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.
Garden Route is a popular stretch of the south-eastern coastline of South Africa. It is sand-witched between the Indian Ocean and the Outeniqua and Tsitsikamma Mountains. It has a mild oceanic climate with mild to warm summers and mild to cool winters and considered second mildest climate after Hawaii according to the Guinness Book of Records.
Adelaide, the liveliest city in Australia, is the capital of South Australia state. It is situated on the Adelaide Plains and more specifically at the north side of Fleurieu Peninsula. It was built next to Torrens River and is surrounded by the Mount Lofty Ranges and the Gulf St Vincent. The climate is considered to be Mediterranean, with dry and hot summers and temperatures that can reach up to 42°C/107.6°F, and humid and cool winters with frequent rainfalls. Overall, Adelaide is a planned city, organized in five squares in the city center and surrounded entirely by a ring of parks.
Lake Charles city is situated on Lake Charles, Calcasieu River and Prien Lake, in the southwestern Louisiana and is the fifth largest incorporated city in the state.
Little Oven is situated in the south part of Kalamunda and Beelu National Park, Swan Region, Perth Hills District.
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.
Angel Fire is an alpine resort in Colfax County, New Mexico, U.S.A. Being one of the tallest peaks in New Mexico, Angel Fire is always busy during both summer and winter season. So, visit this place all year round and enjoy yourself to the maximum.
Punchbowl Falls is located in Hood River County, on Eagle Creek, a magnificent place, which took its name from its resemblance to a bowl one pours punch into.
Timberline Lodge is a lodge and a ski area located south of Mount Hood, Oregon, at about 60 mi/96.50 km away from Portland.
Big White Ski Resort is a well-known ski resort, located 56 km/34 mi southeast of Kelowna, in the Southern Interior of British Columbia. A major reason why this place is always busy, is the fact that it is the second largest resort in British Columbia. Visiting this spot gives you the opportunity to fulfill all your needs.
Hemlock Resort is one of the most famous ski resorts, situated in the Douglas Ranges, British Columbia, Canada, near Chehalis, between the towns of Mission and Agassiz. Although, it is a small resort, Hemlock attracts many people from all over the world. So, be one of them and enjoy yourself in all fields.
On the northeast of beautiful Mount Hood lies the ski area of Cooper Spur.
On the northeast of beautiful Mount Hood lies the ski area of Cooper Spur.
If you are looking for some adrenaline rush in a well attended track, this is a good place for you. Located in Albany, this Motorsports Park is considered to be one of the best in the area.
Mount Hood Skibowl is a ski area located on Mount Hood, near Goverment Camp.
