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1.8 miles
Distance
84 ft
Climb
-394 ft
Descent
00:12:59
Avg time
-311 ft
Altitude change
3,751 ft
Altitude min
4,078 ft
Altitude max
4,062 ft
Altitude start
3,750 ft
Altitude end
-3.2%
Grade
-26.6%
Grade max
13.7%
Grade min
2,221 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
495 ft
Distance flat
00:12:59
Avg time

Slammer Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mount Emily Recreation Area
    La Grande, Oregon
  • Ref Number
    #765
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #63365 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #308925 in Trail Running
    • #48938 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Jump

Originally intended as a climbing trail, Slammer now features a number of jumps and doubles on the lower section. Many folks ride it both up and down.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 11 miles avg distance
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Jun 29, 2026 @ 10:31am (America/Boise)
Jun 29, 2026
Apr 4, 2025 @ 7:24pm
Apr 4, 2025
 hero dirt and good to go
May 18, 2024 @ 2:27am
May 18, 2024
Jun 4, 2023 @ 1:46am
Jun 4, 2023
Jan 9, 2023 @ 11:53pm
Jan 9, 2023
 Slammer is groomed. Elevation is high enough to maintain snow in good shape. Lower elevations at Owsley TH and Archer Lane have iced up.
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on Jun 29, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.79 (4 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Slammer

        ▼ Where is Slammer located?
        Slammer 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 45.39432, -118.10189.
        ▼ How hard is Slammer?
        Slammer is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 3.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Slammer?
        Slammer has 84 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 394 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,751 ft to 4,078 ft.
        ▼ Is Slammer a point to point trail?
        Slammer is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Slammer?
        Slammer is 1.8 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Slammer?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Slammer. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Slammer?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Slammer are:
        • July (43 activities)
        • June (30 activities)
        • May (27 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Slammer? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Slammer are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Slammer?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 16 minutes to ride Slammer. The trail is 1.8 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Slammer?
        Slammer is a very popular trail. There have been 1,077 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,181 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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