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Morning light at Mt. Bachelor on a wintry morning
Morning light at Mt. Bachelor on a wintry morning

The Mountain

The Mountain

BIKE PARK RULES AND SAFETY INFORMATION

Biking on the Redline

Mountain Biker's Responsibility Code

  • Stay In Control. You are responsible for avoiding objects and people.
  • Know Your Limits. Ride within your ability. Start small and work your way up.
  • Protect Yourself. Use an appropriate bike, helmet, and protective equipment.
  • Inspect And Maintain Your Equipment. Know your components and their operation prior to riding.
  • Be Lift Smart. Know how to load, ride and unload safely. Ask if you need help.
  • Inspect The Trails And Features. Conditions change constantly; plan and adjust your riding accordingly.
  • Obey Signs And Warnings. Stay on marked trails only. Keep off closed trails and features, Ride in the direction indicated.
  • Be Visible. Do not stop where you obstruct a trail, feature, landing or are not visible.
  • Look Out For Others. Look both ways and yield when entering or crossing a road trail. When overtaking, use caution and yield to those ahead.
  • Cooperate. If involved in or witness to an incident, identify yourself to staff.

KNOW THE CODE. IT'S YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.

This is a partial list. Be safety conscious.  Officially endorsed by: NATIONAL SKI AREAS ASSOCIATION.

The following items are required in order to ride a bike in Mt. Bachelor's Downhill Bike Park:

  • Chairlift ticket
  • Helmet
  • Closed-toe shoes
  • A bike with functioning front and rear brakes

The following items are strongly recommended when riding in Mt. Bachelor's Downhill Bike Park:

  • A bike with full suspension (at least 5" of travel)
  • A bike with disc brakes
  • Full-face helmet
  • Armor/padding and gloves

Mt. Bachelor is not responsible for damaged equipment; use this terrain at your own risk.

Know and follow the code, it is your responsibility. Below are the top three ways to staying safe in the Bike Park. 

  • Stay in Control
  • Know Your Limits
  • Protect Yourself

PERMITTED EQUIPMENT

Biker demonstrating proper safety gear

PERMITTED EQUIPMENT

It is Mt. Bachelor's intent to provide equal opportunity to all visitors to experience the facilities and natural landscape of Mt. Bachelor, and this policy is not intended to be discriminatory in any way and is based on the need for safety of Mt. Bachelor employees and guests while loading and riding lifts and while riding and hiking the mountain. Please refer to the table below for allowed equipment.

Individuals with adaptative devices are encouraged to contact Mt. Bachelor prior to arriving. Should you have further questions regarding a particular device, please email Parker Bohon Sr. Risk & Safety Manager at pbohon@mtbachelor.com. Please allow for a minimum of 72 hours for your email to be responded to.

SEE FULL LIST

Permitted Equipment - Bike Park
ALLOWED
Downhill Bikes
Trail Bikes
Cross Country Bikes
Adaptive Equipment
E-Bikes (Class 1 Pedal-Assist ONLY)
**SKILLS PARK ONLY**
Fat Bikes
BMX Bikes
Small Bikes
NOT ALLOWED
Road Bikes
Hybrid Bikes
Baby Carriers (Backpack Style)
Dirt Bikes
ATVs
Mountain Scooters
Mountain Boards
Skateboards
Unicycles
Segways

E-BIKE POLICY

Starting June 26, 2025, Mt. Bachelor will allow Class-1 pedal-assist e-mountain bikes on its downhill Bike Park trails off Little Pine and Pine Marten chairlifts. This decision aims to make the mountain more accessible to a broader range of riders. Mt. Bachelor will continue to welcome the use of adaptive e-bikes. 

Uphill riding remains prohibited on all Mt. Bachelor trails and service roads, and all users must have a valid lift ticket or pass to enjoy the Bike Park. 

Class 1, 2, and 3 e-bikes are currently prohibited on non-motorized trails in the Deschutes National Forest, including trail systems directly outside of Mt. Bachelor’s special-use permit boundary.

What is a Class 1 E-Bike? 

Class-1 e-bikes do not have a throttle and rely on pedal-assist only. The maximum speed for Class-1 e-bikes is 20 mph with a motor wattage of no more than 750.