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SaveMcKenzie River trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has shared hundreds of photos from this region. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking and Horseback. Trails here are often faint trail. Scenery includes summits, alpine terrain and old-growth forest. Common trail features include bridges and berms. Amenities include restrooms and shuttle access.
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Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
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- Mountain Bike
10 trails
- Horse
6 trails
- Hike
15 trails
- Trail Running
15 trails
Region Details
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- 5
- 3
Region Status
Caution as of Oct 18, 2026Local Trail Association
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 15
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 10
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 2
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 2
- Trails Horse
- 6
- Trails Hike
- 15
- Trails Trail Running
- 15
- Total Distance
- 84 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 37 miles
- Total Descent
- 11,995 ft
- Total Vertical
- 4,412 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 5,645 ft
- Reports
- 345
- Photos
- 523
- Completed Counter
- 4,589
Articles
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Popular McKenzie River 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...
• 60 ★ 3.8 • 9 miles • 1,298 ft • 402 •
THIS is the trail you want to ride. Starting in sub-alpine wildflowers on rolling single track and ending fast and flowy, this trail has it all. Unlike the MRT, this is a purpose built mtb trail that rides very well. Shuttling to the...
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 1 mile • 0 ft • 5 • • hike
Less popular blue difficulty singletrack. This hike primary trail and has a hard overall physical rating with a 0 ft black diamond climb. On average it takes 51 minutes to complete this trail.
McKenzie River Mountain Bike Routes
★ 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...
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...
23 miles • 3,015 ft • 6 •
An awesome adventure ride that will need to be shuttled. Ending with the awesome King Castle descent!
6 miles • 146 ft • 0 • Loop •
This route is intended for adaptive riders, but anyone can do it. Unfortunately, the majority of McKenzie...
• 5 miles • 373 ft • 0 •
Photos of McKenzie River Mountain Bike
Videos of McKenzie River Mountain Bike
Current Trail Warnings
| status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olallie | Oct 18, 2026 @ 9:07am (America/Los_Angeles) Oct 18, 2026 | Unknown | Magnawat | “Rode” from Horse Pasture Mtn... |
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| McKenzie River Trail | Sep 12, 2026 @ 11:06am (America/Los_Angeles) Sep 12, 2026 | Ideal | nwta-ted | ||
| Clear Lake | Sep 12, 2026 @ 11:06am (America/Los_Angeles) Sep 12, 2026 | Ideal | nwta-ted | ||
| King Castle | Sep 13, 2026 @ 10:20am (America/Los_Angeles) Sep 13, 2026 | Wet | nwta-ted | ||
| O'Leary Mountain | Sep 13, 2026 @ 10:20am (America/Los_Angeles) Sep 13, 2026 | Wet | nwta-ted | ||
| Castle Rock | Sep 13, 2026 @ 10:20am (America/Los_Angeles) Sep 13, 2026 | Variable | nwta-ted | ||
| Frissel | Sep 13, 2026 @ 7:21am (America/Los_Angeles) Sep 13, 2026 | Unknown | prayforsnowhood | ||
| O'Leary Road | Mar 22, 2026 @ 1:52pm (America/Boise) Mar 22, 2026 | Ideal | lukey1 | ||
| NF - 1993 | Jul 24, 2024 @ 5:35pm Jul 24, 2024 | Ideal | scottbradway |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BenjaminRhSand | ridden | trail | activity #106607903 | Oct 25, 2026 @ 4:49pm Oct 25, 2026 |
| michaeluTJHf1 | wishlist | trail | activity #106307815 | Oct 20, 2026 @ 8:29pm Oct 20, 2026 |
| dstrees | wishlist | trail | activity #106187839 | Oct 18, 2026 @ 9:42pm Oct 18, 2026 |
| Magnawat | ridden | trail | activity #106185496 | Oct 18, 2026 @ 7:26pm Oct 18, 2026 |
| Magnawat | add | report | activity #106138303 | Oct 18, 2026 @ 9:07am Oct 18, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | That's because they aren't bikers and don't... | Jun 5, 2026 @ 8:35am Jun 5, 2026 | ||
| report | Thanks for the update! | Feb 15, 2026 @ 1:47pm Feb 15, 2026 | ||
| report | Thanks for the update, such a bummer | Jan 8, 2026 @ 10:32am Jan 8, 2026 | ||
| trail | What a ride! 1600 feet of climbing, not 600,... | Nov 24, 2025 @ 6:14pm Nov 24, 2025 | ||
| trail | Needs a lot of work. Lots of downed trees,... | Nov 16, 2025 @ 3:30pm Nov 16, 2025 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santiam Wagon Trail | 5 | 4 | 2 | 14 km | |
| Cache Mountain | 1 | 19.2 km | |||
| Old Cascade Crest | 1 | 9 | 9 | 1 | 22.5 km |
| Suttle Lake | 7 | 22.5 km | |||
| Mt. Bachelor Parking Lot | 7 | 22.9 km |
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Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 10 | 65 miles | 10,768 ft | 33 miles | 4,413 ft | #2,844 | #36 | 492 | 340 | 5 | 3,051 | |
| Gravel Bike | 2 | 9 miles | 92 ft | 1,991 ft | 1,959 ft | #1,576 | #844 | 1 | 21 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 2 | 7 miles | 56 ft | 1,496 ft | 1,614 ft | #1,580 | #844 | 103 | 2 | |||
| Horse | 6 | 28 miles | 1,644 ft | 4 miles | 4,413 ft | #1,441 | #24 | 101 | ||||
| Hike | 15 | 84 miles | 11,995 ft | 37 miles | 4,413 ft | #1,450 | #26 | 28 | 345 | 793 | ||
| Trail Running | 15 | 84 miles | 11,995 ft | 37 miles | 4,413 ft | #2,507 | #20 | 3 | 345 | 120 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in McKenzie River?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in McKenzie River are:
- King Castle (4.2/5)
- McKenzie River Trail (4.2/5)
- Clear Lake (4.1/5)
- Castle Rock (4/5)
- O'Leary Mountain (3.9/5)
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Where can I park to ride in McKenzie River?
There are 17 parking locations listed in McKenzie River. 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 McKenzie River?
The longest trail in McKenzie River is McKenzie River Trail at 24.6 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in McKenzie River?
The best hiking trails in McKenzie River are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in McKenzie River?
The best trail running trails in McKenzie River are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in McKenzie River?
McKenzie River has a total of 15 trails. Of those, 10 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in McKenzie River to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in McKenzie River?
The trail with the most elevation gain in McKenzie River is King Castle with 1,644 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in McKenzie River?
The trail with the most elevation descent in McKenzie River is O'Leary Mountain with 3,992 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in McKenzie River?
McKenzie River supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What bike services are there in McKenzie River?
The following bike services are available in McKenzie River:
- Shuttle Service (2)
- Guides & Tours (1)
- Other (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in McKenzie River?
The steepest mountain biking trail in McKenzie River is King Castle with an average grade of 7.4%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in McKenzie River?
The trails with the biggest jumps in McKenzie River are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in McKenzie River?
The overall region status for McKenzie River is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 10 trails:
- Clear / Green: 8
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in McKenzie River?
The most popular mountain biking routes in McKenzie River are: View all mountain biking routes in McKenzie River.
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What are the top sights to see in McKenzie River?
There are 2 notable sights in McKenzie River. Some of the top sights include: Explore all points of interest in McKenzie River.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in McKenzie River?
The most popular Strava segments in McKenzie River are:
- I Can Pedal Faster Now! (7,261 athletes)
- Bridge 1 - Sahalie Falls (7,134 athletes)
- Droppin' (6,815 athletes)
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Are there any mountain biking guiding or tour operators in McKenzie River?
Yes, there are mountain biking guiding and tour operators in McKenzie River: Browse all guiding and tour operators in McKenzie River.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in McKenzie River?
The most popular mountain biking trails in McKenzie River are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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