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      Molalla 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, Horseback, Adaptive Biking and Winter Fat Biking. Trails here are often tight and twisty and flowy. Scenery includes summits, creeks and views. Common trail features include creek crossings and rock gardens. Amenities include restrooms. Popular destinations include Molalla River Trail System and Table Rock Wilderness.
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      Region Status
      Open as of Jun 20, 2026
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

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      Trails (view details)
      24
      Trails Mountain Bike
      22
      Trails E-Bike
      1
      Trails Gravel Bike
      6
      Trails Adaptive Bike
      2
      Trails Winter Fat Bike
      1
      Trails Horse
      4
      Trails Hike
      24
      Trails Trail Running
      24
      Total Distance
      33 miles
      Total Descent Distance
      11 miles
      Total Descent
      4,268 ft
      Total Vertical
      4,176 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      4,876 ft
      Reports
      130
      Photos
      31
      Completed Counter
      824
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      Popular Molalla Mountain Biking Trails

      • 100 ★ 0.0 • 1,775 ft • 102 ft • 81 •
      Hardy Creek Trail is a fire road climb to the south end trails and is the main access point.
      • 95 ★ 0.0 • 1 mile • 295 ft • 54 •
      Junctions left off of Looney's Trail just past the end of Hardy Creek Trail heading north from the trail head. Is predominatly a climb to the juncton of Rim Trail re-route and Fern Creek trail. There are a couple punchy climbs,...
      • 95 ★ 3.0 • 1 mile • 302 ft • 51 •
      The southern end of the trail leaves Rim Trail to the right, and descends down to a creek crossing via a bridge. At this point, there is a difficult rock garden and the climb begins with five switchbacks, all but the last are easily...
      • 90 ★ 3.5 • 5,026 ft • 205 ft • 45 •
      One mile of newly constructed hand built singletrack through a variety of forest types. A few features have been added and the trail has a few punchy climbs and flowy decents.
      • 60 ★ 3.5 • 2,415 ft • 31 ft • 43 •
      Mark's Trail starts where Leapfrog Loop ends, and combined with Leapfrog Loop and Sandquist's Trail makes for a fun and challenging descent back to the road and just a short road ride back to the Hardy Creek trailhead. Mark's is old...
      • 85 ★ 3.0 • 4,843 ft • 0 ft • 37 •
      This is an extension of Looney's Trail if ridden from the south, or access to McBeth Loop or Leapfrog Loop if ridden from the north. From the north, it is a persistent climb up an old road to the McBeth Trail intersection, and then it's...
      • 45 ★ 3.5 • 1 mile • 78 ft • 36 •
      Red Vole Trail has been combined with Squirrel under one name. It starts at the south end of rim trail and descends to Huckleberry Trail through a thinned Doug for forest. The upper half is tech and the lower half is flow.
      • 55 ★ 4.0 • 3,287 ft • 88 ft • 31 •
      A short loop with a lollipop stem to be ridden either way. Expect some roots, some rocks, and a short punchy climb or two along the way. Rides a little beter clockwise.

      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

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      Photos of Molalla Mountain Bike

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      Videos of Molalla Mountain Bike

      Doing an XC loop at Molalla River Trails
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      16:23 | 931 | Aug 23, 2020 , Molalla

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      Recent Comments

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      oregontrail67reportred vole trailThe upper section of the Red Vole trails was...
      Jan 18, 2026 @ 8:46pm
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      WandawhereurattrailBear Woods Loop Trailtrail marked blue
      Jul 2, 2024 @ 11:42pm
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      WandawhereurattrailRim Trail Reroutetrail marked blue
      Jul 2, 2024 @ 11:41pm
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      seansquatch79trailHardy Creek TrailLots of horse poop.
      Sep 21, 2023 @ 9:45pm
      Sep 21, 2023
      seansquatch79trailRim Trail NorthSo. Much. Horse. Poop.
      Sep 21, 2023 @ 9:44pm
      Sep 21, 2023

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike2221 miles3,530 ft9 miles801 ft
      #6,313#51311301,044
      E-Bike11 mile59 ft1,401 ft466 ft
      7518
      Gravel Bike68 miles597 ft2 miles728 ft
      #6,066#1,93923
      Adaptive Bike25 miles427 ft2 miles505 ft
      #6,527#5112
      Winter Fat Bike14,275 ft105 ft1,624 ft89 ft
      #4,113#276
      Horse44 miles397 ft3,789 ft604 ft
      #3,311#59521
      Hike2433 miles4,268 ft11 miles4,177 ft
      #6,556#64130110
      Trail Running2433 miles4,268 ft11 miles4,177 ft
      #6,121#5213016

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ What are the best places to ride in Molalla?
      Molalla has 2 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
      ▼ What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Molalla?
      The highest rated mountain biking trails in Molalla are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
      ▼ Where can I park to ride in Molalla?
      There are 5 parking locations listed in Molalla. 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 Molalla?
      The longest trail in Molalla is Fern Creek Trail at 2.3 km. View all trails sorted by distance.
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Molalla?
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Molalla?
      The best trail running trails in Molalla are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
      ▼ How many trails are in Molalla?
      Molalla has a total of 24 trails. Of those, 22 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Molalla to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation gain in Molalla?
      The trail with the most elevation gain in Molalla is Looney's Trail with 92 m of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation descent in Molalla?
      The trail with the most elevation descent in Molalla is red vole trail with 184 m of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
      ▼ What activities are most popular in Molalla?
      Molalla supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running.
      ▼ What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Molalla?
      The steepest mountain biking trail in Molalla is Rim Trail Reroute with an average grade of 6%. View all trails sorted by grade.
      ▼ What trails have the biggest jumps in Molalla?
      The trails with the biggest jumps in Molalla are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
      ▼ Are the trails open in Molalla?
      The overall region status for Molalla is Clear / Green. Out of 20 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 17
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 1
      • Significant Issue / Amber: 2
      View the full trail status page for the latest updates.
      ▼ Can I ride an ebike in Molalla?
      There are 1 trails in Molalla that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
      ▼ What is the highest summit in Molalla?
      The highest summit in Molalla is Table Rock at 1,489 m elevation.
      ▼ What are the most popular Strava Segments in Molalla?
      The most popular Strava segments in Molalla are:
      • Hardy Creek TH to Kiosk (246 athletes)
      • 2nd Lap Huckleberry climb (108 athletes)
      • Squirrel Creek DH (107 athletes)
      View all Strava segments in Molalla.
      ▼ Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Molalla?
      Yes, there are 2 accessible/adaptive trails in Molalla. View all adaptive trails in Molalla for specific accessibility information.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Molalla?
      ▼ What are the best beginner ride trails in Molalla?
      The best beginner mountain biking trails in Molalla are: View all beginner mountain biking trails in Molalla.
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