Oregon BDR Section 5

The track north of Sisters journeys back onto roads within Deschutes National Forest. Skylight Cave is a recommended short side trip for cave lovers to get their spelunking on. After a fun whoops-filled section of the Old Santiam Wagon Road, the ORBDR begins to loop around Cache Mountain. An optional more difficult road branches off to Cache Mountain summit and excellent views of the Cascade Range can be seen.

The riding north of Cache Mountain can be sandy and include plenty of bumps in late summer. This section is a delightful experience which soon connects with a brief segment on Highway 20. The route then follows miles of typical forest roads before descending to the east shore of Detroit Lake. Paved roads lead the rest of the way to the town of Detroit which was devastated by the Beachie Creek Fire in 2020. The town is being rebuilt and can use the infusion of tourist dollars, so stop and support local businesses while riding through or staying for the night.

Learn more about the Oregon Backcountry Discovery Route and download free GPS tracks at www.RideBDR.com/ORBDR.

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About Backcountry Discovery Routes:
Backcountry Discovery Routes® (BDR®) is a non-profit organization that creates off-highway routes for dual-sport and adventure motorcycle travel. We have introduced a new route with free GPS tracks for the community every year since 2010.

Routes can be downloaded from our website at www.ridebdr.com

Our work includes rider education, safety campaigns and promoting responsible travel for motorcyclists traveling in the backcountry.

Our volunteer-powered organization works with agencies and land managers to keep trails and remote roads open for motorcycling.

Each route generates new tourism that delivers sustainable economic relief to less-advantaged rural communities. This creates local stakeholders who will help fight to keep access for dual-sport and adventure motorcycles in these incredible backcountry areas.

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