2023 Oregon Trail Gravel Grinder Stage 5 - La Pine to Sisters, Oregon

Video by Adam Lapierre
2023 Oregon Trail Gravel Grinder Stage 5 - La Pine to Sisters, Oregon

The final day, Stage 5 of the Oregon Trail Gravel Grinder, starts from bike camp in La Pine, Oregon, and heads due north to the final destination of Sisters, Oregon. This stage starts with riders weaving in and out of Eastern Oregon forest, consisting of large pines and open terrain and vegetation. Riders get a chance to warm up and shake out their legs with moderate elevation gains for the first 20 to 30 miles. After that, the course goes uphill as riders begin the ascent into the high country near Mt. Bachelor. After reaching Mt. Bachelor, it is a fast descent into the scenic Tumalo Creek Drainage and once again back up to the highest point of the five days, on the old 370 Forest Service Road.

FS370 takes riders within a stone’s throw of Broken Top in the Three Sisters Peaks. Massive mountain views, alpine lakes, and scenic beauty abound as riders approach the 7-thousand elevation mark. The timed portion of the race concludes near Three Creeks Lake.

It s highly suggested that riders take the extra 3/4 miles from the timing finish and head up to the lake to dip their legs in the cool lake water and take in the scenery, before rolling to the finish on the fast descent back into Sisters, Oregon, where the post-race festivities begin. Back at the beautiful Village Green City Park in Sisters, riders can enjoy their final meal of the Oregon Trail, partake in amazing beverages, and relate some of the incredible stories of their journey with their fellow riders before departing for home.

Course video by Adam Lapierre