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19.9 miles
Distance
3,158 ft
Climb
-3,159 ft
Descent
3,999 ft
High Point
-2 ft
Altitude change
1,080 ft
Altitude min
1,088 ft
Altitude start
1,086 ft
Altitude end
-183.9%
Grade max
48.2%
Grade min
12 miles
Distance climb
7 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
Start from the covered bridge parking lot, ride up the North Fork trail to a gravel road climb on FR-1910, then descend Lower Alpine Trail from the intersection with Upper Alpine Trail.
Optional cutoff on NF-683 to shorten the route to about 16 miles, meeting the trail at the intersection by Buckhead Shelter.
Or continue up FR-1911 to Upper Alpine or further to lengthen the route.
Detailed Description
Lower Alpine Loop is a 20 mile popular intermediate route located near Westfir Oregon. This mountain bike primary route can be used one direction and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 5 trails. This route climbs 3,158 ft with a max elevation of 3,999 ft then descends -3,159 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Jul 19, 2026)
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Stats
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Distance20 miles
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Altitude min1,080 ft
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Altitude start1,088 ft
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Altitude end1,086 ft
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Climb3,158 ft
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Descent-3,159 ft
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Grade max-183.9%
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Grade min48.2%
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Distance climb12 miles
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Distance down7 miles
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Distance flat1 mile
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The Alpine Trail out of "Stokeridge" Oregon should be on your list!
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