Sisters

Starting in the "Old West" town of Sisters, Oregon and ending at Smith Rock State Park outside the small town of Terrebonne, this route takes riders past a variety of historical sites, shows the gentle curves of the Deschutes River and frames spectacular views of the Cascade Mountains, and ends with the dramatic walls of Smith Rock State Park. You can plan to do this in two hours one-way if you...

The 38 mile McKenzie Pass ride is without a doubt the most spectacular bike ride in the entire state of Oregon. The ride begins at the Village Green Park in Sisters, Oregon, along Oregon Route 242, which is a stretch of roadway included on the U.S. Register of Historic Places. The route heads west past hay meadows and ascends 2,000 feet through ponderosa pine forests. The road follows an 1860s ...

Eagle Rock Loop is a loop trail located near Sisters, Oregon.

Peterson Ridge Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Sisters, Oregon.

Bend, Oregon has a deserved reputation as one of the top mountain bike destinations in the country. Unless you are from the area, you might not be familiar with nearby Sisters. Sisters is a sleepy western-themed town of 3,000 better known for it's annual rodeo and quilt festival but the locals have been quietly building a vast mountain bike trail system with the Peterson Ridge Trail as the star...

Peterson Ridge Overlook is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Sisters, Oregon.

Whychus Creek Overlook is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Sisters, Oregon.

Whychus Rim and Creek Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Sisters, Oregon.

Just outside of Sisters Oregon is the stunning and popular day hike to the summit Black Butte (Elevation 6,436 feet). At the top, spectacular views of the surrounding Cascades await the intrepid hiker. To get to the trailhead, turn off of Highway 22 onto National Forest Road (NFR) 11, also known as Green Ridge Road. NFR 11 is 5.5 miles west of Sisters and 2.5 miles east of Black Butte Ranch. F...