Bonzai
Moderate · AceMcDonald Research Forest, Oregon
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Add the first3.9 km2.4 mi
Distance
44 m144 ft
Elevation gain
55m
Est. time
Route
Route type
- Dogs allowed
- Bikes allowed
What to expect on this trail
- Natural surface
- Moderate climbs
- Hiking
- Running
How these were worked out
- Natural surfacerecorded
- OpenStreetMap records the surface of this trail as "dirt". Source: OpenStreetMap, high confidence.
- Moderate climbsestimated
- Nine tenths of this trail is at or below a 11.9% grade, which is steady work rather than scrambling. Source: DEM terrain profile, moderate 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.
Ace's Active Trek A real workout with honest climbing — pack water and snacks.
About this trail
Bonzai is a 3.9 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.
Conditions
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Elevation profile
Terrain sampled every 35 m from public elevation data.
- Descent
- 156 m
- High point
- 326 m
- 90th percentile grade
- 11.9%
Bike access & suitability
Legal permission and physical difficulty are evaluated separately.
Legal access
allowed
OSU College of Forestry classes this as a hiking, biking and horse trail in the Research Forests visitor guide.
Estimated MTB suitability
Moderate
53% confidence - score 46/100
- - Terrain: 11.9% 90th-percentile grade and 11 m climbing per km.
- - Surface: dirt.
Source: Land-manager evidence - OSU College of Forestry — Oregon State University Research Forests - checked Sep 6, 2026 - rules v2
View access evidencePosted signs and current land-manager closures always override OpenTrail.
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Connecting trails
Trails whose path meets this one — plan a longer route or a loop.
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Frequently asked
How long is Bonzai?
Bonzai is 3.9 km (2.4 miles) as a route. Allow roughly 55m at a steady walking pace, not counting stops.
How hard is Bonzai?
OpenTrail rates it moderate. It climbs about 44 m overall, and its steepest sustained stretches run around 12%.
Where is Bonzai?
Bonzai is in McDonald Research Forest, Oregon. The map on this page shows the full route, where it starts, and any mapped parking nearby.
Is there parking at Bonzai?
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.
Are dogs allowed on Bonzai?
Yes — Bonzai is mapped as dog friendly. Posted signs and seasonal restrictions always take precedence.
Can you bike Bonzai?
Bicycles are permitted, according to OSU College of Forestry — Oregon State University Research Forests. Legal access and how rideable the surface actually is are tracked separately on this page.