The Butte Falls/Prospect Loop is an amazing ride into the cascades. It has some good climbing - nothing that will break the legs - and superb scenery. Traditionally the club rides will start at McGregor Park just below Lost Creek Dam. From there immediately turn right on the Crowfoot Rd after crossing the Rogue. After 10 miles of gentle but consistent climbing turn left on the Butte Falls road. After 3 miles of hard climbing the road flattens a bit for 5 miles of gradual climbing with spectacular views of Mt. McLoughlin. Continue past Butte Falls about 1/2 mile to the marked left turn to Prospect. The Prospect road is 25 miles of beautiful terrain. You cross several drainages including scenic crossings of the South & Middle fork of the Rogue River. Crossing the drainages means you have about a half-dozen short climbs each followed by descents. Once in Prospect turn left on the Mill Creek Rd paralleling the 1,000' deep gorge of the Rogue River until the intersection with Hwy 62. Follow 62 gradually climbing to a summit near the Dam and end the ride with a fantastic mile long 6% descent to the park.

Starting from McGregor Park the ride is roughly 56 miles with 3600 feet of cumulative climbing. If you are looking for a longer ride or want to spend less time in the car, there is a small parking lot at the beginning of the Butte Falls Rd at Hwy 62. Follow the same route with a return on the Crowfoot Rd and you'll have 71 miles with 4200 vertical feet. Food, Water & Restrooms are available in Butte Falls, Prospect and Cascade Gorge. There are no steep climbs on the ride but Hwy 62 frequently has a strong wind coming from the southwest.

Follow Hwy 62 from Medford for 30 miles to McGregor park just below Lost Creek Dam. If starting at the Butte Falls road, follow 62 about 2 miles North of Eagle Point, there is a small unpaved parking lot at the intersection.

The Crowfoot Rd, Butte Falls Rd & the Prospect Rd all have very sparce traffic at least on weekends. They involve stretches without shoulders so mirrors would be advisable. The Mill Creek Rd has no shoulder and traffic varies, but isn't bad. Hwy 62 usually busy at any time of year but has a broad shoulder for it's duration.