About Carpenter Bypass Trail System
Whether you rock your lycra loud and proud, don moldy flannel, or track frequent flier miles, you are bound to find stuff to post on your favorite social media account at this popular trail system. Here you will find a 19 mile network of trails located less than a 30 minute drive from Eugene, Oregon. For mountain bikers, the trails were designed to feature significant trail twisting, with narrow turns, steep downhill stretches, and trail features such as rock gardens, jumps and berms. While the most predominant use of the trails is from mountain bikers, equestrian riders, trail runners, and hikers enjoy the trails. The trails are exclusive to non-motorized traffic.Know Before You GoOpen hours: Year-round.Accessibility: Riders use Carpenter Bypass Road to access trails.Pets are allowed on leash (max. 6 feet) in the parking lot.Wet trails are susceptible to damage. When trails are wet, please consider other riding options.Point of InterestThere are several local wineries along the scenic drive to the trail system.
How to Get There
From Eugene, follow Bailey Hill Road, which becomes Lorane Highway and travel 12.5 miles. Turn left onto Territorial Road and continue 6 miles to the town of Lorane. Turn right onto Siuslaw River Road and proceed about 1.5 miles. Turn left onto BLM road 20-5-14.1, Carpenter Bypass Road, and continue almost 1 mile to a graveled north Staging Area on your left side. A more centralized, south Staging Area is another 1.5 miles up the road.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Plan Your Visit to Carpenter Bypass Trail System
Heading to Carpenter Bypass Trail System? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a reservation for Carpenter Bypass Trail System?
No central reservation system listed for Carpenter Bypass Trail System. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/recarea/14905) for the latest entry policy and availability.
How do I get to Carpenter Bypass Trail System?
From Eugene, follow Bailey Hill Road, which becomes Lorane Highway and travel 12.5 miles. Turn left onto Territorial Road and continue 6 miles to the town of Lorane. Turn right onto Siuslaw River Road and proceed about 1.5 miles. Turn left onto BLM road 20-5-14.1, Carpenter Bypass Road, and continue almost 1 mile to a graveled north Staging Area on your left side. A more centralized, south Staging…
How do I contact Carpenter Bypass Trail System?
You can reach the park at phone: 541-683-6600 or email: blm_or_no_mail@blm.gov.
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