Itinerary
- Day 1
Painted Hills to Monument
You'll start your cycling adventure at the Painted Hills and tackle an 83.3 mile route with significant climbing. The ride takes you over a pass, down to the John Day River, and finishes in the small town of Monument. It's a challenging first day with real elevation changes to contend with.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike ride from Painted Hills over pass to John Day River
- Guided cycling to Monument
Landmarks/POIs Painted Hills John Day River - Day 2
Monument to Prairie City
This morning you're riding through orchards and ranches alongside the John Day River as a warm-up before the landscape shifts dramatically. Colorful rock formations and fossils come into view as you climb, then you'll pass through juniper forests and ghost towns. By late afternoon, after descending through ponderosa pines, you'll reach Prairie City with Strawberry Mountain Wilderness visible in the distance.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike ride through orchards and ranches
- Cycling through fossil-rich landscape
- Riding through ghost towns
- Guided descent into Prairie City
Landmarks/POIs John Day River Strawberry Mountain Wilderness - Day 3
Prairie City
You're doing a full century loop today from Prairie City along the eastern section of the Old West Scenic Bikeway, covering over 100 miles. Two mile-high summits sit along this mountainous route, offering views in all directions. You'll stay another night in Prairie City to recover after this big day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Century loop bike ride on Old West Scenic Bikeway
- Riding to two mile-high summits
Landmarks/POIs Old West Scenic Bikeway - Day 4
Prairie City to Baker City
Today brings three high passes through the southern Blue Mountains as you navigate through mostly abandoned towns and quiet country. The scenery is dramatic throughout, and the day ends with a descent into Baker City. This historic gold rush town sits surrounded by snowcapped peaks, making for a striking finish after a tough, challenging ride.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Climbing three high passes through Blue Mountains
- Bike ride to Baker City
Landmarks/POIs Blue Mountains - Day 5
Baker City to Wallowa Lake
After a morning shuttle to the quieter side of the hills, you'll ride beside the winding Wallowa River as it curves along the mountain foothills. Approaching Wallowa Lake, views open up to Eagle Cap Peak and around 30 other peaks over 8,000 feet. You'll end at Wallowa Lake Lodge for a two-night stay, with opportunities to spot deer and eagles along the shoreline.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Shuttle transport
- Bike ride alongside Wallowa River
- Cycling along Wallowa Lake shore
- Arrival at Wallowa Lake Lodge
Landmarks/POIs Wallowa River Wallowa Mountains Eagle Cap Peak Wallowa Lake - Day 6
Wallowa Lake
You have the full day to yourself here. The Wallowa Lake Tramway goes up 3,700 feet if you want those views without pedaling. Swimming, hiking, canoeing, and paddleboarding are all options, or head into Joseph to check out art galleries, shops, and museums. There's a chocolate factory and local breweries to visit, and you can always relax at the lodge. If you're not ready for a break, two challenging mountain and road bike routes are available.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Rest day at Wallowa Lake
Optional Activities
- Wallowa Lake Tramway ride (not included)
- Swimming
- Hiking
- Canoe rental
- Paddleboard rental
- Exploring Joseph's art galleries
- Exploring Joseph's shops and museums
- Chocolate factory visit
- Local breweries
- Mountain bike ride from tramway
- Road ride to Imnaha with 30 mile descent and 30 mile climb
Landmarks/POIs Wallowa Lake Tramway Joseph - Day 7
Joseph to Halfway
Leaving Joseph, you'll climb into the Wallowa Mountain Loop and ride the Hells Canyon Scenic Byway toward the Hells Canyon Overlook. From there, you can look down into North America's deepest river gorge. After taking that in, you'll descend to the Snake River at the bottom, then climb back up to reach Halfway and Pine Valley Lodge for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike ride into Hells Canyon Wilderness
- Climbing Wallowa Mountain Loop
- Climbing Hells Canyon Scenic Byway
- Visit to Hells Canyon Overlook
- Descent to Snake River
- Climbing to Halfway
Landmarks/POIs Hells Canyon Wilderness Wallowa Mountain Loop Hells Canyon Scenic Byway Hells Canyon Overlook Snake River - Day 8
Halfway
You'll pedal or mostly coast down to the Snake River for a quiet, traffic-free ride along the banks into the remote location of Hells Canyon. It's a relaxed day after the previous climb, and you'll stay another night at Pine Valley Lodge to think back on everything from the week.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike ride down to Snake River
- Cycling along Snake River banks
Landmarks/POIs Snake River Hells Canyon - Day 9
Halfway to Boise
On your final morning, you're riding through Idaho's high forested plains heading south with one last long descent ahead. After completing a week of cycling through some rugged and remote country, you'll take a short shuttle into Boise to wrap up your adventure.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike ride through Idaho's forested plains
- Final descent to Boise area
- Celebration ride
- Shuttle to Boise
Landmarks/POIs Boise
