aMTB Trail Information
These trails were ridden and assessed by Quinn Brett and Joe Stone on a Reactive Adaptations Bomber and a Bowhead Reach. This page covers relevant information they found. Additional resources can be found on Trailforks (activity type = adaptive bike).
Below are all the trails that have been assessed by riders of adaptive bikes. The majority of the photos show one of the most difficult sections, and some show the general trail character. Most of Central Oregon's trails are characterized by flowy singletrack with relatively mellow grades and minimal ground vegetation. Many trails have some rocky sections. Contact Oregon Adaptive Sports for guided rides - they rock!
This is COTA's first time conducting this type of assessment and we would LOVE feedback from riders like you! Please email contact@cotamtb.com to let us know how this information can be improved, and photos and videos are welcomed.
Check out these aMTB routes on Trailforks
Bend
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Trail Character:
One short, tight, rocky switchback section that may require problem solving or assistance until gaining comfort in this section
Assistance
May require support rider (note conditions can change at any time)
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Trail Character:
One way, uphill trail
One short, rocky switchback section
Assistance
May require support rider (note conditions can change at any time)
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Trail Character:
In completing the full loop, there are 2 gates with cattle guards that can be ridden over with certain equipment, but may be too narrow for other equipment
Assistance
Likely does not require support rider (note conditions can change at any time) description
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Trail Character:
Flowy Singletrack, with long section of rocky tech
After crossing road 41 there is one steep, smooth rock climb with an option to ride around to the left, plenty of room to turn around and take the ride around
Assistance
Assistance required for most equipment
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Trail Character:
Black diamond, advanced trail
Consistent techy rock sections
Assistance:
Assistance required for most equipment
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Trail Character:
Flowy singletrack
Multiple rock sections, some of which are steep
Assistance:
Assistance required for most equipment
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Trail Character:Singletrack through high desert forest, no expected barriers
Assistance:
Likely does not require a support rider (note conditions can change at any time)
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Trail Character:
SIngletrack through high desert forest
No expected barriers.
Assistance:
Likely does not require support rider (note conditions can change at any time)
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Trail Character:
Singletrack through high desert forest, no expected barriers
Assistance:
Likely does not require support rider (note conditions can change at any time)
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Trail Character:
Entry from Voodoo is steeper uphill with pinch points between rocks and trees
Entry from Storm King is tight, rocky section that requires assistance
Assistance:
Assistance required for most equipment
Mellow grade throughout
Assistance
Likely does not require support rider (note conditions can change at any time)
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Trail Character:
Steep
Rocky sections
Assistance:
May require support rider (note conditions may change at any time)
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Trail Character:
Flowy singletrack
One pinchpoint between a rock and a tree, depending on width of equipment
Assistance:
Likely does not require support rider (note conditions can change at any time)
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Trail Character:
Flowy singletrack
Some tight tree pinch points for wider equipment, but all are in open ares that can be ridden around if needed
Assistance:
Likely does not require support rider (note conditions can change at any time)
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Trail Character:
Flowy singletrack
Approximately 0.6 miles past Green Gate, option to take rocky tech section on the left, or bear right for smoother singletrack
Assistance:
Techy section will require assistance for most riders
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Trail Character:
Flow/jump trail
Has a couple of pinch points that may require ride around depending on equipment width
Assistance:
Likely does not require support rider (note conditions can change at any time)
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Trail Character:
Flowy singletrack
Some rocky sections
Assistance:
Likely does not require support rider (note conditions can change at any time)
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Trail Character:
Flowy singletrack
Some rocky sections
Assistance:
May require support rider (note conditions can change at any time)
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Trail Character:Singletrack through the high desert
One tree pinch points with ride around
Classic Phil's Canyon section includes short rocky section
Assistance:
Likely does not require support rider (note conditions can change at any time)
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Trail Character:
Has some brush along sides of trails, but no barriers
Generally gradual climb, but does get steep for very short sections
Assistance:
Likely does not require support rider (note conditions can change at any time)
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Trail Character:
Singletrack through high desert forest
Short rocky sections throughout the loop, bikes that sit lower may bottom out in some areas, but mostly in open areas that can be ridden around
Canyon portion has rocks and trees that may be narrow for certain equipment
Assistance:
May require support rider (note conditions can change at any time)
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Trail Character:
Singletrack through high desert forest
One tight pinch just past Grand Slam intersection, may require assistance as ride around is loose and off camber
Assistance:
May require support rider (note conditions can change at any time)
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Trail Character:
Rocky rooty and off camber sections throughout
Boulder pinch point heading uphill, shortly after entry into the trail. Ride around is difficult to not available, requiring assistance. The downhill ride around would be very off camber
Assistance:
Assistance required for most equipment
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Trail Character:
Flowy singletrack, with rocky alt lines
Assistance:
Likely does not require support rider (note conditions can change at any time)
Redmond
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Trail Character:
Sandy switchbacks with cross slope, and a couple of rock garden sections
Assistance
Likely does not require support rider (note conditions can change at any time)
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Trail Character:
Singletrack through juniper grasslands
Fun features include drops and mild rollovers. Can be difficult to maintain speed due to side hill
Assistance:
Likely does not require support rider (note conditions can change at any time)
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Trail Character:
Singletrack through juniper grasslands
Off-camber sections, dispersed rocks and rock gardens
Assistance:
Likely does not require support rider (note conditions can change at any time)
SoDeCo
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Trail Character:
Singletrack with a few rocky tech sections
Can get brushy in certain sections
Assistance:
Likely does not require support rider (note conditions can change at any time)
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Trail Character:
Requires a Day Use Area fee
Flowy singletrack at edge of lava flow
Short rocky tech sections
Mellow grade throughout
Assistance
Likely does not require support rider (note conditions can change at any time)
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Trail Character:
Singletrack through high desert forest
One tight section, option to ride around if assistance isn't available and equipment is too wide
Option to skip rocky section on Roundabout by jumping on FSR, which can be ridden back to Swan Song
Assistance:
May require support rider (note conditions can change at any time)
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Trail Character:
Advanced flow/jump trail, with large built up berms and tabletops
One step down where riders may want to reduce speed
Assistance:
Likely does not require support rider (note conditions can change at any time)
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Trail Character:
Mellow gravel path along Deschutes River
Assistance:
Likely does not require support rider (note conditions can change at any time)
