The Oregon Backcountry Discovery Route delivers a raw and varied adventure that showcases the state’s incredible geographic contrast. Beginning near the California border, the route heads north through vast high-desert landscapes and ancient pine forests before climbing into the rugged terrain of the Cascade Range. Riders encounter constantly changing surfaces — from volcanic rock and deep pumice to sand, silt, and demanding mountain roads that keep both skill and focus sharp.
As the route unfolds, Oregon reveals its wild side. Sagebrush steppe gives way to natural hot springs, lava fields, remote caverns, and massive glaciated volcanoes rising above the horizon. Long stretches of solitude are broken only by small outposts and sweeping viewpoints, offering riders a rare chance to experience the state far beyond its highways and population centers.
ADV Rider Training tours are led by Mike Greene, a retired firefighter and licensed EMT with decades of leadership in challenging environments. Our approach blends structured ride management, practical instruction, and a true “no rider left behind” mindset — allowing riders to tackle demanding terrain with confidence while fully absorbing the scenery, challenge, and reward of Oregon’s backcountry.
Our Guided Tours Include:
- Expert Guide: A Retired Firefighter and EMT
- Sweep & Support Truck With Spare Motorcycle
- Double Occupancy Hotel Lodging Everynight
- Nightly Dinners (Breakfast & Lunch Are Riders Responsibility)
- Advanced Rider Coaching on Technical Sections
Pre Tour Training Available:
Unsure if your riding skills are up to a weeklong ride in the backcountry? Join us for a class before your adventure and enjoy 25% off and one or two-day training – A great idea to maximize your enjoyment while on tour!
*Please Note: Itineraries are estimates and may change depending on route conditions, mechanical failures, the group’s overall rate of travel.
*Pricing Based On Double Occupancy: Single occupancy is available for an additional $1,500
Itinerary:
Day 1: Meet & Greet in Lakeview Oregon
Day 2: Lakeview to Paisley – 140 Miles
Day 3: Lakeview to Chemult – 150 Miles
Day 4: Chemult to Bend – 135 Miles
Day 5: Bend to Detroit Lakes – 100 Miles
Day 6: Detroit Lakes to Government Camp – 93 Miles
Day 7: Government Camp to Hood River – 83 Miles
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