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Klootchy Creek Trails, Clatsop County, OR
Klootchy Creek Trails, Clatsop County, OR
Map to trails: https://goo.gl/maps/mZcHN89N7qVouV1S6
ABOUT Klootchy Creek Trails:
The North Coasts’ newest MTB-specific riding area is in Clatsop County. Trails for all levels of riders from flowy & fast jump lines on advanced blue & black diamond trails to family-friendly/beginner short and sweet trails, perfect for new riders and little shredders to the session! The trail system is located just off Hwy 26 before merging to the 101 near Seaside & Cannon Beach. Parking at the well-marked Klootchy Creek Park. Klootchy Creek has something for everyone at the trails with a family ride, beginner ride, intermediate, and advanced ride options. This is a great opportunity to come out and get to know the trails in a fun and supportive environment.
Our celebration of the trails will continue with food, music & beverages on site. Food carts and local beer will be available for purchase. Two days of fun biking events on the North Coast!
Access Permit Required
A free access permit is required. Click here to sign up online. Create an account, then request an Oregon Permit. It will be emailed to you immediately. Please print it out and have it with you.
Saturday, June 3, 2023
$20 + $2 OBRA fee (if not a member)
Klootchy Creek Trails, Clatsop County, OR
Map to trails: https://goo.gl/maps/mZcHN89N7qVouV1S6
9:00 AM Check-in & day of registration
10:30 AM Rides start
10:30 AM-1 PM Rides led by bike club (see below for options).
11:00 AM-3:00 PM Food & beverage garden open for purchase
12:00-12:45 PM Packet pick up & Registration for the Flow Duro Challenge
1:00 PM Pre-Ride of Flow Duro Challenge Course
1:00 – 3:00 PM Trail celebration ~ Music, food & beverage garden
3:00 PM End of Day at trails
SATURDAY RIDE OPTIONS:
Advanced Rides
10:30 AM – Advanced Cross Country Ride gathers into groups of 10-15 people.
Advanced Ride – Advanced riders group. Should be a fun healthy ride of approximately 10-12 miles, subject to the number of session laps we do on the jump lines. The day will start with a moderate climb of 6-7 miles, with an elevation gain of around 1400-1500 feet. Once we reach the summit, hopefully, the weather will allow you to enjoy the view! It’s worth keeping in mind that what goes up must come down. As riders, we must always look before we leap, especially since this ride includes some air time. Our ride will conclude with a visit to our intermediate jump line, “Party Wave!”
Intermediate Rides
11:00 AM – Intermediate Ride gathers into groups of 10-15 people.
Intermediate Rides – Join us on an exciting ride to experience the incredible flow that Klootchy has to offer. This approximately 8-10 mile ride will include an elevation gain of around 1400 feet and an array of rad berms and jumps. Before heading down the trails, the rider leads will discuss the various sections of the route, and all riders are encouraged to exercise caution and inspect the terrain before taking any leaps. We encourage riders to session areas to practice different features on the route. Most of the rides will take place on intermediate to advanced blue and black trails, which are guaranteed to provide a fun and challenging experience. The ride will culminate at the intermediate jump line, “Party Wave!”
Beginner Rides
11:30 AM – Beginner Ride gathers and grouped by ability & experience.
Beginner & Family Ride – Join us for a relaxed and enjoyable ride that focuses on building your skills and confidence. This ride will target the lower elevation green trails, making it accessible to riders of all levels. Throughout the approximately 5-mile ride, our trail leads will provide guidance and tips on how to tackle obstacles and corners. We encourage riders to engage with their trail leads and ask questions as we move from one trail to the next. The ultimate goal of this ride is to have fun and come back with smiles on our faces.
Sunday, June 4, 2023
7:00 AM Check-in & day of registration
8:15 AM Check-in Closes
9:00 AM Race begins
9:00-1:00 PM Flow Duro Challenge – 2x’s down Race Course
11:00 AM-2:30 PM Food & beverage garden open for purchase
*1:30-2:30 PM Awards Ceremony *or within 45 minutes of the race finish
2:30 PM End of Day
“Flow Duro Challenge” – Sun. June 4
$40 + $5 OBRA fee (if not a member)
A fun, fast pace, timed competition down a flowy mostly machine-built blue trail. Racers will be placed in divisions by age and class and have two timed runs on the trail. *The Flow Duro Challenge takes place on “Low Tide,” winner will be best of 2 laps. This trail is fast, flowy, and will keep you out of the saddle. There is a mix of small hits, mixed flowing contour, and series of railing corners to the finish. Trail details: 1.42-mile trail, 60 ft. of elevation gain, 379 ft. descent, average time is approx. 6:00 minutes.
* note: the trail is subject to change due to weather and safety considerations on race day. We will have packet pick up and registration on Saturday, June 3, from 12-12:45 PM for the Flow Duro Challenge. There will be a Pre-Ride of the course on Saturday @ 1 PM.
Here is the link to Trail Forks maps for more information:
https://www.trailforks.com/region/klootchy-creek-trails/
Categories:
Expert: Men & Women: 19-31, 32-44, 45+ & Junior 9-13 & 14-18
Sport: Men & Women: 19-31, 32-44, 45+ & Junior 9-13 & 14-18
E-Bikes: Class 1, pedal assist, no throttles allowed.
For this first year, e-bikes will be in their own class. You can choose Expert or Sport.
Class will not be split by age or gender.
*Categories may be combined if less than 5 people sign up for a given group.
EVENT BROUGHT TO YOU BY:
Oregon Coast Visitors Association
Oregon Rides & Events
SPONSORS:
Northwest Trail Alliance
L&C Tree Farm
Nuveen Natural Capital
Cannon Beach Chamber of Commerce
CONTACT:
Daniella Crowder, Director
Oregon Rides & Events
Email: Director@OregonRides.com
WHEN IS THE PACKET PICKED UP?
We will have several options for packet pick-up and registration.
Saturday, June 3, 2023
8:30 AM Check-in & Registration at Klootchy Creek Trails Parking area (under the event tent). 12:00-12:45 PM Packet pick up & Registration for the Flow Duro Challenge at Klootchy Creek Trails Parking area (under event tent).
Sunday, June 4, 2023
7:00-8:15 AM Check-in & day of registration for Flow Duro Challenge at Klootchy Creek
Trails Parking area (under the event tent).
CAN I REGISTER ON RACE DAY:
Yes, please see above schedule for packet pick up.
ARE HELMETS REQUIRED?
Yes, helmets will be required for both events.
WHAT IS MINIMUM AGE TO RACE THE FLOW-DURO CHALLENGE?
The minimum age is 9 years old based on the Oregon Bicycle Racing Association guidelines.
This is not a race for beginners as the courses are fast & technical and have steep climbs to reach the top where the race begins.
WILL THERE BE A PRE-RIDE OF FLOW-DURO COURSE?
Yes, there will be a Pre-Ride of the course on Saturday @ 1 PM.
DO I HAVE TO DO ALL 3 FLOW DURO CHALLENGE RACES? OR CAN I JUST SIGN UP FOR ONE?
You can sign up for one or all of the Flow Duro Challenges races. You can only be considered for the “Champion of the Dirt Wave Series” if you attend all 3 races.
WHY ARE THERE ONLY 100 SPOTS AVAILABLE IN THE FLOW DURO CHALLENGE RACE?
We are only allowing 100 people to register for the race so we have plenty of time to do 2 timed laps down the race course and need to allow time for climbing back to the top in between.
HOW DO I GET TO THE TRAILS?
Klootchy Creek Trails, Clatsop County, OR
Map to trails: https://goo.gl/maps/mZcHN89N7qVouV1S6
WHERE DO I PARK AT THE TRAILS?
We will have volunteers directing parking at Klootchy Creek Park.
WHERE DO WE STAY?
The Cannon Beach Chamber site has links to all lodgings options in the area:
https://www.cannonbeach.org/
Beachcomber Vacation Homes has many rental options:
https://www.beachcombervacationhomes.com/
Visit Seaside has options as well: https://www.seasideor.com/
WILL THERE BE FOOD OR DRINKS AVAILABLE?
We will have extra water available for riders at the trailhead. Come prepared with your own water, power bars, snacks, etc. We will have a food cart on site from 11-3 pm on Saturday and 11-2:30 on Sunday for you to purchase food on your own. We will have Rogue beer on tap for purchase as well.
I AM A BEGINNER RIDER, WHAT SHOULD I SIGN UP FOR?
Our Saturday event is perfect for beginner riders. If you have been interested in coming to check out the trails but weren’t sure where to ride, this is the perfect event to have a fun & supportive ¨Guide¨ show you the trails. Here are a couple of great options for beginner riders:
Beginner & Family Ride – Join us for a relaxed and enjoyable 5 mile ride that focuses on building your skills and confidence. This ride will target the lower elevation green trails, making it accessible to riders of all levels. 11:30 AM Beginner Ride
HOW DO I SUPPORT THE LOCAL TRAILS?
You may donate directly to the Northwest Trail Alliance, the local bike club that builds and maintains the trails.
WILL THIS EVENT TAKE PLACE AGAIN NEXT YEAR?
Yes, we have a three-year commitment from the Oregon Coast Visitors Association to grow this event on the Oregon Coast. This first year we wanted to start small with three venues but would like to include more venues in the coming years to showcase the awesome trails we have to offer on the Oregon Coast! If you have a trails system in your area that we should consider for the 2024 “Ride the Dirt Wave Series,” please reach out to: Director@OregonRides.com