Cycling Oregon Wine Country Play

Cyclists love Oregon, and the scenic wine country roads of the Willamette Valley make McMinnville, Oregon a prime destination for road cycling enthusiasts. Head to Tommy’s Bike Shop near historic downtown to get your gear, then set a route for a bike ride through winding back roads for breathtaking vineyard views. Head west to pedal the hills of the Coast Range with river front riding along the Nestucca River. Or, ride a relaxing loop from McMinnville to other charming wine country towns. Then return to McMinnville for rest, relaxation and a good meal.

No matter which direction you’re headed, you can begin your cycling journey from McMinnville and explore every nook and cranny of Oregon’s wine country.

McMinnville Area Interactive Cycling Routes Map

McMinnville Area Rides

Difficulty: Challenging

McMinnville Round About – Dustin Klein Collab Ride

38.4 mi
+3,873
4 hours

Watch the Dustin Klein video of this ride: Will Travel For Gravel

Enjoy a mix of adventure and civilized gravel in this loop starting and ending in McMinnville’s historic downtown.  Views, unexpectedly awesome Mirkwood-style forests, a few climbs, and a fantastically fun experience await you on this challenging ride into the Coast Range.

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Difficulty: Easy

McMinnville Wine Loop – Easy

14 mi
+397 ft
1-2 hours

Get a taste of the McMinnville American Viticulture Area (AVA) on this easy loop from Tommy’s Bike Shop near historic 3rd Street. Expect a few hills and outstanding wine country views with potential stopping points at Youngberg Hill Vineyards & Inn, Yamhill Valley Vineyards, and Coeur de Terre Vineyards.

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Difficulty: Easy/Moderate

McMinnville Erratic Rock Ride

18.4 mi
+283 ft
1-2 hours

A unique visitor to McMinnville Wine Country, the “Erratic Rock” is a 90-ton rock deposited during an Ice Age flood on the top of a hill – from which you can enjoy amazing valley views. This 18 mile out-and-back easy/moderate ride will also take you to historic McCabe Chapel and past Yamhill Valley Vineyards, the oldest winery in the region.

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Difficulty: Moderate

McMinnville Evergreen Museum – Grand Island Loop

31.7 mi
+358 ft
3-4 hours

After exploring the Evergreen Museum (home of Howard Hughes’ famed Spruce Goose!), discover the scenic Grand Island area southeast of McMinnville. This long, moderately difficult country ride will take you through lush, rolling farmland with a stop in historic Dayton.

This is a flat 31-mile route from McMinnville east to the fertile Grand Island area near the Willamette River. After a short lap across the farmland, retrace your path, head for downtown Dayton and a return to the Evergreen museum. While most roads do not have shoulders, traffic is light across most of the route.

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Difficulty: Moderate

McMinnville Muddy Valley Wine Ride

26.5 mi
+810 ft
2-3 hours

Named after the Muddy Creek that flows through the area, this route takes you into the heart of the McMinnville American Viticulture Area (AVA). Stop in at wineries like Maysara to learn their history, or just enjoy the slight hills (and views) of the rolling vineyards.

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Difficulty: Moderate

McMinnville Wine Loop – Moderate

37.4 mi
1,068
3-4 hours

Enjoy a pleasant 37-mile ride through the McMinnville countryside, where you’ll roll past vineyards, creeks, and farmland views. Some moderate hills add to the challenge, and stops can be made at multiple winery locations and Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. End your ride in McMinnville’s Granary District, where Grain Station Brew Works will make sure you’re refreshed.

Road surfaces are good with rare exception. While most roads do not have shoulders, traffic is light across most of the route.

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Difficulty: Challenging

McMinnville Peavine Climb

40.3 mi
+2,577 ft
3-4 hours

Not for the faint of heart – but definitely for the lover of dramatic climbs and coastal mountain scenery. Expect some gravel and a big elevation gain in the first half of the ride, followed by a more flat trip through the heart of Oregon wine country in the second half of your 40 mile excursion.

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Difficulty: Challenging

McMinnville Wine Loop – Challenging

46 mi
+1,814 ft
3-4 hours

Spend the day exploring wine country by bike! This challenging ride with long, steep hills will wind you through some of the most beautiful parts of the Willamette Valley American Viticulture Area (AVA) with a stop halfway along the way in the city of Amity.

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Difficulty: Challenging

Carlton Bakery Gravel Loop

28.5 mi
+2,312
3-4 hours

Perfect for those seeking a challenge and some scenery, this 28.5 mile loop starts with a climb up Meadowlake Road.  Reward yourself with some stellar views as you coast down the remaining 2/3, and really treat yourself with a baked goodie at Carlton Bakery afterwards.  You’ve earned it.

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Difficulty: Challenging

Loop the Reservoir

34.5 mi mi
+3,464
4 hours

Long smooth climbs, plenty of gravel, and gorgeous forest and lake scenery await you on this ride.  Looping around the McGuire Reservoir, the lake that provides the city of McMinnville with water, you’ll get the full Coast Range forest experience.

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Difficulty: Moderate

Grenfell Short Loop

17.5 mi mi
+2,149
2-3 hours

With road names like High Heaven, you know what’s coming: great climbs, and even better views.  This short loop starts and ends at Ed Grenfell County Park – a great place to relax and BBQ with friends after your rewarding ride.

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Cycling Resources & Services

Gear, Service & Rentals

103 SE Baker St.
McMinnville, OR 97128

Bike Tours

Various Wine Country Locations

Bike Rentals

500 East 1st Street
Newberg, OR 97132