Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 27, 2025

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Parking

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43.4 km

Lava Lake

This lake is beautiful, surrounded by volcanic landscapes and beautiful forests. It has a distinctive shape from ancient lava flows, which created a natural dam along the eastern shoreline. It …

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53.5 km

Elk Lake & Resort

Elk Lake is very picturesque, with Mt. Bachelor on the eastern horizon and the Three Sisters towering over the north end. There is a resort here that is a popular …

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99.8 km

Harper's Bridge river access

This is a popular spot at the Deschutes River to take your boat in or out. You can also take a dip to refresh yourself.

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102 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

98.3 km

2.32 km

583 m

305 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

98.6 km

3.01 km

Elevation

Highest point (1,950 m)

Lowest point (1,270 m)

Weather

Thursday 9 October

17°C

3°C

46 %

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This route was planned by komoot.

Mt. Bachelor loop via Cascade Lakes Highway — Deschutes National Forest

Lava Lake

Elk Lake & Resort

Harper's Bridge river access

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