Oregon · Mountain biking

750 Ricochet

1.1 mi
round trip
1,008 ft
climb
Mixed
surface
Out and back
route
Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
best months

750 Ricochet is a 1.1-mile out-and-back mountain biking trail in Oregon, about 5 miles from the town of Island City. The trail is rated moderate and is designed for intermediate riders, with mixed terrain that tests bike handling across different surfaces. It's a short, manageable ride that works well for skill building or as part of a longer session. The route climbs from about 3,518 feet to 3,827 feet, with the steepest section at roughly 0.36 miles in, where the grade reaches 13%. The total round-trip distance is about 2.2 miles. Summer is the most comfortable time to ride. Typical averages from the nearby La Grande weather station show July and August highs in the mid-80s with only three or four wet days a month, while winter brings highs near 39°F and a few snow days each month. Several other trails sit close by, including 747 Upper Conley and 724 Mera Loop, each about 0.4 miles away, and 745 Whoopsy Doo at about half a mile. Climbers can head to the Concert Hall area, about 3 miles off.

  • Best time to go · Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct

    Best time to visit 750 Ricochet

    Best months: April–June and September–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      39° / 25°

      10 wet · 3 snow

    2. Feb

      44° / 27°

      8 wet · 2 snow

    3. Mar

      52° / 31°

      10 wet · 1 snow

    4. Apr

      59° / 35°

      10 wet

    5. May

      68° / 42°

      9 wet

    6. Jun

      75° / 49°

      7 wet

    7. Jul

      86° / 55°

      4 wet

    8. Aug

      87° / 53°

      3 wet

    9. Sep

      77° / 45°

      4 wet

    10. Oct

      62° / 36°

      8 wet

    11. Nov

      48° / 30°

      10 wet · 1 snow

    12. Dec

      39° / 24°

      11 wet · 3 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at La Grande, OR, 6.5 mi away at 2,755 ft. The station sits about 1,100 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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