COTA Projects

Wanoga Event Complex

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 21:33:43 +0100

Conceived almost 10 years ago as an event specific trail network to allow for a variety of off-road bike and trail running events. It will include Short Course Cross Country, Cylcocross, Epic XC and Super D trails. All trails will be laid out with events in mind, but will be open to all mountain bike and foot traffic to add to our already world class trail network. The new system, approximately 12 miles west of town on Century Drive is named for the Wanoga Sno-Park which is central to the new complex. The complex will link together riding opportunities from Edison Sno-Park to Wanoga all the way down to FS Rd 41 along the Deschutes River. Over 30 miles of diverse trails are already approved in a variety of terrain that should satisify any event promoter or recreational cyclist/runner.

Cline Buttes Recreation Area Plan

Sat, 03 May 2008 19:33:56 +0100

(from the mtn bike perspective) The BLM is currently finalizing a new management plan for the Cline Buttes Area which stands to benefit Central Oregon mtn bikers in many ways. We’re looking to gain protection for the existing downhill and slalom trails and in addition to gain new downhill trails. From a cross-country riding perspective there is even more as the plan calls for an epic xc loop around the buttes and more xc friendly riding on the buttes. Only slightly less impressive is The Maston Allotment. This area of several thousand acres of rolling juniper land already has a network of existing trails and dirt roads perfect for winter xc fitness. Currently the area is used by motor vehicles of all types, but the BLM plan will set this area aside for wildlife and non-motorized recreation.

The Lair

Sat, 03 May 2008 19:30:56 +0100

The first FS sanctioned Freeride area for the Deschutes FS. The site was chose for its rock features, vertical elevation and proximity to town which will allow for nearly year-round challenge and variety to our awesome trail network.