Photograph by Ruth McCabe

 BICYCLING THE BYWAYS
OF HEPPNER'S CYCLING PARADISE
Bicyclists familiar with the Columbia Plateau Stage Race
or the Cycle Oregons that have traveled through
the Heppner wheat country are not surprised to find
that Heppner (the Morrow County seat, population 1,500) serves as the hub for several and varied trips through Morrow, Wheeler, Gilliam and Umatilla counties.

Every recreational bicyclist can find a perfect route,
whether an easy loop, an intermediate or challenging day
trip, or an overnight excursion to a nearby community.
Wide-open space is a significant attraction for riders
through rolling hills; and little-traveled secondary roads* afford the bicyclist an opportunity to enjoy the scenery
that skirts the Umatilla National Forest.

*Bikers are cautioned that most of the highways have little or no shoulder.

 

 

 Accomplished bicyclists will have no difficulty
meeting the challenge of the routes, many of which contain slight
to more pronounced inclines. Less polished riders will want to note
elevations and directions of streams, as well as distances.

Late spring and early fall weather tend to provide the optimum conditions
for bicycling around Heppner. Summer sunshine can create 90+ degree
days, while morning and late afternoon /evening rides are comfortable.

 Cycling Paradise Routes
Heppner Chamber of Commerce

 For more information,
or for a brochure,
contact the Heppner
Chamber of Commerce,
(541) 676-5536