7.9 miles
Distance
746 ft
Climb
-750 ft
Descent
2,180 ft
High Point
-4 ft
Altitude change
1,692 ft
Altitude min
1,749 ft
Altitude start
1,745 ft
Altitude end
-27.4%
Grade max
40.2%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
3,783 ft
Distance flat

Park at TH 214 and ride up the gravel road. Enter Catamount at the top and ride it down. State Park may enforce parking fee at TH 214 ($5/day or $30/yr).

Detailed Description
Road - Catamount is a 8 mile moderately popular easy route located near Salem Oregon. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating. This route includes 14 trails. This route climbs 746 ft with a max elevation of 2,180 ft then descends -750 ft.
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Stats

  • Distance
    8 miles
  • Avg time
    1 hr 33 min
  • Altitude min
    1,692 ft
  • Altitude start
    1,749 ft
  • Altitude end
    1,745 ft
  • Climb
    746 ft
  • Descent
    -750 ft
  • Grade max
    -27.4%
  • Grade min
    40.2%
  • Distance climb
    4 miles
  • Distance down
    3 miles
  • Distance flat
    3,783 ft

27 Reviews & Comments

Bethdayton
Avoid riding the road as it has been messed up by log trucks. And weekdays you may meet one and have to dive into the bushes.
Gumpdy
Route needs to have the upper catamount trail added

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Details

  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Green
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Easy
  • Activity Logs
    46
Avg: 2 (2 votes)
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  • Singletrack
  • Unpaved
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