Name: KGB
Rating: 3.8

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KGB is one of many trails in the Phil's network of trails. It has one fantastic technical section with rocks, tight switchbacks, and a few great views.

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Local Club: Central Oregon Trail Alliance (COTA)

Land Manager: USFS - Deschutes National Forest Office

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Katy Ryan

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3.8 from 12 votes

#24

in Tumalo/Swampy Lakes Trail System

#12105

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3.8 from 12 votes

5 Star		17%
4 Star		50%
3 Star		25%
2 Star		8%
1 Star		0%

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#24

in Tumalo/Swampy Lakes Tr…

#249

in Oregon

#12,105

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Jul 10, 2017 near Deschut…, OR

Jul 10, 2017 near Deschut…, OR

Apr 3, 2013 near Deschut…, OR

Sick Rock on Ben's-Kents interconnect, KGB Trail 05/15/2014

May 26, 2014 near Deschut…, OR

Apr 3, 2013 near Deschut…, OR

I thought these were random acts of nature?

Apr 3, 2013 near Deschut…, OR

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Jun 6, 2025

Vaughn Frei

All clear

May 16, 2024

Chén Yè

May 30, 2020

Petr Zadrazil

Sep 19, 2019

Alyssa Morgan

Jul 22, 2019

Brett Robichaud

2.5mi — 12h 30m

Jul 20, 2019

Brett Robichaud

2mi — 12h 40m

Jun 25, 2019

Nick Giorgi

Nice downhills and easy uphills. Connect from Kent's downhill.

Jun 19, 2019

Nick Giorgi

A blast but do opposite of recommended on app.

Jun 15, 2019

Brett Robichaud

10h 45m

Apr 13, 2019

D. Beckstrand

Sep 1, 2018

Brett Robichaud

3mi

Aug 4, 2018

Brett Robichaud

Jul 9, 2018

Callie Ackerman

Oct 28, 2017

Erin Kessler

Sep 19, 2017

John Morehead

Jul 2, 2017

Chuck McQuade

May 18, 2017

Damon Roth

Apr 30, 2017

Len Pipes

Apr 30, 2017

Heather.Marsh Marsh

From Ben's to ELV

Apr 23, 2017

patrick donahue

Sep 27, 2016

Lizz Robnett

did it backwards by accident. not recommended.

Sep 21, 2015

Brock Warner

Reverse direction, started at junction with Kent's Trail

Aug 17, 2015

Brook Harris

Loved this route from Ben's to Phil's. Dry but sheltered in the woods.

Aug 8, 2015

Mike Dahlquist

Jul 12, 2014

Katy Ryan

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KGB

“A beautiful trail in Phil's trail system with nice views and a fun technical section. ”

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6.5

4,186' 1,276 m

3,964' 1,208 m

398' 121 m

277' 84 m

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