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2.2 miles
Distance
703 ft
Climb
-599 ft
Descent
00:20:43
Avg time
104 ft
Altitude change
1,379 ft
Altitude min
1,564 ft
Altitude max
1,443 ft
Altitude start
1,547 ft
Altitude end
0.908%
Grade
-55.54%
Grade max
58.365%
Grade min
4,241 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
561 ft
Distance flat
00:20:43
Avg time

Howard Creek Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Silver Falls State Park
    Salem, Oregon
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 80 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #96459 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #55629 in Trail Running
    • #106682 in Hiking
    • #6019 in Adaptive Biking
    • #16022 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #962 in Mountain Biking · Oregon [+]
    • #1,073 in Trail Running
    • #1,620 in Hiking
    • #70 in Adaptive Biking
    • #235 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    Gravel, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Silver Falls State Park

Mixed-use trail

Tags
River or creek

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      1 Review & Comments

      Rider51 Rider51
      Western part of this trail fairly well used and in great shape. Easter half is fairly overgrown in spots.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Howard Creek Loop located?
      Howard Creek Loop is located in Silver Falls State Park, Salem, Oregon, United States. It is part of the Silver Falls State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.86355, -122.64523.
      ▼ How hard is Howard Creek Loop?
      Howard Creek Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 0.908%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Howard Creek Loop?
      Howard Creek Loop has 703 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 599 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,379 ft to 1,564 ft.
      ▼ Is Howard Creek Loop a point to point trail?
      Howard Creek Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Howard Creek Loop?
      Howard Creek Loop is 2.2 miles long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Howard Creek Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Howard Creek Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Howard Creek Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Howard Creek Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Howard Creek Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 21 minutes to ride Howard Creek Loop. The trail is 2.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Howard Creek Loop?
      Howard Creek Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 207 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 218 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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