Cycling/Bicycling
With more than 300 days of sunshine Klamath Country is a bicyclist's paradise. Bike over pine covered hills or gentle mountain valleys, through a wildlife refuge, past countryside farms and ranches, or ride the rim of Crater Lake. Don't have a bike? Inquire at Hutch's Bicycles for rentals. Don't forget to carry a camera, and remember to follow the rules of the road. Oregon & California state law requires minors to wear helmets when riding bicycles.
Hundreds of trails await you.
Crater Lake Century Ride: This very popular event takes place in August each year. Event participants register for either the Century Ride (100 miles), or the Metric Century Ride (62 miles). Century riders will climb more than 7,000 ft. while enjoying the breathtaking views from Rim Drive around the Crater Lake Caldera. Crater Lake is the deepest lake in the United States and the 7th deepest in the world. It is located in the northern part of Klamath Country and was chosen as the site of the century ride because few places on earth command overwhelming awe from observers as Crater Lake does. Even in a region of volcanic wonders, Crater Lake can only be described in superlatives. Stories of the deep blue lake can never prepare visitors for their first breathtaking look from the brink of this 6 mile wide caldera which was created by the eruption and collapse of Mt. Mazama almost 7,000 years ago. Even seasoned travelers gasp at the twenty-mile circle of cliffs, tinted in subtle shades and fringed with hemlock, fir, and pine: all this in a lake of indescribable blue.
Upper Klamath Lake, Oregon's largest body of fresh water. With one major hill, the 85-mile route can be a tough one day ride, or a pleasant two-day jaunt. Campgrounds along the scenic west side of Upper Klamath Lake offer convenient stopping points.
The OC&E Woods Line State Trail is Oregon's longest linear park! This 100-mile trail is built on the old railbed of the Oregon, California, and Eastern Railroad. The trail is open to all non-motorized recreation beginning in the heart of Klamath Falls and extending east to Bly and north to the Sycan Marsh. The first 7.1 miles are paved, the remaining 88 miles of trail are less improved but still a great ride. Beautiful scenery abounds, with majestic Mt. Shasta rising to the south, farmland, juniper, sagebrush, timberlands, Lost River, Merritt Creek Trestle. Camping is not allowed along the trail, except where designated. One such campground is at Switchback Trailhead (mile 32.5).
Crystal Springs Park Loop: This route passes by quiet country homes, fields of grain, alfalfa, potatoes and sugar beets. The 14-mile route follows Reeder Road, Short Rd., Hwy 39, Airway Rd, Homedale Rd., Old Midland Highway, and Hill Rd. Fighter jets from Klamath Falls' Air National Guard base often put on an impressive show in this area.
Clover Creek Road: Take this newly paved 22-mile route offering sweeping views of the southern Oregon Cascades. The route takes you from the intersection of Clover Creek Rd and Dead Indian Memorial Road. Downhill almost all the way to Keno if you begin at Dead Indian Memorial Road intersection.
Lake of the Woods: A 9-mile route begins in the Great Meadow Snow Parking Lot and circles Lake of the Woods and Fish Lake. A more challenging 25-mile route follows Hwy 140, Forest Service Road 37, and Dead Indian Memorial Rd. A few hills and old growth timber make the route a scenic jewel. Camping, refreshments and food are available at Lake of the Woods Resort and Fish Lake Resort.
Fort Klamath Loop/Westside Road: 30 miles from Klamath Falls, you will enjoy pastoral scenery and gentle terrain, wildflowers, songbirds, and raptors. A 10-mile loop follows Weed Rd., Sevenmile Rd., Hackler Rd., and Nicholson Rd. For a longer ride take the Westide Rd to see stunning views of Klamath Lake and marshes.
Crescent Lake Junction: Take Hwy 97 N from Chemult, Oregon 7 miles to Hwy 58, then 15 miles to Crescent Lake Junction. Bike left on Road 60 around Crescent Lake to Summit, Meek and Windy Lake trails.
Corral Springs Campground: From Chemult, Oregon go north 2 1/4 miles to Forest Service Rd 9774. Travel West 2 miles to Corral Springs.