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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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6.2 Miles 10.0 Kilometers


Singletrack

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

Shared By Louie Vidmar

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

— Louie Vidmar
Driving DirectionsGPX File

Dogs Unknown

Features eMTB allowed

Avoid trail during muddy seasons.

Description

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

Jul 31, 2018: Thinking Outside the Channel: Innovative River Restoration Work Connects Rivers and Communities across the Willamette National Forest

Jul 31, 2018: Public Invited to Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Annual Picnic

Jul 26, 2018: Forest Service Road 19, Aufderheide Drive Reopens!

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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

#6080

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#3

in Greater Oakridge

#174

in Oregon

#6,080

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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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