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1.1 miles
Distance
230 ft
Climb
-148 ft
Descent
00:13:26
Avg time
82 ft
Altitude change
1,149 ft
Altitude min
1,264 ft
Altitude max
1,149 ft
Altitude start
1,230 ft
Altitude end
1.4%
Grade
-25.2%
Grade max
25.7%
Grade min
3,399 ft
Distance climb
1,309 ft
Distance down
1,152 ft
Distance flat
00:13:26
Avg time

Basalt Rim Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Thurston Hills Natural Area
    Springfield, Oregon
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #24286 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #66266 in E-Biking
    • #123180 in Trail Running
    • #144995 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #253 in Mountain Biking · Oregon [+]
    • #464 in E-Biking
    • #1,847 in Trail Running
    • #2,179 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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AI Generated Description

Basalt Rim is a 1 mile moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Springfield Oregon. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 13 minutes to complete this trail.

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Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 34 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 179 rides
  • Last: Oct 23, 2026
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Avg: 3.88 (3 votes)
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      Directions to basalt-rim trailhead (44.029150, -122.906350)

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      3 Reviews & Comments

      notafellajustadude notafellajustadude
      Fun little XC trail around the summit’s basalt formations with some scenic viewpoints plus a nice view if you wanna hike up to the tippy top. Better to go clockwise so you don’t have to ride up the steep section around the Super maple trail junction.
      Benconomics Benconomics
      Open again. Unique cross country loop with some very cool views.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Basalt Rim located?
      Basalt Rim is located in Thurston Hills Natural Area, Springfield, Oregon, United States. It is part of the Thurston Hills Natural Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.02915, -122.90635.
      ▼ How hard is Basalt Rim?
      Basalt Rim is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1.4%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Basalt Rim?
      Basalt Rim has 230 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 148 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,149 ft to 1,264 ft.
      ▼ Is Basalt Rim a point to point trail?
      Basalt Rim is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Basalt Rim?
      Basalt Rim is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Basalt Rim?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Basalt Rim. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Basalt Rim? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Basalt Rim are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Basalt Rim?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 13 minutes to ride Basalt Rim. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Basalt Rim?
      Basalt Rim is a moderately popular trail. There have been 646 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 738 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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