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4.0 miles
Distance
455 ft
Climb
-1,108 ft
Descent
4,773 ft
High Point
-653 ft
Altitude change
3,822 ft
Altitude min
4,474 ft
Altitude start
3,822 ft
Altitude end
-3.1%
Grade
-42.2%
Grade max
50.5%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
463 ft
Distance flat

Upper Alpine Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Alpine Trails
    Oakridge, Oregon
  • AKA
    Alpine Trail #3450
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #1102 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #138618 in Trail Running
    • #23064 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    Apr - Oct
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    USFS. Willamette National Forest

The section of Alpine from Kate's cut in to the bottom of the "Jedi" section. Classic PNW trail through deep forests and the Sourgrass Meadow. Some high speed sections, some connected slalom turns through trees and some open switch backs make for some grin inducing riding.

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  • 11 rides
  • 23 miles average
6 Months
  • 164 rides
  • 19 miles avg distance
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  • 868 rides
  • Last: Aug 21, 2026
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        Directions to upper-alpine-trail trailhead (43.871250, -122.487140)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Alpine Trail

        Where is Upper Alpine Trail located?
        Upper Alpine Trail is located in Alpine Trails, Oakridge, Oregon, United States. It is part of the Alpine Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.87125, -122.48714.
        How hard is Upper Alpine Trail?
        Upper Alpine Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        What is the elevation gain for Upper Alpine Trail?
        Upper Alpine Trail has 455 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,108 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,822 ft to 4,773 ft.
        Is Upper Alpine Trail a point to point trail?
        Upper Alpine Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        How long is Upper Alpine Trail?
        Upper Alpine Trail is 4.0 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        Are dogs allowed on Upper Alpine Trail?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Upper Alpine Trail. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        When is the best time of year to ride Upper Alpine Trail?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Upper Alpine Trail are:
        • July (204 activities)
        • June (78 activities)
        • August (63 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        How do I access Upper Alpine Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Alpine Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How busy is Upper Alpine Trail?
        Upper Alpine Trail is a very popular trail. There have been 859 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 860 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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