Sisters is bicycling nirvana. There’s a ride for all ages, all levels. From gentle touring to rim bending, you’ve come to the right place. And aprés cycling just doesn’t get any better. Slake your thirst with over 100 taps. Refuel with eats as varied as the riding.
Where to ride:
• Peterson Ridge is the top of the food chain with 32 distinct, single-track trails, 55 miles in total length and starting right in town.
• The Gravel Cracker 5-star route is a 44- mile loop with an 1,800 foot gain.
• Sisters to Smith Rock Scenic Bikeway lets you ride the high desert with a different flavor of the Old West at each end. The 37-mile gem provides riders with one of the most scenic and rewarding rides in Central Oregon.
• McKenzie Pass. The 38-mile ride on historic Highway 242 scenic byway is considered the most spectacular ride in Central Oregon starting in downtown Sisters and ending at a lava rock moonscape.
Visit with the knowledgeable staff at Blazin Saddles for tips on rides and gear.
What to expect:
Courteous drivers. Two helpful bike shops. Hospitable merchants. A warm welcome. And a range of ride options from thick forests to high deserts to in-town gliding.
Plus four adrenaline pumping events that draw hundreds to our cycling mecca. The Sisters Stampede and Cascade Gravel Grinder are but two. Those in the know, know.
E-bikes are not permitted in the Deschutes National Forest but are welcome on the 30- plus miles of in-town riding. Sisters Trails Alliance (STA) is the go-to place for maps and other useful info.
Insiders say:
Travel Oregon: “This is high desert country, but you’ll also pedal in forests, through rich agricultural valleys, and alongside streams and rivers. Pay attention to the beauty of this landscape – the hues of the rocks, the way light plays on the trees and water, and the sounds of the local fauna.”
Back Roads: “Now this is living! Sun shining. Legs pumping. It’s official, you’re in love. With rugged beauty, the laid back, small town and the stunning Cascades, you’re sure life can’t get any better. Then you kick back on the deck and find yourself mesmerized.”
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