Sunday, August 3
Hood and Back is an out-and-back ride. If you ride the whole distance, it is almost 80-miles and almost 6,000 feet of climbing. But you don't have to ride it all. You can turn back whenever it suits you. All roads are low-to-no traffic and the views are gorgeous. Most of the climbing is gradual but there are a couple of steeps going each way.
ORbike is an equal opportunity recreation provider operating under special use permit on the Mt. Hood National Forest, USDA Forest Service.
What is included?
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Well-marked route + Ride with GPS
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5 Rest Stops
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Toilets every 15-miles (average)
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Water & Electrolytes
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Light snacks (Bananas, bars, salty snacks)
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Support vehicles (just in case)
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Support riders
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Hot coffee in the morning
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Watermelon at the top!
Sack lunches are available for purchase ONLY when registering. Served ONLY at Sandy Ridge (RS # 2 & 4)
Ambassador Pricing:
The earlier you register, the more you save - not by date, but by registrants.
Register early and recruit your friends.
Ride attendance is capped at 500 riders.
CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICIES
Events Policies and FAQ's: ORbike.com/FAQ
DETAILS, Details, details:
Where: McMenamins Edgefield (Free on-site parking)
2126 S.W. Halsey St., Troutdale, OR 97060
Start time: 7am -10am Hot coffee provided
Finish time: You decide. (Course closes at 5pm)
NOTE: There are nine (9) bars and restaurants on the Edgefield property for post-ride refreshments. There is also a free concert next to the ride site.
Rest Stops Open:
- Dodge Park (#1,5): 8:30am - 3:30pm
- Sandy Ridge Trailhead (#2,4): 9am - 2:30pm
- *McNeil Campground (#3): 10am - 2pm
Riding outside of these times means riding outside of support, including SAGS.
*There is no cell service within 4 miles of McNeil Campground. Riders later than 2pm will be SAGed forward (toward the finish).
Ultra-soft cotton t-shirts, sizes S-XXL (men's) $15
Sack Lunch: $15
Ham & Cheese, Turkey & Cheese, or Veggie Sandwich, Apple, Kettle Chips, Pepperidge Farms Mint Milanos, and a Soda
ONLY available when registering.
ONLY served at Sandy Ridge Trailhead.* (2nd & 4th stop) *New location for 2024.
Some views along the way:
Some views from Edgefield's 9 bars and restaurants:
