Run Bull Run – Directions
Length: 58 Miles
Direction: Clockwise
Elevation Gain: 3477 ft
Highest Point: 1134 ft
Recommended Gearing: 39X27 or equivalent
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Tips for the ride: The road conditions on this ride are good, however be aware that there are some rural sections and limited passersby to offer help if necessary. Although solitude can be great for riding, be prepared with the proper equipment on any secluded ride. You don’t want to walk home from Bull Run.
-Start at Mt Tabor Park on SE 76th Ave and Yamhill St. If you’re riding to the start of the ride from downtown, look up our commuting routes for quiet roads to get to the start.
-Proceed North on 76th Ave
-Right on Washington St
-Before crossing the I-205 turn Left onto the I-205 Bike Path. You will pick up the path at the Taco Bell on the corner
-Proceed North on the I-205 path
-Right on Burnside St
-Once over the I-205 turn Left to return to the I-205 path
-Exit the path in Maywood Park by turning Right on Maywood Pl
-Maywood becomes Fremont St
-Right on 122nd St
-Proceed under the I-84 and turn Left onto the I-84 Bike Path
-At 181st Ave turn Left and proceed under the I-84
-Right back onto I-84 path after freeway
-Exit path onto Fairview Pkwy heading South
-Left on Halsey St
-Halsey becomes Historic Columbia River Hwy
-After crossing Sandy River, turn Right to stay on Historic Hwy/Crown Point Hwy
-Right on Hurlburt Rd
-Right on Gordon Creek Rd
-Continue following SE Gordon Creek Rd
-Gordon Creek becomes Bull Run Rd
-Continue to follow Bull Run Rd
-Right on Ten Eyck Rd
-Right on Lusted Rd
-Left on Dodge Park Blvd
-Left on Short Rd
-Short becomes Stone Rd
-Left on 267th Ave
-Right on Rugg Rd
-Right on Hogan Rd/242nd Ave
-Left on 5th St
-Right on Roberts Ave
-Right on Hood Ave
-Left on Powell Blvd/US 26
-Right on 182nd Ave
-182nd Ave becomes 181st Ave
-Left on Burnside St
-After crossing I-205 turn Left onto I-205 Bike Path
-Right on Stark St
-Left on 76th Ave
-Follow 76th back to start
April 26th, 2009 at 6:36 pm
I rode this route today (4/26/09) and discovered that SE Lusted has been closed due to landslides along the planned route. I ended up having to to turn around on Lusted until SE Thomas and then out to Ten Eyck which rolled into Sandy. Stick on 26 and you can pick up the route at SE Short Road.
May 12th, 2009 at 3:43 pm
I too had the same experience a few weeks ago. Rolled backwards on the Bull Run ride to get home, which made for quite a day of extra climbing. And I was soooo close to water too. Hope the road is fixed soon. If anyone has an update on Lusted, please post.
June 13th, 2009 at 12:40 pm
As of 6/13/9 Lusted is totally clear. Awesome ride, I want to go back and do it again when its not raining so I can let it rip on the descents.
April 11th, 2010 at 8:24 pm
What a beautiful ride! Did this on 4/11/10 – there is some construction at Dodge Park and the water seems to be shut off so beware if you plan to refuel here. We just stopped at a market when we got closer to town.