The 100 Mile
This is the route that sparked the Portland Century: a 100 mile course that’s all about Portland, from start to finish. If it weren’t for one gorgeous section of the course, we’d be tempted to call this a relatively flat loop. The hills, and some of the greatest parts of the ride, come around Bull Run (Portland’s drinking water source) and Eagle Fern (a lush wooded area). This is extreme climbing with fast descents on narrow, winding roads. You’ll want to take those descents slowly, even if you’re an experienced rider.
There are five rest stops along the way. The many Portland highlights include Johnson Creek, the Columbia River, Smith and Bybee Lakes and a grand finale stretch along Broadway downtown, right past Pioneer Courthouse Square – Portland’s living room.
At a Glance
- Distance: 101 miles
- Elevation: + 5817 / – 5798 ft
- Climbing Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult*
- Avg Distance between Rest Stops: ~16 miles
- Lunch Stop: Yes
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Disclaimers
Route subject to change at anytime.
*Climbing difficulty is a sliding scale is based on the following criteria: Easy: Gently rolling terrain with few short hills. Moderate: Has rolling short steep hills or moderate, sustained climbs. Difficult: Has longer, steeper hills or extreme terrain with frequent steep hills and long sustained climbs.
