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NF Road 4606 – Ponderosa Pine Forest loop from Whychus Creek Trailhead

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United States
Oregon
Deschutes County

NF Road 4606 – Ponderosa Pine Forest loop from Whychus Creek Trailhead

Hard

4.5

(8042)

8,043

riders

NF Road 4606 – Ponderosa Pine Forest loop from Whychus Creek Trailhead

09:51

122km

1,790m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Whychus Creek Wild and Scenic River (Scenic Area)

Deschutes National Forest

Waypoints

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Start point

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15.8 km

NF Road 4606

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This forest road is a popular back road between Bend and Sisters for many cycling enthusiasts, offering a scenic route among pine trees and scenic vistas. It is an excellent …

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108 km

Cold Springs is a convenient stop on your way to or from Sisters or a good place to stay if you'll be in the area for a few days. It …

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109 km

Ponderosa Pine Forest

Highlight • Forest

Pinus ponderosa, the majestic coniferous pine, stands tall with distinctive bark that shifts from youthful blackish-brown to mature yellow-orange plates with dark crevices. Its orderly spacing and contrasting trunks and leaves create a scenic Ponderosa Pine forest.

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122 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

71.3 km

49.6 km

652 m

347 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

107 km

10.1 km

3.96 km

674 m

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Highest point (1,650 m)

Lowest point (990 m)

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Tuesday 10 November

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