more stats
1.3 miles
Distance
113 ft
Climb
-117 ft
Descent
00:12:06
Avg time
-3 ft
Altitude change
1,691 ft
Altitude min
1,791 ft
Altitude max
1,735 ft
Altitude start
1,732 ft
Altitude end
-21.8%
Grade max
24.7%
Grade min
2,782 ft
Distance climb
2,323 ft
Distance down
1,467 ft
Distance flat
00:12:06
Avg time

Newt Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Silver Falls State Park
    Salem, Oregon
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 80 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #59849 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #91333 in Trail Running
    • #51044 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2016
  • Land Owner
    Silver Falls State Park

Packed dirt single track with mellow climbs, descents, corners, and small sections of cobble. The loop is perfect for families new to mountain biking or laps in the beautiful woods.
It is also the entrance to Catamount Trail.

Access Info

Access the Newt Loop about 100 yards down the 214 Trail from the parking lot. The west side will deliver you to the beginning of the Catamount Trail. State Park may enforce parking fee ($5/day or $30/yr).

Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Green Rating: Beginner features and moderate terrain.
Trail Supporters
  • past supporters

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 6 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 117 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
All
  • 583 rides
  • Last: Sep 20, 2026
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on Sep 20, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.99 (6 votes)
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      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

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      2 Reviews & Comments

      GamsYeti
      It’s been a few years since I’ve ridden this trail. Is this the one that has the three drops to practice on for beginners and a log ride?
      RiverBxuYIN
      Muddy in several spots, but overall a great trail for beginners with a skills area to test out some new things.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Newt Loop located?
      Newt Loop is located in Silver Falls State Park, Salem, Oregon, United States. It is part of the Silver Falls State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.85238, -122.6585.
      ▼ How hard is Newt Loop?
      Newt Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Newt Loop?
      Newt Loop has 113 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 117 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,691 ft to 1,791 ft.
      ▼ Is Newt Loop a point to point trail?
      Newt Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Newt Loop?
      Newt Loop is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Newt Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Newt Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Newt Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Newt Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Newt Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 11 minutes to ride Newt Loop. The trail is 1.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Newt Loop?
      Newt Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 1,176 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,508 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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