Phil’s Trail, Wanoga, & Swampy Sno Park: Bend’s Must-Ride Mountain Bike Zones

Bend, Oregon is packed with amazing mountain bike trails, but the most iconic is probably the Phil’s network right outside town. While it might not be the best riding in the area, it is fun and it’s got a unique history that helped shape Bend into the mountain bike destination it is today.
Brief history lesson: Phil’s is named after Phil Meglasson, a surveyor and mapmaker who started riding his bike in the late ’70s to make his job faster. That turned into exploring logging roads, then deer trails, and eventually carving out some of Bend’s very first singletrack.
Today, Phil’s and the surrounding networks—Wanoga and Swampy Sno-Park—offer dozens of miles of awesome singletrack. I’ve spent months pedaling these zones, and they remain some of my favorite places to ride in Oregon thanks to their flowy trails, beautiful forested landscapes, and strong local riding community.
In this post, I sharing everything you need to know about mountain biking Phil’s Trail and the networks higher up the slopes. Let’s ride!
Phil’s, Wanoga & Swampy: how they compare
Typically, I write about mountain bike networks individually, but since Phil’s, Wanoga, and Swampy Sno Park are so close to each other and all the trails interconnect, I’m grouping them together in this one blog post.
Phil’s
Phil’s is the closest trail network to Bend, with mostly mellow XC singletrack and just a bit of lava rock tech.
Wanoga
Wanoga sits above Phil’s and is best ridden as a shuttle, either with Cog Wild or by parking a second car at the Wanoga Sno Park trailhead.
Swampy/Dutchman
Swampy and Dutchman sit above Wanoga and offer more remote, backcountry-style riding with lush forests and big climbs—best done as shuttles but doable as loops if you’re up for the effort.




Quick Tips
For mountain biking at Phil’s, Wanoga, & Swampy
TWW Take
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 rides at Phils, Wanoga, & Swampy
Best trails to hit
There are so many great trails and route options in this area. I’ve listed my favorite trails below as well as 3 route recommendations to help you get started.
- Ticket to Ride (beginner – Phil’s)
- Phil’s (intermediate – Phil’s)
- Whoops (intermediate – Phil’s)
- Funner (intermediate – Wanoga)
- Tiddlywinks (intermediate – Wanoga)
- Tyler’s Traverse (intermediate – Wanoga)
- North Fork (intermediate – Swampy)
- South Fork (advanced – Swampy)
- Farewell (advanced – Swampy)
Note: these routes are JUST pedal-accessed routes. If you want shuttled route recommendations, head over to my Bend Mountain Bike Shuttles blog post.
Route recommendations
- Phil’s Smorgasbord (intermediate) – This is one of my favorite rides in the Phil’s network. There’s a little bit of everything, hence the name Smorgasbord.
- Storm King to Tyler’s Traverse (intermediate) – A good pedal in the Wanoga area. If you want to do the full Tyler’s Traverse, pedal up Funner to Tiddlywinks to Kiwa Butte Trail.
- Tour of Tumalo Falls (advanced) – This is a beautiful ride with a backcountry feel. It’s a big climb!
Phil’s Trails Map

FAQs for riding Phil’s, Wanoga, & Swampy

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I’ve spent a lot of time exploring the trails around Phil’s, Wanoga, and Swampy/Dutchman Flats, and while I don’t think I would want them as my ‘home’ trails (I like a bit more tech!) they are super fun, beautiful, and definitely worth a few days, or even weeks.
All of these trails can be accessed by pedal-power, but I do recommend spending at least a day or two on the shuttle bus so you can cover more ground. Keep in mind, though, that you’ll still be pedaling plenty even with the lifts!
What questions do you have about Phil’s, Wanoga, and Swampy/Dutchman Flats? Have you ridden then? Leave a comment below!
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Thanks for your info, we were planning a trip (4 couples) in September. 2 of us have e-bikes however and I see they aren’t allowed in some areas. Can you tell me where they are allowed and if you recommend them? Thanks!
Are you looking to ride in Oregon? Bend is very anti- e-bikes… Oakridge is e-bike friendly, though and Post Canyon in Hood River is as well. It’s hard to recommend a place when I don’t know what you like to ride or what you skill levels are…