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Two cyclists ride along a road beside a vibrant purple field, with a snow-capped mountain in the background under a clear blue sky.
Bicyclists riding by wild flowers by Russ Roca

Oregon Scenic Bikeways

Oregon’s innovative Scenic Bikeways program offers the very best scenic, historic, natural and cultural experiences in Oregon  — all from the seat of a bike.

Similar to the Scenic Byways program, which highlights key routes for cars, the Scenic Bikeways program includes the best road riding routes that have been proposed by local groups. Bikeways admitted into the program are reviewed and rated by the Oregon Scenic Bikeway Committee and determined to be the best the state has to offer. Routes are selected for diversity to accommodate riders of all levels for day trips or multi-day adventures on linear or looped routes of varying distances.

Cyclists ride bicycles uphill on a road through a mountainous landscape. Each person carries gear on their bikes. The scenery includes sparse trees and rocky terrain under a partially cloudy sky.

The best of the best

Oregon Scenic Bikeways

These aren’t your typical bike journeys. Oregon Scenic Bikeways are official state-designated routes selected and curated by experts, with printable maps, GPS and signage. They are the state’s best road rides, showcasing incredible, only-in-Oregon scenery — along high-desert highways, past geologic wonders, on covered bridges, next to roaring rivers, over snowy mountain passes and through charming communities.

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Because routes are identified, proposed and stewarded by local proponents, bicyclists looking for great routes in Oregon will know they are getting the best of the best.

  • Learn more about Travel Oregon’s role in promoting the Oregon Scenic Bikeways and media coverage.
  • Applications for new Oregon Scenic Bikeways are biannual. Click here to find out when the next application period is open.
  • If there’s already a Bikeway in your area, and you’re interested in the Destination Development services Travel Oregon offers to communities and businesses along the designated routes to aid in developing the bicycle tourism economy, read about our Bicycle Tourism Studio.

The Oregon Scenic Bikeways program is managed by Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) and was developed as a partnership among OPRD, Travel Oregon, Cycle Oregon and Oregon Department of Transportation.