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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. Trails here are often faint trail, flowy and exposed. Scenery includes ridgelines, summits and views. Common trail features include berms, jumps and drops. Many trails are family friendly. Amenities include restrooms and shuttle access. Popular destinations include Carpenter Bypass, Alton Baker Park and Ridgeline Park.
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      Region Status
      Caution as of Oct 31, 2026
      Local Trail Association

      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
      203 miles
      Total Descent
      28,560 ft
      Total Vertical
      5,291 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      5,645 ft
      Reports
      2,152
      Photos
      804
      Completed Counter
      34,391

      Articles

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      Popular Eugene Mountain Biking Trails

      • 75 ★ 4.2 • 25 miles • 604 ft • 1,361 •
      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 • 811 •
      This is a optional, and easier, line to the more difficult McKenzie River Trail that follows the east side of Clear Lake. The trail offers views of Clear Lake and follows a well constructed trail through old growth forest.
      • 65 ★ 4.2 • 4 miles • 1,644 ft • 565 •
      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 • 526 •
      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 • 508 •
      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.
      SST
      • 95 ★ 4.4 • 2,297 ft • 0 ft • 496 •
      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 • 468 •
      Relatively straight and level cross-country connector trail between two gravel access roads. Provides access to the top of SST as well as the end of Micronet and short connector descents down to the south parking lot. A good alternative...
      • 100 ★ 4.0 • 2,457 ft • 115 ft • 463 •
      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

      Today

      • 1 rides

      Yesterday

      • 12 rides
      Past Week
      • 74 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 Olallie Trail, to get you...
      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....
      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...
      ★ 3.0 • 3 miles • 616 ft • 5 • Loop •
      Sampler route for beginners at Whypass, focusing on Don Sled as the primary descent.

      Photos of Eugene Mountain Bike

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      Dec 10, 2015 @ 6:41pm
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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 | 155 | Dec 22, 2023
      Toboggan attempt
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      trail: The Gift
      0:20 | 200 | Oct 22, 2023
      Sahalie Falls
      mtb
      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 | 395 | Jul 1, 2022
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      0:06 | | Jul 1, 2022
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      0:06 | | Jun 30, 2022

      Current Trail Warnings

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      Olallie
      Oct 18, 2026 @ 9:07am (America/Los_Angeles)
      Oct 18, 2026
      UnknownMagnawat“Rode” from Horse Pasture Mtn...

      Recent Trail Reports

      Activity Feed

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      curlybyrdwishlistrouteactivity #107076782
      Nov 2, 2026 @ 9:42am
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      Skisumoaddreportactivity #106978375 and 1 more
      Oct 31, 2026 @ 8:53pm
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      BenjaminRhSandriddentrailactivity #106607903
      Oct 25, 2026 @ 4:49pm
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      Oct 20, 2026 @ 8:29pm
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      Oct 20, 2026 @ 8:29pm
      Oct 20, 2026

      Recent Comments

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      Adrenalinjunkie89trailY2KThis trail was likely once great, but it just...
      Oct 8, 2026 @ 2:13am
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      nordiccelestetrailY2KThis trail should be marked as downhill only...
      Oct 6, 2026 @ 9:27pm
      Oct 6, 2026
      EbenbikertrailSuzane Arlie-Dillard PathThis is a blue trail as user ratings reflect....
      Aug 17, 2026 @ 9:41am
      Aug 17, 2026
      EbenbikertrailOde to JoyThis trail was recently improved by DOD...
      Jul 29, 2026 @ 9:31am
      Jul 29, 2026
      BenconomicstrailWhole Nine Yardswhere the gnomes hang out
      Jul 16, 2026 @ 10:30pm
      Jul 16, 2026

      Local Badges


      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike180161 miles25,059 ft72 miles5,292 ft
      #454#77572,1431731,562
      E-Bike9944 miles7,349 ft21 miles919 ft
      #2,332#28101,29431,806
      Gravel Bike5859 miles5,584 ft18 miles2,812 ft
      #1,198#11185489
      Adaptive Bike2430 miles2,392 ft9 miles2,474 ft
      #1,789#92162
      Winter Fat Bike11 mile121 ft2,851 ft112 ft
      #2,299#15171
      Horse628 miles1,644 ft4 miles4,413 ft
      #1,303#25159
      Hike259196 miles26,631 ft79 miles5,292 ft
      #240#4342,0243,046
      Trail Running259196 miles26,631 ft79 miles5,292 ft
      #537#932,0242,712

      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 (623 activities)
      • July (622 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 39.6 km. 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 501 m 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 1,217 m 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 161 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 126
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 32
      • 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:
      • Ideal: 2 trails
      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 (616 activities)
      • RD (204 activities)
      • XC (45 activities)
      • DH (6 activities)
      • Gravel (2 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 1,913 m elevation.
      ▼ What are the top sights to see in Eugene?
      There are 2 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: 126
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 32
      • 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 3 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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