The 25-mile course is a family friendly course that leaves the Marina Green event area for a short challenging climb past the major highways for a scenic vista view along the historic Mosier highway. This was once the only paved road through the Columbia River Gorge, and is truly spectacular! After this carefree section the course drops down through the charming town of Mosier and followed by an up hill climb to the Columbia River Plateau and a rest stop at Panorama Point. You then make the return trip following the same course back to the Marina Green event site.
The 100m course is a challenging but scenic run through the rich farmland of the famous Hood River fruit orchards. After leaving the event area you turn right under I-84 and up the hill. You proceed along the rolling waters of the Coe River until the course breaks away from the river turning to the township of Parkdale for a view of the Historic Mt Hood Railroad and the fruit orchards that this area is so famous for.
Now comes the excitement and challenge for those willing to work. The amazing rest stop at Cooper Spur Lodge awaits those ready to grind out 12 miles of solid constant climbing some 3000 feet up. Want to further prove your mettle? Before stopping off at the lodge, make your way to the foot of the Cooper Spur resort ski lift to take in what skiers all over the Northwest already know - this is one of the best vista's in Oregon. This two mile grinder makes for a stunning pinnacle before your well deserved downhill descent.
From the Cooper Spur Lodge, roll over to Hwy 35 to enjoy the fruits of your work and roll downhill for 20-odd miles before the course rolls over to follow the 25 mile family-friendly route.
100K course - this is the 100m course but from Parkdale the course heads straight up to Cooper Spur resort.
If your family would like to take a shorter tour, you have the option to turn around at the 5 mile point to make your entire ride about 10 miles.