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4.3 miles
Distance
261 ft
Climb
-1,198 ft
Descent
00:42:11
Avg time
-937 ft
Altitude change
3,225 ft
Altitude min
4,162 ft
Altitude max
4,162 ft
Altitude start
3,225 ft
Altitude end
-4.2%
Grade
-41%
Grade max
19.7%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
305 ft
Distance flat
00:42:11
Avg time

Fanton Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Villages at Mt. Hood
    Oregon
  • Ref Number
    #505
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    10 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #155505 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #311391 in Trail Running
    • #301885 in Hiking
    • #20440 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #1,489 in Mountain Biking · Oregon [+]
    • #3,698 in Trail Running
    • #3,596 in Hiking
    • #531 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Season
    May to October
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

The trail is primarily up hill from the trail head with a few descending sections. It tends to be porly maintained and can have overgrone sectons and downed logs. Road 4614 can also be used for the climbing. The upper part has lots of rock for an added challenge. There are a few places to get a nice view into the north fork of the Clackamas River. Descending back to the trail head is fun and techy. This is an old school trail, so don't expect berms and jumps, although a few natural features are present.

Access Info

From Estacada take Hwy 224 east to Fall Creek Rd. At Tumala Mt Rd Turn right and follow to the junction with 4613 which goes right, and the trail head parking lot will be on your left. The trail is just past the parking area and is well marked.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Aug 1, 2026
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Fanton Trail Reports

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May 28, 2026 @ 11:16pm (America/Los_Angeles)
May 28, 2026
 One big broken hemlock left on trail before upper lot/TH. I sawed out and cleared everything else top to bottom
Aug 5, 2024 @ 1:46pm
Aug 5, 2024
 As of August 1st this trail and all other trails in the Tumala Mt area are clear of all down trees, and in good shape.
Jul 26, 2024 @ 11:13pm
Jul 26, 2024
Jun 24, 2023 @ 9:34am
Jun 24, 2023
 Really a gem of a trail. Whomever is in charge has recently cleared and the trail is RIPPING! Forest floor is holding moisture and the loam is primo.
May 26, 2023 @ 6:33pm
May 26, 2023
 Removed about 15 4-8 inch dead tree's from lower TH through third road crossing, trimmed all eye pokers. Still about 10 8-12 inch trees that...
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on May 28, 2026
Avg: 3.65 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Saw out everything top to bottom minus one big broken hemlock about 24” near upper lot/TH

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Fanton located?
      Fanton is located in Villages at Mt. Hood, Oregon, United States. It is part of the Villages at Mt. Hood trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.23882, -122.04464.
      ▼ How hard is Fanton?
      Fanton is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Fanton?
      Fanton has 261 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,198 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,225 ft to 4,162 ft.
      ▼ Is Fanton a point to point trail?
      Fanton is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Fanton?
      Fanton is 4.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Fanton?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Fanton. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Fanton?
      Fanton is best visited during: May to October.
      ▼ How do I access Fanton? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Fanton are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Fanton?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 42 minutes to ride Fanton. The trail is 4.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Fanton?
      Fanton is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 46 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 36 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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