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Larison Creek Trail

Intermediate/Difficult
 3.9 (8)
  1. Areas
  2. OR
  3. …Central Oregon
  4. Greater Oakridge
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“Ride this scenic out and back trail, then jump in the lake to cool down after. ”

Louie Vidmar
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6.2

Miles

10.0

KM
Singletrack

2,911' 887 m

High

1,550' 473 m

Low

1,639' 500 m

Up

293' 89 m

Down

6%

Avg Grade (3°)

42%

Max Grade (23°)

Dogs Unknown

E-Bikes 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

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Louie Vidmar
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Trail Ratings

  3.9 from 8 votes

#3

in Greater Oakridge

#10159

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  3.9 from 8 votes
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Trail Rankings

#3

in Greater Oakridge

#240

in Oregon

#10,159

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Riding along Larison Cove, BEAUTIFUL!
Jun 10, 2014 near Oakridge, OR
Go for a quick swim to cool off!
Jun 10, 2014 near Oakridge, OR
Waterfalls
Jun 10, 2014 near Oakridge, OR
Bikes parked at the turn in to the parking lot.
Jun 9, 2014 near Oakridge, OR
Singletrack.
Jun 10, 2014 near Oakridge, OR
6mi to bottom.
Jun 10, 2014 near Oakridge, OR

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Jun 23, 2020
Alex Prak
May 27, 2020
Alicia Prusinski
This trail is strenuous & isolated. Says it's popular but didn't see anyone. Come prepared and let somebody know you're there- no cell service 22mi — 2h 22m
Aug 2, 2019
Guy Rounds
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

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