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14.4 miles
Distance
3,812 ft
Climb
-5,385 ft
Descent
04:50:56
Avg time
-1,573 ft
Altitude change
3,876 ft
Altitude min
5,860 ft
Altitude max
5,821 ft
Altitude start
4,248 ft
Altitude end
-2.071%
Grade
-59.662%
Grade max
65.307%
Grade min
6 miles
Distance climb
8 miles
Distance down
3,006 ft
Distance flat
04:50:56
Avg time

Bunchgrass Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • AKA
    Eugene to Crest
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    20 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #169853 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #260469 in Trail Running
    • #269714 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Extreme
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Also known as the Eugene to Crest trail. Deep backcountry trail that isn't always reopened or brushed out. Highly technical and physically challenging terrain. Your efforts will be rewarded by incredible views and open meadows.

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Access the bottom of this trail from NF-327, which is also the top of Little Bunchgrass. Access the top of this trail from NF-381.

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Sep 21, 2025 @ 5:07pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Sep 21, 2025
reporter Running great between oakridge and the high rocky peak two miles east of the ETC#4 Trailhead. 3 logs across as of today. There is a lot of...
Aug 23, 2025 @ 7:11pm
Aug 23, 2025
reporter all clear from ETC trailhead #4 to oakridge
Aug 14, 2025 @ 2:35pm
Aug 14, 2025
reporter Rode downhill from Little Bunchgrass peak / ETC trailhead #4 heading West to OR. Trail is all clear, no issues anywhere. Not much traffic so...
Jun 28, 2025 @ 2:40pm
Jun 28, 2025
Tried to ride as part of OTT (South to North). The road to approach was closed for logging, No access. Folks at the bike shop said it was...
Oct 12, 2023 @ 12:21pm
Oct 12, 2023
Rode this as a part of a north to south OTT ride. Significant number of trees down due to last year's fire. The trail is highly eroded in spots....
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        Directions to bunchgrass trailhead (43.671140, -122.132510)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Bunchgrass

        Where is Bunchgrass located?
        Bunchgrass is located in Waldo Lake Area and Wilderness, Oakridge, Oregon, United States. It is part of the Waldo Lake Area and Wilderness trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.67114, -122.13251.
        How hard is Bunchgrass?
        Bunchgrass is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Extreme. The average grade is 2.071%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        What is the elevation gain for Bunchgrass?
        Bunchgrass has 1,162 m of elevation gain. The trail has 1,642 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,181 m to 1,786 m.
        Is Bunchgrass a point to point trail?
        Bunchgrass is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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