2018 McKenzie Pass Updates

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April 6th 2018: Sorry for the slow start to these updates, it's been a busy spring. At the end of March there was still snow below the gate, but with all of the clearing the forest service did in the fall there is a lot less shade and the sun is melting things quickly. The road is clear to the gate and beyond, I haven't had time to ride beyond the gate, but if the weather cooperates I will ride up Monday morning (4/9/18). Below are some pictures.

April 9th 2018: Beautiful sunny weather today allowed me to ride up past the gate, I took my mountain bike ( 27.5" x 3" tires) and was glad I did. I was able to ride up to windy point with just a few spots of mud and snow to negotiate. Some other riders on road bikes turned around before windy point. I was then able to continue on until the big cut where ODOT plows are working. I did have to push my bike through one snow drift, but for early April I was amazed by how far I was able to get. Check out the pictures posted below. I would recommend a mountain bike or gravel bike at this time, although it is doable on a road bike if you are adventurous.

April 18th 2018: New update from ODOT, they have closed the road to all users! See photo below. Because of the fire last year ODOT is still assessing and clearing danger trees, the state of the roadway and culverts. Work crews are on the highway with heavy equipment. Once they have completed their work bicyclist and pedestians will be allowed at their own risk. The plan is to open the highway to cars and all users the third Monday in June, June 18th. No date at this time when crews will be done, we will keep you posted. Feel free to call the shop for latest updates.

April 27th 2018: Just got off the phone with ODOT. They are now taking the signs down Friday - Sunday when the crews are not working. You are now able to ride the pass Friday-Sunday. The signs will be up Monday -Thursday. Please do not ride the pass on Monday- Thursday. ODOT is hoping to be done with all road work by the middle of May.

May 6th 2018: Pass is ridable all the way to hwy 126. Road is mostly swept watch for gravel and some debris. Get on up there if you can. Please remember the pass is closed to all users Monday-Thursday open to hikers and cyclist at your own risk Friday-Sunday

May 19th 2018: Same as before, pass is open all the way, Closed to all users Monday-Thursday. Open to bikes and peds. Friday-Sunday. Have fun, be safe,and  get on up there before it opens to cars on June18th.

May 25th 2018: McKenzie Pass will be open to bikes Memorial Day Monday May 28th. Then after that ODOT will continue to be working Mondays- Thursday most likely until June 18th when it will open to cars. Look below for photos of the type of work ODOT is doing.

June 18th 2018: The Pass is now open to all users, still a great low traffic ride, be safe and have fun out there.

June 21st 2018: Heavy rains yesterday have caused a mud slide, Pass is closed at least through today, will update when we get more info. Posted phot of mudslide below.

June22nd 2018: ODOT has cleared the mud slide, Pass is now open to all traffic.

AVAILABLE NOW: Our McKenzie Pass cycling jerseys.

For those curious to see what 'spring' riding looks like on McKenzie Pass, check out our photo gallery below.

Happy Trails,