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3.0 miles
Distance
759 ft
Climb
-76 ft
Descent
00:47:27
Avg time
683 ft
Altitude change
2,096 ft
Altitude min
2,796 ft
Altitude max
2,101 ft
Altitude start
2,785 ft
Altitude end
4.3%
Grade
-19.8%
Grade max
82.1%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2,677 ft
Distance down
2,336 ft
Distance flat
00:47:27
Avg time

Silverthhorn Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
  • Riding Area
    Taylor Creek / Briggs Valley
    Grants Pass, Oregon
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Dirtbiking
  • Global Ranking
    #270555 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #114946 in E-Biking
    • #419631 in Trail Running
    • #422487 in Hiking
    • #15111 in Dirtbiking
  • State Ranking
    #2,144 in Mountain Biking · Oregon [+]
    • #717 in E-Biking
    • #4,101 in Trail Running
    • #4,071 in Hiking
    • #1,191 in Dirtbiking
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    All Season
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    US Forest Service

Starts at the end of the Jedi and climbs through Horse Creek Meadow up to Forest Road 2509. Terrain starts out mostly flat as it passes through the meadow. Take the left fork at Road 121. From here, the climb steepens as it enters a forested area and crosses a small ravine. It then climbs steadily through the forest up to Road 2509. This trail is the beginning of the popular Silverthorn - Jedi loop.

Access Info

Take Merlin-Galice road out past Merlin, Oregon. Turn left on Briggs Valley Road (forest road 25). Drive approximately 12 miles up forest road 25 to the intersection with forest road 2512. Turn left onto spur road 121 at this intersection. Trail begins just past the gate.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Jul 7, 2025 @ 2:21pm
Jul 7, 2025
 The trail is clear of downed trees and mostly clear of brush. There was a muddy spot where a stream crosses and follows the trail for 50' or so....
Jul 11, 2022 @ 6:12pm
Jul 11, 2022
 1.5 miles up the trail the path is blocked by many downed trees making the trail unrideable.
Jun 1, 2021 @ 8:35pm
Jun 1, 2021
 FYI this is a road (a very pretty one - but not a trail)
Sep 25, 2020 @ 4:09pm
Sep 25, 2020
 reporter Wild Rivers Ranger District reopened.
Sep 11, 2020 @ 9:34am
Sep 11, 2020
 reporter NOTICE: To reduce the risk of accidental and human-caused fires, Wild Rivers and Siskiyou Mountains Ranger Districts are closed to public entry.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Silverthhorn located?
      Silverthhorn is located in Taylor Creek / Briggs Valley, Grants Pass, Oregon, United States. It is part of the Taylor Creek / Briggs Valley trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.44393, -123.68183.
      ▼ How hard is Silverthhorn?
      Silverthhorn is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Silverthhorn?
      Silverthhorn has 759 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 76 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,096 ft to 2,796 ft.
      ▼ Is Silverthhorn a point to point trail?
      Silverthhorn is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ How long is Silverthhorn?
      Silverthhorn is 3.0 miles long. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Silverthhorn?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Silverthhorn. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Silverthhorn?
      Silverthhorn is best visited during: All Season.
      ▼ How do I access Silverthhorn? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Silverthhorn are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Silverthhorn?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 47 minutes to ride Silverthhorn. The trail is 3.0 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Silverthhorn?
      Silverthhorn is a moderately popular trail. There have been 148 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 156 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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