Offering some of the best year-round rides within an hour's reach of Portland, the Syncline's trail network provides cyclists with a diverse mix of terrain—not to mention postcard-worthy views above the Columbia River Gorge.
Ride the trails in both directions to test your skills on challenging climbs, bomber downhills, cruisy singletrack, and technical steeps. Or tailor your route to fit your riding style. Gravity riders can shuttle up Courtney Road to connect with Crybaby Trail, a tire-width singletrack perched on the edge of the Syncline. Cross-country and all-mountain riders have the option to start with a scenic climb up Maui Trail—passing mini waterfalls and views above the Gorge—and end with a screaming, ridgeline descent of Hidden Valley.
-Mapped by Jim Jonke
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Vancouver, WA: The Syncline
| Dist: 15.89 mi |
Points: 1571 |
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The Jeep Trail
Location: 45.711813°, -121.395793°
Climbing the Jeep Trail.
Clockwise or counter-clockwise?
Location: 45.700755°, -121.401973°
The beauty of the Syncline is that you can ride the trail network in both directions if you want to (and are able to). This track rides counter-clockwise, up Maui to the Jeep Trail, Crybaby and then Rattlesnake Ridge before the descent down Coyote Canyon--a gradual climb followed by a challenging, somewhat technical descent. Picking up Coyote Canyon at the beginning of the ride allows for a more challenging climb and a more gradual descent.
Rattlesnake Ridge
Location: 45.721012°, -121.431971°
The last stop on the shuttle. From here it's all downhill singletrack.
Wizard Trail
Location: 45.716248°, -121.410513°
The Wizard Trail (not mapped) connects to Crybaby Trail from the southwest. Prepare for a steep descent.
Coyote Canyons
Location: 45.707978°, -121.406050°
Navigate logs, rock gardens, and leaf-covered singletrack on this must-do trail that weaves in and out of lush woods.
Hidden Valley Trail
Location: 45.717057°, -121.397188°
An optional run, separate from the larger loop, this seemingly easy trail throws in a few surprises-one section follows narrow singletrack along the edge of an imposing vertical drop-off.
The Jeep Trail
Location: 45.699706°, -121.394420°
Ride up the Jeep Trail for an easier climb to the top.
Gauntlet Trail
Location: 45.712053°, -121.412358°
Maneuver sharp rock gardens on this technical singletrack.
Maui's Singletrack
Location: 45.703962°, -121.393046°
Maui Trail's dirt singletrack.
Heading Out
Location: 45.699511°, -121.399398°
Riders leave the parking area to access the Syncline's network of trails. Cyclists can ride from the parking lot via Maui or the Jeep Trail.
Waterfall next to Hidden Valley Trail
Location: 45.704726°, -121.389935°
The trail passes a cascading waterfall.
Views of the Syncline
Location: 45.704891°, -121.400514°
Trailside views of Coyote Wall's rocky cliffs.
Hidden Valley Trail
Location: 45.709176°, -121.389484°
Descending Hidden Valley.
Crybaby Trail
Location: 45.713596°, -121.409183°
The Crybaby cruises along the edge of the Syncline.
Jeep Trail-Maui Trail Intersection
Location: 45.705850°, -121.397381°
Views from the Jeep Trail and Maui Trail junction.
Maui Trail
Location: 45.701144°, -121.392961°
Views of Oregon and Mount Hood from Maui Trail. The Maui Trail (east of the Jeep Trail) heads north and climbs grassy hillsides, passing mini waterfalls and views of the Columbia River.
Maui Trail
Location: 45.706359°, -121.394034°
Climbing Maui's singletrack.
Rattlesnake Ridge
Location: 45.720383°, -121.436348°
A rider cruises down Rattlesnake Ridge.
Descending Coyote Meadows
Location: 45.717806°, -121.443214°
A rider descends Coyote Meadows.
Views from Hidden Valley
Location: 45.716713°, -121.395106°
Rocky cliffs border Hidden Valley Trail.
Little Moab Trail
Location: 45.713379°, -121.407842°
View of the Syncline from Little Moab. A rocky, but rideable trail, Little Moab (not mapped) shoots off to the southeast at this point.
Views from Crybaby Trail
Location: 45.715754°, -121.410062°
Views of the Columbia River Gorge from the Crybaby.
Top of Crybaby Trail
Location: 45.717447°, -121.414976°
The Crybaby's tire-width singletrack. This narrow--and aptly-named--trail travels along the edge of the Syncline's rugged cliffs.
Maui Trail
Location: 45.704711°, -121.394291°
The Maui Trail travels up grassy slopes.
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