ince the earliest days of the “Wild West,” ¢ Klamath, Lake and Modoc Country has Bonus Points 25 S been worthy of the wildest. Today’s resi- he truly adventurous in spirit will appreciate dents and visitors of the area, however, find T nothing more than a challenging and historically interesting ride along the OC&E or the Woods Line log- their excitement not in taming the west, but in ging railroad beds. the great outdoors. And there is no better way to Conversion of these abandoned lines into more than 100 MOUNTAIN experience the hugeness of nature than from the miles of trail is currently underway. seat of your mountain bike. A section of the OC&E line was paved in 1997. Pick up this section of trail in Klamath Falls, behind the Jefferson lamath, Lake and Modoc Country offers a BIKING Square Mall on Washburn Way. The four miles out to K bounty of trails from the rugged to the Hwy. 39 is flat and the ride enjoyable. The remaining 60 groomed. A “rails to trails” program begun in miles of trail are still being developed. Information: 1992 will eventually convert over one hundred Collier State Park, 541-783-2471, for the latest trail of miles of OC&E and Woods Line rails laid in status. Also see OC&E State Trail insert in this brochure. 1917 to woods lines of a different breed. The Woods Line runs 15 miles north from the Sprague Cyclists enjoy , forest and waterside River Valley into forested canyons on the Fremont on these trails and can reach camping sites National Forest. Information: Bly Ranger District, with adventure. 541-353-2427. Try riding to the top of Pelican Butte. Not for the casual he citified mountain biker will find rider! Information: Klamath Ranger District, T extensive opportunities for cycling as well. 541-885-3400. The Klamath Freewheelers and Klamath Cyclists both are active clubs with regular orga- Cannondale • Trek • Univega nized rides. The Klamath Heat is an annual race that draws hundreds of riders from throughout the Northwest and the nation. YANKEE PEDDLER n planning your trip, remember that bikes THE BASINS BETTER BIKE & BOW SHOP I are not permitted within any Federally 2616 Altamont Dr. Full Service designated wilderness and on the Pacific Crest Klamath Falls, OR 97603 Bike Rentals National Scenic Trail. Please Tread Lightly. (541) 883-2488 Trip & Tour Headquarters We would like to thank Yankee Peddler for iscover mountain biking in Klamath, assisting in sponsoring this brochure. D Lake, and Modoc Country - and find diver- Klamath, sity, challenge and family fun. Turn the page for details on some of our outstanding trails of Suggestions or New Ideas: Lake, the “New Wild West.” Please contact Klamath County Dept. of Tourism 1-800-445-6728 & VISIT THE SOUTHERN VISITOR ASSOCIATION HOME PAGE FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE REGION AND UPCOMING EVENTS: Modoc www.sova.org/klm/ Country Tread Lightly is like the “Leave No Trace” ethic of the hiker. The agencies contributing funds for this brochure have policies prohibiting discrimi- nation based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, disability, familial sta- It means that you provide the next user the same experience that tus or political affiliation. Any person who believes he or she has been discriminated you enjoyed by staying on the trail, picking up litter, practicing trail against in any federal activity should immediately contact the Secretary of courtesy and respecting public as well as private property. It’s a Agriculture or Secretary of Interior, Washington, D.C., 20250. small but thoughtful price to pay for the well being of our outdoor This project is funded in part with a grant from the Oregon State Lottery through the Regional Strategies Fund administered by the State of Oregon Economic Southern Oregon & Northern environment! Development Department.

PRINTED BY GRAPHIC PRESS, 651 MARKET ST., KLAMATH FALLS, OR 97601 • (541) 884-4193 To Burns, OR Because of the unlimited options, rides 5, 6, and 7 are labeled as Base Camps. From Fremont National Rec. Trail Vee Lake Trailhead FREMONT TRAIL SYSTEMS Cox Pass System Fremont 1 these base camps you can customize your own ride based on ability and interest. National Rec. Vee Lake System COTTONWOOD SYSTEM: 3625 Miles = Approximately 7 miles (one way) Swale Parking = Cottonwood Trailhead and Cottonwood Creek Trailhead Trailhead 3628 3720 Ranking = Family ride. To Bend, OR

Mt. Thielsen Corral Springs 395 COX PASS SYSTEM: To Eugene View Loop 9774 97 2-14 Miles = Approximately 6 miles (one way) 5840 Campground 3615 Parking = Junction of FS Roads 3625 and 011. Crescent Lake Jct. 9774 Trailhead is in place. Diamond Peak Wilderness Ranking = Family ride. Mt. Thielsen 9774 (Closed to Bicycles) 60 Wilderness Bull Prairie System 58 810 Deer 670 VEE LAKE SYSTEM: 6115 Creek Miles = Approximately 4 miles (one way) Loop 560 9772 Parking = Vee Lake Trailhead and Swale Trailhead 60 97 Walker Trailhead Ranking = Experienced riders. 140 6010 Chemult, OR Meek 9722 BULL PRAIRIE SYSTEM: 6015 3915 Lake 6 To Miles = Approximately 9 miles (round trip) Trail 60 Klamath Falls, OR Windy Summit Lake 6020 Black Cap System Parking = Walker Trailhead and Mud Creek Campground Trail Lakes 140 Ranking = Family Ride. Trail Summit Lake Base Camp: CORRAL SPRINGS CAMPGROUND 140 BLACK CAP SYSTEM: Trail Lakeview, OR 3915 Miles = Approximately 10 miles (round trip) From Chemult, OR, N. 2 1/4 mi. to Forest Service Rd. 9774 - W 2 Klamath County Parking = Town of Lakeview 60 Rogger Meadow System mi. to Corral Springs. Bullard Ranking = Experienced riders. Canyon For more info: Chemult Ranger District, 541-365-7001. System ROGGER MEADOW SYSTEM: 5 Miles = Approximately 3 miles (round trip) Parking = Rogger Meadow Trailhead Ranking = Family ride. Base Camp: CRESCENT LAKE 395 3915 JUNCTION BULLARD CANYON SYSTEM: 2313 Hwy. 97 N from Chemult, OR, 7 mi. to Scott Creek Miles = Approximately 17 miles (round trip) 2308 Campground 060 Parking = Town of Lakeview Hwy. 58, then 15 mi. to Crescent Lake 160 Ranking = Experienced riders. Junction - left on Road 60 around 482 4015 321 2310 Sun Mtn. Road To Crescent Lake to Summit, Meek and Bend, OR CRANE MOUNTAIN SYSTEM: 2308 2310 280 Miles = 16 miles (round trip) including spur to California/Oregon border Windy Lake trails. 190 610 062 Parking = End of gravel road 4011 and Deep Creek Campground 480 1 110 2308 66 Crane Mountain System Ranking = Experienced riders. For more info: Crescent Ranger District, Crater Lake 2309 030 541-433-2234. 97 106 Information: , 541-947-2151, or Lake National To Alturas, CA Park County Chamber of Commerce, 541-947-6040. 163 To Klamath Falls, OR 160 138 To Roseburg, OR Pinnacles 2304 170 Trail Head 2306 Alturas, CA 9 299 To LIKELY MOUNTAIN CHALLENGE Great Klamath Falls, Canby, CA 138 080 Meadow OR To Alturas, CA From Mt. Bailey Trail 2304 To Brown Mtn. County Rd. 54 6368' Sun Mtn. Road 7 Medford, TH Likely, CA Likely OR 140 Hwy. 395 Lake of 3 Cattle the Woods go 6 mi. Cal Pines Fish 395 Guard Lake S. on Likely Mt. Rd. Base Camp: SCOTT CREEK CAMPGROUND Dead Indian Hwy. 47 mi. N of Klamath Falls, OR, Forest Service Rd. 66 W 2 1/2 mi., N To Memorial Road Ashland, OR 395, turn South Diamond 1/2 mi. Sun Mtn. Rd., W 2 1/2 mi. to Forest Service Rd. 2310. W on Nelson Entrance 2 Corral 4 For more info: Chemult Ranger District, 541-365-7001. to Likely Mt. Res. Rd. 300 138 97 To HIGH LAKES TRAIL Klamath Rd. (You Falls, OR From Klamath Falls, OR, 33 mi. can ride Old Hwy. 395 W. on Hwy. 140 to Lake of the North Entrance in on the To Reno, NV Bonus Vista To Crater Lake Woods. Medford, OR National Park livestock DEVIL’S GARDEN RIDE Crouder Flat Road New trail with compacted gravel WOODLAND JURASSIC driveway just west of the road) MT. BAILEY TRAIL From Alturas, CA, W on Hwy. surface connects Lake of the RIDE The Likely Mountain Challenge has three dis- Take Hwy. 138 to South Diamond 299, 3 mi., right on Crowder Flat Woods and Fish Lake Recreation From Alturas, CA travel 6 mi. SW on 8 tinct segments; the uphill ride on the main entrance, then take Road 300 to trail Rd. Either park and start or drive Areas. The trail crosses recent County Rd. 54, turn S at major cor- road; the segment thru a juniper woodland; ner and cattle guard. head west of Diamond Lake. up hill. Take a right on 1st jeep lava flows from Brown Mountain and ride around a major reservoir. There is a Trail is 5 mi. starting from Road 300, the trail, NE 1 mi. to fence line, E 1/2 Alturas, CA and offers great views of Mt. Enjoy great scenic vistas and old 299 bonus point challenge for a super vista. This elevation gain is 3113 ft. The last 1/2 mi. to Box Canyon - take right, S McLoughlin. Start from Great last one is for the experienced rider, but the juniper forest along this 8 mi. route. mile is quite steep and rocky. Overviews 1 mi. to Crowder Flat Rd. 395 Meadow, Brown Mountain Trail- vista is worth it! The basic ride is 12 mi. For a bonus go 2 extra miles for a head or one of the campgrounds vista of dynamite canyon country. of Diamond Lake, Mt. Thielsen and sur- For more info: Bureau of Land long; the challenge is 10 mi. rounding country are breathtaking. Management, Alturas Resource To Reno, NV or picnic sites in the area. For more info: Bureau of Land For more info: Bureau of Land Area, 530-233-4666. For more info: Klamath Ranger Management, Alturas Resource Information: Diamond Lake Ranger Management, Alturas Resource Area, District, 541-498-2531. District, 541-885-3400. 530-233-4666. Area, 530-233-4666.