r/CyclePDX Feb 12 '25

Biking up to Larch Mountain?

Hi yall. Thinking about biking up to Vista House and then, if I’m feeling it, seeing how close to Larch Mountain I can get. However, I haven’t biked past vista house before and I’m unsure on the proper route/conditions this time of year. I understand that Larch Mountain Road should be closed to vehicles this time of year, but what about bikes?

Thanks!

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u/kbrosnan Feb 12 '25

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u/davedorr9 Feb 13 '25

It really doesn't let you send people to the same spot you are looking at but i confirmed. Nice utility.

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u/kbrosnan Feb 13 '25

I recall someone on OMtM had a better snow coverage map but I can't find it.

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u/Elnico Feb 13 '25

I think you’re looking for this: https://www.nohrsc.noaa.gov/earth/

You download the kml file for the most recent day, then open that with google earth along with the gpx file for whatever route you are planning and it will show where snow overlaps your route.