more stats
1.1 miles
Distance
-620 ft
Descent
00:01:11
Avg time
-620 ft
Altitude change
3,677 ft
Altitude min
4,298 ft
Altitude max
4,298 ft
Altitude start
3,678 ft
Altitude end
-10.7%
Grade
-32%
Grade max
-2.2%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance down
00:01:11
Avg time

Gnar-Gnar Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Mount Hood Skibowl
    Government Camp, Oregon
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #144061 in Mountain Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,408 in Mountain Biking · Oregon
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Rock Face, Rock Garden

Flowy winding switchbacks with a few, small, optional boulder gaps, rock drops, and other small hits.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Gnar-Gnar Trail Reports

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Sep 17, 2023 @ 10:33am
Sep 17, 2023
closed
Jun 18, 2021 @ 4:23pm
Jun 18, 2021
Open for the season again.
Sep 25, 2020 @ 2:53pm
Sep 25, 2020
reporter Due to USFS ongoing closures of the Mt. Hood National Forest, the Mt. Hood Adventure Park at Skibowl has closed for 2020.
Jun 26, 2020 @ 12:55pm
Jun 26, 2020
Ideal in the trees, getting dry in the sunny parts.
Dec 17, 2019 @ 8:34pm
Dec 17, 2019
Bike Park closed for the season, see you in 2020 :)
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on Sep 17, 2023
Avg: 3.99 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to gnargnar trailhead (45.292790, -121.775030)

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      0:00 | 478 | Oct 3, 2016 , Government Camp
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      3 Ratings
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Gnar-Gnar located?
      Gnar-Gnar is located in Mount Hood Skibowl, Government Camp, Oregon, United States. It is part of the Mount Hood Skibowl trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.29279, -121.77503.
      ▼ How hard is Gnar-Gnar?
      Gnar-Gnar is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 10.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Gnar-Gnar?
      The trail has 620 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,677 ft to 4,298 ft.
      ▼ Is Gnar-Gnar a point to point trail?
      Yes, Gnar-Gnar is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Gnar-Gnar?
      Gnar-Gnar is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Gnar-Gnar?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Gnar-Gnar. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Gnar-Gnar?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Gnar-Gnar are:
      • August (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Gnar-Gnar? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Gnar-Gnar are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Gnar-Gnar?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Gnar-Gnar. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Gnar-Gnar?
      Gnar-Gnar is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 300 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 464 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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