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7.4 miles
Distance
492 ft
Climb
-3,587 ft
Descent
01:05:06
Avg time
-3,094 ft
Altitude change
1,100 ft
Altitude min
4,408 ft
Altitude max
4,195 ft
Altitude start
1,099 ft
Altitude end
-7.9%
Grade
-69.3%
Grade max
29.2%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
6 miles
Distance down
1,093 ft
Distance flat
01:05:06
Avg time
Lawler Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaHardesty Portal
Oakridge, Oregon -
AKAUSFS 3473
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Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlack Diamond (7 votes)
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 90 in E-Biking
- 80 in Trail Running
- 80 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionDownhill PrimaryPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Ride in RainYes
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Land OwnerWillamette National Forest
Lawler is a wonderful trail that is a little more technical than most Oakridge trails tend to be. Tends to have some big climbing moments during the duration of the trail. After the first mile or so, there is a junction where one can view a shelter. Turn left to go to the Shelter (.25miles down the trail on your right). If you continue you down this path, which I recommend you do, especially if you climbed all the way up there), you will after about 2miles come to a lookout overviewing the foothills of the Cascades and beginning of the Willamette River. From there, you will retrace your path back to the junction and turn left again (coming from the OAB) and continue on your merry way.
The trail itself dives you through some magnificent forests. Has lots of fun shale sections. A few steep down pitches, and an uphill climb most people hike-a-bike. Some sharp switchbacks to test your jedi skills on too.
There are some fun hits usually hidden away towards the bottom for you AM riders as well.
Note, the trail can be quite brushy and doesn't see a lot of trail work. Is usually clear for logs/snow by March/April thanks to the DOD and GOATS.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 9 rides
- 14 miles average
6 Months
- 119 rides
- 15 miles avg distance
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- 551 rides
- Last: Sep 11, 2026
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14 Reviews & Comments
Zarathustra
This trail has been adopted by Disciples of Dirt since at least 2004. Same with all of the trails in the Hardesty Portal Network.
Mdunn409
One of my favorite trails I’ve ridden in a while. Has it all. Solid blue with a couple tight switchbacks and surprise drops. All rollable.
markjobson
We rode August 27,2024 and found great conditions. Beware one rock drop near the end.
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