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4.2 miles
Distance
874 ft
Climb
-234 ft
Descent
01:25:36
Avg time
641 ft
Altitude change
6,070 ft
Altitude min
6,885 ft
Altitude max
6,220 ft
Altitude start
6,860 ft
Altitude end
2.9%
Grade
-16.2%
Grade max
45.5%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
2,205 ft
Distance flat
01:25:36
Avg time

Metolius-Windigo Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mt. Bachelor Parking Lot
    Bend, Oregon
  • AKA
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #81185 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #60792 in Trail Running
    • #96139 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    July - October
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    USFS

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AI Generated Description

Metolius-Windigo is a highly rated 4 mile moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Bend Oregon. This mountain bike primary trail and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 874 ft blue climb. On average it takes 1 hour25 minutes to complete this trail.

Trail Supporters

  • USFS
    Land Manager
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 5 rides
  • 37 miles average
6 Months
  • 88 rides
  • 46 miles avg distance
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  • 394 rides
  • Last: Sep 20, 2026
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Metolius-Windigo Trail Reports

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Aug 19, 2026 @ 5:57pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Aug 19, 2026
May 26, 2026 @ 10:36pm (America/Los_Angeles)
May 26, 2026
 Clear from the top of North Fork to the top of Mrazek. Unknown rest of segment.
May 24, 2026 @ 11:02am (America/Los_Angeles)
May 24, 2026
Apr 13, 2026 @ 9:46pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Apr 13, 2026
 From North Fork (Tumalo Falls) to Mrazek, there are significant patches of snow along the trail. Be ready to hike your bike. The snow clears the...
Oct 17, 2025 @ 5:24pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Oct 17, 2025
 Significant snow cover, slush, mud, and puddles on the stretch between North Fork and Mrazek. Do not ride.
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on Aug 19, 2026
Dry
Avg: 4.31 (13 votes)
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      6 Reviews & Comments

      VicTrails VicTrails
      Rode Met-Win from the top of North Fork. Beautiful and long trail with an amazing amount of uphill. 100% mosquitoes!! Snow in a few patches at the higher points. A couple of water crossing and my buddy soaked her feet.
      minibeel
      Mostly snow right now. But, I could see fields of snow sublimating in the sun. It made for a beautiful scene. Almost entirely hike-a-bike though.
      h-b h-b
      Heavy heavy snow, for nearly the entirety of the trail. If you like hike-a-bike through snowfields, clambering over blowdown, all while doing tedious route finding because 90% of the trail is under snow: this is the trail for you, for at least another 3 weeks. If not: skip for now, come back in second half of July.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Metolius-Windigo located?
      Metolius-Windigo is located in Mt. Bachelor Parking Lot, Bend, Oregon, United States. It is part of the Mt. Bachelor Parking Lot trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.05989, -121.59783.
      ▼ How hard is Metolius-Windigo?
      Metolius-Windigo is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Metolius-Windigo?
      Metolius-Windigo has 874 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 234 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,070 ft to 6,885 ft.
      ▼ How long is Metolius-Windigo?
      Metolius-Windigo is 4.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Metolius-Windigo?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Metolius-Windigo. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Metolius-Windigo?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Metolius-Windigo are:
      • September (67 activities)
      • July (58 activities)
      • August (35 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Metolius-Windigo? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Metolius-Windigo are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Metolius-Windigo?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 hour 1 minute to ride Metolius-Windigo. The trail is 4.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Metolius-Windigo?
      Metolius-Windigo is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,723 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,691 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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