With Kissing the Trail: Oregon, John Zilly finally gives fat-tire fans the best biking trails throughout the Beaver State-rich in detail, singletrack, and good riding karma. More than 70 trails are described, featuring mileage and ride time, easy-to-use maps and elevation profiles, clear directions, trail user density, exploring options, hazards, and where to find more information. A quick-reference chart indicating season and difficulty level and sharp, contemporary photos round out this comprehensive guide. In Kissing the Trail: Oregon, Zilly tracks down trails in prime destinations such as Bend, Eugene, Hood River and the Columbia River Gorge, the Coast, and metro-Portland.
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John Zilly is the author of six mountain biking guides, including the best-selling Kissing the Trail and Mountain Bike! Southwest Washington. Zilly lives in Seattle.
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This review is from: Kissing the Trail: Northwest and Central Oregon Mountain Bike Trails (Paperback)
I'm working on a new edition of Kissing the Trail NW & Central Oregon, though I'm not certain when it will come out. It will be my eleventh guidebook. The first edition went out of print in 2002. Too bad (it was my previous publisher). While I've been out updating this book, I've found that, actually, most of the info is still correct and up-to-date, despite what the previous reviewer claims. Yes, there are trails like Post Canyon, Gales Creek, and some trails near Bend that need some serious revisions. However, the accuracy of the descriptions, maps, elevation profiles, directions, gps coordinates of the other 65 or so trails still works. That's why people are paying $40 or more for used copies--it's clearly still the best mountain bike guide for Oregon. And worthy of more than one star. The new edition will have 80 to 90 rides, including the North Umpqua epics near Crater Lake and the Scappoose freeride area near Portland. Plus more attitude and lots of new photos. Keep tabs on the progress at adventurepress.com.
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This review is from: Kissing the Trail: Northwest and Central Oregon Mountain Bike Trails (Paperback)
While this book highlights some good trails, the author's over-the-top "old school" attitude gets a little tiresome at times (i.e.: the Skibow review). That being said, I've had many good solo rides that were new to me, and for the most part this book was adequate. My biggest complaint is that there are several rides in which the cyclist is directed ENTIRELY the wrong way...who wants to climb singletrack and descend fireroads? (I'm thinking of High Prairie Loop on east mt. Hood, among others). I tend to question an author that reviews his own book, and gives himself 5 of 5 stars.
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Kissing the trail OREGON,
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This review is from: Kissing the Trail: Northwest and Central Oregon Mountain Bike Trails (Paperback)
This BOOK is way out of date, there must be a follow up to this book. Mtn Biking in Oregon is exploding and there is not a current up to date book with all the new trails and rerouted trails.
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Hood River locals like to head out to the Post Canyon/Mitchell Hill area after work; it's fun, and if you ride from town and explore a little, you can spin out more than the eight miles described here. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
campground key elevation, singletrack descent, unmarked singletrack, singletrack climb, set your odometer, trail dumps, few pedal strokes, lesser trail, unmarked fork, ignore the trail, trail divides, interstate ramp, dirt parking area, trail forks, trail kisses, short distance farther, bear right, trailhead parking area, riverside trail, fast descent, camp spot, trail users, campground road, wide trail, numerous trails Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Hood River, Mount Hood, Gazetteer Nearby, The Scoop, State Highway, Driving Directions From Portland, Trail Park Pass, Government Camp, River Trail, Forest Service, Gales Creek, Ski Bowl, Bennett Pass, Driving Directions From Eugene, Feyrer Park, Phil's Trail, Surveyors Ridge, Dog River, Deschutes National Forest, Oregon State Parks, Willamette National Forest, Crooked River, Moon Point, Salmon Creek Road, Smith Rock State Park New!
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Hood River locals like to head out to the Post Canyon/Mitchell Hill area after work; it's fun, and if you ride from town and explore a little, you can spin out more than the eight miles described here. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
campground key elevation, singletrack descent, unmarked singletrack, singletrack climb, set your odometer, trail dumps, few pedal strokes, lesser trail, unmarked fork, ignore the trail, trail divides, interstate ramp, dirt parking area, trail forks, trail kisses, short distance farther, bear right, trailhead parking area, riverside trail, fast descent, camp spot, trail users, campground road, wide trail, numerous trails Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Hood River, Mount Hood, Gazetteer Nearby, The Scoop, State Highway, Driving Directions From Portland, Trail Park Pass, Government Camp, River Trail, Forest Service, Gales Creek, Ski Bowl, Bennett Pass, Driving Directions From Eugene, Feyrer Park, Phil's Trail, Surveyors Ridge, Dog River, Deschutes National Forest, Oregon State Parks, Willamette National Forest, Crooked River, Moon Point, Salmon Creek Road, Smith Rock State Park New!
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- Handbook To The Deschutes River Canyon by James W. Quinn on page 30
- Thank You (Greetings Square) by Olivia Warburton in Front Matter
- High Prairie by Hiram King in Front Matter
- Forest Park by Caroline Loughlin on page 141
- Mountain Bike! Southwest Washington: A Guide to Trails and Adventure by John Zilly in Front Matter, and Back Cover
- Mountain Bike: Northwest Washington: A Guide to Trails & Adventure by John Zilly in Front Matter, and Back Cover
- Camping! Oregon: The Complete Guide to Public Campgrounds for RVs and Tents by Judy Jewell in Back Matter
- Inside Out Washington: A Best Places Guide to the Outdoors by Ron C. Judd on page 76
- Best Places Seattle: The Locals' Guide to the Best Resturants, Lodging, Sights, Shopping, and More! by Shannon O'Leary on page 357
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