eric aldinger

Out and back on the trail for sure. Make sure to bring some cash for a piece
of pie at the turn around point. My buddy stated categorically that pie is
God's riding food. Not sure that is theologically sound, but it bears up to
some fundamental trail scrutiny.

On Fri, Sep 5, 2008 at 7:29 AM, hrdtduck wrote:

> 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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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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david baker

If you ride the trail from the trailhead up by fish lake to the bottom it
takes 3-4 hrs if you are going fast. So I would not ride dirt up. You would
be looking at a 8+ hr mega epic. Even riding the road up it is gonna take 6+
hrs. Ride the rd up or shorten the ride.
If you rode the dirt up just turn around when you feel halfway done, you
will not get to the top.
If you wanna ride only dirt and go higher start from deer creek instead.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dan Watson"
To: "Andrew Reed"
Cc: "obra"
Sent: Thursday, September 04, 2008 2:43 PM
Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] Mackenzie river trail question

> Andrew,
>
> Some friends and I did it, it's a great round trip, trail the whole way.
> Start early and carry two lunches and snacks. Trail varies from fast and
> forested to volcanic. The round trip on the trail is worth it, avoid the
> road. I think it was about 6 hours with breaks. The dip in the lake at
> the top was refreshing.
>
> Dan
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Sep 4, 2008, at 1:43 PM, Andrew Reed wrote:
>
> 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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chood1@comcast.net

Just as a side note, the McKenzie River Trail will be full of trail runners this Saturday for the annual running of the McKenzie River Trail 50K. You may want to think about riding the trail late in the day Saturday or Sunday. The run ends directly across the street from the ranger station and you can expect runners finishing until around 3pm or so.

-------------- Original message ----------------------
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> > 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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Dan Watson

Andrew,

Some friends and I did it, it's a great round trip, trail the whole way. Start early and carry two lunches and snacks. Trail varies from fast and forested to volcanic. The round trip on the trail is worth it, avoid the road. I think it was about 6 hours with breaks. The dip in the lake at the top was refreshing.

Dan

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On Sep 4, 2008, at 1:43 PM, Andrew Reed wrote:

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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Randy Dreiling

The McKenzie River Trail is about 27 miles and the HWY is about the same
It would be a long day and ride
IF you are going to do that I would ride up the HWY and down the trail.
Cogwild out of Bend offers shuttles on that trail.

Thanks

Randy Dreiling

----- Original Message ----
From: Andrew Reed
To: obra
Sent: Thursday, September 4, 2008 1:43:10 PM
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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Andrew Reed

> 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