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Fat Biking the Oregon Coast

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Fat Biking

Fat bikes can be ridden year-round and are great on sand, snow and loose dirt. Learn more at traveloregon.com/fatbike.

Fat Biking Guides

North Coast Fat Biking

Self-guided Tours

  1. Fort Stevens – Astoria, OR
    The remains of the Peter Iredale shipwreck lay decrepit and ready for you to explore as a key feature of this flat and fast fat bike ride to the northern most tip of the Oregon Coast.
    Distance: 15 miles
  2. Cannon Beach – Cannon Beach, OR
    Experience a simple cruise or a full on adventure that will get you wet. Ride old wagon roads, over waterfalls and pack a lunch to enjoy in a cave.
    Distance: 6 miles
  3. Cape Lookout – Netarts, OR
    Riding a fat bike gives you the freedom to discover new places. The six-mile journey along the Netarts Spit leads you to the tip of the spit, providing unique views of Netarts and three sea stacks off the coast of Oceanside.
    Distance: 11 miles
  4. Cape Kiwanda – Pacific City, OR
    Make this ocean fat bike ride as short or as long as you have the energy for. Climb large dunes, explore hidden beaches and get out past the crowds in the Bob Straub State Park.
    Distance: 13 miles

Rentals

Central Coast Fat Biking

Self-guided Tours

  1. Otter Rock Ride – Newport, OR
    This ride along the Oregon Coast is packed with visually captivating scenes around every corner. In one afternoon you can ride from whale watching on a cliff edge to lighthouse exploring to discovering quiet surf breaks.
    Distance: 9.4 miles
  2. Yachats Ride – Newport, OR
    Go big with this 27 mile point to point fat bike ride. Take in the views with three bridge crossings and end with a cold beer in Yachats.
    Distance: 27.6 miles
  3. Roads End Ride – Lincoln City, OR
    Lincoln City is known for its seven miles of breathtaking beach, and what better way to see it all than on a fat bike. This is a beach ride made for any level of experience.
    Distance: 3.7 miles
  4. Dune Ride Exploration – Florence, OR
    Climb the steep dunes south of Florence and play around in the fluffy, sandy hills. Then travel along the shore, back to Florence, with a ride that truly has it all.
    Distance: 23.4 miles

Rentals

South Coast Fat Biking

Self-guided Tours

  1. John Dellenback Dunes – Lakeside, OR
    Come play on the expansive sand dunes in John Dellenback Park. Push to the top of these massive dunes and freeride down with endless cycles of fun.
    Distance: 13 miles
  2. Cape Blanco to Port Orford – Port Orford, OR
    Experiene a backcountry adventure on the Oregon coast. Forge rivers, dodge quicksand in this exciting cape to cape adventure.
    Distance: 20 miles
  3. Bandon – Bandon, OR
    This coastal ride is diverse and will take you rolling alongside desolate beaches, visiting a lighthouse and riding into the small town of Bandon. Split into two rides or one large one and head south to ride through rock tunnels and explore the massive rock features of Face Rock and Haystack Rock.
    Distance: 18.7 miles
  4. Banana Belt – Gold Beach, OR
    This ride takes you from the beaches to the woods in one diverse loop. You’ll start with riding around stunning rock features and end on soil rich wooded lake trails.
    Distance: 12 miles

Rentals

Tips

  1. Ride the beach with a tailwind and ride the road back into the headwind.
  2. Ride at low tide, it’s faster and allows you riding access around large rock features.
  3. Come prepared to get wet at stream crossings.

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