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Beacon Rock Trail

Easy · Fern

Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, Oregon

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1.2 km0.8 mi

Distance

206 m676 ft

Elevation gain

35m

Est. time

Loop

Route type

What to expect on this trail

  • Natural surface
  • Steep
  • Sustained climb
  • Hiking
How these were worked out
Natural surfacerecorded
OpenStreetMap records the surface of this trail as "dirt". Source: OpenStreetMap, high confidence.
Steepestimated
Nine tenths of this trail is at or below a 100.0% grade, and its steepest climb reaches 100.0%. Source: DEM terrain profile, low confidence.
Sustained climbestimated
This trail gains 168 m of elevation per kilometre. Source: DEM terrain profile, low confidence.

Biking is not listed. That means no explicit permission is recorded, which is not the same as a prohibition — see the bike section below.

Fern's Friendly Walk A gentle wander — great for kids, dogs, and wildflower stops.

About this trail

Beacon Rock Trail is a 1.2 km trail in Oregon. Route imported from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL); community descriptions, photos, and condition reports welcome.

Play the route

Fly the trail end to end, with the climb as it comes.

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Elevation profile

Terrain sampled every 35 m from public elevation data.

Descent
18 m
High point
263 m
90th percentile grade
100.0%
263 m169 m75 m0 m344 m687 m

Bike access & suitability

Legal permission and physical difficulty are evaluated separately.

No bicycles

Legal access

prohibited

OpenStreetMap explicitly marks bicycle access as prohibited on at least one segment.

Estimated MTB suitability

Extreme

53% confidence - score 79/100

  • - Terrain: 100.0% 90th-percentile grade and 168 m climbing per km.
  • - Surface: dirt.

Source: Explicit OpenStreetMap access tags - OpenStreetMap contributors - checked Aug 2, 2026 - rules v2

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Trails nearby

Other routes within about 15 km.

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Frequently asked

How long is Beacon Rock Trail?

Beacon Rock Trail is 1.2 km (0.8 miles) as a loop. Allow roughly 35m at a steady walking pace, not counting stops.

How hard is Beacon Rock Trail?

OpenTrail rates it easy. It climbs about 206 m overall, and its steepest sustained stretches run around 100%.

Where is Beacon Rock Trail?

Beacon Rock Trail is in Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, Oregon. The map on this page shows the full route, where it starts, and any mapped parking nearby.

Is there parking at Beacon Rock Trail?

No parking area is mapped within 1.5 km of this route in OpenStreetMap. That is not the same as there being none — check local access rules before you go.

Can you bike Beacon Rock Trail?

Bicycles are not permitted, according to OpenStreetMap contributors. Legal access and how rideable the surface actually is are tracked separately on this page.

Trail data last updated August 2, 2026 · terrain computed July 30, 2026