It is a 22.6 mi/36.4 km road out and back, made of dirt and gravel. It is a pleasant ride through the trees, offering some isolation from the busy city and together with the view of Portland through some openings, creates a really nice scenery.
Some mountain bikers consider this a great get away, conveniently located so close to the town. Forest Park is one of the largest parks in the area and a lot of people spend some leisure time here. For instance many visit the park for running or hiking, so be extra careful and control your speed. The maximum elevation of the road is more or less 300 meters and a disadvantage is that at certain points the road is not very well marked, so one should be cautious. If you are a visitor in this area, you will find accommodation and dinning spots in the town of Portland.
Candanchu is a ski resort located in the Pyrenees mountains in the north, near the borders between Spain and France. The area used to be a military camp of the French Angevin dynasty and it was named "Camp d'Anjou". The temperature varies from 2°C/35.60°F to 19°C/66.20°F throughout the year, with January being the coldest and August the warmest month.
The old fashioned winter ski-resort of Cortina d’ Ampezzo, in Veneto region becomes Cortina d’ Ampezzo Bike-resort during summer season. The Dolomites offer so many itineraries and trails that make the area a real paradise for the sport's fans. Cortina is a regular meeting point every year among visitors from all over the world. The most important bike event taking place annually here, is the famous ‘’Cortina – Doddiaco MTB Race’’, at the end of July, which is one of the most popular and important races in the Dolomites out-door activities scene.
Nested high in the heart of the Rocky Mountains of Colorado and surrounded by amazing glacier lakes and alpine forests, a historic mountain town called Leadville awaits for the nature enthusiasts for a pure adventure.
Christchurch is situated in Canterbury region of the South Island and is the second largest city of New Zealand. It represents the getaway to Antarctica, while lying next to Pegasus Bay and the Pacific Ocean.
Meridian, the sixth largest city of Mississippi, except of hosting numerous cultural events, offers great opportunities to visitors for recreation all year long. It was established in 1860, rebuilt after the Civil War and became the largest city of Mississippi between 1890 and 1930. It contains many parks with tennis courts, softball fields, swimming pools etc. Visitors can also experience water skiing, hiking and camping at Bonita Lakes area and Okatibbee Lake.
Lucerne is the capital of the Canton of Lucerne and the district of Lucerne. It is situated on the shore of Lake Lucerne with a sight of Rigi and Mount Pilatus on the Swiss Alps, in the north central Switzerland, the German speaking part of the country. Lucerne is the most populous city in central Switzerland and a nexus of telecommunications, government and transportation of this region. Lucerne has always been a very attractive destination for tourists.
Whistler Blackcomb is one of the largest and most famous ski resorts in North America. It is located north of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Whistler Blackcomb features the Peak 2 Peak Gondola, which offers easy access between Whistler and Blackcomb mountains at the top. Approximately 2 million people visit this spot in summer as well as winter season, in order to satisfy their curiosity and fulfill their expectations.
The indescribable Whistler Mountain is located in the southern Pacific Ranges of the Coast Mountains, in the province of British Columbia, at approximately 125 km/78 mi in the north of Vancouver.
Timberline Lodge is a lodge and a ski area located south of Mount Hood, Oregon, at about 60 miles away from Portland.
Willamette Pass is a resort in Oregon and more specifically in Klamath County. The spot offers to its visitors the opportunity to enjoy themselves in all fields and feel at home. In order to combine adventure with pleasure, explore this place and you will never regret it.
If you love take-off ramps, jumping and attempting to land as far as possible down the snowing hills with heavy, wide and long skis (from 252 to 275 cm/99 to 108 in), then you are performing ski jumping on Whistler mountain.
Rowena is a world famous kite surf destination in Oregon. It is located at the Columbia River Gorge, a place that has dozens of things to offer to its visitors.
Rowena is a world famous wind surf destination in Oregon. Located at the Columbia River Gorge, a place that has dozens of things to offer to its visitors.
Willamette Pass is a resort in Oregon and more specifically in Klamath County. The spot offers to its visitors the opportunity to enjoy themselves in all fields and feel at home. In order to combine adventure with pleasure, explore this place and you will never regret it.
