3.5 hr
Overview
Lots of brand spanking new trails at this winter/spring riding gem. One of COTA's newest efforts does not disappoint - with curly, flowing singletrack and some modestly technical rock sections right along the Deschutes River canyon rim, there is something for the novice and expert to play with here.<br><br>The newer singletrack sections are narrow and soft on the edges, so watch out, there are plenty of opportunities to washout the front tire. <br><br>With beautiful views of the river and mountains, this new track is already getting a lot of attention. The 25 parking spots at the new Newcomb Road Trailhead were all taken on a recent Sunday, but only two of the 18 horse trailer slots, so all's good. <br><br>There's a restroom and several picnic tables at the trailhead. <br><br>The Juniper Trailhead to the north is an optional starting/ending point for this ride.<br><br>This is the most technical trail in the area. It has significant sections of rocks, including minor drops, with significant exposure right along the rim.
Trail Stats
13.4 km
109 m
986 m
931 m
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Photos
Canyon rim trail intersection and signage.
Canyon rim trail intersection and signage.
Some areas closed to bikes year round.
Some areas closed to bikes year round.
Desert Solitude
Desert Solitude
Cline Butte
Cline Butte
Look for the Big Tree along the trail.
Look for the Big Tree along the trail.
The last person that went into the seasonal closure area.
The last person that went into the seasonal closure area.
Please observe seasonal closures.
Please observe seasonal closures.
Selfie next to river, careful not to fall down it
Selfie next to river, careful not to fall down it
Deschutes River looking south.
Deschutes River looking south.
Large parking lot, start early and get the best spot
Large parking lot, start early and get the best spot
Passing lanes
Passing lanes
View of the Deschutes from the Maston Rim Trail.
View of the Deschutes from the Maston Rim Trail.
That's what happens when you go off trail.
That's what happens when you go off trail.
Riding into the sunset with a view of the Sisters.
Riding into the sunset with a view of the Sisters.
Maston Rim in January, overlooking the Deschutes River
Maston Rim in January, overlooking the Deschutes River
View of Deschutes River
View of Deschutes River
Pedal strike territory, at least for me
Pedal strike territory, at least for me
Overlook
Overlook
The river down below
The river down below
Just enough snow to make it fun!
Just enough snow to make it fun!
View of the river from above
View of the river from above