where to ride

[steve3]

Hi, were new to the area and need some help on the best places to ride, we will be up around the redmond area next week, would like to find the best trails for the wife and boys and hills for me, can you ride out of the snow ski resort areas?
any wide open areas? where do most people stage from?
Thanks for the help
sp

 

[snowmobiler]

central oregon snoparks.http://www.tripcheck.com/Pages/SPcentraloregon.asp it doesnt show another one up at hoodoo,past sisters.

 

[powhound800r]

Three creeks sno park south of Sisters might be the best place for you with the kids and all. You can ride over to Bachelor from there if you like. Or try Wanoga sno Park on the way to Bachelor. You cannot unload at Bachelor. Usually trail maps in the shelters.

Ron

 

[powder_rider]

palina , three creeks, lapine , dutchman flats at batchlor

 

[steve3]

hey thanks to all for the information, do any of these areas have open play areas.
sp

 

[eludnu]

Steve3,

When riding with the kids, we prefer Hoodoo or Paulina. Lots of trails, with plenty of play area's that even the kids can get into at Hoodoo. Pretty much all flat so it's a great place to learn. Paulina has better grooming of the road into the lake, and the family likes getting hot lunch at the lake cabin.

Three Creeks is not bad either, at least at first, as the road into the lake is always well groomed, and wide. Once you start the trail section to dutchman and moon mountain though, plan on a beating unless you leave the trail. And there are some sections of the trail that new riders can be intimidated.

 

[Garyhamp]

Open Areas

There are a few large clear play areas north of Paulina Lake. Excellent for practice and hill climbing.