There are few sports more exhilarating than mountain biking, and few better places to do it than in Ashland, Oregon. Uniquely situated where the Cascades and Siskiyou mountain ranges meet, this town offers everything from light and easy rides to extreme steep climbs. Read on to discover some of the greatest places for mountain biking in the area.
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Located at the Ashland Watershed, the Jabberwocky Trail is one of Ashland’s newest trails. It starts at Caterpillar crossing and flows out into Lizard trail. It is a one-way only downhill biking trail and is best for more advanced riders. If you are looking for a fast-paced ride with several table-top jumps, doubles, and short rock sections, this is the trail for you.
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Wind your way through old Ponderosas on the Horn Gap. Located at Lithia Park, this two way trail flows through trees in tight sections. It is an intermediate trail that offers an extremely smooth ride, due to rarely being ridden. This trail is a steady 1.2 mile climb from Horn Gap Road.
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Jabberwocky and Horn Gap are just two great trails that you’ll find in Ashland, but if you are looking for more places to ride, Ashland Mountain Adventures is the place to go. Ashland Mountain Adventures offers everything from bike rentals to a mountain bike shuttle that links riders up with the best mountain bike trails in the area. If you are unfamiliar with the trails in Ashland, the trained staff at Ashland Mountain Adventures will guide you according to your proficiency level. Meet them at the shop, and they’ll take you to the top of wherever you choose!
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Located just five minutes away from Ashland Mountain Adventures, Country Willows is the perfect home base for exploring some of the best mountain biking in Ashland, Oregon. All of our guests enjoy an array of special amenities including complimentary daily breakfast and onsite access to some of Ashland’s best hiking and biking trails, such as the White Rabbit and TIDI trails.
For those planning their next mountain biking getaway, the Creekside Suite is the ideal accommodation. As an added feature, personal bikes may be kept close at hand just outside the door to the Creekside Suite in our barn’s interior. This room features a private entrance, a living room with a charming bronze patina cast iron stove fireplace, a large TV, and a dining area with kitchenette. In anticipation of summer, we are booking up quickly! Check our availability today!
Now that you’ve found the best mountain biking in Ashland, Oregon, read our blog on the area’s best hiking trails!