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

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

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(8042)

8,043

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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. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 1, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Whychus Creek Wild and Scenic River (Scenic Area)

Deschutes National Forest

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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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 Campground & Picnic Area

Highlight • Rest Area

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

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

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

71.2 km

49.3 km

788 m

446 m

139 m

Surfaces

107 km

10.1 km

3.64 km

927 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,650 m)

Lowest point (990 m)

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NF Road 4606

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Ponderosa Pine Forest

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