Riding in Corbett Oregon?

[William]

Can anyone in the NW tell me whether there are any good rides in the area?



Thanks!
William

[krhea]

Can anyone in the NW tell me whether there are any good rides in the area?



Thanks!
William

You can't really ride "in" Corbett OR...it's only about 3 blocks long! However, if you enjoy climbing...and it's a must, there are amazing roads "around" Corbett OR. I/we ride that area a few times per week.

But, ya gotta be prepared to climb. If you want details hit me with a PM and I'll load you up with routes including the amazing Larch Mtn climb to the Sherrard Lookout Point. Corbett to Cascade Locks on the newly finished, as of two weeks ago, Columbia Scenic bikeway, Corbett to Sandy OR through the Sandy River valley, Corbett to Marmot or Welches depending on how long a ride you want and on and on.

Truly a cycling wonderland out that way. Give me a call and I'd happy to "ride lead".

KRhea

KRhea

[Louis]

William, are you sure you want to go there?

I hear all the rides are just a bit north of boring. ;)

(must be a pretty common joke around there)

[bcm119]

I used to do a time trial that started in Corbett and went up Larch Mtn. Beautiful, long, not too steep, forested climb. I'm sure there are other great roads in the area.

[pdxharth]

Sounds like KRhea has you covered, but generally speaking when I head east out of Portland, I think of Corbett as where the good riding begins. All kinds of nice roads out that way.

Have fun.

Harth

[krhea]

One of my favorite routes in the Corbett,OR area: 32miles/3,700' of climbing

http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2177137


KRhea

[William]

Nice! Thanks for the map and suggestions. I've ridden a lot of Oregon, but not this area.

Hmm, for such a small place, they have a top ranked HS.







William

[wasfast]

The more exposed areas, especially around Women's Forum and Crown Point can get REALLY windy depending on the day. Hood River didn't become the windsurfing capital for no reason.

Speaking of Hood River, if you're already going East, there is another fabulous section to ride between Hood River and The Dallas. The switchbacks in Rowena are stunning.

[skijoring]

Does anyone know if there is still a 'thumbtack spreader' in Corbett? Used to be rampant in the 90's. Myself and pals had numerous incidents up there.

Caltrops!

[Climb01742]

Nice! Thanks for the map and suggestions. I've ridden a lot of Oregon, but not this area.

Hmm, for such a small place, they have a top ranked HS.







William

Thinking of moving there, William?

[krhea]

Does anyone know if there is still a 'thumbtack spreader' in Corbett? Used to be rampant in the 90's. Myself and pals had numerous incidents up there.

Caltrops!

That was many many years ago so no, he's no longer "in action" and was caught.