The Central Oregon Menage a Trois: Prineville, Crooked River Canyon Out and Back

Description

Distances 40 to 43 miles. Leaves at 10:30AM from Stryler Park at 4th and Elm in Prineville. This is an out and back that parallels the Crooked River. It runs past farms, ranches, and a series of BLM campgrounds and day use areas on a very low traffic road. At the furthest extent is the dam that forms Prineville Reservoir. Bring something to eat for a stop at the last campground, Big Bend, at the 20 mile mark. This is also the only spot for water on the route. There is nowhere to stop for food on the route.

Sign-in at the start.
Maps will be provided at the start.

If you are looking for accommodations for this event Bend is centrally located. Sisters is 20 miles to the west of Bend and Prineville is 38 miles to the east. If you are looking for something more economical Tumalo State Park and Campground is just 5 miles west of Bend. You can make state campground reservations six months ahead of the first day of your reservation. All three rides start at parks with restroom access.

Please read the Covid protocols before attending the ride. https://portlandbicyclingclub.com/protocols/