more stats
2,690 ft
Distance
-238 ft
Descent
00:03:26
Avg time
-238 ft
Altitude change
912 ft
Altitude min
1,150 ft
Altitude max
1,150 ft
Altitude start
912 ft
Altitude end
-8.9%
Grade
-31.7%
Grade max
2.5%
Grade min
26 ft
Distance climb
2,405 ft
Distance down
259 ft
Distance flat
00:03:26
Avg time

Don Sled Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Carpenter Bypass
    Eugene, Oregon
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #63990 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #138203 in Trail Running
    • #89789 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    All season
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Bureau of Land Management

A few natural drops created by roots, some berms, and rollable mellow jumps.

Trail Supporters
  • BLM
    BLM
    Land Manager
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 6 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 128 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
All
  • 852 rides
  • Last: Sep 23, 2026
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Don Sled Trail Reports

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Jul 25, 2026 @ 10:18am (America/Boise)
Jul 25, 2026
Jul 16, 2026 @ 10:19am (America/Los_Angeles)
Jul 16, 2026
 Dry. Everything today was about the same. Just dry, not covered in marbles or anything concerning.
May 23, 2026 @ 10:37am (America/Los_Angeles)
May 23, 2026
 Dry. Some loose and dust here and there.
Jan 25, 2026 @ 9:51am (America/Los_Angeles)
Jan 25, 2026
Dec 8, 2025 @ 2:54pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Dec 8, 2025
 Muddy in spots. Slick corners. Wet overall
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on Jul 25, 2026
Dry
Avg: 4.07 (7 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      One of the best trails in whypass. Even better with the new drop line to lead in from Bloody Stump.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Don Sled located?
      Don Sled is located in Carpenter Bypass, Eugene, Oregon, United States. It is part of the Carpenter Bypass trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.79926, -123.27404.
      ▼ How hard is Don Sled?
      Don Sled is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 8.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Don Sled?
      The trail has 238 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 912 ft to 1,150 ft.
      ▼ How long is Don Sled?
      Don Sled is 2,690 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Don Sled?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Don Sled. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Don Sled?
      Don Sled is best visited during: All season.
      ▼ How do I access Don Sled? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Don Sled are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Don Sled?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Don Sled. The trail is 2,690 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Don Sled?
      Don Sled is a very popular trail. There have been 2,179 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,279 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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