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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

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hardesty Portal
    Oakridge, Oregon
  • AKA
    USFS 3473
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (7 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #14202 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #78410 in E-Biking
    • #157529 in Trail Running
    • #39159 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #149 in Mountain Biking · Oregon [+]
    • #504 in E-Biking
    • #2,300 in Trail Running
    • #762 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Willamette 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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Hike-a-bikeViews
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Local Trail Association

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 10 rides
  • 12 miles average
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  • 139 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 571 rides
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Lawler Trail Reports

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Sep 18, 2026 @ 2:18pm (America/Boise)
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Sep 18, 2026 @ 2:18pm (America/Boise)
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Sep 17, 2026 @ 11:17am (America/Boise)
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Sep 2, 2026 @ 11:06pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Sep 2, 2026
Very wet from today’s rain, trail rides well wet though.
Aug 7, 2026 @ 12:16pm (America/Boise)
Aug 7, 2026
It’s clear but watch out for those dry switchbacks. MFers will eat your front wheel.
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on Sep 18, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.41 (50 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      14 Reviews & Comments

      Zarathustra 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 markjobson
      We rode August 27,2024 and found great conditions. Beware one rock drop near the end.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Lawler located?
      Lawler is located in Hardesty Portal, Oakridge, Oregon, United States. It is part of the Hardesty Portal trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.75911, -122.6191.
      ▼ How hard is Lawler?
      Lawler is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lawler?
      Lawler has 492 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 3,587 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,100 ft to 4,408 ft.
      ▼ Is Lawler a point to point trail?
      Lawler is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Lawler?
      Lawler is 7.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lawler?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Lawler. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Lawler? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lawler are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Lawler?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 hour 5 minutes to ride Lawler. The trail is 7.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Lawler?
      Lawler is a very popular trail. There have been 2,787 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,748 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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