The Blue Mountain eagle. (John Day, Or.) 1972-current, March 25, 2015, Image 36

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    BIKING
If a scenic road trip by bicycle is what you’re looking
for, Grant County has a lot to oﬀer.
Throughout the milder seasons, visitors and residents
alike take to the roads and trails on two wheels.
Here are five top routes to try out:
1
THE 192MILE OLD WEST ROUTE
Previously known as Wild Rivers, this route received the
distinction in 2011 as one of Oregon’s nine Scenic Bikeways.
The trip takes cyclists through various scenic vistas, following
three rivers. It also features varied wildlife and points of
interest along the way, including nationally recognized sites such as
Kam Wah Chung Chinese Heritage Museum, 125 NW Canton St., in
John Day, and the John Day Fossil Beds and Thomas Condon
Paleontology Center, northwest of Dayville. A challenging loop, the
ride begins in John Day at the corner of Highway 26/Main Street and
Canton Street near the Grant County Chamber of Commerce, 301
W. Main St. The route follows Highway 26 west to County Road 20,
Highway 395, Highway 402 and back to Highway 26.
More information: www.oregon.gov
2
THE 73MILE STRAWBERRY
MOUNTAIN WILDERNESS LOOP
This is a beautiful yet challenging route, taking riders
through varied terrain, looping from John Day to Prairie City.
More information: www.prairiecityoregon.com
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