more stats
2,953 ft
Distance
2 ft
Climb
-164 ft
Descent
00:04:18
Avg time
-162 ft
Altitude change
370 ft
Altitude min
532 ft
Altitude max
532 ft
Altitude start
371 ft
Altitude end
-5.5%
Grade
-17.3%
Grade max
3.4%
Grade min
85 ft
Distance climb
2,067 ft
Distance down
801 ft
Distance flat
00:04:18
Avg time

Bootlegger Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Whiskey Run Trails
    Coos Bay, Oregon
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #62963 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #111047 in E-Biking
    • #112936 in Trail Running
    • #108981 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #612 in Mountain Biking · Oregon [+]
    • #686 in E-Biking
    • #1,740 in Trail Running
    • #1,659 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm
  • Year Opened
    2017
  • Land Owner
    Coos County Forest

This purpose built flow trail has berms and rollers so you can be sure to keep your speed. Rated Blue Square for speed you can carry. Uphill traffic YEILD to downhill traffic. Best ridden from top to bottom, you can exit at Swam-Pass Bypass in wet conditions and return up the Access Road for another loop. Also, not a bad climb if you have to, but YEILD to downhill riders.

Access Info

Climb up Hollerback and take the sharp left to enter Bootlegger. If climbing up the west side, exit Captain Blacklock at Swam Pass Bypass and climb the gravel access road until the intersection with Hollerback on the left.

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BermsFlowyPicnic spotRollers

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 14.1 km average
6 Months
  • 93 rides
  • 15.2 km avg distance
All
  • 1,087 rides
  • Last: Nov 8, 2026
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Bootlegger Trail Reports

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Sep 24, 2026 @ 4:36pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Sep 24, 2026
Used the blower to remove excess pine needles. Trail should be less slick now for Run Whiskey Run
Jun 18, 2026 @ 1:33pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Jun 18, 2026
Sep 12, 2025 @ 6:34pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Sep 12, 2025
Seems to be closed, loggers have blocked access with a tree.
Jul 27, 2025 @ 1:10pm
Jul 27, 2025
Apr 20, 2025 @ 6:09am
Apr 20, 2025
cleaned drainages and raked branches
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on Sep 24, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.42 (13 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      2 Reviews & Comments

      rcfields
      Would be really fun downhill. Also is nice uphill
      Clarsonl30
      I lost a helmet off the back of my truck on 8/29/20. Please contact me 971-373-3734 if found. Thank you

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bootlegger located?
      Bootlegger is located in Whiskey Run Trails, Coos Bay, Oregon, United States. It is part of the Whiskey Run Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.22598, -124.33777.
      ▼ How hard is Bootlegger?
      Bootlegger is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 5.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bootlegger?
      Bootlegger has 2 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 164 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 370 ft to 532 ft.
      ▼ Is Bootlegger a point to point trail?
      Bootlegger is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Bootlegger?
      Bootlegger is 2,953 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bootlegger?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Bootlegger. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Bootlegger?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Bootlegger are:
      • July (88 activities)
      • August (84 activities)
      • June (62 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Bootlegger? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bootlegger are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bootlegger?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Bootlegger. The trail is 2,953 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bootlegger?
      Bootlegger is a very popular trail. There have been 2,918 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,141 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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