1.0 mile
Distance
136 ft
Climb
-62 ft
Descent
00:15:18
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Mother Hen Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Wilder Trails
    Newport, Oregon
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue rate
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular in reverse
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking

Mother Hen is a cross-country trail that connects to the top of Social D and upper crazy train. It crosses five of the draws that drain into Henderson Cr. for which it was named. Expect roots, punchy climbs, and quick but short descents.

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More Stats for Mother Hen mountain bike trail trail
  • Altitude change
    75 ft
  • Altitude min
    206 ft
  • Altitude max
    306 ft
  • Altitude start
    231 ft
  • Altitude end
    305 ft
  • Grade
    1.4%
  • Grade max
    -12%
  • Grade min
    20.9%
  • Distance climb
    3,327 ft
  • Distance down
    1,640 ft
  • Distance flat
    449 ft
  • Avg time
    00:15:18
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      Mother Hen Trail Reports

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      Oct 21, 2024 @ 11:27am
      Oct 21, 2024
      		 Slick, lots of fell, but rideable. It was hard finding this trail due to lack of markings.
      Nov 28, 2023 @ 7:47pm
      Nov 28, 2023
      Trail is complete. Work will continue to improve it, but the entire planned length is fully ridable.
      Oct 6, 2023 @ 10:26am
      Oct 6, 2023
      The logging that closed Mother Hen and nearby trails is complete. Mother Hen has been cleaned up and opened, and work to extend and complete the...
      Jul 7, 2023 @ 10:09am
      Jul 7, 2023
      		 reporter CLOSED DUE TO LOGGING
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      Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail

      Past Week
      • 1 rides
      • 14 miles avg distance
      6 Months
      • 12 rides
      • 19 miles avg distance
      All
      • 37 rides
      • Last: May 18, 2025

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      Oct 14, 2023 @ 5:06pm
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      117 |
      Oct 14, 2023 @ 5:06pm
      Oct 14, 2023

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