more stats
838 ft
Distance
80 ft
Climb
-6 ft
Descent
00:02:05
Avg time
74 ft
Altitude change
1,414 ft
Altitude min
1,494 ft
Altitude max
1,414 ft
Altitude start
1,488 ft
Altitude end
8.813%
Grade
-3.336%
Grade max
20.989%
Grade min
609 ft
Distance climb
176 ft
Distance down
53 ft
Distance flat
00:02:05
Avg time

Upper Hogback Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Grants Pass
    , Oregon
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #51519 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #86545 in Trail Running
    • #84083 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #513 in Mountain Biking · Oregon [+]
    • #1,450 in Trail Running
    • #1,394 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    All Season
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    BLM

Probably my favorite trail in Cathedral during the spring and fall. Rides a ridge for a long distance.

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  • BLM
    BLM
    Land Manager
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 6 miles average
6 Months
  • 40 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
All
  • 273 rides
  • Last: Oct 11, 2026
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Upper Hogback Trail Reports

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Apr 10, 2025 @ 3:49pm
Apr 10, 2025
 Mostly great, couple muddy low spots
Feb 8, 2025 @ 2:20pm
Feb 8, 2025
Oct 29, 2023 @ 11:42am
Oct 29, 2023
Jun 23, 2021 @ 1:30pm
Jun 23, 2021
Feb 7, 2021 @ 12:26pm
Feb 7, 2021
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on Apr 10, 2025
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Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Hogback located?
      Upper Hogback is located in Grants Pass, Oregon, United States. It is part of the Grants Pass trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.40147, -123.33527.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Hogback?
      Upper Hogback is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 8.813%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Hogback?
      Upper Hogback has 80 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 6 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,414 ft to 1,494 ft.
      ▼ Is Upper Hogback a point to point trail?
      Upper Hogback is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Upper Hogback?
      Upper Hogback is 838 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Hogback?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Hogback. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Upper Hogback?
      Upper Hogback is best visited during: All Season.
      ▼ How do I access Upper Hogback? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Hogback are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Hogback?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Upper Hogback. The trail is 838 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Hogback?
      Upper Hogback is a very popular trail. There have been 4,334 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 6,868 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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