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3,445 ft
Distance
-468 ft
Descent
00:05:17
Avg time
-468 ft
Altitude change
1,023 ft
Altitude min
1,491 ft
Altitude max
1,491 ft
Altitude start
1,024 ft
Altitude end
-13.6%
Grade
-32.7%
Grade max
-4.7%
Grade min
3,445 ft
Distance down
00:05:17
Avg time

Root Down Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Tum Tum
    Blodgett, Oregon
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #163299 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #310600 in Trail Running
    • #320876 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary[+]
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    • Downhill Primary for Trail Running
    • Downhill Primary for Hiking
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Starker Forests

Part of the Mudslinger Course

Access Info Restricted Access

Can start on the Tum Tum Rd or Woods Creek Rd

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Mar 18, 2023
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Jun 12, 2026 @ 8:44am (America/Los_Angeles)
Jun 12, 2026
Feb 11, 2026 @ 3:29pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Feb 11, 2026
Danger! There are 2 roads that have been reopened for an upcoming timber harvest. There is a large ditch on the lower road which will be hard...
Jun 9, 2025 @ 8:22pm
Jun 9, 2025
Brushed for Mary Peak Trail Runs
Sep 18, 2020 @ 9:01am
Sep 18, 2020
reporter Starker Forests land open to permit holders. Walk-in only. Fire season still in effect!
Sep 8, 2020 @ 9:39am
Sep 8, 2020
reporter Due to extreme fire hazard, Starker Forest has closed all private forest land to recreation until further notice.
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on Jun 12, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Root Down

        Where is Root Down located?
        Root Down is located in Tum Tum, Blodgett, Oregon, United States. It is part of the Tum Tum trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.55765, -123.51083.
        How hard is Root Down?
        Root Down is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 13.6%.
        What is the elevation gain for Root Down?
        The trail has 468 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,023 ft to 1,491 ft.
        Is Root Down a point to point trail?
        Root Down is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.

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