too!

Common Courtesy and General Rules:

Bicycles are not allowed in wilderness areas or on the Pacific Crest Trail.
Remember: Bikes yield to hikers, and EVERYONE yields to horses. Step downhill of the trail to let equestrians pass. Move slowly, and speak softly.
Those traveling uphill have the right of way on narrow trails.
Maintain control of your bike at all times.
Riding on roads? Make yourself visible for your own safety, and use lights on the front and back of your bike.
Make sure these places provide unique experiences for everyone who comes after you--take your trash with you when you leave.
Protective gear saves lives! Wear a helmet, gloves, proper shoes, and clothes that reflect weather conditions.
Have you got your toolkit with you? Good!

Enjoy your explorations of the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest!

E-Biking

Emerging technologies such as e-bikes are changing the way people enjoy their visits to national forests and grasslands. Today, more than 60,000 miles of trails and thousands of miles of roads on national forests and grasslands are currently open to e-bike use. As use trends change with time and new technologies, the way we manage lands to ensure their long-term health and resilience must change as well. This is why we have clarified our policy on e-bikes and are encouraging local Forest Service decision makers to expand access to recreation opportunities on our forests and grasslands.

Mountain Biking

Whether you are looking for an easy afternoon ride or a shred experience, your national forests are the go-to place for mountain biking. Just remember, many of these trails are used by hikers and horseback riders, too. Share the trails!

Popular places to go for mountain biking include:

Ashland Watershed Trails, in Ashland
Brown Mountain Loop, east of Medford and Ashland
Taylor Creek Trail, west of Grants Pass
Collings Mountain Trail, in the Applegate Valley
Applegate Lake Trail, in the Applegate Valley

This isn't a complete list, so just check in with the Ranger District before you head out for your ride!

Road Cycling

Road biking and gravel biking are great ways to travel through National Forest System lands. National forests offer remote, winding roads and mountain passes, ideal for taking in the scenery as you ride.

The Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest has some incredible opportunities for people to explore the forest by road bike, including: