![]() If you head out early enough, (which you should on this ride, for temps and because its a long ride) there will be low traffic, the shoulder is 4 sometimes 7feet wide and you are always on the best side for turnoffs, stops and picture taking of amazing views into the valley and to the top of the mountain. The backroads way is ok, but it eliminates the views and the cars. In the past I have done both, and to be honest I have a little bit of preference for the lush views, forested valleys and snow cap mountain that you see from the highway. Some backroads or riding on the shoulder of the highway. Starting in Welches, there are a couple of options to go up and around the south side of the mountain. The ride can be broken down into some basic sections. I rode around the mountain in an anti clockwise direction, which provided good light and kept me off the highway in the highest heat of the day. Covid19 changed things regarding store stops or public water fountains. I also overlaid an awareness of heat and some planning for water stops. I made a few modifications to the route, thinking I would capture some nice views, with beautiful valleys and still ride fully around the mountain. This summer I didn’t have too many miles on my legs thanks to covid19, but I decided to take on this old classic again simply because I know its a fantastic ride and I needed that mindspace of 5 hours on the bike. ![]() Since then I have really enjoyed exploring the area and variations on the roads. My first time circumnavigating mt.Hood, Oregon was 2012 for an original route written by Velodirt. I have been riding the mountain and close by roads for going on years now.
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