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      Pendleton 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 Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running and E-Biking. Popular destinations include Pendleton Adventure Trails Recreational Area.
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      Region Status
      Open as of May 23, 2026
      Local Trail Association

      Hike Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Global Ranking
      #1,818
      State Ranking
      #784
      Trails (view details)
      15
      Trails Mountain Bike
      15
      Trails E-Bike
      13
      Trails Hike
      15
      Trails Trail Running
      15
      Total Distance
      19 miles
      Total Descent Distance
      7 miles
      Total Descent
      2,703 ft
      Total Vertical
      476 ft
      Reports
      247
      Photos
      3
      Completed Counter
      12
      Sub Regions

      Popular Pendleton Hiking Trails

      • 80 ★ 3.0 • 1 mile • 100 ft • 3 •
      This trail is accessed through the west gate entrance of the parking lot. The trail heads west along the highway for roughly 3/4 of a mile and then will circle back on varied terrain and turns back east toward the parking lot. There is...
      • 100 ★ 4.4 • 909 ft • 0 ft • 1 •
      The upper half of begins at the farthest north trail on James and is well marked. It starts down a series of fun rock drops in a small wash and gets more exciting as you go farther down. Some small skinny ladder bridges and drops keep...
      • 5 ★ 3.0 • 3 miles • 438 ft • 1 •
      To reach this trail, ride to either starting point. This trail is typically ridden counter clockwise, but both directions are good. If ridden counter-clockwise, take the west side trail and begin down the ridge in a long straight fast...
      • 5 ★ 0.0 • 1 mile • 22 ft • 1 •
      Less popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions.
      • 70 ★ 2.0 • 2 miles • 139 ft • 1 •
      This was the first trail made at Pendleton Adventure Trails. there have been a few changes over the years this is the latest track. This is a fun cross country trail mostly downhill but has sections of uphill. To start , head to the...
      • 65 ★ 0.0 • 807 ft • 0 ft • 1 •
      an alternate path to take while riding . originally created to reroute the trail off private property. now the main trail has been rerouted as well so both options are a good choice
      • 75 ★ 3.9 • 3 miles • 406 ft •
      This trail starts and ends at the bottom of the canyon when following or to the bottom. The normal loop is done clockwise, but can be ridden in either direction. If riding the trail clockwise, it is 2 miles to the top corner, and 1 mile...
      • 45 ★ 4.0 • 3,540 ft • 0 ft •
      This trail begins by going through the west gate and turning left. You will stay left and drop off the small wooden plank drop to start. The trail continues down the ridge through a series of big berms and over a couple jumps. You can...

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      Pendleton Routes

      1 mile • 320 ft • 0 • Point to Point •
      This is the easy way to get back to the parking lot. Taking up to Shortcut Then shortcut to Then to Then...
      ★ 5.0 • 10 miles • 1,271 ft • 6 • Loop •
      James loop to Qit Qit, circle up to back to James loop, turn right at James loop finish down (jumps ahead,...

      Photos of Pendleton

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      Videos of Pendleton

      Graveyard
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      trail: Graveyard
      0:38 | 7 | Jun 25, 2026
      Follow cam!
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      0:28 | 351 | Jan 8, 2021
      Evans uphill trail, freshly mowed!
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      2:46 | 206 | Sep 23, 2025 , Pendleton
      Pendleton Adventure Trails Recreation Area
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      2:39 | 197 | Mar 26, 2024 , Pendleton
      Huge Jumps! Tower Trail Pendleton, OR. GOPRO...
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      0:57 | 577 | Mar 24, 2022 , Pendleton
      Huge Jumps! Let`er Send & Tower Trail...
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      0:57 | 651 | Mar 24, 2022 , Pendleton
      Graveyard Trail - Pendelton, OR
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      trail: Graveyard
      2:59 | 514 | Feb 20, 2022 , Pendleton
      epic mtb edit
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      0:35 | 1071 | Dec 17, 2018 , Pendleton

      Recent Trail Reports

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      Toll Bridge
      Sep 22, 2025 @ 5:03pm (America/Boise)
      Sep 22, 2025
      IdealMountain Bike Freshly mowed, this trail is pretty fun,...zackrock
      LET'ER SEND
      Jul 15, 2025 @ 2:21pm
      Jul 15, 2025
      UnknownMountain Bike Last jump completely covered in weeds and...ggaghdsh
      Parking Access Road
      Jun 10, 2025 @ 6:49am
      Jun 10, 2025
      DryMountain Bike fly-navy
      Tim's Shortcut
      Jun 10, 2025 @ 6:49am
      Jun 10, 2025
      DryMountain Bike fly-navy
      Zig Zag
      Jun 10, 2025 @ 6:49am
      Jun 10, 2025
      DryMountain Bike fly-navy
      Ricky Bobby
      Jun 10, 2025 @ 6:49am
      Jun 10, 2025
      DryMountain Bike Needs a mow, no tumbleweedsfly-navy
      Rewind
      Jun 10, 2025 @ 6:49am
      Jun 10, 2025
      DryMountain Bike Needs a mowfly-navy
      Rewind / Ricky Bobby Uphill
      Jun 10, 2025 @ 6:49am
      Jun 10, 2025
      DryMountain Bike Needs a mowfly-navy
      Stem cell jump runout
      Jun 10, 2025 @ 6:49am
      Jun 10, 2025
      DryMountain Bike Needs a mowfly-navy
      Stem Cell
      Jun 10, 2025 @ 6:49am
      Jun 10, 2025
      DryMountain Bike Needs a mowfly-navy

      Activity Feed

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      Oldschool55votetrailactivity #102788601
      Aug 31, 2026 @ 5:18pm
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      holden_fastwishlistregionactivity #102199167
      Aug 23, 2026 @ 5:37pm
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      actuallybikingwishlistregionactivity #101533293
      Aug 15, 2026 @ 8:08am
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      ewickjaddpoiactivity #100070203
      Jul 26, 2026 @ 10:33am
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      Recent Comments

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      Oldschool55trailGraveyardBest technical (only?) at Pendleton. Must do...
      Aug 31, 2026 @ 5:18pm
      Aug 31, 2026
      IsraelzrtrailJames's TrailCool trail, very flowy easy in both...
      Feb 28, 2026 @ 7:06pm
      Feb 28, 2026
      ewickjtrailEvan's TrailTrail washout has been temporarily repaired....
      Jan 13, 2025 @ 6:07pm
      Jan 13, 2025
      ewickjtrailEvan's TrailWater has washed out a section of trail...
      Jan 9, 2025 @ 7:03am
      Jan 9, 2025
      ewickjtrailEvan's TrailReplaced one of the bridges today To make...
      Oct 26, 2024 @ 4:52pm
      Oct 26, 2024

      Local Badges


      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike1519 miles2,703 ft7 miles476 ft
      #6,395#2,13211425241,585
      E-Bike1317 miles2,697 ft7 miles354 ft
      #6,408#1,9501191445
      Hike1519 miles2,703 ft7 miles476 ft
      #1,818#78432472126
      Trail Running1519 miles2,703 ft7 miles476 ft
      #8,680#2,8952473103

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ What are the best places to hike in Pendleton?
      Pendleton has 1 areas to explore for hiking. The top rated areas are:
      ▼ What are the highest rated hiking trails in Pendleton?
      ▼ Where can I park to hike in Pendleton?
      There are 1 parking locations listed in Pendleton. The most popular parking spots are:
      ▼ What is the longest trail in Pendleton?
      The longest trail in Pendleton is Tim's Trail at 3.2 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Pendleton?
      ▼ How many trails are in Pendleton?
      Pendleton has a total of 15 trails. Browse top hiking trails in Pendleton to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation gain in Pendleton?
      The trail with the most elevation gain in Pendleton is Tim's Trail with 438 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation descent in Pendleton?
      The trail with the most elevation descent in Pendleton is Tim's Trail with 451 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
      ▼ What activities are most popular in Pendleton?
      Pendleton supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
      ▼ What are the steepest hiking trails in Pendleton?
      The steepest hiking trail in Pendleton is Toll Bridge with an average grade of 4.9%. View all trails sorted by grade.
      ▼ Are the trails open in Pendleton?
      Out of 14 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 5
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 7
      • Significant Issue / Amber: 2
      View the full trail status page for the latest updates.
      ▼ What are the most popular hiking routes in Pendleton?
      ▼ What is the highest summit in Pendleton?
      The highest summit in Pendleton is Table Mountain at 4,987 ft elevation.
      ▼ Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Pendleton?
      Pendleton supports adaptive biking as an activity type, but individual trail accessibility details may vary. View all adaptive trails in Pendleton for specific accessibility information.
      ▼ Are there local clubs or events in Pendleton?
      There are 2 local clubs or associations listed in the Pendleton directory. Browse the local directory for details.
      ▼ What are the most popular hiking trails in Pendleton?
      ▼ What are the best beginner hike trails in Pendleton?
      The best beginner hiking trails in Pendleton are: View all beginner hiking trails in Pendleton.
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