One of the best backcountry rides in Bend is only open for a handful of weeks [Trail Report]
Bend's Flagline trail opens annually on August 15th after elk calving season, offering locals pristine backcountry singletrack at 7,000 feet elevation.
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Bend's Flagline trail opens annually on August 15th after elk calving season, offering locals pristine backcountry singletrack at 7,000 feet elevation.
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Bend's Flagline trail opens annually on August 15th after elk calving season, offering locals pristine backcountry singletrack at 7,000 feet elevation.
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Bend's Flagline trail opens annually on August 15th after elk calving season, offering locals pristine backcountry singletrack at 7,000 feet elevation.
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