New mountain biking trail in Tillamook State Forest was 16 years in the making
The Fear and Loaming mountain biking trail offers a close-to-home place to ride for those in the Portland metro area. But be ready for 2,500 feet in vertical drop over 4 miles and optional black diamond jumps.
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