more stats
5.3 miles
Distance
136 ft
Climb
-1,827 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
-1,691 ft
Altitude change
4,788 ft
Altitude min
6,479 ft
Altitude start
4,787 ft
Altitude end
-6.1%
Grade
-46%
Grade max
18.4%
Grade min
2,933 ft
Distance climb
4 miles
Distance down
1,309 ft
Distance flat

Obsidian Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Horse
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Three Sisters Wilderness
    Bend, Oregon
  • Ref Number
    #3526
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Hiking [+]
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #10444 in Hiking [+]
    • #28542 in Trail Running
    • #27046 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #178 in Hiking · Oregon [+]
    • #607 in Trail Running
    • #660 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Obsidian is a 5 mile blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Bend Oregon. This hike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 12 miles average
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  • 13 miles avg distance
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Obsidian Trail Reports

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Jul 13, 2025 @ 10:41am
Jul 13, 2025
 Basically, a perfect day. There is some snow patches that requires navigation.
Jul 31, 2024 @ 1:39am
Jul 31, 2024
Sep 25, 2020 @ 9:16pm
Sep 25, 2020
 reporter Middle Fork Ranger District closure has ended.
Sep 10, 2020 @ 11:08am
Sep 10, 2020
 reporter Due to dynamic fire conditions, ALL recreation offerings across the Willamette National Forest are closed including campgrounds, day use areas,...
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Obsidian located?
      Obsidian is located in Three Sisters Wilderness, Bend, Oregon, United States. It is part of the Three Sisters Wilderness trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.16689, -121.81808.
      ▼ How hard is Obsidian?
      Obsidian is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Obsidian?
      Obsidian has 136 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,827 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,788 ft to 6,479 ft.
      ▼ Is Obsidian a point to point trail?
      Obsidian is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Obsidian?
      Obsidian is 5.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Obsidian?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Obsidian. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Obsidian? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Obsidian are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Obsidian?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 hour 46 minutes to hike Obsidian. The trail is 5.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Obsidian?
      Obsidian is a very popular trail. There have been 107 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 145 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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