Kloochman
5 Star Route / Ridden and Reviewed by Captain ‘O’
This is a 5 Star Route: highly curated, fully documented and a great ride!
This route may have been impacted by the unprecedented and historic wildfires in Oregon during the summer of 2020. Thus, we are uncertain of the route condition and are uncertain if the route description is accurate. If you attempt the route, we would really appreciate your feedback in the comment section at the bottom of the page.
A mixed gravel century (almost a century) that includes the Crooked River Canyon scenic bikeway, the Maury Mountains, and the Post / Paulina road. The ride links two of the best paved roads in Central Oregon with a gravel segment through ranching and farming country and some national forest.
The Details
The first paved sector is from downtown Prineville out the Crooked River Canyon to the top of the grade above Prineville Reservoir and down the other side. The climb of the grade is a little over 4 miles and about 900 feet. The steepest pitches are at the start. The descent of the other side is a bit shorter and less steep.
At mile 28 the gravel begins. Ride through rolling farm and ranch country, up and over the Maury Mountains and down into Post. At Post, refuel at the General Store on milkshakes and meatloaf sandwiches. From mile 28 to mile 54 is uphill at 1 to 2% until the turn onto Kloochman Creek road, where the grade steepens to 5%. The descent into Post is 11 miles with a loss in elevation of 2000 feet. **Click to Read More
Adventure / Gravel Route
– Loop: 92 miles / 5400 ft gain
– Surface: ~ 60% paved, 40% gravel roads
– Location: Prineville, Oregon
– Rideable: Spring through Fall. Best in the spring. Summer can be hot. Fall is hunting season.
– Course by: Captain “O”
– Published: June 2019
Difficulty
Advanced due to distance and remoteness. Technically, this ride is quite moderate.
The Start
Good Bike Co bike shop in downtown Prineville
Lat / Long: 44.302686, -120.844650
Food / Water
Post General Store, mile 66.
Downloads
Cue Sheet / GPX File / TCX File
Legend
Red = paved road
Brown = gravel / dirt road
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Ridden and Reviewed by …
Gravel Girl / Team Dirty Freehub
She loves a good day of gravel like most people like a good book. She’s always amused by the outdoors and the wild adventures. Gravel Girl is a Co-Founder of Dirty Freehub.
Captain O / Team Dirty Freehub
He should have “Never Stop Exploring” tattooed on his chest! He loves adventures on bikes and is a Co-Founder of Dirty Freehub.
Rode a variation of this route 7/20/19 by cutting across a ridge at the reservoir between the county boat ramp and Bowman Dam, honestly not recommended, but it worked. Fantastic gravel, washboard all navigable even this late in summer. Note there was a trough with a hose of cold potable spring water that a very nice lady let me use at mile 47.7 on the regular route, it’s just on the left at a low spot next to a couple barn structures. Otherwise, fantastic sustained climb and fun descent with no vehicles, would do again anytime.
Thanks for the feedback. We’ve had nothing but welcoming farmers … my favorite story was friends who ended up running into a cattle drive and the ranchers made sure they were safe by putting them behind fencing. Just love that whole area….