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2,159 ft
Distance
-118 ft
Descent
00:01:51
Avg time
-118 ft
Altitude change
6,500 ft
Altitude min
6,618 ft
Altitude max
6,618 ft
Altitude start
6,499 ft
Altitude end
-5.5%
Grade
-17.8%
Grade max
-1.5%
Grade min
2,159 ft
Distance down
00:01:51
Avg time

DSM Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Mt. Bachelor Bike Park
    Bend, Oregon
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #108222 in Mountain Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,065 in Mountain Biking · Oregon
  • Trail Type
    Machine Groomed
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    July-October
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Jump
  • Year Opened
    2015
  • Land Owner

DSM, short for Dark Side of the Moon, will be built in summer 2015. The trail's name aptly describes the shady, dark and chilly north side of the Cinder Cone where the trail meanders through a dense section of old growth mountain hemlock forest. DSM will be machine-made and given the soil in that area, there is a lot of opportunity for jumps to be built.

Access Info

Access from Cone Run trail.

Tags
JumpsOld-growth forest
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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 26 miles average
6 Months
  • 73 rides
  • 20 miles avg distance
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  • 310 rides
  • Last: Sep 20, 2026
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DSM Trail Reports

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on Oct 1, 2026
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Avg: 4.08 (6 votes)
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      Directions to dsm trailhead (44.002730, -121.686280)

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      1 Review & Comments

      vonSpurling vonSpurling
      This is one of the most unique trails on Mt. Bachelor - and in a good way. The only downside is that you have to traverse across the cinder cone to get there, and then when you are done the relatively short run, it's a brief flat pedal out, with a short climb back to the lift. I'm not against climbing, but on a lift day, I get bitter if I need a dropper post.

      That being said - definitely ride this trail! It goes through some different forest, being more on the shadow side of the mountain, and it has some really fun trail features. It's a slower, twisty-er trail, with wooden ramps, and some small gap drops and jumps (2-4 feet). Even with the little gaps, everything was natural enough to hit blind with intermediate riders.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is DSM located?
      DSM is located in Mt. Bachelor Bike Park, Bend, Oregon, United States. It is part of the Mt. Bachelor Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.00273, -121.68628.
      ▼ How hard is DSM?
      DSM is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for DSM?
      The trail has 118 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,500 ft to 6,618 ft.
      ▼ Is DSM a point to point trail?
      Yes, DSM is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is machine groomed.
      ▼ How long is DSM?
      DSM is 2,159 ft long. The trail type is machine groomed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on DSM?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on DSM. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride DSM?
      DSM is best visited during: July-October.
      ▼ How do I access DSM? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to DSM are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride DSM?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride DSM. The trail is 2,159 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is DSM?
      DSM is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,929 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,133 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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