Heading down from WA next weekend to ride the Ochocos. Anything to be aware of concerning the Round/Lookout loop? Rode Lookout Mt. a few years ago and enjoyed it so we're going to try the longer ride this time.
It is hunting season now and that is a popular area for Central Oregon hunters. Wear bright clothes and expect to see people in camo while you are there.
Ray;
the Ochocos are simply amazing the RM lookout mtn trails are fantastic and in fine shape (as of a few weeks ago) simply because they dont seen a ton of use. I would recommend stopping a the Mother Lode mine on the way up Lookout mtn. Also the Lookout mtn climb has a few options, I would choose the western most route (forgetting the spur number). You will love the area!
Enjoy!
Thanks TTRD and braaap (although your handle scares me ;o)
TTRD - are you referring to the Independent Mine trail? Last time we rode LM that's the way we went and it seemed to be not too steep and in descent shape. You said 'western-most' which makes me think of the decent trail?
I rode out there the week before Labor Day and it was in great shape. Even then, during bow season there were a few bow hunters about, but nothing to worry about. I second Nat's recommendation. I did the 804 a couple years ago and it was ok, but the 808 was better IMHO. I could see doing a figure 8 of sorts by going up 804, down 808A then back up 808, if you wanted more miles, which most people don't. I'd also recommend checking out the MTB Project app for your smart phone. It has this route going up the 808 and you use it like a GPS without cell service. It worked better than I expected it to.
Sorry about that, I didn't know the trail numbers, I was thinking that 804 (not the decent) would be a good route up as I went up 808A and it was a grunt. There trails near that intersection were marked but the map I had wasn't the best. Have a great ride!
fyi, had a great time riding Round/Lookout on Friday. Weather was perfect, trails were in great shape and we saw absolutely no one, except five elk. Thanks for all of the help. On Lookout we took #808 and descended #804 (west).
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