Be sure to check visit The Rogue River Greenway project.  At completion this trail will link eight major communities, two counties (Jackson & Josephine) and create over 50 miles of regional connectivity through Southern Oregon.  Also, check out the City of Grants Pass' Bicycling Guide webpage.

Recommended Cycling Trails in Southern Oregon

Bear Camp Trail
Grants Pass, OR
Bear Camp Trail is short and runs along Bear Camp Ridge, the highest portion of the Galice Ranger District. This trail offers spectacular views, a wide variety of wildflowers, and cool summertime hiking. There is parking, picnic tables and restrooms at Bear Camp Overlook.
(541) 476.3830

Bitterlick Trail
Prospect, Oregon
The Bitterlick Trail is a fun hike for a hot summer day. The cycler must wade across the creek at least seven times during the length of the trail, and for this reason, this is not recommended for young children. In the early spring or late fall when there is high water, alternate methods must be used to ford the creek. Given the steepness of the trail, it is best to cycle the trail south from Access #1 to Access #2 (see directions). Leave a second vehicle at Access #2. Starting on Forest Service road #6640, the trail drops steeply for the first mile down to Bitterlick Creek. From there, the trail follows, and crisscrosses Bitterlick Creek. Vegetation is lush along the creek. Old-growth Douglas-fir, sugar pine, and incense-cedar are found here along with dogwood, hazel, big-leaf maple, and vine maple.
(541) 560-3400

Briggs Creek Trail
Grants Pass, Oregon
Briggs Creek Trail features some meadows along the way in addition to some good swimming holes in Briggs Creek. At 4.3 miles is Courier Mine Historic Cabin Site set amid Horsetail. There is also a nice campsite with fire ring at 4.9 miles. Cyclers must ford Briggs Creek several times, making summer or early fall the best time to hike the trail. The trail travels through some old harvest units and some old growth stands. Several smaller creeks, springs and some marshy areas must be crossed along the way as well. The area is rich with mining history as well as many claims that are being worked at the present time. This trail was named for George E. Briggs, a packer who supplied early miners in the area. There is parking, picnic tables and restrooms at Sam Brown Campground where the trail begins..
(541) 471-6500

Burned Timber Interpretive Trail
Grants Pass, Oregon
Burned Timber is an interpretive loop trail with signs describing the various aspects of ecology and forest management. A short spur trail connects it to the Taylor Creek trail #1142 . This is a good family hike as it is a short loop trail with mild slopes. The Burned Timber Creek Falls is a historic point of interest. Fall is a good time to hike this trail because the Big Leaf and Vine Maple provide a spectacular show of color.
Phone: (541) 471-6500

Onion Way Trail
Grants Pass, Oregon
Onion Way Trail provides access to the Briggs Valley from Secret Creek Campground. Along this trail hikers will encounter large mature trees, evidence of recent harvest activity and an established 30 year-old plantation. Keep an eye out for elk, they're often seen in this area.  Take I-5 to exit 61 (Merlin). Take Merlin Galice road, turn left on Forest Service road 2500 (Taylor Creek Road) to Secret Creek Campground.
Phone: (541) 471-6500

Secret Way Trail
This trail limbs up from Secret Creek Valley to a view of Chrome Ridge and the Briggs Creek Valley area and the Onion Mountain area. Some Old growth and recent logged areas. This is some what a loop to tie in with the Onion Way Trail.  

Shan Creek Trail
Grants Pass, Oregon
Shan Creek Trail runs along Shan Creek and then up to the ridge above the creek. The west end offers a view of the Shan Creek drainage and its unique geology, while a swimming hole is located at the lower end. Please watch for snakes in this area.
(541) 471-6500


Taylor Creek Trail
Grants Pass, Oregon
Taylor Creek Trail begins at about the three mile marker on Forest Service Road 2500. This is a "backbone trail" connecting Briggs Valley recreation sites (and the Briggs Creek Trail). Seven trailheads access this trail including Burned Timber Interpretive Trail, Minnow Creek Trail, China Creek Trail, Big Pine Spur Trail, Briggs Creek Trail, Dutchy Creek Trail and Onion Way. This trail parallels Forest Service Road 2500 all the way to the south end of Briggs Valley where it comes back into the road a short distance from the Briggs Creek trailhead. Many campsites in the Briggs Valley are accessible from this trail.
(541) 471-6500.

Valley of the Rogue State Park
Rogue River, Oregon
A pleasant green oasis awaits you in southern Oregon's Rogue Valley. Camp and play along the river made famous by novelist and avid fisherman Zane Gray. The campground is also a great place to stay while taking in the local culture, history and recreation opportunities in the area. Stay at the park while you take trips to Crater Lake National Park, the Oregon Caves National Monument, historic Jacksonville, Ashland's Shakespearean Festival or the Britt Music Festival. The park is ideally located to give you all of this, plus friendly local shops, museums and sights of interest.

Valley of the Rogue Park has both a day-use picnic area and an overnight campground along three miles of shoreline on the Rogue River. A meeting hall is available for groups. An easy self-guided interpretive walking trail provides a relaxing 1.25 mile stroll along the river's edge.
The park offers six yurts. The yurts are domed tents with structural support, a plywood floor, lockable wooden door, lights, heating, and beds with mattresses.

Vital stats: The campground provides 97 full hookup sites, 49 electrical sites, and 21 tent sites (maximum site 75 feet). The park also offers the 6 yurts and 3 group tent. Showers are available at the park Valley of the Rogue State Park provides opportunities for camping, yurts stays, picnicking, fishing, boating hiking, bird watching and viewing interpretive signs.
(800) 551-6949.

Be sure to check out the US Forest Services website for more information about cycling trails.

For More Information

Please contact the following agencies for additional information on forest roads, back-country roads & trails.

• Siskiyou National Forest (541) 858-2200. 333 West 8th St.  Medford, OR 97501
• Wild Rivers Ranger District (541) 471-6500 or (541) 549-7422. 2164 NE Spalding Ave.  Grants Pass, OR 97526
• Illinois Valley Ranger District (541) 592-2166. 26568 Redwood Hwy. Cave Junction, OR 97523
• State of Oregon Forestry (541) 474-3152. 5375 Monument Dr.  Grants Pass, OR 97526