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SaveJohn Day trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, E-Biking and Adaptive Biking. Popular destinations include Magone Trail Network, John Day Fossil Beds National Monument and Strawberry Mountain Wilderness.
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- Mountain Bike
30 trails
- E-Bike
11 trails
- Adaptive Bike
10 trails
- Hike
51 trails
- Trail Running
51 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Caution as of Sep 15, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 51
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 30
- Trails E-Bike
- 11
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 12
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 10
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 2
- Trails Hike
- 51
- Trails Trail Running
- 51
- Total Distance
- 71 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 34 miles
- Total Descent
- 13,052 ft
- Total Vertical
- 7,123 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 9,038 ft
- Reports
- 37
- Photos
- 55
- Completed Counter
- 591
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John Day Bike Park
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Magone Trail Network
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Popular John Day Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.0 • 4,790 ft • 125 ft • 27 •
Connector trail to future loops at Magone Trail Network
• 75 ★ 5.0 • 4,610 ft • 144 ft • 21 •
Popular blue difficulty family friendly singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 144 ft blue climb. It features berm and jump. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 4.5 • 2 miles • 363 ft • 19 •
Popular blue difficulty family friendly singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 363 ft blue climb. It features berm and jump. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 40 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 4.5 • 2 miles • 137 ft • 18 •
From Tinker Creek TH continue north east to connect the . schedule for construction Summer of 2022.
• 5 ★ 5.0 • 1,102 ft • 9 ft • 15 •
Techy Traverse: A Blue rated technical trail with small rock drops and ledges.
• 5 ★ 5.0 • 2,802 ft • 52 ft • 15 •
Green perimeter trail. Connects to other park trails. Bi-directional
• 5 ★ 5.0 • 761 ft • 0 ft • 15 •
Flow trail with rollers, table tops and gap jumps... enjoy!
Photos of John Day Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Butte Trail | Aug 13, 2026 @ 2:39pm (America/Los_Angeles) Aug 13, 2026 | Dry | alltayenlor | ||
| Pump house | Aug 12, 2026 @ 3:58pm (America/Los_Angeles) Aug 12, 2026 | Unknown | Davehud EOTA | ||
| Porcupine Spring | Aug 12, 2026 @ 3:57pm (America/Los_Angeles) Aug 12, 2026 | Unknown | Davehud EOTA | ||
| Porcupine Spring | Aug 12, 2026 @ 3:57pm (America/Los_Angeles) Aug 12, 2026 | Unknown | Davehud EOTA | ||
| Phlo | Aug 12, 2026 @ 3:57pm (America/Los_Angeles) Aug 12, 2026 | Unknown | Davehud EOTA | ||
| Lake Butte Connector | Mar 31, 2026 @ 7:57am (America/Los_Angeles) Mar 31, 2026 | Dry | Davehud EOTA | ||
| Forest Road 195 | Mar 31, 2026 @ 7:24am (America/Los_Angeles) Mar 31, 2026 | Ideal | Davehud EOTA | ||
| Mossy Rock Trail | Feb 25, 2025 @ 3:43pm Feb 25, 2025 | Ideal | Oldkonastab5 | ||
| Tinker Bell | Jun 12, 2024 @ 5:38pm Jun 12, 2024 | Dry | PendingKVdpbL | ||
| Back of Beyond Loop | Sep 26, 2023 @ 8:31am Sep 26, 2023 | Ideal | Syncroscooter |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chuckde | add | report | activity #103914658 | Sep 16, 2026 @ 7:25am Sep 16, 2026 |
| alltayenlor | add | report | activity #101411628 | Aug 13, 2026 @ 2:39pm Aug 13, 2026 |
| Davehud | add | report | activity #101344706 and 3 more | Aug 12, 2026 @ 3:57pm Aug 12, 2026 |
| Davehud | comment | report | activity #101344548 | Aug 12, 2026 @ 3:55pm Aug 12, 2026 |
| Oldschool55 | vote | trail | activity #101284976 | Aug 11, 2026 @ 7:49pm Aug 11, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| report | Logging completed | Aug 12, 2026 @ 3:55pm Aug 12, 2026 | ||
| trail | Great ascent with a better descent. Not sure... | Aug 10, 2026 @ 10:28am Aug 10, 2026 | ||
| trail | Two big trees down. | Aug 9, 2026 @ 2:23pm Aug 9, 2026 | ||
| trail | Pleasantly surprised. Kudos to the trail builders. | Aug 9, 2026 @ 2:22pm Aug 9, 2026 | ||
| trail | Closed as of June 2024 and at least the... | Jul 7, 2024 @ 5:46pm Jul 7, 2024 |
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Epic Mountain Bike Climb 2k0 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge0 awarded -
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Epic Ride Descent 2k0 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge0 awarded
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 30 | 30 miles | 4,888 ft | 16 miles | 2,972 ft | #4,469 | #1,512 | 55 | 37 | 320 | ||
| E-Bike | 11 | 10 miles | 1,575 ft | 7 miles | 1,070 ft | #7,614 | #2,287 | 15 | 10 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 12 | 11 miles | 1,637 ft | 7 miles | 1,070 ft | #8,441 | #2,685 | 4 | 3 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 10 | 10 miles | 1,575 ft | 7 miles | 1,070 ft | #4,754 | #1,208 | 2 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 2 | 3,563 ft | 62 ft | 850 ft | 43 ft | #8,441 | #2,685 | |||||
| Hike | 51 | 71 miles | 13,051 ft | 34 miles | 7,123 ft | #3,491 | #1,220 | 34 | 267 | |||
| Trail Running | 51 | 71 miles | 13,051 ft | 34 miles | 7,123 ft | #3,335 | #975 | 34 | 19 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in John Day?
John Day has 4 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in John Day?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in John Day are:
- Lake Butte Trail (4.2/5)
- Back of Beyond Loop (4.1/5)
- Back of Beyond (4.1/5)
- Dead Head (4.1/5)
- Tinker Bell (4.1/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in John Day?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in John Day are:
- August (9 activities)
- September (7 activities)
- May (6 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in John Day?
There are 14 parking locations listed in John Day. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in John Day?
The longest trail in John Day is Back of Beyond Loop at 2.5 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in John Day?
The best hiking trails in John Day are:
- Painted Hills Overlook Trail
- Island in Time Trail
- Painted Cove Trail
- Carroll Rim Trail
- Painted Cove Trail
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in John Day?
The best trail running trails in John Day are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in John Day?
John Day has a total of 51 trails. Of those, 30 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in John Day to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in John Day?
The trail with the most elevation gain in John Day is Porcupine Spring with 369 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in John Day?
The trail with the most elevation descent in John Day is Lake Butte Trail with 858 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in John Day?
John Day supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Adaptive Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What bike services are there in John Day?
The following bike services are available in John Day:
- Trail Association (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in John Day?
The steepest mountain biking trail in John Day is Phlo with an average grade of 7%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in John Day?
Yes, there are 5 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in John Day. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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Are the trails open in John Day?
The overall region status for John Day is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 14 trails:
- Clear / Green: 10
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 4
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What are the trail conditions in John Day?
Based on trail reports from the past week in John Day:
- Ideal: 1 trail
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Can I ride an ebike in John Day?
Yes, John Day supports e-bike riding. However, individual trail e-bike permissions vary. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What type of bike is most common in John Day?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in John Day are:
- XC (1 activities)
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What is the highest summit in John Day?
The highest summit in John Day is Strawberry Mountain at 9,055 ft elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in John Day?
The most popular Strava segments in John Day are:
- National Forest Development Road 3620 Climb (26 athletes)
- Lake Butte Upper DH (13 athletes)
- Lake Butte to Jct (12 athletes)
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in John Day?
Yes, there are 10 accessible/adaptive trails in John Day. View all adaptive trails in John Day for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in John Day?
There are 1 local clubs or associations listed in the John Day directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in John Day?
The most popular mountain biking trails in John Day are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in John Day?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in John Day are:
- Tinker Bell (5/5)
- Lake Butte Connector (4.5/5)
- Nugget (5/5)
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