15.1 miles
Distance
2,427 ft
Climb
-2,424 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
4 ft
Altitude change
4,149 ft
Altitude min
4,321 ft
Altitude start
4,324 ft
Altitude end
-44.5%
Grade max
31.2%
Grade min
8 miles
Distance climb
6 miles
Distance down
3,983 ft
Distance flat

A full value, singletrack only loop linking the best downhill sections (North Ridge & Lower Hooligan) with singletrack-only climbs.

Detailed Description
Spence Mtn - 16mi loop is a 15 mile popular expert route located near Klamath Falls Oregon. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 28 trails. This route climbs 2,427 ft with a max elevation of 5,731 ft then descends -2,424 ft.
Tags
BermsRidgelineRollers

Trail Issues on Route

  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 3 trails (newest: Sep 3, 2026)
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Stats

  • Distance
    15 miles
  • Avg time
    2 hr 34 min
  • Altitude min
    4,149 ft
  • Altitude start
    4,321 ft
  • Altitude end
    4,324 ft
  • Climb
    2,427 ft
  • Descent
    -2,424 ft
  • Grade max
    -44.5%
  • Grade min
    31.2%
  • Distance climb
    8 miles
  • Distance down
    6 miles
  • Distance flat
    3,983 ft

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Details

  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Black Diamond
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • Bike type
    AM
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Hard
  • Activity Logs
    21
Avg: 4.35 (3 votes)
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Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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Spence Mt South Ridge
Sep 3, 2026 @ 5:25pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Sep 3, 2026
10-12" diameter tree down on South Ridge just below start of Upper Hooligan
North Ridge
Jul 3, 2026 @ 4:15pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Jul 3, 2026
Upper Hooligan
Jul 3, 2026 @ 4:11pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Jul 3, 2026
The trees aren’t too hard to carry the bike over.
North Ridge
Jun 26, 2026 @ 11:04am (America/Boise)
Jun 26, 2026
Hooligan Trail
Jun 25, 2026 @ 8:04am (America/Los_Angeles)
Jun 25, 2026
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