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Oakridge Bike Shop & Willamette Mountain Mercantile, 48080 Highway 58, Oakridge, OR (2026)

09/09/2026

It’s another Trail Tuesday! I had a friend ask if Trail Tuesday rides were actually ridden on the Tuesday, or perhaps ridden earlier- the answer is that when the weather is good and I’ve got the time, I’ll do as many rides as I can, and sometimes like today, you get the ride I literally just finished! But rest assured, all Trail Tuesday rides are certified fresh and happened recently. Now let’s get into it- Upper Bunchgrass and a Fugrass update!

With sooooo many people asking about Bunchgrass, it was time to go check it out. A short drive up Hwy 58 got me to rd 5883/ Eagle Creek. From there it was a short 8 miles to the lake we used to call Mosquito Lake, but I’ve heard it referred to as Taylor Lake, so Scott Taylor, the local legend who dreamed up Fugrass (a connector from Fuji to Bunchgrass). It’s a gear spot to park, and brought back many memories of many a Bunchgrass expedition, most of them successful…..😂.
The short pedal up rd 381 got me to the start of the Bunchgrass, but I decided to take the trail off to the right, and I’m glad I did!

My mind was immediately blown- I had just entered a zone of completely new, perfect single track, being built by the same wizards that brought you the Cloverpatch connection, the Oakridge Trails Alliance. After about a mile and half of this blissful brown ribbon, I bumped into the crew- Derrick, Barbara, Kerri, and Alex (along with dog Pixie Dust). Apparently I was their first visitor, and I gotta say, it was a real pleasure to see them. They, along with their volunteers, have been doing some amazing trail building, I and was slightly humbled to be so warmly welcomed to their work in progress. Thank you for all that you’ve all done and keep up the amazing work! I whipped out an ancient Tredmap and Derrick pointed out bits of trail lore from the way back machine. Taking leave of my trail friends, it was time to return to the start of the Bunchgrass and see what state it was in, but first I enjoyed a Heidie inspired mega meat sandwich while gazing at the snow covered Sisters.

Well, there has definitely been a ton of tread work done to upper Bunchgrass. It was severely affected by the Cedar Creek fire in 2022, and many of us had nearly given up hoping it could return. The terrain was otherworldly, the first mile or so completely burnt to a crisp, but the trail tread was wide, firm, and recently maintained. It made for quick riding through the inferno zone. At about the time it started to feel slight depressing, the understory turned green and flooded with fireweed. Continuing a bit further lush undergrowth returned and so did the fresh benching and manicure corners- for a trail that many thought was literally toast, it’s riding sooooo good! As I had limited time, I jumped off the trail at rd 379 and returned to the lake via gravel, with amazing views of a snow capped Diamond Peak. I hope to get back up there this season and go a bit further out towards Big Bunchgrass. The trail tread work up there is seriously good, and this loop is a great way to experience the Bunchgrass with options for longer or shorter out and back or loops that incorporate stunning gravel riding.

A swim in the lake wrapped up a perfect day exploring some high country goodness. If you haven’t been up there recently, go check it out, and if you’ve been Bunchgrass curious, now might be your time to go😎.

The trail work on the Fugrass is
awesome, and if you want to get involved, the Oakridge Trails Alliance is planning a work party in early October, and there’s still time to get in to win a custom Cascade Cougar bike while raising funds for more trail awesomeness. Checkout their FB page for details🤙🏽

09/05/2026

It’s Satur-Yay!!!! Happy Labor Day weekend! We are OPEN regular hours Saturday, Sunday and Monday too! We’ve had a bit of awesome sauce (ie Derrick’s word for rain) and the trails are sweeeeeet! Get up here to Oakridge and ride or hike or run, but just get up here🤙🏽.

We’ve got a whole bunch of used bikes for sale- some Konas and a Santa Cruz Chameleon medium for $600!!!! Sweet👍🏽. The sale of these used bikes helps fund our local NICA mountain bike team, a great cause for some h great kids.

Ibis Bikes are on sale too, Carbon and Aluminium Ripmos and Ripleys, check them out!

And Noel “Mr Heck Yeah!” Has put together a whole rack of Lodge and sweet T’s for 50% off. Come check it out.

Open Labor Weekend: Saturday 8-7 pm
Sunday 8- 6 pm
Labor Monday 8-6 pm

09/02/2026

Welcome to Trail Tuesday! With the great weather this past week, we’ve managed do some awesome trail rides that we’ll be sharing with you over the next couple weeks. A few days ago we took a field trip, over the Aufderheide/ Rd 19, and up Hwy 126 to the Old Cascade Crest region.

Many of us “old school” riders (ie over 50 years old😎) have memories of riding in the area back in the day, and I’ll admit it’s been nearly 30 years since I’ve been there. Offering a pure and challenging backcountry experience in old growth forests, over rugged terrain and ancient mountains, this area has been getting talked about all season and it was time to check it out. The Pyramids loop is an all day plus endeavour, and we wanted something a bit more manageable as a day ride that offered maximum views, flow and ridability in both directions- the Crescent Mountain Trail delivered!

Starting from the south trail head just off Hwy 20, we immediately knew we were in for a great day- the trail was super duffy and covered in pine needles, with perfectly ridable switchbacks winding through old growth forests. Part way up the climb we came across a massive ant hill- we spent a few minutes mesmerised by the sheer enormity of it, thousands of wee ants all carrying sticks many times their size to the top of the hill.

As we climbed out of the trees, the meadows opened up and the views towards the Pyramids caused a few jaw drop moments. Surprisingly, the meadows were also popping with flowers! And we came across a bunch of trees that had been girdled- more on that later.

Reaching the summit, we were treated to stunning views of Mt Jefferson and Mt Washington. Sitting on the remains of the foundation of the old lookout, we were also treated to a double meat Heidie trail sandwich. Apparently a series of lookouts had occupied the summit dating as far back as 1914, with a cupola cabin style as seem in the pic in this series from about 1922-1938. The lookout was abandoned in about 1953 and we could see the remains of it scattered down the hillside.

The advice for local legends Derrick Bell and Wade Beauchamp was that the descent from the summit to the south trail head was one of the best in the area, which was one of the reasons we picked this out and back- and they were 110% correct! It’s never so steep that you have to ride the brakes, and the views along the way down are mind blowing. We stopped part way down to brush one particularly overgrown section, and even though we didn’t have the big saw, the Leatherman got the job done, just 😂. The trail mellowed out towards the bottom, and the gentle climb gave us time to think about what next to tackle in the Old Cascade Crest. This area is and absolute “must do” for any experienced intermediate mountain biker, and the Crescent Mountain Trail is a perfect intro to the area.

It just so happened that the day we rode was Heidie’s 53rd birthday, so I wrote her an Oakridge style birthday greeting….🎂.

Ok, back to the girdled trees. We stopped at the McKenzie ranger station to ask about them, and the rangers weren’t 100% sure, but they thought it’s been done as part of forestry practice to create habitat for certain species. The ranger station also has some cool maps showing just how stunning Crescent Mtn is and why it got its name.

A dip in the cool waters of the McKenzie river wrapped up a great birthday day for Heidie and I on a new trail for us. We’ll definitely be back. 🤙🏽

08/30/2026

It’s New Bike Week here in Oakridge- Jen just picked up her new Ibis Ripley with electronic shifting! She’s stoked🤙🏽. And Steve just got his new Ibis Oso, he’s stoked too! You can help Steve justify his new bike purchase and pick up a good deal- his previous Large Oso is for sale, well looked after and with a brand new battery.

And speaking of Ibis Osos, local legend Bruce came by this morning with his for a minor adjustment, and I got to say hi to his 13 year trail dog Chucky.

Stop by and congratulate Noel on his recent bike packing tour down the entire Oregon Coast on an Ibis Hakka. He stopped by many small Oregon towns, including Denmark, who knew we had one of those 🤷🏽‍♂️😎.

The air is clear and the trails are fantastic as we head into All Time Fall Time, that time of year that 99.9% of people say is their favorite time to ride.

08/26/2026

Welcome to a special edition of Trail Tuesday (ok, they’re all special, but this one’s extra special). This week is all about the vibe of the tribe- the tribe of people we call Mtn bikers. Trans Cascadia Excursions hosted a group of frame builders and bike industry people who were in Portland for the MADE Bike show, and we got to share the stoke with this eclectic crew of bikers from as far away as Japan! Sam from Singular Cycles in the UK was here, and it turns out we rode together in Napa nearly 20 years ago!

We met at Transcascadia HQ across from Westfir Lodge & Mountain Market, where Nicole hand writes positive messages on each and every cup- this is absolute 5 star service! Krista “Red” is a rockstar shuttle hostess and Aaron Jackson’s ever present smile was , well, ever present as he made sure everyone was accounted for so we could load the vans and head up to Alpine.

It was perfect conditions at Kate’s cut in and everyone anticipated a “best ever” ride on Alpine , with many of them Oakridge first timers. I got to unload my bike with the help of Curtis Inglis from Retrotec, a bicycle legend, and very fun guy.

The crew from SimWorks were from Japan and they rode in sandals- and absolutely crushed it, all smiles the whole time.

We all were riding different kinds of bikes, some seriously retro and decidedly old school, and some with the latest tech and 32” wheels, but none of that really mattered- we were all out there together sharing the experience of mountain biking. We all made our way over Sourgrass and flowed through the Jedi section. After a full regroup at the bottom of Jedi, we rolled out to the Beautimous meadow.

At the Tire Mtn junction, Eugene, Riley, Andrew, and I bid farewell to the MADE group and headed out to Tire and Cloverpatch- Andrew had never done ATCA and Riley had never ridden the Cloverpatch connector. It was a pleasure to shre the trails that I’ve ridden hundreds of times with new people. Nick from Transcascadia loaned us a water purifier and we refilled our bottles at Tire Creek before heading off and experiencing the artful rockwork of the connector trail. The rest of the ride was as expected- amazing.

Back at the Westfir Lodge, we reconnected with some of the crew that we started the day with, and everyone was stoked.
We swapped stickers with our Japanese friends, and tried to explain what “stoke” meant- they put it into google translate and started laughing- they started the day slighty scared, but finished definitely stoked🤙🏽. New friends made, some fears conquered, experienced riders sharing trail knowledge with new riders, reconnecting with people from 2 decades ago, and all of it revolving around the Mountain Bike. What a great day had by all🏆

08/21/2026

Welcome to the weekend! Before we get to all the rad stuff we have at the shop for sale, let’s give a shout out local legend Jim D- he took up mtn biking at 60 years old, and at 74 , he’s still going strong and currently has 345 (and 1/2) trips over Heckletooth!!!! He is the undisputed King of Heckletooth, and he’s rocking the shirt that was made to mark 250 trips over the Mtn. If you love Heckletooth as much as we do, grab the latest Heckletooth T, designed by local Heckletooth rider Garrett Brady. We have men’s and women’s sizes in stock!

And check out our special prices on Ibis Ripmos and Rilpley AFs, we have a few older ex-demo models and the current version in stock!

Field’s guides, Osprey packs, and Hand Up gloves are I stock and ready to stoke your next outdoor adventure.

Northwest Forest Passes, yup, we have those too!

And if your needing that sick whip (translation: cool bike) for Burning Man, we can help with that too.

The air is clear, the trails are choice, and we’re open 7 days😎

08/19/2026

It’s Trail Tuesday! Heidie and I have a yearly tradition of riding Hardesty starting with a shuttle with Brian from Cog Wild Mountain Bike Tours & Shuttles. A few days ago we had the chance and Brian was driving, so we headed down to the Hardesty Trailhead. Now, many of you who ride in Oakridge probably have shuttled with him, and many that have, always stop in the shop to say how awesome he is.

Brian moved up here from San Dieago about 15 years ago to be close to his parents, and for many visitors, he’s the first friendly local face they encounter as they get ready to jump on a shuttle. He’s an absolute rockstar, caring for both the riders and their bikes, always full of trail info, making sure they are set up for success on the trail. He is my source for, and is the originator of, the “Stokeridge” stickers, which he gives out to riders. He and I have a gentleman’s agreement that the stickers will never be sold, only given, as stoke must be freely shared. Jump on a shuttle with Brian or swing by the shop and let me know you’re stoked and I’ll give you one🤙🏽.

As with almost every Oakridge shuttle, there will be friendly faces and maybe a friend or two - we bumped into practically local riders Jashua Lavietes , Jeremy Ellison, and Rodney from Vegas. They’ve been riding here for years, and needless to say the stoke levels were high. Heidie and I got dropped at the start of the Hardesty road climb, and it’s lucky we pulled over to unload, just in time to get dusted by a fully loaded logging truck barrelling down the mountain. If you’re pedaling or driving up to Hardesty or Lawler, take extra care and caution amd look out for logging vehicles out there.

Even with the shuttle, there’s a fair bit of climbing to get to Hardesty. We stopped in the meadow after the climb and Heidie’s new Black Stone Stitchworks magic bag produced a beautiful double meat salami and ham sandwich-winning🏆!

I gotta say, I think Hardesty (named after local judge Charles Hardesty, elected 1854), is one of those slightly underrated gems, simply because it often gets “outshined” by the ridiculously good Lawler, and the fabulously steep Eula.

Hardesty is incredibly beautiful, it’s pure old school singletrack, and has a level of deliciously sustained technicality that keeps you on your toes from top to bottom. There are a couple different distinct switchback zones, from backcountry chunk style, which Heidie nailed for the first time ever (!), to uber tight “hiker switchbacks” that require 110% commitment and laser front wheel placement.

As the trail descends, the speeds come up and there are plentiful side hits for a bit of impromptu silliness. We had heard from Jash that there was a tree partially blocking the trail, so Heidie went full hulk mode and moved it. We cut a few low hanging branches, and ran into a nice couple of college students hiking. When I let the young lady know her backpack was open, she said “it’s like me, I’m an open person, there’s snacks in there, do you want some?”😂😎.

Towards the bottom there’s a section that had been burned a few years ago, we stopped to look at just how massive some the trees were and take a few pics of the fireweed that towered overhead. We bump into Bruce the dog and his owner Francisco, a super nice guy from Eugene and a chef at BJ’s. We complimented Francisco on taking such good care of Bruce- at 9 years old he still had the look of a top athlete. The lower trail can have a fair amount of hikers, so be careful and courteous.

Back the the parking lot, we reflected on just how fun it was to shuttle with Brian, and as always, meeting cool people on the journey up is a given here in Oakridge. As Heidie smashed her favourite post ride food- steak 🥩, we agreed that Hardesty is one of those classic Oakridge trails that always satisfies. A quick stop on the North Fork for a swim on the way home sealed the deal on a perfect Stokeridge day🤙🏽.

Upcoming event: the Wednesday group ride, leaving from the shop at 5:30 pm tomorrow, get in touch if you want to demo an Ibis Ripley or Ripmo AF.

08/14/2026

Thursday is the new Friday here in Oakridge, Oregon! And with trails this good and air this clear, every week should end in a 3 day weekend.

Local Dan has been hosting group rides on Wednesday evening, leaving from the shop at 5:30 pm. Yesterday we rode Larison Rock, and as you can see from the pics, it’s good, real good🤙🏽. We even had an international guest, Dylan Gee from Christchurch, New Zealand. He’s doing the Oregon Timber Trail, but took time out of fully laden bike packing to rip some classic Oakridge and drop some trail tips to Noel, who is an absolute frother and relatively new to mtn biking.

If you’re keen to get in on the group ride action and would
like to demo an Ibis AF (aluminum frame) Ripmo or Ripley, get in touch as we have limited numbers available.

With cooler temps and a few clouds around, this weekend is looking perfect for riding or any other outdoor adventure!

08/12/2026

Welcome back to another Trail Tuesday! Heidie and I had originally intended to ride Chucksney/ Grasshopper, but with consistent reports of unknown numbers of down trees, we started to hatch a new plan- Box Canyon/ North Fork segment #5. What?! You’ve never heard of that? Well frankly in the 30 years I’ve been riding in Oakridge, I’ve never ridden it either , so here we go.

We love the serene setting and big trees at Constitution Grove up the Aufderheide, so we stopped and had a walk. The trees were all young in 1787 when the Constitution was signed, and the trees have plaques with all the original signees. Hugh Williamson was a doctor and an academic who lived to the ripe old age of 83. We googled a few of the names, and there are so many interesting stories….but back to today’s story.

After consulting the map, we decided to start our ride at Constitution Grove. We rolled up the pavement, past the exit of Box Canyon trail, and a bit further along, the start of the North Fork. Heading up the road to Box Canyon Horse Camp is a nice climb, and their were these cool wood cages built around the drains to prevent them getting blocked by debris. We rode past the horse camp to check out the Landis cabin, a model of the original fire guard station set in a gorgeous meadow. There was an interpretive panel on the threats to bumblebees 🐝, very interesting. We also took a peek at the oldBox Canyon guard station from the 1930’s, which can be rented for overnight stays from the Forest Service- an Air BnB in the woods!

Arriving at the Horse Camp we were greeted by a friendly deer who acted as a camp host, welcoming us and sitting in the shade. And we also bumped into Terry from Portland! When we mentioned we were from Oakridge, this very nice man said, “are you the people who post trail reports on Facebook?”- Ha! That’s us Terry, yes we do, and I am happy to say he’s a part of our Trail Tuesday: he had just ridden part of Chucksney and confirmed that there are potentially many down trees after about 3 miles. Thanks for the boots on the ground intel Terry!

Our plan confirmed, we headed down the 2 miles of playful singletrack that is the Box Canyon trail. It’s riding well and clear, save for 1 tree towards the bottom. Our high speed descending single track itch scratched, we rolled back up the Aufderheide to the start of North Fork segment #5. This is a completely new trail to us and we were guardedly optimistic as I had heard that it had some work done this year by the Scorpions Trail Crew, but I’ve never heard of anyone riding it, so here we go. The start of the trail is just off the pavement to the right. The Shale Ridge trail is on the left, and enters the Waldo Wilderness, so no bikes are allowed. The North Fork follows the wilderness boundary, but the trail sits outside the boundary.

First impressions? Wow! The trail is lined with big trees, really big trees. We were stunned at just how many massive old growth Douglas firs there were. The lush undergrowth and endless massive trees, the trail meandering next to the crystal
clear North Fork of the Middlefork of the Willamette, it felt like a magical fairyland. Waldo Lake, not too far as the crow flies, is the source of this river. There are a number of river trails around Oakridge, but this one felt extra special. We found a picnic is spot along the river, and my selection of a blueberry muffin from Sweetvine. hit the spot. On our more remote rides, we’ve started using a LifeStraw filter, and I would suggest anyone spending time in the backcountry keep something similar in their ride bag. Ok enough product placement, let’s ride😎.

We continued to make our way down river. There were a couple deteriorating bridges that were easy to get past, but over all the trail between the start and Constitution Grove was in fantastic shape and it was like riding a magic carpet of pine needles! We wanted to check out the whole trail, so we decided to continue down river from Constitution Grove to rd 1944. The trail started off great, but we encountered some overgrown sections and a few spots where the river had inundated the trail making navigation a bit slow and tricky. The lower section would appear to get very little use compared to the upper section, which is saying something, as I can’t recall anyone ever asking about this trail in the shop. There were a couple large bridges in the lower section, so clearly time, effort, and resources were put into this trail. It would be great to see more people using it, it’s a worthy destination. We finally popped out of the bushes at rd 1944, literally 😂.

We rolled back up the Aufderheide to the truck, stoked to have ridden something completely new to us, and blown away by the grandeur of the forest and the hidden gem that’s been right in front of us all this time. We’ll be back again, and would definitely recommend this ride as an immediate level ride with a bit of spice in the Box Canyon section. I would probably recommend the upper section of the North Fork trail, finishing at Constitution Grove, unless an adventure is required, then by all means do the lower 3 miles. This trail provides an excellent intermediate option for those looking to experience this zone without committing to the the expert level trail and terrain of Grashopper and Chucksney.

As we made our way back to Oakridge, we had to make the very difficult decision of which swimming hole to go to, as the Aufderheide is spoiled for choice: 11 mile, 8 mile, 5 mile…we settled for 3 mile, arguably the best and bathed in afternoon sun. We’re so fortunate to have soooooo many options of trails, rivers, and lakes in and around Oakridge. And doubly fortunate that this summer continues to serve up some of the best ever trail conditions and clean air! Grab some snacks, make a plan, and get outside!

08/08/2026

Welcome to a wonderful weekend! The air is clear and the trails and lakes are calling- we recommend Suzanne Lake for 11/10 swimming amazingness!

Need more options? Hike Oregon books are the perfect outdoors planning companion, and we have them in stock.

Need trail snacks? Our selection can’t be beat, and now we have delicious Bobos PB&J.

And of course we have Lodge cast iron for those wanting to cook old school.

Noel spent part of the morning a preparing for a week long bike packing tour on an Ibis Cycles Hakka, but he took time out to put our Marin Bobcat Trail 3s on sale for $649!!! (Regular pice $845). We’ve got small, large and x Large in stock, and they won’t last long at this price.

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