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1.9 miles
Distance
120 ft
Climb
-641 ft
Descent
00:13:26
Avg time
-523 ft
Altitude change
4,201 ft
Altitude min
4,726 ft
Altitude max
4,726 ft
Altitude start
4,203 ft
Altitude end
-5.1%
Grade
-39.7%
Grade max
19.3%
Grade min
2,103 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
673 ft
Distance flat
00:13:26
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Doing Time Details
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Riding AreaMount Emily Recreation Area
La Grande, Oregon -
Ref Number#789
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Local Popularity70 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 80 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM
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DirectionDownhill PrimaryPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingHard
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
The top of Doing Time is one of MERA's best trails, the lower part is good but the ride back up to the top of Caffeine is worth it.
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- 8 miles avg distance
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- Last: Jun 4, 2026
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Directions to doing-time trailhead
(45.404000, -118.101420)
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Nearby Trails
- Fractured Zone 187 ft
- Doing Time Drop In (easy) 299 ft
- Fall Line To Doing Time 571 ft
- Caffeine Trail 581 ft
- Upper Doing Time 1,411 ft
Mount Emily Recreation Area
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Frequently Asked Questions About Doing Time
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Where is Doing Time located?
Doing Time is located in Mount Emily Recreation Area, La Grande, Oregon, United States. It is part of the Mount Emily Recreation Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.404, -118.10142.
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How hard is Doing Time?
Doing Time is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 5.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
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What is the elevation gain for Doing Time?
Doing Time has 120 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 641 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,201 ft to 4,726 ft.
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Is Doing Time a point to point trail?
Doing Time is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
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