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- From Eugene, Drive East over the Santiam Pass on Hwy 126.
- Once in Sisters, go directly to the Sisters Bakery
for a maple bar and a cup of coffee.
- Park in Sisters - The park on East Elm St. is a good place
to leave your car and use the restrooms.
- From Sisters, ride south on East Elm st. which will become
USFS road #16.
- Ride about 1/2 mile to the junctions of road #16 and Tyee
Dr.
Local Contact: Eurosports (541)549-2471 |
Although the route is fairly well marked, a good map an map
reading skills will help you stay on track. Check out the
Singletrack Anthology - Central Oregon Ride Guide;
an excellent resource for rides just east of the mountains.
Starting out on flat terrain,
the trail begins a gradual ascent just beyond Squaw Creek
Canal after about 2.5 miles. The only climb on the route comes
around mile post 5.5 and is just tall enought to get you on
the Peterson Ridge. The ridge's steep, rocky northwest side
offers some spectacular views of the Three Sisters if you're
willing to walk 1/4 mile off the trail. The best views are
found around mile mark 7.5, just as the trail loops around
on itself. The descent back can be really fast, so watch your
speed on the corners and be mindful of other trail users.
Tip: Avoid the mid-day heat and dry, dusty days! |
