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3,898 ft
Distance
-241 ft
Descent
00:08:03
Avg time
-243 ft
Altitude change
2,094 ft
Altitude min
2,336 ft
Altitude max
2,336 ft
Altitude start
2,093 ft
Altitude end
-6.2%
Grade
-14.7%
Grade max
0.6%
Grade min
3,615 ft
Distance down
282 ft
Distance flat
00:08:03
Avg time

Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Silver Falls State Park
    Salem, Oregon
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #60565 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #103981 in Trail Running
    • #130490 in Hiking
    • #7108 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #4210 in Adaptive Biking
  • State Ranking
    #587 in Mountain Biking · Oregon [+]
    • #1,644 in Trail Running
    • #1,951 in Hiking
    • #34 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #65 in Adaptive Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, Fat, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2017
  • Land Owner
    Silver Falls State Park

This is perhaps the best flow section on Catamount. When descending, stay left at the fork about 1/4 way down for a short but fun downhill only section. This section of Catamount slopes the opposite direction from the Upper Catamount section.

Access Info

Access from Upper Catamount or from Lost Creek Trail that runs perpendicular to Catamount.

Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Green Rating: Beginner features and moderate terrain.
Tags
BridgesFlowy

Trail Supporters

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 64 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • 350 rides
  • Last: Nov 2, 2026
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Avg: 4.17 (5 votes)
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      6:41 | 595 | Sep 7, 2020 , Salem

      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

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      4 Reviews & Comments

      Specializedepic07
      The trail is not accessible right now due to logging operations. I forged thru there today and it really sucked. The rest of catamount trail was absolutely excellent!!
      RecNar RecNar
      Closed due to tree fall hazards from burned out roots.
      sbreitbach0307
      Covered in limbs and needles, 24” tree blowdown at chest high.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Catamount Trail (Backside) located?
      Catamount Trail (Backside) is located in Silver Falls State Park, Salem, Oregon, United States. It is part of the Silver Falls State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.83372, -122.60326.
      ▼ How hard is Catamount Trail (Backside)?
      Catamount Trail (Backside) is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Catamount Trail (Backside)?
      The trail has 241 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,094 ft to 2,336 ft.
      ▼ Is Catamount Trail (Backside) a point to point trail?
      Catamount Trail (Backside) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Catamount Trail (Backside)?
      Catamount Trail (Backside) is 3,898 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Catamount Trail (Backside)?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Catamount Trail (Backside). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Catamount Trail (Backside)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Catamount Trail (Backside) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Catamount Trail (Backside)?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Catamount Trail (Backside). The trail is 3,898 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Catamount Trail (Backside)?
      Catamount Trail (Backside) is a very popular trail. There have been 1,070 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,227 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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