I love this little mountain bike trail. Though the trek to the top is a long and steady climb, it's worth it when you get to the top. From here you will have a downhill only section of trail to bomb down. This trial starts out off of Conklin Road and as far as I know there is no way to shuttle this. The uphill is pretty gnarly, but at least from my experience pretty steady. So you may want to bring a snack or two for energy. The trail follows a forest service road up to the top of a beautiful butte that is uphill only and separate from the downhill section of the trail. So you will not have to stop much for anyone passing you. When you get close to the top you will stat to notice the elevation increase and be able to witness some breathtaking views that are unique from this perspective of central Oregon. Once you get to the top, I would recommend taking a breather and getting some photos of the views. It's a good time to chill and have a snack. From here you will be ready to mob downhill. This is where things get super fun. There are a few rocky sections to watch out for, but for the most part this trial is pretty smooth and fast! As this trail is ways from any hospital you will want to use good judgment, but still, have fun. Be sure to stay on the designated uphill or downhill section that you are supposed to be on and you will have a five-star experience! Here is a good link to some of the biking rules and guidelines for Central Oregon https://bendtrails.org/trail/tylers-traverse/ Here is a link to a website with a good map and elevation gain/loss https://www.mtbproject.com/trail/6542301/tylers-traverse-downhill Here is a link to the land management agency that manages this area https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/deschutes/recarea/?recid=38542 read more

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