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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
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Gravel Bike
- Adaptive Bike
- Winter Fat Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaSilver Falls State Park
Salem, Oregon -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity90 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 85 in Hiking
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Global Ranking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Fat, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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Family FriendlyYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Ride in RainYes
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Year Opened2016
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Land OwnerSilver 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.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 6 rides
- 15 miles average
6 Months
- 77 rides
- 12 miles avg distance
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- 534 rides
- Last: Jul 26, 2026
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(44.852380, -122.658500)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Newt Loop
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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.
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How hard is Newt Loop?
Newt Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
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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.
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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.
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