Where to Ride in Sandy: Mountain Bikes

While the Sandy Ridge Trail System may be one of the best mountain bike draws in the United States, it's not the only "must-ride" destination for mountain bikers in the Sandy area.  We are blessed with some incredibly picturesque mountain bike trails, from the fairly kid-friendly trails at Sandy River Park and Tickle Creek Park in Sandy, to the beginner/intermediate cross country mountain bike trail system around Government camp and Timberline Lodge, to the heart-pumping lift-assisted downhill runs at Mount Hood Adventure Park.

See what the region has to offer the mountain biking enthusiast below.  The rating system shown on this page is the same rating system used on the ski slopes - a green circle indicates an easier trail, a blue box indicates intermediate skill level is required. Black diamond trails are difficult, and the double black diamond trails are meant for experts only.  One of the best resources available on the internet for mountain biking trails is the MTB Project's site ( www.mtbproject.com ); this site can be accessed on your phone or computer, and provides maps, trail data, current conditions, and pictures/video of each of these trails -- many of the links provided below to these trails are links to the MTB Project's data.  Also, don't forget to check out the "Resources for Mountain Bikers" section at the bottom of the page for links to service retailers, rental shops, maps and more!  Happy riding!