hrdtduck

I have ridden McKenzie trail many, many times over the years...at least
once, you should do the round trip, up the back down...about 60
miles...wonderful trail full of most types of trail experience. Climbs are
not too long or difficult. Technical challenges are available, plus the
return leg (from Clear Lake back to the Ranger station or McKenzie Bridge
parking) can be a high speed dash (as it is basically downhill the whole
way).

Things to be wary of:

The freaking trail is becoming a highway, too many people are using it and
removing trail obstacles, soon it will be wheel chair accessible!

Watch out for the hikers, their running loose dogs and kids! Especially on
Weekends. They, by in large are friendly, try not to scare them too bad when
approaching from behind....

The lava section can be painful if you fall.

Don't ride the trail alone unless you know it and yourself very well. Take
plenty of water & food.

It is pretty hard to get lost on this trail, the trail is pretty well
defined and does not have many off-shoots that take you nowhere. The river
is pretty close all the time, and you can always bail to the road if you
need to

This trail is a good example of what our part of Oregon has...though a very
good trail, not the best around, but sure is fun!

-----Original Message-----
From: obra-bounces@list.obra.org [mailto:obra-bounces@list.obra.org] On
Behalf Of Andrew Reed
Sent: Thursday, September 04, 2008 1:43 PM
To: obra
Subject: [OBRA Chat] Mackenzie river trail question

> i'm thinking about doing it as a loop.
> anyone out their done it? how long is the highway section on the way
> back to the parking area.
> Are the total miles around 60?
>
> Thanks,
> Andrew

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