While the Sandy Ridge Trail System may be one of the best mountain bike draws in the United States, it's not the only "must-ride" destination for mountain bikers in the Sandy area. We are blessed with some incredibly picturesque mountain bike trails, from the fairly kid-friendly trails at Sandy River Park and Tickle Creek Park in Sandy, to the beginner/intermediate cross country mountain bike trail system around Government camp and Timberline Lodge, to the heart-pumping lift-assisted downhill runs at Mount Hood Adventure Park.
The City of Sandy has a population of 12,953 (U.S. Census 2022 population estimate) and is the commercial center of an eastern Clackamas County market area with a population of around 42,000 people. It is considered to be on the eastern edge of the Portland metro area and west of Mount Hood on the Barlow Road segment of the Oregon Trail, now known as U.S. Highway 26. Sandy has a thriving economic base, including many businesses serving visitors to the Mt. Hood Recreation Area.
2026 BUSINESS LICENSE RENEWALS ARE NOW IN PROGRESS - Late Fees Start on March 1st 2026 ($39 late fee)
In addition to information about business license and transit taxes, this page also provides links to other related information. Anyone engaging in business within the Sandy city limits, including home businesses, needs a business license and may be subject to transit taxes as well.
East Clackamas County has some of the best scenery for road riding in Oregon. Whether you're looking for a leisurely cruise across town with the family, a scenic ride on a country road to get your heart rate up, or a day-long excursion in the foothills of the Cascades, the Sandy area can fill your road riding needs. Use this page as your road riding resource for Sandy and it's surrounding communities.
Traveling to Sandy or the Mt. Hood area? All of the public transit resources in Sandy are bike-friendly! Whether you're mountain biking at Sandy Ridge or taking a relaxing country ride, please use this page as your public transportation resource.
The Senior Services Division provides information, resources, nutrition, transportation, and social services for adults 60 years and better residing within the Oregon Trail School District (exclusive of the Hoodland area).
Please watch this video to get started on our 10 week challenge. We will be posting one new challenge each week for 10 weeks starting September 10th. If you want to sign up to receive the weekly challenges by email, you may do so by sending a request to info@cityofsandy.com
