more stats
1,824 ft
Distance
54 ft
Climb
-262 ft
Descent
00:02:44
Avg time
-208 ft
Altitude change
4,825 ft
Altitude min
5,033 ft
Altitude max
5,033 ft
Altitude start
4,825 ft
Altitude end
-11.407%
Grade
-44.516%
Grade max
24.944%
Grade min
529 ft
Distance climb
1,258 ft
Distance down
37 ft
Distance flat
00:02:44
Avg time

Upper Doing Time Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mount Emily Recreation Area
    La Grande, Oregon
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #84477 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #36788 in E-Biking
    • #427137 in Trail Running
    • #382549 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #843 in Mountain Biking · Oregon [+]
    • #273 in E-Biking
    • #4,141 in Trail Running
    • #4,005 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed

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AI Generated Description

Upper Doing Time is a 1,824 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.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 13 miles avg distance
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Upper Doing Time Trail Reports

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May 26, 2026 @ 8:55pm (America/Los_Angeles)
May 26, 2026
Feb 27, 2026 @ 1:13pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Feb 27, 2026
Still a few weeks out due to snow
Jun 16, 2025 @ 4:49pm
Jun 16, 2025
Cleared of brush and 100% good to go
May 29, 2025 @ 9:12am
May 29, 2025
May 3, 2025 @ 12:41pm
May 3, 2025
Small snow patches remain but it’s rideable. Needs a trim
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on May 26, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.99 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Doing Time located?
      Upper Doing Time 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 45.40532, -118.10428.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Doing Time?
      Upper Doing Time is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 11.407%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Doing Time?
      Upper Doing Time has 54 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 262 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,825 ft to 5,033 ft.
      ▼ Is Upper Doing Time a point to point trail?
      Upper Doing Time is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Upper Doing Time?
      Upper Doing Time is 1,824 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Doing Time?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Doing Time. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Upper Doing Time? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Doing Time are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Doing Time?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Upper Doing Time. The trail is 1,824 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Doing Time?
      Upper Doing Time is a very popular trail. There have been 671 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 694 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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