more stats
1,368 ft
Distance
87 ft
Climb
00:03:38
Avg time
88 ft
Altitude change
2,281 ft
Altitude min
2,368 ft
Altitude max
2,281 ft
Altitude start
2,369 ft
Altitude end
6.4%
Grade
14.3%
Grade min
1,270 ft
Distance climb
46 ft
Distance flat
00:03:38
Avg time

Waterline Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Ashland Watershed
    Ashland, Oregon
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #47965 in Mountain Biking
  • State Ranking
    #488 in Mountain Biking · Oregon
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Rogue River Siskiyou Ranger District

Waterline is an access trail that connects Jabberwocky and BTI to the Ashland Watershed Road. It is also a connector trail for trail runners and hikers to hiking only trails near BTI. There is a short steep section with waterbars in place that can get rutted at times.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 21 rides
  • 15 miles average
6 Months
  • 427 rides
  • 17 miles avg distance
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  • 2,032 rides
  • Last: Oct 15, 2026
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on Oct 8, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.9 (5 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Routes with this trail

      141
      Best of Mt Ashland
      ★ 4.7 • 21 miles • 2,245 ft • 12 • Shuttled •
      The Best of Mt Ashland - efficiently links two great downhill segments via a short climb. You are rewarded...
      57
      Mount Ashland Blue Descent
      ★ 5.0 • 13 miles • 803 ft • 13 • Shuttled •
      Mainly flow with 700+ of elevation gain sprinkled throughout.
      69
      Mt. Ashland to Granite Trailhead
      ★ 5.0 • 13 miles • 696 ft • 9 • Shuttled •
      Modified version of Mt. Ashland Super D Shuttle, to include Jabberwocky and dump you out at the Granite...
      3.8 ★★★★★
      5 Ratings
      5 ★ 20%
      4 ★ 40%
      3 ★ 40%
      2 ★
      1 ★

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Waterline located?
      Waterline is located in Ashland Watershed, Ashland, Oregon, United States. It is part of the Ashland Watershed trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.17943, -122.71542.
      ▼ How hard is Waterline?
      Waterline is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 6.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Waterline?
      Waterline has 87 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 2,281 ft to 2,368 ft.
      ▼ Is Waterline a point to point trail?
      Waterline is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Waterline?
      Waterline is 1,368 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Waterline?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Waterline. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Waterline? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Waterline are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Waterline?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Waterline. The trail is 1,368 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Waterline?
      Waterline is a very popular trail. There have been 10,162 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 11,057 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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