Dead Mountain #3566
Trail
5.6 mile
9.0 kilometer
point to point
Singletrack
Intermediate
Elevation
Ascent:
196'
60 m
Descent: -2,464' -751 m
High: 3,677' 1,121 m
Low: 1,338' 408 m
Grade
Avg Grade: 9% (5°)
Max Grade: 26% (15°)
Dogs
Unknown
Weather
Minor Issues
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“A flowy, bike-specific trail from the summit of Dead Mountain.”
— Oakridge GOATSElectric Mountain Bikes Allowed
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Description
Previously know as Flat Creek Trail, this fun descent is a great trail and a nice introduction to Oakridge riding. The machine-built top section feels like a pumptrack in the woods with many many features, endless rollers, small tables and bermed turns.
You'll get a good workout, especially if you're trying to maintain your speed through sections of rolling terrain (it's probably better to pedal casually till the descent comes back). There are some good options to double select rollers, but probably don't go for a triple.
A few road-crossings later, brings riders into a section of thinned woods where the singletrack stretches away into the distance. This section is fast, really fast, and loads of fun! Watch for blown corners during the summer as it's easy to overcook your speed. The singletrack will eventually work out to an exposed sidehill that will keep you on your toes as you race by.
The bottom section of the trail travels through a creek zone and is less steep and more casual. This makes a nice cool down on the way down to the road.
You'll get a good workout, especially if you're trying to maintain your speed through sections of rolling terrain (it's probably better to pedal casually till the descent comes back). There are some good options to double select rollers, but probably don't go for a triple.
A few road-crossings later, brings riders into a section of thinned woods where the singletrack stretches away into the distance. This section is fast, really fast, and loads of fun! Watch for blown corners during the summer as it's easy to overcook your speed. The singletrack will eventually work out to an exposed sidehill that will keep you on your toes as you race by.
The bottom section of the trail travels through a creek zone and is less steep and more casual. This makes a nice cool down on the way down to the road.
Contacts
Local Club: Greater Oakridge Area Trail Stewards
Land Manager: USFS - Willamette National Forest Office
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Jun 21, 2018
Cole Trickel
Running fast and loose. Middle and bits of end have some overgrown underbrush, watch for PO and ticks
5.8mi
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0h 25m
Sep 29, 2017
Petra Whitacre
We climbed this and rode it as an out and back. It was a pretty good leg burner! Awesome descent. Great dirt, some sections dry even with the rain.
Sep 20, 2015
Jeremy Stecker
Amazing flowy goodness. Lots of great berms and whoops. Recommend to get a shuttle with oregon adventure.
6.5mi
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0h 45m
Apr 22, 2015
Nancy Harris
What a great trail! Love the new section on the top! Make sure your rebound is not too fast or you'll get bucked!
4.8mi
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25h 35m
Apr 13, 2015
Bryan MacDonald
The top 2 miles feel like a DH course mixed with a pump track. Fun, but it turns in to some awesome flows single track with a few rocks and roots t...
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