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1.8 miles
Distance
557 ft
Climb
-11 ft
Descent
00:29:32
Avg time
546 ft
Altitude change
6,457 ft
Altitude min
7,003 ft
Altitude max
6,457 ft
Altitude start
7,005 ft
Altitude end
5.7%
Grade
-7.2%
Grade max
28.2%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
381 ft
Distance down
338 ft
Distance flat
00:29:32
Avg time

Parallel Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Newberry Crater
    Sunriver, Oregon
  • Ref Number
    #58.3
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #283119 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #43278 in Trail Running
    • #66982 in Hiking
    • #33970 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #2,224 in Mountain Biking · Oregon [+]
    • #910 in Trail Running
    • #1,201 in Hiking
    • #824 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Parallel is a 2 mile moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Sunriver Oregon. This hike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 557 ft black diamond climb. On average it takes 29 minutes to complete this trail.

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 10 rides
  • 17 miles avg distance
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  • 23 rides
  • Last: Aug 29, 2026
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Parallel Trail Reports

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May 22, 2026 @ 12:45pm (America/Boise)
May 22, 2026
 More than 10 trees down.
Aug 30, 2025 @ 3:09pm
Aug 30, 2025
Oct 17, 2022 @ 10:00pm
Oct 17, 2022
Oct 17, 2022 @ 10:00pm
Oct 17, 2022
Jun 22, 2022 @ 9:27am
Jun 22, 2022
 There’s a little bit of snow on the trail at the top. And sections of the trail are rotted from spring runoff. There’s also a few trees down...
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on May 22, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 5 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      2 Reviews & Comments

      LisalovesScout LisalovesScout
      This does continue through not a dead end as shown
      LisalovesScout LisalovesScout
      This trail does continue through not a dead end as shown on the map

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Parallel located?
      Parallel is located in Newberry Crater, Sunriver, Oregon, United States. It is part of the Newberry Crater trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.72175, -121.18981.
      ▼ How hard is Parallel?
      Parallel is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Parallel?
      Parallel has 557 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 11 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,457 ft to 7,003 ft.
      ▼ Is Parallel a point to point trail?
      Parallel is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Parallel?
      Parallel is 1.8 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Parallel?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Parallel. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Parallel? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Parallel are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Parallel?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 30 minutes to ride Parallel. The trail is 1.8 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Parallel?
      Parallel is a moderately popular trail. There have been 76 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 83 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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