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      Eugene trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has mapped hundreds of trails and shared hundreds of photos in this region. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Horseback and Winter Fat Biking. Popular destinations include Carpenter Bypass, Alton Baker Park and Ridgeline Park.
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      Region Status
      Caution as of Sep 12, 2026
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      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      272
      Trails Mountain Bike
      180
      Trails E-Bike
      99
      Trails Gravel Bike
      58
      Trails Adaptive Bike
      24
      Trails Winter Fat Bike
      1
      Trails Horse
      6
      Trails Hike
      259
      Trails Trail Running
      259
      Total Distance
      198 miles
      Total Descent
      25,841 ft
      Total Vertical
      5,291 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      5,645 ft
      Reports
      2,072
      Photos
      804
      Completed Counter
      33,658

      Articles

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      Popular Eugene Mountain Biking Trails

      75 4.2 25 miles 604 ft 1,337
      Whether biking, walking or running - this is one of the most spectacular trails to travel. Through lush 300 year old old growth forests and lava fields, along side lakes so clean you can see over 100 feet to the bottom! Most hikers and...
      80 5.0 3 miles 79 ft 790
      This is a optional, and easier, line to the more difficult that follows the east side of . The trail offers views of and follows a well constructed trail through old growth forest.
      70 4.2 4 miles 1,644 ft 558
      Natural tread multiuse singletrack climbing or descending trail in the Willamette National Forest. Narrow bench cut singletrack at the top until the first road crossing at about the 1 mile point. Below that a newly-built section (as of...
      95 4.6 1,558 ft 0 ft 518
      Beginner to intermediate level flow trail. Many rollers and berms, some tabletop jumps and some poppy short jumps at the bottom. Last two big jumps are intimidating lips but have ridearounds if you're not ready for them. Everything is...
      100 2.7 1,529 ft 0 ft 500
      Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 0 ft green climb. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
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      95 4.4 2,297 ft 0 ft 486
      Old-school cross-country downhill trail that has gotten recently modified with insloped (bermed) corners and catch basins and a few jumps. Very fast ride.
      100 3.0 1,437 ft 0 ft 458
      Relatively straight and level cross-country connector trail between two gravel s. Provides access to the top of as well as the end of and short connector descents down to the south . A good alternative to riding the paved road back and...
      100 4.0 2,457 ft 115 ft 453
      Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail and has a easy overall physical rating with a 115 ft green climb. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.

      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

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      • 0 rides
      Yesterday
      • 19 rides
      Past Week
      • 136 rides

      Eugene Mountain Bike Routes

      4.0 16 miles 2,416 ft 31
      Ben's suggested 3 hour Whypass ride.
      5.0 26 miles 6,191 ft 4 Loop
      This ride is the burly, backcountry loop with a short road connection to start. The O'Leary Trail Loop...
      4.0 17 miles 2,114 ft 4 Shuttled
      This is an alternate start to the North put-in and South put-in (Pat Saddle) for , to get you to O'Leary...
      2 miles 485 ft 1 Loop
      The uphill has steepish climb sections that are longer than you usually see on trails designed for mtb's....
      5 miles 838 ft 8
      North area route. Shuttling , or making your ebike buddy put it in turbo mode to fetch the car at the...
      10 miles 1,579 ft 2 Loop
      This route is intended for adaptive riders, but anyone can do it. It skips the first section of trail...

      Photos of Eugene Mountain Bike

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      Sep 15, 2026 @ 1:54pm
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      Videos of Eugene Mountain Bike

      Dangerous Dave finds a slippery patch
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      trail: Pipedream
      0:14 | 152 | Dec 22, 2023
      Toboggan attempt
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      trail: The Gift
      0:20 | 199 | Oct 22, 2023
      Sahalie Falls
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      0:11 | | May 1, 2023
      McKenzie River Trail
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      0:09 | | May 1, 2023
      360 On The Big Bike!
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      trail: The Gift
      0:06 | | Nov 30, 2022
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      0:08 | 392 | Jul 1, 2022
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      0:06 | | Jul 1, 2022
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      0:06 | | Jun 30, 2022

      Recent Trail Reports

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      Recent Comments

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      EbenbikertrailSuzane Arlie-Dillard PathThis is a blue trail as user ratings reflect....
      Aug 17, 2026 @ 9:41am
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      EbenbikertrailOde to JoyThis trail was recently improved by DOD...
      Jul 29, 2026 @ 9:31am
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      BenconomicstrailWhole Nine Yardswhere the gnomes hang out
      Jul 16, 2026 @ 10:30pm
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      tRailzstrailY2KPretty fun and fast but the drops are...
      Jun 19, 2026 @ 3:01pm
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      OtterrnkGIitrailMcKenzie River TrailThat's because they aren't bikers and don't...
      Jun 5, 2026 @ 8:35am
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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike180156 miles22,339 ft68 miles5,292 ft
      #459#1707882,0631830,769
      E-Bike9944 miles7,251 ft21 miles919 ft
      #2,392#989101,22631,732
      Gravel Bike5859 miles5,607 ft18 miles2,812 ft
      #1,245#299182484
      Adaptive Bike2430 miles2,392 ft9 miles2,474 ft
      #1,967#3642132
      Winter Fat Bike11 mile121 ft2,851 ft112 ft
      #2,579#586171
      Horse628 miles1,644 ft4 miles4,413 ft
      #1,397#767157
      Hike259191 miles23,914 ft75 miles5,292 ft
      #292#13931,9452,967
      Trail Running259191 miles23,914 ft75 miles5,292 ft
      #574#21631,9452,616

      Frequently Asked Questions

      What are the best places to ride in Eugene?
      Eugene has 6 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
      What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Eugene?
      The highest rated mountain biking trails in Eugene are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
      What is the best time of the year to ride in Eugene?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Eugene are:
      • August (622 activities)
      • July (621 activities)
      • June (547 activities)
      Check the Eugene reports page for current trail conditions, recent trail reports, and seasonal information from the local community.
      Where can I park to ride in Eugene?
      There are 36 parking locations listed in Eugene. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
      What is the longest trail in Eugene?
      The longest trail in Eugene is McKenzie River Trail at 24.6 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
      What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Eugene?
      How many trails are in Eugene?
      Eugene has a total of 272 trails. Of those, 180 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Eugene to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
      Which trail has the most elevation gain in Eugene?
      The trail with the most elevation gain in Eugene is King Castle with 1,644 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
      Which trail has the most elevation descent in Eugene?
      The trail with the most elevation descent in Eugene is O'Leary Mountain with 3,992 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
      What activities are most popular in Eugene?
      Eugene supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running.
      What bike services are there in Eugene?
      The following bike services are available in Eugene:
      • Bike Shop (10)
      • Guides & Tours (3)
      • Club (1)
      • Trail Association (1)
      • Race Team (1)
      • Shuttle Service (1)
      • Other (1)
      Browse the full Eugene directory for details.
      What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Eugene?
      The steepest mountain biking trail in Eugene is Moon Mountain with an average grade of 10.2%. View all trails sorted by grade.
      Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Eugene?
      Yes, there are 2 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Eugene. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
      What trails have the biggest jumps in Eugene?
      The trails with the biggest jumps in Eugene are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
      Are the trails open in Eugene?
      The overall region status for Eugene is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 156 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 123
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 30
      • Significant Issue / Amber: 1
      • Closed: 2
      View the full trail status page for the latest updates.
      What are the trail conditions in Eugene?
      Based on trail reports from the past week in Eugene:
      • Wet: 2 trails
      • Variable: 1 trail
      Check the Eugene trail status page for the most current conditions and recent trail reports.
      Can I ride an ebike in Eugene?
      Yes, Eugene supports e-bike riding. There are 95 trails in Eugene that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
      What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Eugene?
      What type of bike is most common in Eugene?
      Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Eugene are:
      • AM (594 activities)
      • RD (175 activities)
      • XC (43 activities)
      • DH (6 activities)
      • Gravel (1 activities)
      Check the Eugene activity logs for more details.
      What is the highest summit in Eugene?
      The highest summit in Eugene is Burnt Top at 6,276 ft elevation.
      What are the top sights to see in Eugene?
      There are 4 notable sights in Eugene. Some of the top sights include: Explore all points of interest in Eugene.
      What are the most popular Strava Segments in Eugene?
      The most popular Strava segments in Eugene are:
      • I Can Pedal Faster Now! (7,261 athletes)
      • Bridge 1 - Sahalie Falls (7,134 athletes)
      • Droppin' (6,815 athletes)
      View all Strava segments in Eugene.
      What trails are closed in Eugene?
      There are currently 2 closed trails in Eugene. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
      • Clear / Green: 123
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 30
      • Significant Issue / Amber: 1
      • Closed: 2
      View all closed trails for the latest updates.
      Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Eugene?
      Yes, there are 24 accessible/adaptive trails in Eugene. View all adaptive trails in Eugene for specific accessibility information.
      Are there local clubs or events in Eugene?
      There are 2 local clubs or associations listed in the Eugene directory. Browse the local directory for details.
      Are there any mountain biking guiding or tour operators in Eugene?
      What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Eugene?
      What are the best beginner ride trails in Eugene?
      The best beginner mountain biking trails in Eugene are: View all beginner mountain biking trails in Eugene.
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