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SaveLocated just west of Sisters, the Pederson Ridge Trail System is a classic Central Oregon cross-country network known for its fast flow, accessible terrain, and scenic high-desert forest setting. Built primarily on gently rolling terrain, the system offers a welcoming mix of smooth singletrack, short punchy climbs, and rewarding descents—making it ideal for beginners, intermediates, and anyone looking to rack up miles without sustained elevation.
The network forms a series of well-connected loops totaling roughly 18–20 miles, allowing riders to tailor routes from quick spins to longer endurance rides. Most trails are rated green to blue, with a consistent XC character and minimal technical obstacles, though occasional roots, sandy patches, and loose-over-hardpack corners keep things interesting.
Pederson Ridge is best known for its flow—particularly on the east side, where longer descending sections and smoother tread create a fun, rhythm-based ride experience. Climbs are generally gradual and manageable, making the area a great choice for building fitness or introducing newer riders to singletrack riding.
Set among open ponderosa pine forest with views toward the Cascade Range, the trails offer a distinctly Central Oregon feel—dry, dusty in late summer, and hero dirt in spring and fall. The area is multi-use, so expect to share the trails with hikers, runners, and occasionally equestrians.
Maintained by the Sisters Trail Alliance, Pederson Ridge is a cornerstone of the Sisters riding scene and a go-to destination for locals and visitors alike looking for fast, fun, and approachable singletrack.
The network forms a series of well-connected loops totaling roughly 18–20 miles, allowing riders to tailor routes from quick spins to longer endurance rides. Most trails are rated green to blue, with a consistent XC character and minimal technical obstacles, though occasional roots, sandy patches, and loose-over-hardpack corners keep things interesting.
Pederson Ridge is best known for its flow—particularly on the east side, where longer descending sections and smoother tread create a fun, rhythm-based ride experience. Climbs are generally gradual and manageable, making the area a great choice for building fitness or introducing newer riders to singletrack riding.
Set among open ponderosa pine forest with views toward the Cascade Range, the trails offer a distinctly Central Oregon feel—dry, dusty in late summer, and hero dirt in spring and fall. The area is multi-use, so expect to share the trails with hikers, runners, and occasionally equestrians.
Maintained by the Sisters Trail Alliance, Pederson Ridge is a cornerstone of the Sisters riding scene and a go-to destination for locals and visitors alike looking for fast, fun, and approachable singletrack.
source: Sisters Trails
Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
eBikes Allowed:
Yes
Land Status: National Forest
Land Manager: USFS
google parking directions Access Info:
The main trail head is located approximately ½-mile south of downtown Sisters just south of the Whychus Creek bridge (parking is limited at this location). Many users park at Village Green Park where ample parking and restrooms are available. Additional access is also provided at the south end of the trail just past mile marker 5 on Three Creek Road as well as where the trail crosses the Mainline and Peterson Ridge Roads (parking limited at these locations).
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Multi-use trails: Expect hikers, runners, dogs, and equestrians throughout the network.
Yield rules apply: Bikes should yield to hikers and horses (standard trail etiquette).
Stay on designated trails to protect the fragile high-desert environment.
Multi-use trails: Expect hikers, runners, dogs, and equestrians throughout the network.
Yield rules apply: Bikes should yield to hikers and horses (standard trail etiquette).
Stay on designated trails to protect the fragile high-desert environment.
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Sisters Trail Alliance
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Sisters Trail Alliance
since 15Maintainer
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- Mountain Bike
36 trails
- E-Bike
35 trails
- Gravel Bike
4 trails
- Adaptive Bike
3 trails
- Hike
39 trails
- Trail Running
39 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Open as of Jun 24, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 39
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 36
- Trails E-Bike
- 35
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 4
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 3
- Trails Horse
- 3
- Trails Hike
- 39
- Trails Trail Running
- 39
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 1
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 1
- Total Distance
- 48 miles
- Total Descent
- 2,315 ft
- Total Vertical
- 730 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 3,906 ft
- Reports
- 818
- Photos
- 134
- Ridden Counter
- 14,050
Popular Peterson Ridge Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 3.7 • 3 miles • 374 ft • 1,430 •
Great for climbing or descending. Slightly more technical with more sections of blue difficulty than either PRT East or Middle PRT.
• 100 ★ 4.4 • 3 miles • 24 ft • 1,293 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 14 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 5.0 • 7 miles • 735 ft • 987 •
The Peterson Ridge West and East trails are excellent XC trails for any mountain biker looking for a good workout in nice scenery. Both trails can be combined as a large loop, best ridden counter-clockwise (out the West trail and back...
• 90 ★ 4.6 • 3 miles • 157 ft • 981 •
Highly rated popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 27 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 3.0 • 2,297 ft • 0 ft • 801 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 4.0 • 1,106 ft • 3 ft • 727 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 3.3 • 2 miles • 111 ft • 707 •
The Peterson Ridge Mountain Bike and Hiking Trail was designed as a ladder system. It consists of two linear trails, the PRT West and PRT East trails, with numbered connectors marked by junction posts that allow riders and hikers to...
• 65 ★ 3.0 • 520 ft • 2 ft • 502 •
Moderately popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
Peterson Ridge Mountain Bike Routes
★ 4.5 • 18 miles • 979 ft • 10 • Loop •
Full tour of Peterson ridge. Generally ridden clockwise.
★ 2.7 • 24 miles • 1,328 ft • 3 •
Sisters Stampede Race on the peterson ridge trail system
• 24 miles • 1,897 ft • 6 •
• 17 miles • 855 ft • 4 •
• 24 miles • 742 ft • 8 •
• 9 miles • 340 ft • 6 •
Photos of Peterson Ridge Mountain Bike
Videos of Peterson Ridge Mountain Bike
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324 |
May 10, 2019
1:58:18 |
437 |
Jun 12, 2022 , Sisters
Recent Trail Reports
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AK-77MT | wishlist | trail | activity #99460150 | Jul 18, 2026 @ 9:56am 2 days |
| AK-77MT | ridden | trail | activity #99460109 | Jul 18, 2026 @ 9:55am 2 days |
| Drefrench | wishlist | region | activity #99242629 | Jul 15, 2026 @ 8:24am Jul 15, 2026 |
| Drefrench | wishlist | route | activity #99241580 and 1 more | Jul 15, 2026 @ 8:08am Jul 15, 2026 |
| creaserunner | wishlist | region | activity #98797731 | Jul 9, 2026 @ 10:45am Jul 9, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Short but punchy technical climb. It’s worth... | Sep 4, 2024 @ 12:00am Sep 4, 2024 | ||
| trail | So much fun! A nice balance between techy rock... | Sep 3, 2024 @ 11:58pm Sep 3, 2024 | ||
| trail | On 3/26/24 tree down on descent after bobsled... | Mar 26, 2024 @ 6:33pm Mar 26, 2024 | ||
| trail | these trails are a lot of fun, love the taste... | Sep 6, 2023 @ 7:15am Sep 6, 2023 | ||
| trail | The locals told me they call it PRT (Pet... | Jul 23, 2023 @ 10:21am Jul 23, 2023 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cline Buttes | 19 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 10.8 km |
| Cascade View | 1 | 1 | 11.2 km | ||
| Black Butte | 2 | 1 | 11.6 km | ||
| Maston | 13.3 km | ||||
| Cache Mountain | 15.2 km |
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Local Mountain Biking Directory
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Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 36 | 44 miles | 1,824 ft | 13 miles | 669 ft | #2,528 | #881 | 130 | 818 | 2 | 9,012 | |
| E-Bike | 35 | 44 miles | 2,057 ft | 14 miles | 669 ft | #3,186 | #961 | 2 | 611 | 124 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 4 | 10 miles | 115 ft | 2 miles | 187 ft | #95 | #45 | 13 | 98 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 3 | 8 miles | 115 ft | 2 miles | 157 ft | #10 | #16 | 2 | 2 | |||
| Horse | 3 | 4 miles | 72 ft | 1 mile | 397 ft | 94 | 4 | |||||
| Hike | 39 | 48 miles | 2,316 ft | 15 miles | 728 ft | #4,794 | #1,730 | 818 | 269 | |||
| Trail Running | 39 | 48 miles | 2,316 ft | 15 miles | 728 ft | #3,777 | #1,046 | 2 | 818 | 581 | ||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 1 | 2,530 ft | 30 ft | 2,405 ft | 30 ft | 78 | 9 | |||||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 1 | 2,530 ft | 30 ft | 2,405 ft | 30 ft | 78 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Peterson Ridge
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Peterson Ridge?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Peterson Ridge are:
- Peterson Ridge Trail East - Upper (4.4/5)
- Peterson Ridge Trail West - Upper (4.3/5)
- Peterson Ridge Trail East - Lower (4.2/5)
- Little Bridge Connector (4/5)
- Turkey Hollow Connector (4/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Peterson Ridge?
Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Peterson Ridge are:
- July (184 activities)
- June (157 activities)
- August (135 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Peterson Ridge?
There are 3 parking locations listed in Peterson Ridge. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Peterson Ridge?
The longest trail in Peterson Ridge is Peterson Ridge Trail East - Upper at 6.7 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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