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Road to Elk Lake and the Cascade Trail Network

Nearby Town: 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!


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Posted by: drop1 on 9/24/2001
lived in detroit rode the trail twice you'll need at least front suspention the 40mph down hill with big rock tones of fun nice lake no traffic.


Posted by: tclark on 5/19/2001
I have riden up to elk lake and back the trail rocks!!! that is were i broke in my new bike. I reached about 45-50 coming down it is insane!




 



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