3.8 hr
Overview
A critical part of the Olallie Ridge Epic, the O'Leary Ridge Trail takes you deep, deep into the temperate coniferous forest of the Cascade Mountains. A stunning variety of wildflowers hug the narrow singletrack, with beargrass and shrubs hiding a never-ending parade of rocks and roots. <br><br>This trail is no stroll in the park; getting out there (and back) takes skill, fitness, a full pack, and the ability to keep one's cool when you realize a bad fall could mean a night in the woods. Your reward is sublime singletrack, mountain views, and the tingle in the base of your skull that comes with being in the thick of a backcountry ride.<br><br>The trail is best accessed via Trail #3549 (Olallie Trail) and ridden east-to-west, as the descent on the west end drops out from beneath you like you've just ridden off a cliff.<br><br>If you are interested in riding this trail as a shuttle, Horse Creek Lodge & Outfitters provides shuttles, and they rent and repair bikes as well. More information can be found on their <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.horse-creek.com/">website</a> or by calling 541-822-3243.
Trail Stats
13.7 km
261 m
1553 m
683 m
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Photos
A sign that you're on the right track.
A sign that you're on the right track.
The Pacific Ocean is that-a-way.
The Pacific Ocean is that-a-way.
Singletrack, all day long.
Singletrack, all day long.
View from Macduff Mountain.
View from Macduff Mountain.
Bear grass in bloom.
Bear grass in bloom.
Rock walls built nearly 100 years ago by the Civilian Conservation Corps.
Rock walls built nearly 100 years ago by the Civilian Conservation Corps.
Looking down on Cougar Reservoir
Looking down on Cougar Reservoir
A tight switchback on the upper end of O'Leary Ridge trail.
A tight switchback on the upper end of O'Leary Ridge trail.
Late fall conditions can get a bit winery on O'Leary Ridge trail.
Late fall conditions can get a bit winery on O'Leary Ridge trail.