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1,227 ft
Distance
2 ft
Climb
-116 ft
Descent
00:02:07
Avg time
-115 ft
Altitude change
3,814 ft
Altitude min
3,931 ft
Altitude max
3,931 ft
Altitude start
3,816 ft
Altitude end
-9.3%
Grade
-25.9%
Grade max
5.5%
Grade min
128 ft
Distance climb
837 ft
Distance down
167 ft
Distance flat
00:02:07
Avg time

Rough Rider Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mount Emily Recreation Area
    La Grande, Oregon
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #65195 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #22215 in E-Biking
    • #428521 in Trail Running
    • #127593 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #629 in Mountain Biking · Oregon [+]
    • #167 in E-Biking
    • #4,144 in Trail Running
    • #1,906 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed

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AI Generated Description

Rough Rider is a 1,227 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near La Grande Oregon. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 11 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 84 rides
  • Last: Oct 3, 2026
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Rough Rider Trail Reports

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Sep 20, 2026 @ 5:48pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Sep 20, 2026
Mar 2, 2026 @ 5:29pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Mar 2, 2026
Big tree down crossing trail closer to the bottom
May 29, 2025 @ 9:12am
May 29, 2025
Jan 9, 2023 @ 3:53pm
Jan 9, 2023
Rough Rider is groomed and in very good shape for fat bikes.
Apr 24, 2022 @ 3:50pm
Apr 24, 2022
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on Sep 20, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.11 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Rough Rider located?
      Rough Rider is located in Mount Emily Recreation Area, La Grande, Oregon, United States. It is part of the Mount Emily Recreation Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.39166, -118.10211.
      ▼ How hard is Rough Rider?
      Rough Rider is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 9.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Rough Rider?
      Rough Rider has 2 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 116 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,814 ft to 3,931 ft.
      ▼ Is Rough Rider a point to point trail?
      Rough Rider is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Rough Rider?
      Rough Rider is 1,227 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Rough Rider?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Rough Rider. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Rough Rider? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Rough Rider are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Rough Rider?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Rough Rider. The trail is 1,227 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Rough Rider?
      Rough Rider is a very popular trail. There have been 790 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 871 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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