Road to Elk Lake and the Cascade Trail Network
| Location: | Detroit, Oregon |
| Ride Type: | Many Trails To Choose |
| Trail Type: |
Fire/Gravel Road 35% Single Track 65% |
| Distance: | 50.00 miles (80.45 KM) |
| Duration: | not specified. |
| Elevation Gain: | 5000 Feet (1523 Meters) |
| Climbing: | Steep and Technical |
| Skill Level: | Masochist |
| User Density: | not specified. |
Trail Description:
After a near death experience of a 8.5 mile climb up a 12 to 15% nasty rocky road into Elk Lake, you're on the ridge of the Cascade's. Take your pick of nice smooth twisties or steep nasty eat up your spokes roots,rocks,snow,mud,wildlife but guess what? No traffic or anyone else once on the trails!
How to get there:
Hiway #22 east from Salem, OR. Drive to Detroit. Take the left across the bridge just inside of Detroit, up a winding paved road for 5 to 6 miles. Stop in the dirt parking lot just after the sign "Elk Lake" Then put on your climbing legs or prepare to die...
Additional Notes:
There will be snow through June and into July, BUT, don't let that stop you!