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13.3 miles
Distance
947 ft
Climb
-933 ft
Descent
03:52:55
Avg time
14 ft
Altitude change
5,418 ft
Altitude min
5,645 ft
Altitude max
5,433 ft
Altitude start
5,446 ft
Altitude end
-40.6%
Grade max
28.7%
Grade min
5 miles
Distance climb
6 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat
03:52:55
Avg time

Jim Weaver Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Waldo Lake Area and Wilderness
    Oakridge, Oregon
  • Ref Number
    #3590
  • AKA
    Waldo Lake
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #62182 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #215179 in Trail Running
    • #206400 in Hiking
    • #15131 in Adaptive Biking
  • State Ranking
    #608 in Mountain Biking · Oregon [+]
    • #3,264 in Trail Running
    • #3,178 in Hiking
    • #139 in Adaptive Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    July-September
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Rock Garden

Ride this trail counterclockwise Beautiful trail along the Waldo Lake. This trail starts out beginner for the first 3 or 4 miles (riding counterclockwise) then it turns into a mostly Blue trail with a few small sections of Black. It is a smooth experience except for a few notable short (circa ten foot) rock chutes (three or four in 26miles). The trail is worth braving the few sections you may need to walk. The climbs are short and relatively easy with the exception of two near the end. Take plenty of food and water andenjoy the views.

Watch out for mosquitoes in the early to mid summer.

Access Info

Park at North Waldo day use (or camp) and ride counterclockwise for the best experience.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 7 rides
  • 19 miles avg distance
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  • 102 rides
  • Last: Oct 4, 2026
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Jim Weaver Loop Trail Reports

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Aug 17, 2026 @ 9:23am (America/Los_Angeles)
Aug 17, 2026
 Rode the trail CCW from shadow bay. Entire loop. About 90 trees down. Asked for permission to clear and was told the trail is closed. That said...
Jul 17, 2026 @ 3:02pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Jul 17, 2026
 Rode the full loop after a thunderstorm for a sunset ride on the west shore and in the dark on the way back to shadow bay. Between black creek...
Jul 3, 2026 @ 12:56pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Jul 3, 2026
 First ~ miles along north shore is clear and rideable, then trail becomes unrideable and unwalkable due to down trees and debris.
Jun 16, 2026 @ 8:23am (America/Los_Angeles)
Jun 16, 2026
 Heartbreaking report... Neither trail is marked closed by the FOREST CIRCUS. There is an excess of 400 trees blocking the trail with most down...
Sep 20, 2025 @ 7:49am (America/Los_Angeles)
Sep 20, 2025
 Trail was marked closed for logging. It was early Saturday morning so I and several others went under the closer. The trail was fine. No workers....
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Avg: 4.31 (10 votes)
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      10 Reviews & Comments

      JenniferqQsOXT
      Portion of the north section is closed due to fire clean up tree felling. I’ll try to post a photo of the closure sign that has the section on a map
      Adrenalinjunkie89
      Amazing trail, the fire wreaked havoc but it’s still a great experience and beautiful in a different way. Thanks to everyone maintaining it
      Drazaelb
      The trail is open and clear all the way around even if a bit rough through the burn. Ridden 9/13/24.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Jim Weaver Loop located?
      Jim Weaver Loop is located in Waldo Lake Area and Wilderness, Oakridge, Oregon, United States. It is part of the Waldo Lake Area and Wilderness trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.68942, -122.04311.
      ▼ How hard is Jim Weaver Loop?
      Jim Weaver Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Jim Weaver Loop?
      Jim Weaver Loop has 947 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 933 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,418 ft to 5,645 ft.
      ▼ Is Jim Weaver Loop a point to point trail?
      Jim Weaver Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Jim Weaver Loop?
      Jim Weaver Loop is 13.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Jim Weaver Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Jim Weaver Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Jim Weaver Loop?
      Jim Weaver Loop is best visited during: July-September.
      ▼ How do I access Jim Weaver Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Jim Weaver Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Jim Weaver Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 hours 53 minutes to ride Jim Weaver Loop. The trail is 13.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Jim Weaver Loop?
      Jim Weaver Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 382 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 397 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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