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Phil's

Intermediate Intermediate
 4.3 (64)
  1. Areas
  2. OR
  3. …Central Oregon
  4. …Deschutes National Forest
  5. Tumalo/Swampy Lakes Trail System
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“Where it all started in Bend. A model trail, good for every rider. ”

Katy Ryan
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8.4

Miles

13.5

KM
Singletrack

5,051' 1,540 m

High

3,872' 1,180 m

Low

182' 55 m

Up

1,243' 379 m

Down

3%

Avg Grade (2°)

16%

Max Grade (9°)

Dogs Unknown

E-Bikes Not Allowed

Note: Phil's has been designated as downhill-only from the junction with Kent's at mile marker 18.

Description

Phil's trail, the namesake of the entire system of trails in this area, is phenomenal. (Thank you Phil.) It is a gradual uphill, but definitely plenty of fun to come back down. In the canyon area, there are fun rocks, bumps, jumps - you can easily avoid them, but why?

The lower section is fun for every type of rider. It's a 'model' Bend trail.

The upper section of Phil's (beyond FR 300) is 'Difficult' and super fun.

Contacts

Local Club: Central Oregon Trail Alliance (COTA)

Land Manager: USFS - Deschutes National Forest Office

Shared By:

Katy Ryan with improvements by Jesse Ransom
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Trail Ratings

  4.3 from 64 votes

#2

in Tumalo/Swampy Lakes Trail System

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  4.3 from 64 votes
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Riding chicken style
Apr 3, 2013 near Deschut…, OR
After the storm!
Nov 6, 2012 near Deschut…, OR
Pumptrack is super fun. Lower your seat.
Apr 28, 2013 near Bend, OR
Riding the flaming chicken loop
Apr 3, 2013 near Deschut…, OR
A little art on the trail.
Sep 21, 2016 near Deschut…, OR
The Chicken roundabout.
Nov 6, 2012 near Deschut…, OR

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Sep 15, 2026
Nick
First time hitting the upper section of Phil's and taking all the way back. Fun new section with some techy rock gardens. 15.5mi — 1h 34m
Mar 14, 2026
Jake Albright
Oct 13, 2024
David Bierwirth
8.3mi — 1h 30m
Oct 16, 2023
JOSHUA VALENTIN
Jun 18, 2023
David H
Jun 8, 2022
Kelly Boyle
Nov 24, 2021
David Bailey
Oct 7, 2021
Jen Tietjen
12.2mi

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