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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
Avg time

Doing Time Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mount Emily Recreation Area
    La Grande, Oregon
  • Ref Number
    #789
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #86850 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #21402 in E-Biking
    • #413974 in Trail Running
    • #129796 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #865 in Mountain Biking · Oregon [+]
    • #159 in E-Biking
    • #4,084 in Trail Running
    • #1,939 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • 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.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 83 rides
  • Last: Sep 15, 2026
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Doing Time Trail Reports

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Sep 20, 2026 @ 6:34pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Sep 20, 2026
Top half is good, after the junction with Dirt Circus the trail is full of rocks and pine cones, doesn't look like it gets much traffic.
Sep 7, 2026 @ 10:19am (America/Los_Angeles)
Sep 7, 2026
Jun 30, 2026 @ 11:14am (America/Los_Angeles)
Jun 30, 2026
This could hardly even be called a trail at this point. Overgrown to the max. Covered in pinecones and rocks. Barely rideable.
Jun 27, 2026 @ 9:46am (America/Los_Angeles)
Jun 27, 2026
Fresh rain 6/27 so hero dirt today everywhere
May 26, 2026 @ 8:55pm (America/Los_Angeles)
May 26, 2026
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on Sep 20, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.81 (5 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      1 Review & Comments

      thriftytower18
      The upper half is good, I recommend getting back on the road at the gate to go back up and going back down on Caffeine. The lower half has steep climbs that slow things down and ruin the party.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is Doing Time?
      Doing Time is 1.9 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Doing Time?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Doing Time. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Doing Time? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Doing Time are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Doing Time?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 11 minutes to ride Doing Time. The trail is 1.9 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Doing Time?
      Doing Time is a very popular trail. There have been 596 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 603 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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