Maston Trail System: A Cross-Country Mountain Biker's Favorite Near Bend, Oregon

Photo out over front of mountain bike onto singletrack trail in Maston Trail System in Bend Oregon

Bend, Oregon is a cross-country mountain biker’s dream, with hundreds of miles of mostly mellow singletrack and the potential for some seriously big days in the saddle.

One of those XC-heavy networks is the Maston Trail System, located about 20 minutes north of town. With nearly 20 miles of smooth, fast-rolling trail and big views of the Cascades and high desert, it’s the perfect place for an easy spin or to rack up miles without too much effort. There’s barely any elevation change and almost no tech aside from the lone Rockbar Trail, which has a few rocky surprises to keep things interesting.

I’m definitely not a full-time XC rider, but I enjoyed my mellow day out at Maston. It’s a great spot for rest days, beginners, or anyone chasing speed and flow.

Here’s what to know before you go!

Quick Tips

For mountain biking at Maston Trail System

e-bikes are NOT allowed
Trails are multi-use, so watch out for hikers and runners
There is no water. If you plan on doing a big day, make sure you bring plenty of water, especially in the summer.

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Please note that these are my personal opinions – you may argue otherwise! And if so, state your case (politely) in the comments 🙂

Fun-ness Factor

Trail Variety

Average Difficulty

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Planning your ride at Maston Trail System

Best trails to hit

The trails at Maston are all pretty similar, so it’s hard to define the ‘best trails’. You really can’t go wrong. I will say that Rockbar Trail is the most ‘technical’ and has a great viewpoint down onto the Deschutes River.

All of the green loops! (beginner)
Rockbar Trail (intermediate)

Tip: If you’re looking for a bigger day or harder trails, you can combine Maston with a few laps at Cline Buttes across the road. I haven’t ridden this trail network, but it looks like the DH trails are pretty fun.

Route recommendations

Maston Big Loop (beginner) – This loop basically follows the outermost trails in the Maston Trail System, so just keep going right. Add Rockbar Trail for some tech!
Maston 20 (intermediate for length) – Want to do all the trails? This route pieces together everything at Maston Trail System. 20 miles without breaking 1K of elevation gain.

Maston Trails Map

Mountain bike singletrack trail through pine trees at Maston Trail System in Oregon — The trails at Maston Trail System are smooth, fast, and buff with very little elevation gain

FAQs for riding Maston Trail System

Mason Trail System is out near Redmond, Oregon. It’s about a 20 minute drive from Bend.

No, e-bikes are not allowed at Maston.

Here are the Google maps directions to the main trailhead at Maston.

The Maston Trails are open year-round and can actually be ridden through the winter depending on how much snow the area gets. In fact, Maston is one of the few trail networks in the Bend area that is great for early spring, winter, or late fall riding.

Riding Maston in the summer can be very hot. I would recommend getting a very early start and bringing plenty of water.

View down onto river through canyon at Maston Trail System in Oregon — Rockbar Trail has a few technical sections, but even if you need to walk them the views down onto the Deschutes River are worth it

Singletrack mountain bike trail through scrub brush landscape at Maston Trail System in Oregon with snow-capped mountains in far distance — Because of its lower elevation and exposed terrain, the Maston Trail System is typically snow-free during the winter and shoulder seasons (depending on the year, of course)

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The Maston Trail System near Bend, Oregon is a fun, fast, easy way to spend a few hours on your bike. The trails are very cross-county with virtually no tech, but the views are great (especially if you detour onto Rockbar Trail) and it’s a good place to lay down some miles or spend time with your kids or friend who is new to mountain biking. Maston is also one of the few trail networks that doesn’t get much snow, so if you’re itching to get on your mountain bike over the winter, this is the place!

Have you ridden the Maston Trail System? What did you think of the fast-rolling cross-country trails? Leave a comment below!

Maston Trail System: A Cross-Country Mountain Biker’s Favorite Near Bend, Oregon

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