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SaveSandy 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, Trail Running, Hiking, Gravel Biking and Adaptive Biking. Popular destinations include Sandy Ridge and Sandy River Park.
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- Mountain Bike
26 trails
- Gravel Bike
3 trails
- Adaptive Bike
2 trails
- Hike
14 trails
- Trail Running
26 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Open as of Aug 30, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 35
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 26
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 3
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 2
- Trails Horse
- 2
- Trails Hike
- 14
- Trails Trail Running
- 26
- Total Distance
- 37 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 20 miles
- Total Descent
- 9,100 ft
- Total Vertical
- 4,011 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 4,384 ft
- Reports
- 1,994
- Photos
- 399
- Completed Counter
- 39,871
Articles
Oregon's 5 Most Popular Trail Networks According to Trailforks Data
Oct 19, 2021 from pinkbike.com
Oregon is one of the most revered parts of the country amongst the mountain bike community, with riding opportunities that reflect the diverse...
Sub Regions
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Sandy Ridge
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Sandy River Park
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Popular Sandy Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.7 • 2 miles • 3 ft • 3,793 •
Although it shares a name with , Lower H&S is a very different trail. Very much a modern flow trail with tons of berms to keep you at whatever speed you desire. A few small side hits and a couple small tables are thrown in for good...
• 95 ★ 4.4 • 3,760 ft • 50 ft • 2,787 •
is one of the newest trails at Sandy Ridge. It connects to and features an abundance of flow with endless berms and rollers the whole way through. can be included in a bigger ride with or a session route with .
• 90 ★ 4.6 • 1 mile • 0 ft • 2,732 •
is one of the shorter downhills at Sandy Ridge. It packs in a lot of excitement in a short amount of time. The route begins at the end of and an intersection with . Drop in off a shallow rock slab and then whip through a few tight...
• 90 ★ 3.9 • 3,291 ft • 112 ft • 2,607 •
is a great way to get familiar with the technical features and gravity elements found throughout the Sandy Ridge system. Climbing initially from the upper trailhead, then transitions into rocky drops and rollers. The trail can be...
• 75 ★ 4.6 • 2 miles • 102 ft • 2,401 •
Classic NW singletrack with a more natural feel than anything else at Sandy. Nearly everything is negotiable by an intermediate rider, but at speed the trail comes alive. Trail has many medium-sized rocks on direct lines that need to be...
• 100 ★ 3.5 • 689 ft • 11 ft • 2,242 •
Small series of rollers to get you from the parking lot to Homestead Rd for the climb up.
• 90 ★ 4.5 • 1,877 ft • 0 ft • 1,841 •
This is an easier jump trail with some mellow jumps early on and then some bugs get ones toward the end. No gaps or big commits until the very last jump as you are getting closer to the end of LM. This last jump can be ridden around
• 80 ★ 4.0 • 1 mile • 233 ft • 1,833 •
starts from a climb up . The first part of the trail is a pedal up through large sweeping berms. The grade is steady but not lung busting. Be sure to stop and enjoy the views from green rock down across the valley. The descent on is...
Sandy Mountain Bike Routes
★ 5.0 • 9 miles • 1,761 ft • 5 • Loop •
Those whoops and hollers in the woods at Sandy Ridge aren’t Bigfoot but your fellow riders expressing...
★ 5.0 • 5 miles • 874 ft • 13 •
LOC MTB Medium route for August 10th, 2019 Team ride. Up Homestead to , Down , across Homestead to , Down...
3 miles • 650 ft • 2 • Loop •
evo Trailgate Sandy Ridge Chiller Route 2025
5 miles • 918 ft • 4 • Loop •
evo Trailgate Sandy Ridge Women's & Intermediate Group Ride Route 2025
13 miles • 2,458 ft • 7 • Loop •
evo Trailgate Sandy Ridge eBike Route 2025
9 miles • 1,658 ft • 7 • Loop •
evo Trailgate Sandy Ridge Thriller Route 2025
Photos of Sandy Mountain Bike
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Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Lower Hide and Seek | Aug 30, 2026 @ 11:21am (Pacific/Midway) Aug 30, 2026 | Dry | renschhayden | ||
| Flow Motion | Aug 30, 2026 @ 11:21am (Pacific/Midway) Aug 30, 2026 | Dry | renschhayden | ||
| Rock Drop Return | Aug 30, 2026 @ 11:21am (Pacific/Midway) Aug 30, 2026 | Ideal | renschhayden | ||
| Rock Drop | Aug 30, 2026 @ 11:21am (Pacific/Midway) Aug 30, 2026 | Dry | renschhayden | ||
| Communication Breakdown | Aug 29, 2026 @ 10:50pm (America/Los_Angeles) Aug 29, 2026 | Ideal | carrij | ||
| Little Monkey | Aug 26, 2026 @ 7:18am (America/Los_Angeles) Aug 26, 2026 | Dry | bboy503 | ||
| Laura's Line | Aug 26, 2026 @ 7:17am (America/Los_Angeles) Aug 26, 2026 | Dry | bboy503 | ||
| Upper Hide and Seek | Aug 16, 2026 @ 12:30pm (Pacific/Midway) Aug 16, 2026 | Dry | renschhayden | ||
| Parking Lot Pump Track | Aug 16, 2026 @ 12:30pm (Pacific/Midway) Aug 16, 2026 | Dry | renschhayden | ||
| Homestead Loop | Aug 16, 2026 @ 12:30pm (Pacific/Midway) Aug 16, 2026 | Ideal | renschhayden |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| ericinatl | wishlist | route | activity #103436469 and 1 more | Sep 9, 2026 @ 2:51pm 3 days |
| renschhayden | vote | trail | activity #103413634 and 2 more | Sep 9, 2026 @ 8:29am Sep 9, 2026 |
| lihmuX | wishlist | route | activity #103316404 | Sep 7, 2026 @ 7:23pm Sep 7, 2026 |
| rmgoody11 | ridden | trail | activity #103296747 and 2 more | Sep 7, 2026 @ 2:09pm Sep 7, 2026 |
| JacksonCjqvs1 | wishlist | region | activity #103280542 | Sep 7, 2026 @ 11:24am Sep 7, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | I really enjoyed the climb and view at the... | Jul 29, 2026 @ 8:49pm Jul 29, 2026 | ||
| trail | This is an incredible intermediate trail. Nice... | Jul 23, 2026 @ 8:39pm Jul 23, 2026 | ||
| trail | I found this more manageable on a Hardtail... | Jun 26, 2026 @ 9:07pm Jun 26, 2026 | ||
| trail | Middle of June and best trail on the hill is... | Jun 16, 2026 @ 2:46pm Jun 16, 2026 | ||
| trail | Absolute blast! Kudos to the builders! I love... | Apr 29, 2026 @ 10:51am Apr 29, 2026 |
Local Badges
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Epic Ride Climb 2k43 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge212 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge3 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k57 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge215 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge4 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| Mountain View MX Park | skill park | Sandy |
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 | 26 | 21 miles | 5,141 ft | 11 miles | 2,241 ft | #799 | #311 | 399 | 1,984 | 17 | 26,828 | |
| Gravel Bike | 3 | 4 miles | 26 ft | 692 ft | 1,289 ft | #2,887 | #987 | 138 | 36 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 2 | 4 miles | 26 ft | 692 ft | 1,289 ft | #3,435 | #758 | 164 | 4 | |||
| Horse | 2 | 14 miles | 3,727 ft | 9 miles | 2,769 ft | 217 | 1 | |||||
| Hike | 14 | 18 miles | 4,429 ft | 11 miles | 4,012 ft | #6,773 | #2,361 | 1,537 | 306 | |||
| Trail Running | 26 | 31 miles | 6,942 ft | 16 miles | 4,012 ft | #5,080 | #1,594 | 1,824 | 79 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Sandy?
Sandy has 3 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Sandy?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Sandy are:
- Lower Hide and Seek (4.6/5)
- Upper Hide and Seek (4.5/5)
- Two Turntables and a Microwave (4.5/5)
- Johnny Royale (4.4/5)
- Little Monkey (4.4/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Sandy?
There are 3 parking locations listed in Sandy. 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 Sandy?
The longest trail in Sandy is Lower Hide and Seek at 1.9 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Sandy?
The best hiking trails in Sandy are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Sandy?
The best trail running trails in Sandy are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Sandy?
Sandy has a total of 35 trails. Of those, 26 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Sandy to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Sandy?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Sandy is Jim Slagle Loop Trail with 258 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Sandy?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Sandy is Upper Hide and Seek with 700 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Sandy?
Sandy supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What bike services are there in Sandy?
The following bike services are available in Sandy:
- Bike Shop (1)
- Coaching & Camps (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Sandy?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Sandy is Rock Drop Return with an average grade of 7.9%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Sandy?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Sandy are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Sandy?
The overall region status for Sandy is Clear / Green. Out of 25 trails:
- Clear / Green: 22
- Closed: 3
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Sandy?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Sandy are: View all mountain biking routes in Sandy.
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What is the highest summit in Sandy?
The highest summit in Sandy is Wildcat Mountain at 4,488 ft elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Sandy?
The most popular Strava segments in Sandy are:
- Hide n Seek low flow section (13,788 athletes)
- Upper Hide and Seek (13,726 athletes)
- E Barlow Trail Rd Climb (12,445 athletes)
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What trails are closed in Sandy?
There are currently 3 closed trails in Sandy. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 22
- Closed: 3
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Sandy?
Yes, there are 2 accessible/adaptive trails in Sandy. View all adaptive trails in Sandy for specific accessibility information.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Sandy?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Sandy are:
- Lower Hide and Seek
- Parking Lot Pump Track
- Upper Hide and Seek
- Two Turntables and a Microwave
- Flow Motion
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Sandy?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Sandy are:
- Parking Lot Pump Track (3.5/5)
- Laura's Line (3.6/5)
- Homestead Loop (3.3/5)
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