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OUTSIDE WALLA WALLA
OUTSIDE WALLA WALLA
Sno Road Winery MTB Trail System
Enjoy mountain biking year-round at Sno Road Winery MTB Trail System. These lowland trails offer a nice balance to their mountain counterpart. Likely accessible all year, even when winter has its grip on the mountains, this trail system is ideal for beginners and experts alike. With so many different trails to explore, prepare to spend hours of fun-filled miles on your mountain bike.
Overview
- Distance:
- Within 1.5 Hours
- ADA:
- No
- Elevation:
- 700 - 1,080 feet
- Multi Use:
- Yes
- Seasons:
- Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
- Pets:
- No
- Motorized Vehicles:
- No
- Fees:
- None
- Land Manager:
- The trail system is located on private land owned by Echo West Vineyard and Sno Road Winery.
- Permits:
- None
- Amenities:
- No facilities located on the property. Downtown Echo, Oregon is the closest restroom.
- Distance:
- Within 1.5 Hours
- Seasons:
- Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
- Elevation:
- 700 - 1,080 feet
- Pets:
- No
- Fees:
- None
- Land Manager:
- The trail system is located on private land owned by Echo West Vineyard and Sno Road Winery.
- ADA:
- No
- Multi Use:
- Yes
- Motorized Vehicles:
- No
- Permits:
- None
WHAT TO DO
Hiking/ Biking
The property owners allow hikers and mountain bikers to use existing trails on the property. A map at the parking area shows the named loops, and the trails are well marked throughout. You can see the trails on the adjacent hillside quite well, so it is easy to scout your adventure. Be sure to check out Echo’s Red 2 Red XC mountain bike race typically held at the beginning of the year. The proceeds go to the Echo Hills Trail Builders for maintenance of the trails.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Several miles of quality single track trails woven through Alkaii Canyon. The trails are mostly smooth and well maintained. There are more technical areas of rock to navigate but only in a few locations. There are a few areas where folks have expressed their artistic side, adding a bit of funk to the canyon. Bikers will enjoy moderate hill climbs and downhills. There are many trails to choose from, and even a boardwalk to challenge users. Even if you are new to the sport, this is a great place to practice.
WHEN TO GO
Given its location west of the Blue Mountains, you could potentially ride this trail system year-round. Actually spring, fall, and winter might be better times because there is no shade and it heats up fast. Spring is a lovely time of year as there are many different wildflowers, the sagebrush is especially fragrant, and the pollinators are hard at work. Make sure to wear sunscreen, and bring plenty of fluids.
Amenities
No facilities located on the property. Downtown Echo, Oregon is the closest restroom.
Regulations
No pets to respect the wishes of the property owners.
Wildlife Awareness
We are all so fortunate to recreate in the Blue Mountains and Walla Walla Valley. So many opportunities exist to play outside, whether in a national forest, wilderness area, or on a Wild and Scenic River. With these opportunities comes great responsibility to appreciate that we are mere visitors and should all take pride in being good stewards of the wild.
Many animals call these protected places home, including moose, elk, bear, cougar, bobcat, and snakes to name a few. Take precautions to respect their home and understand the appropriate response should an encounter occur.
Additionally, many plant species thrive in the Blue Mountains, so staying on trail is always good practice.
Carry First Aid supplies to better respond to accidents or encounters, and always let others know where the day’s adventure is taking you.
Field Notes
Disclaimer: While the Outside Walla Walla team has enjoyed all the adventures listed on this site, we cannot provide real-time conditions & maintenance reports. Extreme weather can change access overnight. Volunteer groups might lose capacity to manage trail systems. We do our best to report that information and update our site accordingly, but please read our Disclaimer (footer) and proceed with any adventure as your comfort level allows.
HOW TO GET THERE
Take HWY 11 to Pendleton, Oregon and follow signs to HWY 84. Take HWY 84 West to Echo, OR and take exit 193. Make a left turn to cross over the highway and continue on Echo Road for about four miles. Echo Road becomes Gerome Street before the intersection of South Thielsen Street. Take a right on Thielsen Street. Drive less than a quarter mile and take a left onto West Main Street. West Main Street becomes Oregon Trail Road once you pass through downtown Echo.
From Echo, travel one mile west on Oregon Trail Road, and then turn left onto Snow Road. Drive 1.5 miles along the gravel road and make a left onto another gravel road, which will take you passed a rock quarry before arriving at the trail area on your right. There are no road signs to speak of once you reach the gravel road, so do measure distance traveled.
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