The McKenÂzie River Trail folÂlows the McKenÂzie River as it bends along the CasÂcade MounÂtains. Its 27 miles includes single-track trails, steep climbs and descents, sharp turns and leads you through forÂmer lava fields and past hot springs through the old-growth forÂest. The route is also home to a 50k race, and is conÂsidÂered one of the best mounÂtain bikÂing trails in the country.
The whole ride is in old growth forest and the water is crystal blue. Waterfalls, pools and log bridges (walk across) and the forest make this the most fun and most beautiful ride I have ever done.
Bring a camera.
We stop along this section to take in the 78-foot Sahalie Falls. The view from the trail side of the river is spectacular. The mist feels great.
I have ridden the finest the Pacific Northwest has to offer . . .
