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Our mission is to develop, protect, and enhance the Central Oregon mountain bike experience through trail stewardship, advocacy, collaboration, and education.

Central Oregon
Joined February 2013
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⛔️Starting today (Mon., 4/22), the Phil’s Trailhead parking lot is closed for maintenance. Parking will not be allowed along FS Road 4604 above the green gate. FS Road 4604 will remain open to access parking south of Phil’s Trailhead.
⛔️Starting Mon., 4/22, the Phil’s Trailhead parking lot will be closed for maintenance. Parking will not be allowed along FS Road 4604 above the green gate. FS Road 4604 will remain open to access parking south of Phil’s Trailhead. ℹ️fs.usda.gov/detail/deschutes…
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⚠️2 new trail segment closures west of Bend start today (2/19) due to work reducing wildfire risk & restoring forest health W of Bend. ◾️COD – Closed Mon. - Fri. between jct 32 &23 ◾️Afternoon Delight – Closed 7 days a week from jct w/ Tyler’s Traverse S to jct w/ FS Road 4130
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🚧Trail Closure Changes in West Bend ⚠️Hauling operations are ongoing around Ben’s, Kent’s & MTB. Hauling occurring on temporary haul routes & roads. Use caution during road crossings. ⚠️Forest Service does not plow or maintain roads in winter. Trails largely under snow & mud.
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The heavily used Phil’s Trailhead skills area is still temporarily closed while it undergoes much-needed repairs and renovations. bendbulletin.com/localstate/…
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Whether you're in Barbieland or on public lands, make sure you're doing Kenough to take care of our natural resources! 💖🌲
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⚠️Starting tomorrow (8/8): 2 new trail closures due to work to improve forest resiliency & decrease wildfire risk: ⛔️Entirety of Farewell Trail closed Mon. 12 a.m. to Fri. 3 p.m. ⛔️Mrazek Trail closed Mon. 12 a.m. to Fri. 3 p.m. between FSR 370/4610 TH jct E to jct w/ FS Road 700
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⚠️(7/5) Updated West Bend Area Trail Closures: ▪️ Storm King from COD jct. N to FSR 246 jct. (5 days/week) ▪️ Sector 16 from FSR 200 jct. to FSR 300 jct. (7 days/week) ▪️ Tyler's Traverse (uphill/downhill) from FSR 41 west to FSR 4130 jct. (7 days/week) ℹ️ fs.usda.gov/detail/deschutes…
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Controversial Lemon Gulch Trails Project Halted Indefinitely kbnd.com/kbnd-news/local-new…
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The proposed Lemon Gulch mountain bike trail system in the Ochoco Mountains east of Prineville has been withdrawn from consideration. The proposal, nearly centraloregondaily.com/%e2%9…
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A U.S. Forest Service project to develop a network of mountain biking trails in the Ochoco National Forest has been withdrawn from consideration. bendbulletin.com/localstate/…
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Ochoco NF Lookout Mountain District Ranger Slater Turner says he won't issue a final decision on disputed Lemon Gulch Trails Project due to divisions in the community, will seek a 'broader community conversation about non-motorized trails on the Forest." ktvz.com/news/crook-county/2…
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The mountain biking skills area and pump track adjacent to the Phil’s Trailhead parking lot will temporarily close for approximately two weeks starting Monday to allow for maintenance. bendbulletin.com/localstate/…
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The fat bike season at Wanoga came to a close on April 1. Eight specially trained Central Oregon Trail Alliance volunteers donated more than 1,000 hours of their time to make the Wanoga Fat Bike Park a success. bendbulletin.com/explore/vol…
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🚧⛏️Starting Mon. 4/10, the Phil’s Trailhead skills area & pump track will temporarily close for maintenance activities, including reconfiguring elements to increase sustainability & provide enhanced opportunities for riders of all ages and abilities. ℹ️ fs.usda.gov/detail/deschutes…
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UPDATE: We now have more information from the Central Oregon Trails Alliance about the initial 2-week closure of the Phil's Trailhead mtn. bike skills area and pump track and the two phases of plans to upgrade and enhance the experience for all riders. ktvz.com/news/outdoors/2023/…
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