more stats
1,693 ft
Distance
117 ft
Climb
-3 ft
Descent
00:04:00
Avg time
114 ft
Altitude change
2,148 ft
Altitude min
2,262 ft
Altitude max
2,148 ft
Altitude start
2,264 ft
Altitude end
6.7%
Grade
-5.8%
Grade max
21.3%
Grade min
1,401 ft
Distance climb
184 ft
Distance down
75 ft
Distance flat
00:04:00
Avg time

Rail Trail (Upper) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Forest Park
    Jacksonville, Oregon
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #102912 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #95886 in E-Biking
    • #77614 in Trail Running
    • #81768 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,018 in Mountain Biking · Oregon [+]
    • #570 in E-Biking
    • #1,342 in Trail Running
    • #1,370 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    Year round
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner

New singletrack put in early 2018, gives you a great way to stay on singletrack when starting up the rail trail from the main parking lot. This trail is a bit steep in places, but is a great climb that is mostly smooth and takes you along the mountain side through the moss covered trees. A little bit more sun exposure than the typical trail in Forest Park.

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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 27 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 292 rides
  • Last: Oct 9, 2026
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Rail Trail (Upper) Trail Reports

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on May 15, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.84 (1 votes)
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      Directions to rail-trail-upper trailhead (42.325430, -123.006190)

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      Routes with this trail

      5 miles • 1,120 ft • 11 •
      Figured a good route for the family with not too much climbing
      ★ 3.0 • 9 miles • 1,868 ft • 15 •
      Putting together a loop. Lets see how it goes.
      3.0 ★★★★★
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Rail Trail (Upper) located?
      Rail Trail (Upper) is located in Forest Park, Jacksonville, Oregon, United States. It is part of the Forest Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.32543, -123.00619.
      ▼ How hard is Rail Trail (Upper)?
      Rail Trail (Upper) is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Rail Trail (Upper)?
      Rail Trail (Upper) has 117 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 3 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,148 ft to 2,262 ft.
      ▼ Is Rail Trail (Upper) a point to point trail?
      Rail Trail (Upper) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Rail Trail (Upper)?
      Rail Trail (Upper) is 1,693 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Rail Trail (Upper)?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Rail Trail (Upper). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Rail Trail (Upper)?
      Rail Trail (Upper) is best visited during: Year round.
      ▼ How do I access Rail Trail (Upper)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Rail Trail (Upper) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Rail Trail (Upper)?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Rail Trail (Upper). The trail is 1,693 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Rail Trail (Upper)?
      Rail Trail (Upper) is a very popular trail. There have been 1,336 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,573 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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