The folks at Webcyclery are putting on another installment of the Cascade Chainbreaker on May 13. The course is on Cascade Timberlands Tree Farm on trails that are closed much of the year so this is your chance to get some unique riding in!
More information at Webcyclery: 2007 Cascade Chainbreaker
The little bit of rain that we recieved earlier this week really hasn’t ruined the riding. The trails are tacky but not muddy. The small patch of snow on the back side of the Heli-Pad is completely off of the trail now and should be the last of it. Whoops are in great shape although some of the bumps have been built up a little so don’t be taken by surprise. It’s great Springtime riding.
Activity: Mountain Bike
Weather: 38 Sunny
Trail conditions: Excellent
Mrazek trail is in perfect condition and has very little snow. We were able to ride to the four way intersection where the trail climbs the steep old road for a bit (many miles past the canal if you are having trouble visualizing the spot). It looked like there would be some snow past that point though. There is only one tree obstructing the trail and someone has built ramps on each side out of deadwood. Perfect Spring riding!
Activity: Trail Run
Weather: 67 Sunny
Trail conditions: Excellent
Ran to the summit today. The trail is in excellent condition and has not yet started to get sandy. I didn’t see anyone out there. Don’t miss the best early Spring riding in Central Oregon! Probably just a few weeks left before it starts to get dry and sandy out there.
Activity: Mountain Bike Ride
Weather: 60 partly cloudy
Trail conditions: Excellent
Rode helipad to the top of whoops (Frazzle) and back to the parking lot. Only one large patch of snow remains and trail conditions are excellent all around. Great time to hit Phils.
Activity: Mountain Bike Ride
Weather: 45ish partly cloudy
Trail conditions: Excellent
This is the first time this year I have ventured West to Phils Trail area this year. In my opinion, Horse Ridge is the best low altitude riding in Central Oregon by far, so I always wonder at why so many flock to Phils so early in the season. However, I decided to check it out anyway and here’s my report:
Trailhead completely jammed with cars. Par for the course. We rode to the chicken, then to CIA and Storm King, down Frazzle (formerly known as whoops, who made the decision to change the name of this trail?) and back to the trailhead. Trails are clear, dry, and firm all around with the exception of the upper trails around the Frazzle and Storm King junction. You’ll find some snow up here but nothing that can’t be ridden or quickly walked.
So…. other than the usual weekend crowds, the Phils network of trails is in excellent condition and rideable at least as far as the top of Frazzle.
Activity: Trail Run
Weather: 48 partly cloudy
Trail conditions: Excellent
I ran today and rode to summit a couple days earlier. All snow is gone and the trails are firm and in excellent condition.