Climb to Board to Surf to Bike; My Ideal Oregon Roadtrip.

The year-round outdoor access in Oregon is nothing short of incredible. Just about any time of year you can snowboard, rock climb, surf, and mountain bike, all within a few hours of each other. Hell, you could do them all in a day if you were really committed.

Since I moved to Eugene three years ago, I’ve been daydreaming about how I could tackle all of these activities in one road trip.

Here’s the route I’d take:

Starting Point: Eugene

It only makes sense for my roadtrip to start at home, in Eugene. Luckily, this little town is situated in the center of any and all of these activities.

East to Terrebonne (Smith Rock State Park)
The road trip will start with a two-and-a-half hour drive east of Eugene to Smith Rock State Park located in Terrebonne. Smith is a world-class climbing spot with thousands of climbs, more than 1,500 which are bolted sport routes ranging from 5.6 to 5.14. I’d spend a couple days climbing, camping, at enjoying the desert with friends.

North to Mt. Hood
Next, we’ll pack up our climbing gear, and head two hours north to Mount Hood. Whether you’re riding jumps and mini-pipe at Timberline in the summer, slushy gullies and snake-runs at Meadows in the spring, or a deep upper-bowl run at Snowbowl in the winter, Hood is one of the best spots to snowboard (and/or ski) in the whole state. Plus, plenty of BLM land in the National Forest makes for easy camping.

West to Short Sands Beach
From Hood, we’ll head three hours west to Short Sands Beach, one of the most beautiful spots on the Oregon Coast. Wind-protected from just about every direction, Short Sands gets some fun waves, suitable for any skill level. Even for those who don’t surf, the old-growth forest and waterfalls makes this beach a well-worthy stop on the trip.

Head South on the Pacific Coast Highway

Heading south down the coast, we’ll enjoy several more surf breaks if swells allow. To learn more about these breaks check out our blog post, “5 Surf Spots Near Eugene.”

Mountain Biking in Bandon
Our drive south down the coast will conclude in Bandon, riding mountain bikes at Whiskey Run. This trail system features over 10 miles of fast, flowy, single-track mountain biking great for beginner to advanced riders.