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North Shore Trail Mountain Bike Trail
Lowell, Oregon
MTB TRAIL STATS
Avg Rating:    |
4 trail reviews |
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Status: updated 1/23/12 by MarcS |
Difficulty:  Intermediate |
| Length: 14 miles | Global Rank: #1759 |
| Tread: Singletrack | Configuration: Out & Back |
| Ridden: 3 | Wishlist: 2 |
Directions
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Description: This is an out and back that follows the shore and the road. There are several outs from this if you want to turn back and ride the road. The trail is a nice tacky trail that winds thru old growth trees. Some small steep climbs, but very easy. Several creeks filter down to the reservoir and some will need to be stepped across. There is one point a bit after the picnic tables that seems like the end. Just turn around and there is a trail up to the road. Ride down the road for maybe a 1/4 of a mile and the trail starts up again on the left. The trailheads are marked by a sign with hikers on them. Some downed trees throughout which have built in ride overs. The trails out ends at another boat ramp. Be advised the PCT is near the ramp which is a non-bike trail. Turn around and ride back.
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Description: This is an out and back that follows the shore and the road. There are several outs from this if you want to turn back and ride the road. The trail is a nice tacky trail that winds thru old growth trees. Some small steep climbs, but very easy. Several creeks filter down to the reservoir and some will need to be stepped across. There is one point a bit after the picnic tables that seems like the end. Just turn around and there is a trail up to the road. Ride down the road for maybe a 1/4 of a mile and the trail starts up again on the left. The trailheads are marked by a sign with hikers on them. Some downed trees throughout which have built in ride overs. The trails out ends at another boat ramp. Be advised the PCT is near the ramp which is a non-bike trail. Turn around and ride back.
added on June 15, 2010 by 
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TRAIL REVIEWS review this trail
reviewed by MarcS on January 18, 2012
Conditions on this trail have change recently. Extensive work has been done to improve riding conditions on some of the degraded sections. Also, much brush has been cut back, so poison oak is not so much of a concern. I rode it about 2 weeks ago, and although it was a little muddy, it was a great ride. I barely touched any bushes, and the wettest parts are well-gravelled now. There are some challenging technical parts for intermediate riders--mostly at water crossings. Two notes: 1) The PCT is nowhere near this trail, and 2) the trail resumes on the right side of the road not the left if you're headed east from the dam. Also, check out the connecter trails that lead to higher elevation trails with TH's in Westfir. Get recent topo map of Oakridge area trails. Great workout--great ride!
Similar Trail: South Willamette near Lowell & Brice Creek near Cottage Grove.
reviewed by jhallieroberts on July 17, 2011
I tried to run this trail today. I only got about a mile before turning around due to nasty blackberry ivy and poison oak. Might by passable on a bike. I live close though and am going to try to get some maintenance done soon.
Similar Trail: The Patterson/ Goodman Creek trail off hwy 58 is also a local favorite that is better maintained due to higher traffic.
reviewed by B-rizzle_dizzle on July 30, 2010
This is a really fun trail to ride. I enjoy this type of trail where you can flow through the trees. The only bummer is pretty much every time I've ridden it I've come down with poison oak.
reviewed by tarvisg on June 15, 2010
Fun flowy singletrack. Closest trail to Eugene according to Collins Cyclery. I guess they don't have much mtn bike trails in Eugene. Very wet when I rode it. Would be nice once dry. Lots of water flowing in various places. If clear could rip thru this trail. Very green and lush, some tables midway that you can stop and take a break on.
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