Cycle Paradise
Compiled By: Bill Hanlon, Chamber of Commerce, Doris Brosnan - view cycling map
BICYCLING THE BYWAYS OF HEPPNER'S CYCLING PARADISE...
Bicyclists familiar with the Columbia Plateau Stage Race or Cycle Oregon who have traveled through the Heppner Wheat Country are not surprised to find that Heppner - the Morrow County Seat, pop. 1500 - 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. As the map indicates, wide-open space is a significant attraction for riders through rolling hills.
Little traveled secondary roads afford the bicyclist an opportunity to enjoy the scenery that skirts the Umatilla National Forest.
Attention to the noted elevations and the distances will help the cyclist select just the right trip from Heppner.
Bikers are cautioned that most of the highways have little or no shoulder.
These Eastern Oregon towns offer hospitable accommodations and historic attractions along the routes. More information is available at the local accommodations and chamber offices.
Kudos' to our financial support:
- Morrow County Court, Heppner
- Chamber of Commerce, Heppner
- Willow Creek Valley Econ. Development
- Scott's Cycle & Sports Shop
- Bank of Eastern Oregon
- Morrow County Grain Growers
- and the businesses included in the brochure.