Derek and I have had this ride on our radar for a few months now and it was worth it! Hershberger Mountain Lookout is a gorgeous ride and we had a great time. We took the most direct way we could see on a map and rode this as an out and back of 21 …
Month: July 2022
Derek and I last rode this loop in 2018 and we were delighted to hit it up again. Brown Mountain Loop is underappreciated and maybe that’s because it’s pretty far from most population centers. We rode clockwise and our ride was 21.1 miles with 2,038′ of climbing. We started our ride at the Brown Mtn …
Before the road opened to cars, Derek and I took advantage of the solitude and rode our bikes out East Rim to the Pinnacles. Our ride was 28.4 miles with 3438’ of climbing. You can park at Steel Visitor Center which is very close to the intersection with East Rim Drive. The visitor center is …
The only way to get to the water at Crater Lake is via Cleetwood Cove Trail. This trail is pretty short but very sweet. The trail descends from Rim Road via a series of switchbacks through the trees and then bam, you’re down at the water. It’s a dusty trail and can be hot in the …
Spring Creek is a sacred area of the Klamath Tribe and I can see why. The water is ridiculously clear and cold. We hiked up to the headwaters where water bubbles up through the sandy bottom and seeps out of the banks through lava rock. So cool. I’ve been to springs before, where water gushes …
Before the Mazama campground here at Annie Creek opens, Derek and I took advantage of the solitude and hiked down into the canyon. The trail was partially covered in snow still so we had to improvise. Annie Canyon Trail goes along the rim of the campground and then descends down into the canyon. We couldn’t …