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Larison Creek Trail

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  1. Areas
  2. OR
  3. …Central Oregon
  4. Greater Oakridge
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Length

6.2 Miles 10.0 Kilometers


Singletrack

Elevation

1,639' 500 m

Ascent

-293' -89 m

Descent

6%

Avg Grade (3°)

42%

Max Grade (23°)

2,911' 887 m

High

1,550' 473 m

Low

Conditions

Unknown
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“Ride this scenic out and back trail, then jump in the lake to cool down after. ”

— Louie Vidmar
GPX File — Driving Directions

Overview

Avoid trail during muddy seasons.
Dogs: Unknown, please tell us

Description [Suggest Changes]

The lower section of trail is accessible through the winter. The spring season offers a variety of wildflowers, and autumn holds a spectacular array of color. This popular trail follows Larison Cove, on Hills Creek Reservoir, and then Larison Creek, through lush, green vegetation. The trail winds through old growth Douglas-fir, western hemlock, western red cedar, incense cedar, vine maple, big leaf maple, ferns, salal and ceanothus on the drier sites.

Contacts

Local Club: Greater Oakridge Area Trail Stewards

Land Manager: USFS - Willamette National Forest Office

Jun 7, 2018: Sweet Home and Middle Fork Ranger Stations Closed June 14

Jun 5, 2018: USDA Forest Service Waives Recreation Fees this Saturday for National Get Outdoors Day

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Aug 26, 2017
Cassie Hughes
Went about 3 miles to fallen log and backtracked. Nice trail with good flow 6mi
Aug 12, 2017
Matt Rich
First ride on the Kona with uncle Travis. very technical trail with really tight switchbacks at the end. no view at the top. there are better tr... 12mi
May 29, 2016
Daniel Grillo
Apr 11, 2016
Candice Roth
4mi
Jun 9, 2014
Louie Vidmar
Whole trail, OAB 12.4mi — 2h 50m
May 15, 2014
Louie Vidmar
5.4mi — 1h 39m

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Stewarded by Greater Oakridge Area Trail Stewards
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  4.0 from 4 votes

#3

in Greater Oakridge

#5790

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#3

in Greater Oakridge

#169

in Oregon

#5,790

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Riding along Larison Cove, BEAUTIFUL!
Riding along Larison Cove, BEAUTIFUL!
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Go for a quick swim to cool off!
Go for a quick swim to cool off!
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Waterfalls
Waterfalls
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Bikes parked at the turn in to the parking lot.
Bikes parked at the turn in to the parking lot.
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Singletrack.
Singletrack.
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6mi to bottom.
6mi to bottom.
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