more stats
2,943 ft
Distance
-450 ft
Descent
941 ft
High Point
-452 ft
Altitude change
489 ft
Altitude min
941 ft
Altitude start
489 ft
Altitude end
-15.4%
Grade
-31.1%
Grade max
-4.5%
Grade min
2,943 ft
Distance down

Gritty Kitty Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Roller Coaster, Other
  • Land Owner
    OSU Research Forests

Gritty Kitty has something for everyone and offers a challenge for all skill levels. It has short sections that are moderately steep, corners galore, and some flowy sections. It was built by two NWTA board members and cat lovers who wanted something fast and fun but wouldn't scare the pants off of newer riders. While it can be ridden at high speed, it can also be taken slower so riders can have a safe starting point for getting comfortable with the steeper terrain that RP offers.

The entire trail is in the trees and has three distinct sections, so make sure you ride all three Exit by going right, back up Sad Birthday for a moment and back onto the mid road for more laps! Alternatively, you can exit by going left on Sad Birthday or right on Runaway Return to the bottom and climb out up Lower Mulligan.

Access Info Restricted Access

These trails are not open to the general public. You must be a member of NWTA to access these trails as part of the land use agreement with OSU Research Forests. Please adhere to our land use agreement with OSU Research Forests.

Local Trail Association

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 6 rides
  • 16 miles average
6 Months
  • 151 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
All
  • 323 rides
  • Last: Sep 24, 2026
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on Sep 12, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.65 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to gritty-kitty trailhead (45.686600, -122.900830)

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      Jun 2, 2026 @ 8:25pm
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      Gritty Kitty with Builder Carrie
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      252 | Jun 24, 2025 , Portland
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      180 | Jun 15, 2025 , Portland
      4.7 ★★★★★
      3 Ratings
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      1 Review & Comments

      rblaquiere
      Rode this on May 31st. What a great addition to the trail system! Not sure I agree about there being any flowy sections on this trail, maybe depends on your definition of flowy, but definitely some fast sections with turns that allow you to keep speed, punctuated by fast sections where you'll test your brakes. Not a lot in the way of natural tech, but enough to add some spice. I'd call it a bit less advanced than Axlotl, more advanced than Fanny's or Upper/Mid Bob's

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Gritty Kitty located?
      Gritty Kitty is located in Tualatin Mountain Forest (Rocky Point Trails), Portland, Oregon, United States. It is part of the Tualatin Mountain Forest (Rocky Point Trails) trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.6866, -122.90083.
      ▼ How hard is Gritty Kitty?
      Gritty Kitty is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 15.4%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Gritty Kitty?
      The trail has 450 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 489 ft to 941 ft.
      ▼ How long is Gritty Kitty?
      Gritty Kitty is 2,943 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Gritty Kitty?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Gritty Kitty. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Gritty Kitty? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Gritty Kitty are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Gritty Kitty?
      Gritty Kitty is a very popular trail. There have been 1,272 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,370 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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