more stats
955 ft
Distance
25 ft
Climb
-39 ft
Descent
00:02:24
Avg time
-14 ft
Altitude change
1,881 ft
Altitude min
1,921 ft
Altitude max
1,895 ft
Altitude start
1,881 ft
Altitude end
-1.443%
Grade
-14.573%
Grade max
13.893%
Grade min
360 ft
Distance climb
595 ft
Distance down
00:02:24
Avg time

Root Wad Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Silver Falls State Park
    Salem, Oregon
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 90 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Gravel, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2017
  • Land Owner
    Silver Falls State Park

The Root Wad Trail connects House Mountain Road to Catamount Trail. Although this trail is well worn, the Park does not name this trail on it's signage.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Root Wad located?
      Root Wad is located in Silver Falls State Park, Salem, Oregon, United States. It is part of the Silver Falls State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.83895, -122.65203.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Root Wad?
      Root Wad has 25 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 39 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,881 ft to 1,921 ft.
      ▼ Is Root Wad a point to point trail?
      Root Wad is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Root Wad?
      Root Wad is 955 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Root Wad?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Root Wad. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Root Wad?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Root Wad are:
      • August (42 activities)
      • June (31 activities)
      • May (30 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Root Wad? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Root Wad are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Root Wad?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Root Wad. The trail is 955 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Root Wad?
      Root Wad is a very popular trail. There have been 519 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 585 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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