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PRINEVILLE, OR -- The Lemon Gulch Trails Project, proposed for 20 miles east of Prineville, is now off the table. The Ochoco National Forest issued a final Environmental Assessment (EA) and iden...

Central Oregon mountain bikers have much to look forward to — and some issues to keep their eyes on

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Ochoco Trails asks for submitted comments in support of a proposed 52-mile mountain bike trail system

The Ochoco National Forest has released the draft Environmental Assessment for the Lemon Gulch Trails Project. This proposal is for the development of a mountain bike trail system on the west side of the Lookout Mountain Ranger District about 20 miles northeast of Prineville. The Environmental Assessment analyzes and compares five action alternatives ranging from 19-52 miles of trail and includes a "no action" alternative. The preferred alternative (alternative 6) involves the construc...

Forest Service releases Lemon Gulch EA, Local News, Prineville local News, Breaking News alerts for Prineville city.

Crook County residents and officials push back against Lemon Gulch Trail Complex Proposal, Local News, Prineville local News, Breaking News alerts for Prineville city.

Lemon Gulch trail proposal spurs controversy, Local News, Prineville local News, Breaking News alerts for Prineville city.

Central Oregon has a new playground for mountain bikers By Mark Morical, The Bulletin (Bend, Ore.) Published: April 10, 2021, 3:32pm Share: 2 Photos Andrew Williams, of Bend, flies off a jump feature at the Madras East Hills trail system on Sunday. (Mark Morical/The Bulletin/TNS) Photo Gallery MADRAS, Ore. — To the west, Mount Jefferson and the Three Sisters glowed a bright white against a clear blue sky. Just below us, winding down an otherwise unimpressive hill in t...