A classic central Oregon ride, this 40.4-mile out-and-back in Deschutes National Forest climbs to the base of Mount Bachelor, a snow-capped stratovolcano in the Cascade Range.
Start from Skyliner Park and climb Cascade Lakes Highway to Mount Bachelor Ski Resort and the base of 9,065-foot Mount Bachelor. Prepare for a steady, 20-mile grind with intermittent views of Bachelor's snow-capped summit. Even if climbing is not your forte, take it slow for an enjoyable, scenic spin to the ski area. (Mount Bachelor's Sunrise Lodge is closed during summer riding season, so bring your own supplies.)
At the top, park your bike and savor the mountain scenery. To lengthen your trip, ride the chairlift to Pine Marten Lodge for majestic views of the Three Sisters, Broken Top, and the High Cascade Lakes.
The return trip down Cascade Lakes Highway follows the annual Pole Pedal Paddle's biking leg and offers a cruisy, non-technical descent back to town.
-Mapped by Dan Jacobson
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Distance: 40.40 mi
Points: 456
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Total Time: none
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Instruction
Distance to next
1
0.00 mi
Start - Head northeast on SW Mountaineer Way
Then go 0.09 mi
2
0.09 mi
Turn Right - Mt. Washington Dr.
Then go 0.08 mi
3
0.16 mi
Turn Right - Cascade Lakes Hwy./OR 372
Then go 20.01 mi
4
20.17 mi
U-Turn - Turn around and retrace route back to the start point
Points of Interest
Second Hill Climb
Location: 43.980711, -121.475744
The second-and longest-climb of the day starts here. Prepare for a slow grind up this 3-mile stretch.
Third Hill Climb
Location: 43.988430, -121.565609
Prepare for this short, but rather steep, hill climb.
Fourth Hill Climb
Location: 43.983922, -121.603546
The fourth and final hill climb of the day is roughly one mile in length.
Nearing Mount Bachelor
Location: 43.982625, -121.627836
Mount Bachelor
Straight Stretch
Location: 43.981050, -121.515012
Cascade Lakes Highway extends into the distance
The only straight stretch of road begins here.
First Hill Climb
Location: 43.997106, -121.417379
Cascade Lakes Highway
The first hill climb of the ride starts here. Expect to average about 10 mph up this mile-long stretch.
Mount Bachelor Ski Area
Location: 44.004144, -121.677790
Pole Pedal Paddle exchange point for downhill and Nordic skiers
The Mount Bachelor Ski Area is the turnaround point for this ride and also the main staging ground for the annual Pole Pedal Paddle.
Optional side trip: Lock up your bike, then ride up the Pine Marten Express to the Pine Marten Lodge. Access to the chairlift is easy, and the ride is fun for all ages. From mid-mountain, take in the majestic sights of the Three Sisters, Broken Top, and the High Cascade Lakes.
Racer
Location: 43.986392, -121.574192
A racer in the Pole Pedal Paddle spins up the Cascade Lakes Highway
Mount Bachelor Ski Area
Location: 44.004144, -121.677790
A costumed cyclist waits at the bike corral
The Mount Bachelor Ski Area is the turnaround point for this ride and also the main staging ground for the annual Pole Pedal Paddle.
Optional side trip: Lock up your bike, then ride up the Pine Marten Express to the Pine Marten Lodge. Access to the chairlift is easy, and the ride is fun for all ages. From mid-mountain, take in the majestic sights of the Three Sisters, Broken Top, and the High Cascade Lakes.
Training Ground
Location: 43.984910, -121.542435
This stretch of road is popular training ground for amateur and competitive cyclists alike.
Nearing Mount Bachelor
Location: 43.982625, -121.627836
Sign for Mount Bachelor
Mount Bachelor Ski Area
Location: 44.004144, -121.677790
Skiers cruise down Mount Bachelor
The Mount Bachelor Ski Area is the turnaround point for this ride and also the main staging ground for the annual Pole Pedal Paddle.
Optional side trip: Lock up your bike, then ride up the Pine Marten Express to the Pine Marten Lodge. Access to the chairlift is easy, and the ride is fun for all ages. From mid-mountain, take in the majestic sights of the Three Sisters, Broken Top, and the High Cascade Lakes.
Mount Bachelor
Location: 43.980278, -121.585007
Snow-capped Mount Bachelor
Mount Bachelor dominates the western skyline fifteen miles into the ride.
Cascade Lakes Oregon Scenic Byway
Location: 43.989727, -121.431327
The route follows the Cascade Lakes Oregon Scenic Byway
Cascade Peaks
Location: 43.998156, -121.662812
Expansive views stretch from South Sister to Broken Top
Mount Bachelor Ski Area
Location: 44.004144, -121.677790
Bikes used in the Pole Pedal Paddle fill the corral
The Mount Bachelor Ski Area is the turnaround point for this ride and also the main staging ground for the annual Pole Pedal Paddle.
Optional side trip: Lock up your bike, then ride up the Pine Marten Express to the Pine Marten Lodge. Access to the chairlift is easy, and the ride is fun for all ages. From mid-mountain, take in the majestic sights of the Three Sisters, Broken Top, and the High Cascade Lakes.
Mount Bachelor Ski Area
Location: 44.004144, -121.677790
Mount Bachelor Ski Area
The Mount Bachelor Ski Area is the turnaround point for this ride and also the main staging ground for the annual Pole Pedal Paddle.
Optional side trip: Lock up your bike, then ride up the Pine Marten Express to the Pine Marten Lodge. Access to the chairlift is easy, and the ride is fun for all ages. From mid-mountain, take in the majestic sights of the Three Sisters, Broken Top, and the High Cascade Lakes.
Mount Bachelor Ski Area
Location: 44.004144, -121.677790
Exchange point for the Pole Pedal Paddle
The Mount Bachelor Ski Area is the turnaround point for this ride and also the main staging ground for the annual Pole Pedal Paddle.
Optional side trip: Lock up your bike, then ride up the Pine Marten Express to the Pine Marten Lodge. Access to the chairlift is easy, and the ride is fun for all ages. From mid-mountain, take in the majestic sights of the Three Sisters, Broken Top, and the High Cascade Lakes.
Mount Bachelor summit view
Location: 43.983490, -121.500206
Views of Mount Bachelor from Cascade Lakes Highway
Mount Bachelor appears in the distance 12 miles into the ride.
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