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1,913 ft
Distance
-207 ft
Descent
00:02:31
Avg time
-207 ft
Altitude change
148 ft
Altitude min
355 ft
Altitude max
355 ft
Altitude start
148 ft
Altitude end
-10.8%
Grade
-30.1%
Grade max
-0.9%
Grade min
1,877 ft
Distance down
36 ft
Distance flat
00:02:31
Avg time
Twisted Knickers (lower) Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaTualatin Mountain Forest (Rocky Point Trails)
Portland, Oregon -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity85 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 100 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 75 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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eBike Allowed
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Land OwnerOSU Research Forests
The extension of Twister Knickers starts at a survey marker below Twisted. It is an old elk trail and running trail that has been rehabilitated to be rideable. It's a little more raw and spicy than the section above it. More roots and rocks, less jumps and berms.
Access Info Restricted Access
These trails are not open to the general public. You must be a member of NWTA to access these trails as part of the land use agreement with OSU Research Forests. Please adhere to our land use agreement with OSU Research Forests.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 1 rides
- 17.6 km average
6 Months
- 188 rides
- 18.8 km avg distance
All
- 553 rides
- Last: Nov 4, 2026
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Directions to twisted-knickers-lower trailhead
(45.685290, -122.888260)
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mikd17
Would not do this right now as the climb trail out is closed. 8/9/26
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