more stats
1,391 ft
Distance
-199 ft
Descent
00:01:36
Avg time
-199 ft
Altitude change
4,497 ft
Altitude min
4,696 ft
Altitude max
4,696 ft
Altitude start
4,498 ft
Altitude end
-14.4%
Grade
-46%
Grade max
1,260 ft
Distance down
128 ft
Distance flat
00:01:36
Avg time

Fractured Zone Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Mount Emily Recreation Area
    La Grande, Oregon
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #7605 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #16197 in E-Biking
  • State Ranking
    #87 in Mountain Biking · Oregon [+]
    • #125 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2023

Rebuilt in 2023. A mix of natural sections with catch berms and small rock drops (all rollable). Listed as a ◆ but really more of a intermediate trail. Nothing too crazy, just a fun downhill track with minimal pedaling except for where it reconnects to the old original trail entrance about halfway down. The old trail has been shortened is now mostly raw natural sections cutting out the old climbs.

Tags
BermsDrops
Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Sep 20, 2026
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Fractured Zone Trail Reports

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Sep 28, 2026 @ 9:27pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Sep 28, 2026
Dry with LOTS of pine needles down in places, so careful on corners. There is a tree down across the trail, blocking trail, requiring bike...
Jun 29, 2026 @ 10:31am (America/Boise)
Jun 29, 2026
Apr 9, 2026 @ 9:26pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Apr 9, 2026
Feb 27, 2026 @ 1:13pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Feb 27, 2026
Perfect dirt
Aug 12, 2025 @ 7:38am
Aug 12, 2025
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on Sep 28, 2026
Dry
Avg: 4.21 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      New section of Fractured Zone built 2023
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Fractured Zone located?
      Fractured Zone 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 45.40371, -118.10161.
      ▼ How hard is Fractured Zone?
      Fractured Zone is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 14.4%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Fractured Zone?
      The trail has 199 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,497 ft to 4,696 ft.
      ▼ How long is Fractured Zone?
      Fractured Zone is 1,391 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Fractured Zone?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Fractured Zone. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Fractured Zone?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Fractured Zone are:
      • May (5 activities)
      • June (3 activities)
      • October (2 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Fractured Zone? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Fractured Zone are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Fractured Zone?
      The estimated time to ride Fractured Zone is approximately 2 minutes. The trail is 1,391 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Fractured Zone?
      Fractured Zone is a very popular trail. There have been 538 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 578 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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