Eagle Ridge Trail #3232

Dogs Off-leash

E-Bikes Unknown

Eagle Ridge Trail is an out-and-back that's a rioting descent on the way down and a slog on the return. Expect steeps, loose sections, switchbacks, rocks, and roots. The descent is worth the climb back out, as it follows a ridge line down to a creek, affording gorgeous views of Eastern Oregon and some thrilling techy sections.

Before the big descent at mile five, stop to look out over the clearings and enjoy the wildflowers. Then hang on all the way down to the spring. After the bridge, expect a short steep climb to an ATV road underneath powerlines. From here, there is a way up to a faint trailhead, but the singletrack can be hard to spot. The trail ends not too far from the Luger Spring primitive campground.

At the top, begin by pedaling up a dirt road that splits off to the right of the main campground road. This will soon intersect a smoother gravel road. On the other side is the starts of the singletrack (look for markers). Continue for a very short time and cross another road to more singletrack (also marked).

At about two miles, there is an intersection with trail signs. Continue straight downhill, watching out for overhanging branches. From the three mile mark the singletrack is pretty straightforwards for quite some time. There's an ATV Trail to cross and from there riders make their way onto the sparsely forested side of the ridge. Things get loose and exposed on the the steep hillside.

As the grade increases riders will descend back into the trees for some technical switchbacks. These are tight and fairly chewed up, so you'll have to work to get through them. Around 6.5 miles you'll begin to hear the creek and will soon reach a bridge. Somewhere in this area the trail gets fairly narrow and exposed. Be alert for a few spots where rough rock sections can sneak up on you. Ahead, cross the bridge and begin a steep climb up the other side.

Around seven miles, you'll reach an overgrown ATV road, after passing underneath a row of power lines. From here, both the ATV road and the trail go to the Luger Springs Campground, but the trail is hard to find.

There are shuttle or loop options available using primitive roads to the Luger Springs Campground.