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7.0 miles
Distance
802 ft
Climb
-2,667 ft
Descent
01:23:16
Avg time
-1,865 ft
Altitude change
1,639 ft
Altitude min
3,652 ft
Altitude max
3,504 ft
Altitude start
1,640 ft
Altitude end
-5%
Grade
-76%
Grade max
41.3%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
5 miles
Distance down
1,834 ft
Distance flat
01:23:16
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Heckletooth Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Oakridge
    , Oregon
  • AKA
    Eugene to Crest
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #43730 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #129197 in Trail Running
    • #122203 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Just over ten miles of challenging old-school singletrack. One of the more challenging trails Oakridge has to offer: rocky chutes, exposure, switchbacks, loose fall-line, incredible views and miles and miles of bench-cut singletrack.

A quick scout of the top rock garden is a good idea.

Important navigational note:
There is a confusing sign at a trail junction on this trail. Lower Heckletooth trail is signed by the official forest service trail name "Aubrey Trail #3559". (Not to be confused with Aubrey Mountain Trail #3554 that bikers call "Aubrey Mountain"). When you see this trail sign stay left at the split to continue to ride Heckletooth.

Access Info

Starts at the bottom of Little Bunchgrass trail after crossing the road. Look for the "Eugene to Crest" trail sign. Ends on straight exit singletrack that eventually widens to gravel. It shares this exit with Aubrey Mountain trail.

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 23 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Aug 12, 2026
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Jul 6, 2026 @ 8:38am (America/Los_Angeles)
Jul 6, 2026
 Excellent trail. And a nice bonus to drop Lower Bunchgrass first. Not sure why this trail isn't as popular as some of the others. Just a...
Jun 11, 2026 @ 3:12pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Jun 11, 2026
 Riding great. 3 trees down. One on the climb to the vista that you can ride around if you stay left. One that's just below the vista after the...
May 21, 2026 @ 10:47pm (America/Los_Angeles)
May 21, 2026
 Couple trees down, easy to toss the bike over. Trail is loose and steep in sections, be safe out there.
Oct 18, 2025 @ 6:36pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Oct 18, 2025
Be careful- people with a gun nearly killed us. My partner and I rode Heckletooth on Oct 18, 2025 in the afternoon (3:05 pm) and were at the...
Oct 13, 2025 @ 3:41pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Oct 13, 2025
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Avg: 4.29 (12 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Heckletooth

        ▼ Where is Heckletooth located?
        Heckletooth is located in Oakridge, Oregon, United States. It is part of the Oakridge trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.74353, -122.34286.
        ▼ How hard is Heckletooth?
        Heckletooth is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 5%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Heckletooth?
        Heckletooth has 802 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 2,667 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,639 ft to 3,652 ft.
        ▼ Is Heckletooth a point to point trail?
        Heckletooth is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Heckletooth?
        Heckletooth is 7.0 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Heckletooth?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Heckletooth. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Heckletooth?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Heckletooth are:
        • July (16 activities)
        • October (7 activities)
        • April (5 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Heckletooth? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Heckletooth are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Heckletooth?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 hour 18 minutes to ride Heckletooth. The trail is 7.0 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Heckletooth?
        Heckletooth is a very popular trail. There have been 522 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 515 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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