Hells Canyon & Wallowas Bike Tour

Duration
6 days
Guided Status
Guided
Difficulty
Intermediate
D-Score™
D3 - Advanced

Overview

Discover and explore what we ultimately strive for in a cycling vacation–which is to simply “Pedal Happy”. Ride parts of Oregon's Grande Tour Scenic Bikeway through the high plains and deep canyons of eastern Oregon. Explore historic inns, surprising taverns, and a delicious chocolate factory. Bicycle from open prairie vistas and serene farmland into the staggering beauty of Oregon's Eagle Cap Wilderness. Marvel at alpine lakes surrounded by the magnificent peaks of the Wallowa Range. Take a tramway to the top of Mount Howard. Ride deep into Oregon's Hells Canyon.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Ride peaceful farm roads along part of Oregon's Grande Tour Scenic Bikeway.

59 km 2452 m

D2

Ride peaceful farm roads along part of Oregon's Grande Tour Scenic Bikeway.

Day 2: Ride beside the Wallowa River into Eagle Cap Wilderness, at the feet of the Wallowa Mountains.

60 km 3839 m

D2

Ride beside the Wallowa River into Eagle Cap Wilderness, at the feet of the Wallowa Mountains.

Day 3: Explore Joseph and zoom up the Wallowa Lake Tramway (included). Or maybe you prefer to tandem paraglide, canoe, or go on a brewpub tour.

Explore Joseph and zoom up the Wallowa Lake Tramway (included). Or maybe you prefer to tandem paraglide, canoe, or go on a brewpub tour.

Day 4: Hells Canyon Scenic Byway and Hells Canyon Overlook.

73 km 5238 m

D3

Hells Canyon Scenic Byway and Hells Canyon Overlook.

Day 5: Ride from Halfway to a rugged remote stretch of Hells Canyon few will ever ride.

63 km 3494 m

D2

Ride from Halfway to a rugged remote stretch of Hells Canyon few will ever ride.

Day 6: Cross the Snake River back into Idaho.

57 km 3744 m

D2

Cross the Snake River back into Idaho.

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Bike rental
Mechanical support
Support vehicle following all rides

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