If you’re on the hunt for epic gravel grinding terrain, Klamath Basin is the place to be. The region’s timber industry may have declined, but it left behind a network of abandoned gravel roads that are just waiting to be explored on two wheels. And the views? Simply breathtaking! From stunning wildlife to old-growth forests to towering mountain peaks and sparkling lakes, Klamath County has it all. The spiderweb of logging trails allows you to customize your ride to your heart’s content, making for a truly personalized adventure. Plus, here’s a little secret: you can ride the State’s longest park, the OC&E Woods Line State Trail, for a 100 mile gravel grinder extravaganza. So why wait? Come discover the raw beauty and unbeatable cycling terrain of Klamath County today!
Gravel Grinders
Hagelstein Out and Back
Rating: Moderate to Difficult
Miles: 55.4
Climb (ft): 777
Descent (ft): -777
“I’ve been riding and racing bicycles (sans training wheels) since I was two. Over the years I’ve become an avid road, mountain and gravel rider with the good fortune to ride all over the world… from the hills of the Dolomites, trails of Colorado and throughout Oregon’s roads and single track. And honestly I’ve never ridden in a place as accessible, diverse and fun as Klamath Falls. From the challenging and scenic “backyard” trails of Moore Park to the growing network at Spence Mountain or Brown Mountain or all of the ‘epic’s’ within an hour of here to the endless scenic asphalt ribbons that role through the Southern Oregon Cascades and high desert there’s something for everyone.”
-Adam Burwell, Co-founder of Lost Cascades Bicycle Club and Product Engineer at Jeld-Wen.
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