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44.8 miles
Distance
11,074 ft
Climb
-11,084 ft
Descent
4,408 ft
High Point
-11 ft
Altitude change
956 ft
Altitude min
979 ft
Altitude start
968 ft
Altitude end
-148.7%
Grade max
83.3%
Grade min
26 miles
Distance climb
18 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
A loop comprising most of the downhill in the Hardesty Portal.
Detailed Description
Big Hardesty Loop is a 45 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Oakridge Oregon. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 22 trails. This route climbs 11,074 ft with a max elevation of 4,408 ft then descends -11,084 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1 trail (newest: Aug 2, 2026)
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 3 trails (newest: Sep 17, 2026)
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Stats
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Distance45 miles
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Avg time11 hr 26 min
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Altitude change-11 ft
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Altitude min956 ft
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Altitude start979 ft
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Altitude end968 ft
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Climb2 miles
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Descent-11,084 ft
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Grade max-148.7%
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Grade min83.3%
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Distance climb26 miles
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Distance down18 miles
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Distance flat1 mile
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Trails in Route
| 5 miles | |||||
| 3,625 ft | |||||
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| 2,612 ft | |||||
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| 3 miles | |||||
| 673 ft | |||||
| 1,923 ft | |||||
| 6 miles | |||||
| 1,135 ft | |||||
| 266 ft | |||||
| 4,114 ft | |||||
| 4 miles | |||||
| 2 miles | |||||
| 6 miles | |||||
| 1,335 ft |
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Best intermediate MTB trail in Oakridge, OR - Mt. Hardesty
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