Volcanoes of the Cascades Cycling Tour
Take an epic cycling expedition on some of the toughest mountains in the Cascades
Guided
Volcanoes of the Cascades Cycling Tour Overview
This challenging guided cycling tour is not for the faint of heart! During the 8-day Cascade Volcanoes Cycling Tour, you’ll tackle four of the major mountains in the Cascade Range. This volcanic mountain range stretches over 1,000 km down the Pacific coast of the United States and is the perfect place to put your endurance to the test.
You’ll be exploring Mount Rainier, Mount Hood, Mount Bachelor, and Mount Mazama as you ride between Washington and Oregon. Along the way, you’ll experience lung burning climbs, exhilarating descents, and spectacular views. Each night you’ll be able to share tales of your adventures with your fellow riders over delicious dinners. This will be a trip that you’ll never forget as you take on the challenging volcanoes of the Cascades!
Trip highlights
Experience awe-inspiring views on challenging rides, especially during your epic ride on Mount Hood.
Rest your legs and enjoy the scenery whizzing by as you fly down steep descents.
Visit a spectacular lake in the caldera as your final climb reaches Crater Lake.
Stay at charming historic lodges that are right on the mountain.
Day By Day Itinerary
The shuttle will meet you at the Seattle airport and bring you to Yakima. You’ll have to time prepare your bike before your welcome dinner with the group.
- Overnight Location:
- Hotel near Yakima
- Distance:
- None
- Meals:
- Dinner
Today you’ll start big by tackling the tallest of the volcanoes, Mount Rainier. Bike along the river and climb Chinook Pass. As you crest the pass you’ll be officially entering the Mount Rainier National Park and will catch your first incredible glimpse of Rainier. Your legs are probably burning by now, but the trip to tonight’s lodge should be easier!
Enjoy dinner with the group in this tranquil place.
- Overnight Location:
- Mountain Lodge near Mount Rainier
- Distance:
- 70mi, 6,324ft of ascent
- Meals:
- Breakfast and dinner
Your ride begins with a short climb up to Cayuse Pass, but then you’ll enjoy the thrilling ride down into the Ohanapecosh Valley. You’ll pass through Cascades Peaks on your way to the town of Morton. Take a breather here and enjoy some lunch.
From here you’ll be collected by the van and transferred to Hood River. This town on the gorgeous Columbia River Gorge is a popular spot for restaurants and outdoor adventurers.
- Overnight Location:
- Hotel in Hood River
- Distance:
- 72mi, 6,670ft of ascent
- Meals:
- Breakfast and dinner
You’ll be pushing your limits today on your ride up Mount Hood. The spectacular views as you climb out of the gorge will hopefully inspire you with some extra energy for the big climb and challenging route up to the historic Timberline Lodge on Mount Hood. Push hard, but don’t forget to enjoy the mountain scenery unfolding as you gain altitude.
Rest your legs at the lodge over dinner with the group tonight.
- Overnight Location:
- Mountain Lodge on Mount Hood
- Distance:
- 49mi, 7,383ft of ascent
- Meals:
- Breakfast and dinner
Today’s ride will be a much-needed break after yesterday’s exertions. The route is mostly paved and downhill, except for a few small uphill sections as you ride down to the Deschutes River Valley and into Madras. Enjoy the cruisy day and the endless green forest flanking you.
- Overnight Location:
- Hotel near Madras
- Distance:
- 67mi, 6,368ft of ascent
- Meals:
- Breakfast and dinner
The shuttle will take you to Mount Bachelor for today’s ride. You’ll be exploring three sides of the mountain, taking on moderate climbs.
You’ll take the Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway before arriving at the southern side of Crater Lake National Park, where you’ll ride your final mountain ascent. Woohoo!
- Overnight Location:
- Hotel near La Pine
- Distance:
- 79mi, 4,000ft of ascent
- Meals:
- Breakfast and dinner
You’ll have another rewarding climb on your ride today as you work your way up to Crater Lake, a deep blue alpine lake nestled into the mountain. The end result will be well worth the work!
When you finally arrive, you’ll be taking the road that circles the lake for views of the sparkling water from nearly every angle of the caldera.
- Overnight Location:
- Mountain Lodge near Crater Lake
- Distance:
- 61.5mi, 6,542 ft of ascent
- Meals:
- Breakfast and dinner
Your bike ride today will take you out of the national park as you make your descent along the Rogue River.
After your ride through this beautiful, forested area, the shuttle will collect you and bring you to the Rogue Valley International Medford Airport or drop you off at a local hotel. Well done!
- Overnight Location:
- None
- Distance:
- 67mi, 7,354ft of ascent
- Meals:
- Breakfast
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Inclusions
Included
- 7 breakfasts and 7 dinners are included.
- Accommodations for 7 nights are included. Accommodations before the tour in Seattle and after the tour in Medford are not included.
- Transport for you, your luggage, and your bike are included as outlined in the itinerary. Airport transfers are also included.
- English-speaking guide
- Support van
- Tour map
Not included
- Cycling equipment such as bikes, helmets, gloves, and shoes
- Travel insurance
- Flights to Seattle or from Medford
- Lunches and dinners or drinks and snacks not previously mentioned
- Tourist taxes if applicable
- Visas if required
- Personal equipment
- Fees not mentioned as included
- Gratuities for guides, drivers, servers, or hotel staff
Optional Extras
- Various bicycle rentals are available, including touring saddles, odometers, pumps, tire irons, and patch kits
- Single occupancy upgrades
- Any additional nights before or after the tour
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FAQ
We rate this tour as a 5/5. This tour earns a top rating for difficulty as you’ll be cycling an average of 105 km per day and some days will have climbs of over 6,000 feet. There will be hills with both steep ascents and descents. This tour is best suited for experienced cyclists looking for a physical challenge.
Tipping in the United States of America is customary, but much appreciated. It is recommended to tip 10-20% for exceptional service.
Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.
7 breakfasts and 7 dinners are included.
Yes, it is mandatory to have health and medical insurance to join this trip, and your insurance should cover cycling. Get your Travel Insurance.
Seattle can be accessed by flying to the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). You will be picked up from here.
Yes, you will have an English-speaking guide for the duration of the tour.
This tour ends in Medford, and you can ask the shuttle to drop you off either at a hotel or the Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport (MFR).
Bike rentals are not included but can be added as a supplement. There are various style and size options available to rent to mitigate the challenges of shipping your bike. Please bring any additional equipment desired.
Yes, you can bring your own bike. If you would like to do so it is recommended that you use a reputable specialty company to ship your bike ahead of time to the first hotel. You can also bring your own saddle and pedals to combine with your rental bike.
Check with your family doctor.
Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.
The best time to travel to Oregon and Washington for this tour is June-August when the weather is warmest and driest.
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