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3,274 ft
Distance
-409 ft
Descent
00:10:37
Avg time
-410 ft
Altitude change
1,648 ft
Altitude min
2,058 ft
Altitude max
2,058 ft
Altitude start
1,647 ft
Altitude end
-12.5%
Grade
-55.3%
Grade max
-1%
Grade min
3,156 ft
Distance down
118 ft
Distance flat
00:10:37
Avg time

No Joke Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    25 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 10 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #123120 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #135806 in E-Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,211 in Mountain Biking · Oregon [+]
    • #903 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    spring, summer, fall
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Rock Face, Rock Garden
  • Year Opened
    2020
  • Land Owner
    BLM

Expert level trail that descends a steep mountainside with multiple mandatory technical features, including steep rock rolls, rock gardens, slabs, and drops. Switchback corners are steep, loose, and often rocky. Some sections including multiple line options for increased difficulty. If the entrance to the trail makes you uncomfortable, do not continue

Access Info

No joke is accessed by climbing Rat Pack and descending Arm Bar. No joke splits off from right side of Arm Bar a couple switchbacks below the service road and connects into Breakdown shortly before Freewheel.

Tags
BermsDropsRock gardensRock slabs
Local Trail Association

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No Joke Trail Reports

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Nov 19, 2023 @ 7:39am
Nov 19, 2023
Trail was clear, but the dirt and rocks were wet making traction in steep chutes a bit extra challenging.
Oct 12, 2023 @ 1:00pm
Oct 12, 2023
Jun 18, 2022 @ 1:55am
Jun 18, 2022
May 1, 2022 @ 11:58pm
May 1, 2022
MoTR Trailhead and Trails closed for construction.
Apr 14, 2022 @ 2:08pm
Apr 14, 2022
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on Nov 19, 2023
Wet
Avg: 4.17 (6 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      4 Reviews & Comments

      Priz2086
      Seems like this trail was once nice. Looks like it's part of the downhill series but not up kept at all. Was overgrown with grass, so you didn't really know what was coming up. Spent more time picking foxtails out of my socks and shoes than I did riding......
      zeerob zeerob
      Super fun rock chutes and rolls. I wish there were more!
      Markinman75 Markinman75
      This trail was very well done! I like you can see the features before you’re right on top of them. I did stop on approach to a couple of them to get a feel for the line but there wasn’t any of the red features that didn’t have an easier and more difficult line. Don’t let that fool you to say easier! It’s no joke!! ????

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is No Joke located?
      No Joke is located in Mountain of the Rogue Trail System, Rogue River, Oregon, United States. It is part of the Mountain of the Rogue Trail System trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.42567, -123.15002.
      ▼ How hard is No Joke?
      No Joke is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 12.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for No Joke?
      The trail has 409 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,648 ft to 2,058 ft.
      ▼ Is No Joke a point to point trail?
      Yes, No Joke is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is No Joke?
      No Joke is 3,274 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on No Joke?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on No Joke. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride No Joke?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride No Joke are:
      • November (5 activities)
      • October (3 activities)
      • April (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access No Joke? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to No Joke are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride No Joke?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 11 minutes to ride No Joke. The trail is 3,274 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is No Joke?
      No Joke is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 183 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 204 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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