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Our mission is to develop, protect, and enhance the Central Oregon mountain bike experience through trail stewardship, advocacy, collaboration, and education.

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Joined February 2013
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⛔️Starting today (Mon., 4/22), the Phil’s Trailhead parking lot is closed for maintenance. Parking will not be allowed along FS Road 4604 above the green gate. FS Road 4604 will remain open to access parking south of Phil’s Trailhead.
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⛔️Starting Mon., 4/22, the Phil’s Trailhead parking lot will be closed for maintenance. Parking will not be allowed along FS Road 4604 above the green gate. FS Road 4604 will remain open to access parking south of Phil’s Trailhead. ℹ️fs.usda.gov/detail/deschutes…
Map showing where parking is allowed during Phil's Trailhead parking lot maintenance.

ALT Map showing where parking is allowed during Phil's Trailhead parking lot maintenance.

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The USFS is filling the potholes at the Phil’s Trailhead parking lot: instagram.com/p/C6Ee1J8xLfN/…
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COTA in the news - Letters to the editor: Back Forest Service trails; bendbulletin.com/opinion/let… via @thebulletin
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⚠️2 new trail segment closures west of Bend start today (2/19) due to work reducing wildfire risk & restoring forest health W of Bend. ◾️COD – Closed Mon. - Fri. between jct 32 &23 ◾️Afternoon Delight – Closed 7 days a week from jct w/ Tyler’s Traverse S to jct w/ FS Road 4130
Map of trail closures west of Bend.

ALT Map of trail closures west of Bend.

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Bend, Oregon sits near 600 miles of trail open for mountain biking. Here's where to ride and where to eat the next time you're in town. singletracks.com/mtb-trails/…
Bend, Oregon: Ride Like a Local

Bend, Oregon: Ride Like a Local

Bend, Oregon and the surrounding area has over 600 miles of singletrack for mountain bikers. These are the best trails to ride, according to our local guide.

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🚧Trail Closure Changes in West Bend ⚠️Hauling operations are ongoing around Ben’s, Kent’s & MTB. Hauling occurring on temporary haul routes & roads. Use caution during road crossings. ⚠️Forest Service does not plow or maintain roads in winter. Trails largely under snow & mud.
Map showing closed trails.

ALT Map showing closed trails.

West Bend & Adjacent Projects. Trail, Road and Area Closures. Open: Farewell Trail | Open entire length Kent’s Trail | Open entire length Mrazek | Open entire length MTB | Open entire length Phil’s Trail | Open entire length Tyler’s Traverse | Uphill and downhill routes open. Closed: Ben’s Trail | Ben's Trail closed between Jct. #5 and Skyliners Road (FS Road 4601). Other portions open. (Closed Monday 12 a.m. to Friday 3 p.m.) Royal Flush | Royal Flush closed between junction with Afternoon Delight west to junction with Duodenum. (Closed 7 days a week) Afternoon Delight | Afternoon Delight closed between junction with Tyler's Traverse south to junction with Royal Flush. (Closed 7 days a week)

ALT West Bend & Adjacent Projects. Trail, Road and Area Closures. Open: Farewell Trail | Open entire length Kent’s Trail | Open entire length Mrazek | Open entire length MTB | Open entire length Phil’s Trail | Open entire length Tyler’s Traverse | Uphill and downhill routes open. Closed: Ben’s Trail | Ben's Trail closed between Jct. #5 and Skyliners Road (FS Road 4601). Other portions open. (Closed Monday 12 a.m. to Friday 3 p.m.) Royal Flush | Royal Flush closed between junction with Afternoon Delight west to junction with Duodenum. (Closed 7 days a week) Afternoon Delight | Afternoon Delight closed between junction with Tyler's Traverse south to junction with Royal Flush. (Closed 7 days a week)

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New trail openings and closures in the West Bend area: instagram.com/p/C2vEjS2RPun/…
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Phil's Skills Bike Park Opens kbnd.com/kbnd-news/local-new…
Phil's Skills Bike Park Opens

Phil's Skills Bike Park Opens

BEND, OR -- Construction is now complete on the Phil's Skills Bike Park.Central Oregon Trail Alliance Program Coordinator Vanessa Fron tells KBND News the popular mountain biking area west of Be...

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An Oregon community rallies together to reopen a bike park, diversifying riding opportunities in the area. singletracks.com/mtb-trails/…
A Central Oregon Bike Park Reopens with More Opportunity and Community Support

A Central Oregon Bike Park Reopens with More Opportunity and Community Support

Sisters Bike Park in Sister, Oregon has reopened, thanks to a strong community. The Park gives riders in the area progressive riding options.

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The heavily used Phil’s Trailhead skills area is still temporarily closed while it undergoes much-needed repairs and renovations. bendbulletin.com/localstate/…
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COTA is hiring! We are currently seeking a positive, self-motivated, and experienced Development Director to lead fundraising activities for the organization. Find the full job description on our website here: cotamtb.com/job-announcement…
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Trail Love is NEXT Saturday!!! Signup here: meetup.com/cota-central-oreg… #Meetup via @Meetup
Bend - FALL TRAIL LOVE!, Sat, Sep 16, 2023, 9:00 AM | Meetup

Bend - FALL TRAIL LOVE!, Sat, Sep 16, 2023, 9:00 AM | Meetup

Join us as we gather from all over the community to collectively work on our mountain bike trails. Our goal is to have 100+ volunteers get a ton of trail work done in one d

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This Thursday: Group Ride and Movie Night at Phil's! meetup.com/cota-central-oreg… #Meetup via @Meetup

Group Ride and Movie Night at Phil's, Thu, Aug 31, 2023, 5:30 PM | Meetup

COTA and Kendall Auto of Bend are coming together to host a group ride and movie night at Phil's Trailhead! We are celebrating the completion of the new Phil's Skills Area

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A work party led by rock guru Matt Wesley added a new rock feature to Chain Reaction, a black-diamond trail in our SoDeCo Chapter. Large flat boulders were strategically placed together to create a stable, yet challenging landing zone for riders on this advanced rock drop!
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Whether you're in Barbieland or on public lands, make sure you're doing Kenough to take care of our natural resources! 💖🌲
Ken clings to Barbie. The text reads: "Park rangers" on Ken and "People who pick up their trash" on Barbie.

ALT Ken clings to Barbie. The text reads: "Park rangers" on Ken and "People who pick up their trash" on Barbie.

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⚠️Starting tomorrow (8/8): 2 new trail closures due to work to improve forest resiliency & decrease wildfire risk: ⛔️Entirety of Farewell Trail closed Mon. 12 a.m. to Fri. 3 p.m. ⛔️Mrazek Trail closed Mon. 12 a.m. to Fri. 3 p.m. between FSR 370/4610 TH jct E to jct w/ FS Road 700
Inset of map showing two new trail closures on Mrazek and Farewell Trail.

ALT Inset of map showing two new trail closures on Mrazek and Farewell Trail.

Map showing trail closures in forest west of Bend.

ALT Map showing trail closures in forest west of Bend.

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The Haulin Aspen Trail Race is scheduled for August 12th, 2023, out of Wanoga Sno Park! There will be congestion on nearby trails, so plan accordingly. A Half As, Half, & Full Marathon are lined up. Use this link to sign up for the race: bendraces.com/haulin-aspen/
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Race routes:
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The actions and misconceptions that get under trail builder's skins. singletracks.com/mtb-trails/…
What's a MTB Trail Builder's Pet Peeve? Here are Two Big Ones

What's a MTB Trail Builder's Pet Peeve? Here are Two Big Ones

Two trail builders tell us what habits trail users commit that drives them crazy.

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Two day trail closures starting tomorrow: - Kent’s from Phil’s TH to its junction with MTB - Ben’s from Phil’s TH to its junction with MTB Both will reopen on Thursday, July 20th🤩 instagram.com/p/Cuzr8EURVxB/…
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