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Catherine Creek Loop Trail

Easy · Fern

Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, Oregon

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2.6 km1.6 mi

Distance

93 m305 ft

Elevation gain

45m

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Route

Route type

What to expect on this trail

  • Steep
  • Rolling
  • Hiking
How these were worked out
Steepestimated
Nine tenths of this trail is at or below a 16.3% grade, and its steepest climb reaches 16.3%. Source: DEM terrain profile, moderate confidence.
Rollingestimated
The grade varies by 10.7 percentage points along the route rather than climbing steadily. 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.

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

About this trail

Catherine Creek Loop Trail is a 2.6 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
111 m
High point
187 m
90th percentile grade
16.3%
187 m129 m71 m0 m1.2 km2.4 km

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

Moderate

35% confidence - score 37/100

  • - Terrain: 16.3% 90th-percentile grade and 35 m climbing per km.

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 Catherine Creek Loop Trail?

Catherine Creek Loop Trail is 2.6 km (1.6 miles) as a route. Allow roughly 45m at a steady walking pace, not counting stops.

How hard is Catherine Creek Loop Trail?

OpenTrail rates it easy. It climbs about 93 m overall, and its steepest sustained stretches run around 16%.

Where is Catherine Creek Loop Trail?

Catherine Creek Loop 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 Catherine Creek Loop Trail?

One mapped parking area sits within 1.5 km of the route, the nearest being Catherine Creek Trailhead. Parking comes from OpenStreetMap, so check the signage when you arrive.

Can you bike Catherine Creek Loop 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