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2,936 ft
Distance
-182 ft
Descent
00:03:40
Avg time
-184 ft
Altitude change
2,462 ft
Altitude min
2,646 ft
Altitude max
2,646 ft
Altitude start
2,461 ft
Altitude end
-6.3%
Grade
-32.7%
Grade max
-0.9%
Grade min
2,900 ft
Distance down
36 ft
Distance flat
00:03:40
Avg time

Lower 170 Details

  • Activities
    • Dirtbike/Moto
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hood River Northwest OHV Area
    Hood River, Oregon
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    20 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Dirtbiking
  • Global Ranking
    #264487 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #25953 in E-Biking
    • #296577 in Trail Running
    • #302041 in Hiking
    • #560 in Dirtbiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    HRC Forestry Dept

-Moto Trail, Watch for uphill traffic

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 43 miles avg distance
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Lower 170 Trail Reports

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Sep 24, 2024 @ 11:36am
Sep 24, 2024
 reporter Closed due to Quinoa (yum!) timber sale
Sep 21, 2020 @ 1:56pm
Sep 21, 2020
 reporter Hood River County forest open to the public due to a decrease in local fire danger.
Sep 12, 2020 @ 10:23am
Sep 12, 2020
 reporter ood River County Commission enacted a closure of all Hood River County forest lands, forest roads and forest trails to all public use until...
Jul 21, 2020 @ 9:12am
Jul 21, 2020
Apr 29, 2020 @ 1:35pm
Apr 29, 2020
 reporter Post Canyon Trails currently have limited access. Please check http://hrats.org/ for current restrictions and trail access. Parking is not...
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        Directions to lower-170 trailhead (45.659940, -121.647850)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Lower 170

        ▼ Where is Lower 170 located?
        Lower 170 is located in Hood River Northwest OHV Area, Hood River, Oregon, United States. It is part of the Hood River Northwest OHV Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.65994, -121.64785.
        ▼ How hard is Lower 170?
        Lower 170 is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 6.3%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lower 170?
        The trail has 182 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,462 ft to 2,646 ft.
        ▼ Is Lower 170 a point to point trail?
        Lower 170 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Lower 170?
        Lower 170 is 2,936 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lower 170?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Lower 170. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Lower 170?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Lower 170 are:
        • June (19 activities)
        • May (12 activities)
        • April (10 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Lower 170? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lower 170 are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Lower 170?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Lower 170. The trail is 2,936 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Lower 170?
        Lower 170 is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 183 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 197 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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