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1.7 miles
Distance
82 ft
Climb
-569 ft
Descent
00:13:11
Avg time
-487 ft
Altitude change
4,523 ft
Altitude min
5,052 ft
Altitude max
5,010 ft
Altitude start
4,524 ft
Altitude end
-5.4%
Grade
-45.1%
Grade max
17.8%
Grade min
1,516 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
499 ft
Distance flat
00:13:11
Avg time

Phil's (Upper) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Phil's
    Bend, Oregon
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (5 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #56449 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #113178 in E-Biking
    • #143859 in Trail Running
    • #150654 in Hiking
    • #15175 in Adaptive Biking
  • State Ranking
    #547 in Mountain Biking · Oregon [+]
    • #701 in E-Biking
    • #2,092 in Trail Running
    • #2,262 in Hiking
    • #140 in Adaptive Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    USFS - Deschutes Ranger District

This section of Phil's is not DH only, and some local XC riders like to try and clean the entire trail, even the rock drop section. But it is a fast and really fun downhill.

Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Green Rating: Beginner features and moderate terrain.

aMTB rating is provided for general information only and may not reflect the technical difficulty of the trail or a particular rider's support needs. COTA completed a trail assessment process, please find more information on our website: https://www.cotamtb.com/amtb-trail-information.html. Contact Oregon Adaptive Sports for more information or ride support: https://oregonadaptivesports.org.

Tags
Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 7 rides
  • 21 miles average
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  • 187 rides
  • 18 miles avg distance
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  • 1,176 rides
  • Last: Oct 9, 2026
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Avg: 4.03 (23 votes)
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      Trail Products

      4.1 ★★★★★
      23 Ratings
      5 ★ 48%
      4 ★ 22%
      3 ★ 22%
      2 ★ 4%
      1 ★ 4%

      9 Reviews & Comments

      skyeriver8
      Bowhead Reach/RX go fine solo. Techy move through a boulder garden but not as bad as it appears when you come up onto it.
      kurtr1961
      A green trail from top to bottom, with some blue features. Don't be afraid of the black designation, it is not! Even my wife said it was a little boring, and she is pretty green, and not fast.
      Rdtrusty Rdtrusty
      Everything is relative, so compared to other trails in this area marked blue this has three or four technical features that could really stress out a rider not expecting them. So this is the probably the right rating for this trail area. It’s a nice challenge but doable for an intermediate rider without getting too crazy.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Phil's (Upper) located?
      Phil's (Upper) is located in Phil's, Bend, Oregon, United States. It is part of the Phil's trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.02294, -121.48514.
      ▼ How hard is Phil's (Upper)?
      Phil's (Upper) is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 5.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Phil's (Upper)?
      Phil's (Upper) has 82 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 569 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,523 ft to 5,052 ft.
      ▼ Is Phil's (Upper) a point to point trail?
      Phil's (Upper) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Phil's (Upper)?
      Phil's (Upper) is 1.7 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Phil's (Upper)?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Phil's (Upper). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Phil's (Upper)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Phil's (Upper) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Phil's (Upper)?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 13 minutes to ride Phil's (Upper). The trail is 1.7 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Phil's (Upper)?
      Phil's (Upper) is a very popular trail. There have been 5,406 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,348 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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