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Bend, OR: Locals' Line town page
Locals' Line town page · checked 2026-10-15 (America/Denver). Verification key: Verified Verified = confirmed on a page checked on 2026-10-15 (URL given). Partial Partial = exists on a checked page but a detail is missing or comes only from a non-primary source. Unverified Unverified = not confirmed on a checked page; confirm before relying on it. Prices/hours appear only where printed on the cited page.
- Shuttles, verified / unverified
- 2 / 0 (public bus ended 9/8)
- Rentals and shops
- 10 / 3
- Lodging
- 4 / 2
- Conditions source
- Deschutes NF closures
Overview
Bend sits on the east slope of the Cascades; the west-side trail networks (Phil's, Wanoga, Swampy, Dutchman Flat/Flagline) start minutes from town along Century Drive and the Cascade Lakes Highway. Redmond/Bend airport (RDM) is a 25-minute drive from downtown; Portland is about 175 miles (Cog Wild's trip-planning page: https://www.cogwild.com/vacation-planning-info/ (opens in a new tab)). Central Oregon logistics are shuttle-friendly: one private operator (Cog Wild) runs scheduled daily shuttles from downtown, and several shops rent bikes within a few miles of the trails. Note: Deschutes National Forest only allows Class 1 pedal-assist e-bikes on select trails; Cog Wild drops e-MTBs only at Wanoga, not Swampy or Dutchman (https://www.cogwild.com/shuttles/bend-mountain-bike-shuttles/ (opens in a new tab)).
Getting around / Shuttles
| Service | Status | Details printed on source | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cog Wild Bicycle Tours: Bend MTB Shuttle | Verified | Operating mid-May until end of October, multiple departures per day (page updated Oct 1, 2026). Pickups: main office 115 SW Columbia Ave (park at the Bend Park & Ride) or, new for fall 2026, Trailhead Lodge (19221 SW Century Dr; text the office 2 h ahead). Drops: Wanoga ($17/person, avg ride 16-20 mi, e-MTB drop), Swampy Lakes ($17, 22-26 mi, no e-MTBs), Dutchman Flat ($17, 28-35 mi, no e-MTBs; opens mid-July; middle Flagline closed until Aug 15 for elk). Wanoga Hot Laps $20 on select Saturdays (11:30-3:30). Sunriver shuttle ($20) is done for the 2026 season. Empty shuttles are cut 24 h ahead; call to open a shuttle for 4+ riders. Not guided; riders must be self-sufficient. Season passes/6-ride punch passes and a Bend+Oakridge combo exist (prices not shown). Phone 541-385-7002; info@cogwild.com. | https://www.cogwild.com/shuttles/bend-mountain-bike-shuttles/ (opens in a new tab) |
| Cascades East Transit "Transit to Trails" (public bus + 20-bike trailer) | VerifiedEnded for 2026Verified, ended for 2026 | Page banner: all recreation routes (Transit to Trail, Lava Butte, Ride the River) ended September 8, 2026. Details while running: 20-bike trailer, 38 riders per bus, stops at trailheads en route to Mt. Bachelor, Class 1 e-bikes permitted (never inside the bus), but trails from the Swampy and Dutchman stops are not open to e-bikes. 334 NE Hawthorne Ave; 541-385-8680. Fares are not on the current page (a July 2024 KTVZ article quoted $5 one-way/$9 round trip, outdated). Expect it to return next summer (unconfirmed). | https://cascadeseasttransit.com/transittotrails/ (opens in a new tab) ; https://ktvz.com/news/outdoors/2024/07/26/its-awesome-cet-holds-transit-to-trails-free-ride-day-and-bike-brunch-event-to-acquaint-mountain-bikers-with-route/ (opens in a new tab) |
| Cog Wild private/custom shuttles | Verified | Private vans to e.g. McKenzie River Trail, Old Cascade Crest, Ochoco, Mt. Hood, Oakridge; Newberry Crater/Paulina Peak shuttle "on hold due to Cabin Butte Vegetation Management Project" for 2026. | https://www.cogwild.com/shuttles/bend-mountain-bike-shuttles/ (opens in a new tab) |
| Mt. Bachelor bike park lift service | VerifiedClosedVerified, closed | Bike-rentals page reads "Closed Until Winter" on the check date; 2026 summer ops began June 25 (KTVZ). | https://www.mtbachelor.com/lessons-rentals/bike-rentals/ (opens in a new tab) ; https://ktvz.com/news/2026/06/12/mt-bachelor-kicks-off-summer-season-june-25-with-bike-park-events-and-new-activities/ (opens in a new tab) |
Rentals & shops
| Business | Type | Status | Details printed on source | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cog Wild (115 SW Columbia Ave) | Rental | Verified | Per day: Santa Cruz Vala e-MTB $130; full-suspension $100; Chameleon hardtail $55; Stigmata gravel $75 (20% multi-day discount); kids $35. Helmet and pedals included; pickup from 8 a.m., return by 5 p.m.; day-pack add-on available. | https://www.cogwild.com/mountain-and-gravel-bike-rentals-in-bend-oregon/ (opens in a new tab) |
| Sunnyside Sports (930 NW Newport Ave) | Shop + rental | Verified | "Mountain, road, gravel, and ebike rentals"; reserve online; open 9-6 daily; 541-382-8018; repair service. Prices not shown. | https://www.sunnysidesports.com/ (opens in a new tab) |
| Hutch's Bicycles | Shop + rental | Verified | Rental fleet: Specialized Stumpjumper EVO, Kona Hei Hei, Giant Trance, hardtails, Turbo Levo e-MTB, gravel, fat bikes, kids; helmet, cage, lock, pedals included; hours Mon-Sat 10-6, Sun 10-5; can add rack/tailgate pad; rental waiver online. Street address not on the rental page (unverified); prices not shown. Page names Phil's, Wanoga, Maston, Horse Ridge, Cline Buttes and Radlands as nearby. | https://www.hutchsbicycles.com/articles/rentals-pg200.htm (opens in a new tab) |
| Pine Mountain Sports (255 SW Century Dr) | Shop + rental | Verified | Rents/demos current Santa Cruz and Trek mountain/gravel bikes; online inventory; 541-385-8080; Mon-Fri 10-6, Sat 9-6, Sun 9-5; 100% service guarantee. Prices not shown. | https://www.pinemountainsports.com/ (opens in a new tab) |
| Between Evergreens | Shop + rental | VerifiedVerified (address not on page) | Daily/4-hour: full-suspension $70/$60; e-MTB $120/$90; hardtail $40/$30; gravel $50/$40. Phone (541) 728-0066. | https://betweenevergreens.com/bike-rentals (opens in a new tab) |
| Project Bike (35 NW Bond St) | Shop + rental | Partial | Own site (re-checked 2026-10-15) confirms address, 541-668-6377, hours (Mon-Sat 9-6, Sun 9-5) and that it does "custom bike builds, professional bike maintenance, and rental services." Rental prices and models are not published on the pages that loaded, so they are unconfirmed. | https://www.projectbikebend.com/ (opens in a new tab) ; https://www.projectbikebend.com/about/location-pg141.htm (opens in a new tab) |
| Sagebrush Cycles, WebCyclery, Village Bike & Ski (Sunriver) | Shops | Unverified | Named only on Cog Wild pages (brand lists / Sunriver shuttle meeting point). Own sites were not confirmed. | https://www.cogwild.com/mountain-and-gravel-bike-rentals-in-bend-oregon/ (opens in a new tab) ; https://www.cogwild.com/shuttles/bend-mountain-bike-shuttles/ (opens in a new tab) |
Where to stay (bike-friendly)
| Property | Status | Bike-relevant facts | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trailhead Lodge (19221 SW Century Dr; 541-693-0947) | Verified | Cog Wild: "designed with riders in mind," edge of the National Forest so you can ride trails back to the room; outdoor bike racks, secure in-room bike storage, dedicated bike wash station; Cog Wild shuttle pickup on request. Travel Oregon: 70-room basecamp on 6.6 acres backing Deschutes NF, about 10 min to downtown and 20 min to Mt. Bachelor, pet-friendly, pool and hot tub. Lodge's own site lists the address and reservations contact only; bike amenities are per Cog Wild. | https://www.cogwild.com/vacation-planning-info/ (opens in a new tab) ; https://traveloregon.com/plan-your-trip/places-to-stay/hotels-motels/trailhead-lodge/ (opens in a new tab) ; https://www.trailheadlodgebend.com/ (opens in a new tab) |
| Wall Street Suites (downtown) | Partial | Free-to-use town cruiser bikes for guests (seasonal availability), free suite-side parking, dog-friendly. Guest bike storage or a wash is not confirmed on the page. | https://www.wallstreetsuitesbend.com/the-goods (opens in a new tab) |
| Hotel Peppertree Bend (1082 SW Yates Dr; text 541-287-7414, call 800-780-7234) | Verified | "Bike Room": "keep and maintain your bike in our dedicated secure storage area"; also storage for dry gear, free breakfast, Wi-Fi and parking, indoor pool, dog-friendly ($35/dog/day, up to 2). Bike wash not listed. | https://www.peppertreehotels.com/bend/ (opens in a new tab) |
| McMenamins Old St. Francis School Hotel (700 NW Bond St; 541-382-5174) | Verified | Travel Oregon bike-friendly certified: "dry, safe bicycle storage for overnight hotel guests" (wheel the bike into the room, or indoor safekeeping elsewhere on the property) and outdoor bike racks; soaking pool free to overnight guests; pets for a fee. Bike wash not listed. | https://www.mcmenamins.com/old-st-francis-school/lodging/guestrooms (opens in a new tab) ; https://www.mcmenamins.com/bike-friendly-pubs/bike-friendly-hotels (opens in a new tab) |
| Oxford Hotel Bend (10 NW Minnesota Ave; 541-382-8436) | VerifiedVerified (cruiser bikes only) | Amenity data on the hotel's own page lists complimentary cruiser bikes, complimentary local shuttle service, complimentary washer and dryer and valet parking. Secure mountain-bike storage or a wash is not mentioned. | https://www.oxfordhotelbend.com/ (opens in a new tab) |
| The Westman | UnverifiedUnverified for bike amenities | Cog Wild lists it among "favorite places to stay" without bike amenities; its own site was not confirmed. | https://www.cogwild.com/vacation-planning-info/ (opens in a new tab) |
Camping per Cog Wild: Tumalo State Park is the only full-service campground open the entire biking season; lakeside Cascade Lakes campgrounds in late summer/fall (https://www.cogwild.com/vacation-planning-info/ (opens in a new tab)). Trailhead Lodge remains the only dedicated MTB-oriented lodging confirmed; Hotel Peppertree and Old St. Francis School confirm secure bike storage.
Conditions & seasons
Official trail-conditions page (checked 2026-10-15): Deschutes National Forest, West Bend Area Trail, Road & Area Closures, updated October 1, 2026: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/deschutes/alerts/west-bend-area-trail-closures (opens in a new tab) . Currently lists Tumalo Ridge Trail closed from Swede Shelter north to FR 4601-434 starting Oct 2 (thinning/mastication; 7 days/week), haul-route caution west of Bend, and West Bend Trails Project work with COTA (reroutes, decommissioning). Affected rec site: Phil's Trailhead. Forest Supervisor's Office (541) 383-5300. Third-party (not official): Can I Ride (soil-moisture model) showed 75 of 75 Bend trails "Dry," updated Oct 15, 2026, 5:00 AM (https://caniride.app/us/or/bend/ (opens in a new tab)). Use as a hint only. COTA: no live conditions report was available on the check date (the COTA trail maintenance log page returned 404), so COTA is not cited as a conditions source.
Best seasons:
- Shuttle trailheads open in sequence per Cog Wild: Wanoga typically mid-May, Swampy Lakes June, Dutchman Flat mid-July; shuttles run to end of October (https://www.cogwild.com/shuttles/bend-mountain-bike-shuttles/ (opens in a new tab)).
- Mt. Bachelor Bike Park: 2026 season opened June 25 (KTVZ) and is closed until winter now.
- Winter/shoulder riding: Bend Bulletin (Nov 20, 2025) names Horse Ridge, Maston, Cascade View, Radlands, Smith Rock/Gray Butte and Madras East Hills as lower/high-desert options "from now through March"; it also said Horse Butte and Bessie Butte trailheads were closed until at least May 2026 for forest restoration (status now unverified) (https://bendbulletin.com/2025/11/20/6-options-for-mountain-biking-during-late-fall-and-winter-in-central-oregon/ (opens in a new tab)).
- Current (mid-October) read: west-side trails reported dry, Cog Wild shuttles still running through end of October, CET bus and Bachelor bike park done for the year.
Sources (all checked 2026-10-15)
- https://www.cogwild.com/shuttles/bend-mountain-bike-shuttles/ (opens in a new tab) ; /mountain-and-gravel-bike-rentals-in-bend-oregon/ ; /vacation-planning-info/
- https://cascadeseasttransit.com/transittotrails/ (opens in a new tab) ; https://ktvz.com/news/outdoors/2024/07/26/its-awesome-cet-holds-transit-to-trails-free-ride-day-and-bike-brunch-event-to-acquaint-mountain-bikers-with-route/ (opens in a new tab)
- https://www.sunnysidesports.com/ (opens in a new tab) ; https://www.hutchsbicycles.com/articles/rentals-pg200.htm (opens in a new tab) ; https://www.pinemountainsports.com/ (opens in a new tab) ; https://betweenevergreens.com/bike-rentals (opens in a new tab) ; https://www.projectbikebend.com/ (opens in a new tab) ; https://www.projectbikebend.com/about/location-pg141.htm (opens in a new tab)
- https://www.trailheadlodgebend.com/ (opens in a new tab) ; https://traveloregon.com/plan-your-trip/places-to-stay/hotels-motels/trailhead-lodge/ (opens in a new tab) ; https://www.wallstreetsuitesbend.com/the-goods (opens in a new tab) ; https://www.peppertreehotels.com/bend/ (opens in a new tab) ; https://www.mcmenamins.com/old-st-francis-school/lodging/guestrooms (opens in a new tab) ; https://www.mcmenamins.com/bike-friendly-pubs/bike-friendly-hotels (opens in a new tab) ; https://www.oxfordhotelbend.com/ (opens in a new tab)
- https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/deschutes/alerts/west-bend-area-trail-closures (opens in a new tab) ; https://caniride.app/us/or/bend/ (opens in a new tab)
- https://www.mtbachelor.com/lessons-rentals/bike-rentals/ (opens in a new tab) ; https://ktvz.com/news/2026/06/12/mt-bachelor-kicks-off-summer-season-june-25-with-bike-park-events-and-new-activities/ (opens in a new tab) ; https://bendbulletin.com/2025/11/20/6-options-for-mountain-biking-during-late-fall-and-winter-in-central-oregon/ (opens in a new tab)
- Pages that did not load on the check date: https://www.cotamtb.com/bend-trail-maint-log.html (opens in a new tab) (404); https://visitbend.com/journal/winter-mountain-biking-in-bend/ (opens in a new tab) (307 redirect); Project Bike booking page (404).
Gaps / unverified
- Cog Wild pass prices and any 2026 discount promotion not on the page text.
- Project Bike rental prices; Hutch's street address and rental prices; Sunnyside/Pine Mountain prices.
- Sagebrush Cycles, WebCyclery, Village Bike & Ski; The Westman's bike amenities; bike wash at Hotel Peppertree, Old St. Francis School and Oxford; guest bike storage at Wall Street Suites.
- COTA live conditions source; status of Horse Butte/Bessie Butte closures after May 2026.
- Whether CET Transit to Trails returns in 2027.