The Oakridge Hostel sits in the middle of year round recreation paradise. The town of 3,300 residents is above the fog and below the snow at 1200’ elevation.

Highway 58, a main east-west route between Interstate 5 and Highway 97 passes through Oakridge. Weekday bus service is available to and from Eugene, 42 miles away.  The greater Eugene/Springfield metropolitan area population is  around 345,000.

Mountain bikers find ample single track just a few miles from the hostel door and a vast array of  forest service roads to explore. Road bikers enjoy miles of paved roads with very little car traffic and the cool canopy of the conifer and deciduous forest.

Downhill and cross country skiers are 30 minutes from excellent trails and slopes at 5000’. Hikers will find miles of trails at low elevation along rivers and streams and plenty of more challenging trails in the alpine country, including the Pacific Crest Trail at Willamette Pass.

Those who enjoy fishing will find reservoirs, streams, high lakes, and rivers with easy access and very fine sport fishing conditions.  Wildlife is abundant in the forest.  It is common to observe deer, elk, coyote, and a wide variety of birds including scrub jay, osprey, blue heron, mountain quail and bald eagle.

Local Amenities in Oakridge

• Pub
• Bakery
• Bike Shop- repairs, supplies, & rentals [bikes & ski equipment]
• Art gallery
• Historic Walking Tour – Uptown Neighborhood
• Museum
• Fishing Supply Stores [Bert's and Cascade General Store]
• Tours/trail shuttle for bikers/hikers
• Downhill ski area 27 miles away
• Trails for hiking, cross country skiing, single track mountain biking
• Low traffic paved roads for any length bike tours
• Wildlife viewing opportunities
• Fishing access, both still and moving water