29.5 miles
Distance
2,591 ft
Climb
-2,298 ft
Descent
4,085 ft
High Point

This is my interpretation of the adjusted/modified course for the 2021 McKenzie River 50k Trail Run based on the hand drawn map provided by the race directors.

Detailed Description
2021 McKenzie River 50k Trail Run is a 30 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Sisters Oregon. This trail running primary route. This route includes 2 trails. This route climbs 2,591 ft with a max elevation of 4,085 ft then descends -2,298 ft.
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4 Reviews & Comments

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matux (Jul 27, 2018 at 21:42)
Trail Clear Lake
Yes the water really is that blue in the pictures! No edits. Note if your afraid of the black MRT trail on the other side. It’s not black getting here from the north parking lot and I strongly encourage beginners to ride the first 1.4 miles of the MRT (or until lava) to see the amazingly blue “Great Spring” at mile 1.4 of the Mckenzie River Trail and then double back to this trail. (Or loop the lake facing the lava an embarrassing looks if you have to hike like my wife did. It wasn’t to bad for me but she hated the lava parts.)
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matux (Jul 27, 2018 at 21:42)
Trail Clear Lake
Yes the water really is that blue in the pictures! No edits. Note if your afraid of the black MRT trail on the other side. It’s not black getting here from the north parking lot and I strongly encourage beginners to ride the first 1.4 miles of the MRT (or until lava) to see the amazingly blue “Great Spring” at mile 1.4 of the Mckenzie River Trail and then double back to this trail. (Or loop the lake facing the lava an embarrassing looks if you have to hike like my wife did. It wasn’t to bad for me but she hated the lava parts.)
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matux (Jul 27, 2018 at 21:36)
Trail Clear Lake
This trail is super wide along the south and thinner along the switch back in the north. Super easy going, I think it should be a green. I don’t recall much technical like the crazy lava on the other side of the lake. Lots of hikers on both sides.
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matux (Jul 27, 2018 at 21:36)
Trail Clear Lake
This trail is super wide along the south and thinner along the switch back in the north. Super easy going, I think it should be a green. I don’t recall much technical like the crazy lava on the other side of the lake. Lots of hikers on both sides.
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Trails in Route

Clear Lake5 miles

Details

  • Race Date
    Saturday September 11, 2021
  • Riding area
    Santiam Pass
  • Primary Activity
    Trail Running
  • Other Activities
    • Hike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
More Stats for 2021 McKenzie River 50k Trail Run mountain bike route
  • Altitude change
    294 ft
  • Altitude min
    2,408 ft
  • Altitude start
    2,633 ft
  • Altitude end
    2,927 ft
  • Grade
    0.2%
  • Grade max
    -38.1%
  • Grade min
    50.1%
  • Distance climb
    13 miles
  • Distance down
    13 miles
  • Distance flat
    3 miles
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