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Edison-Lava Trail

Moderate · Ace

Deschutes National Forest, Oregon

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3.9 km2.4 mi

Distance

90 m295 ft

Elevation gain

1h 0m

Est. time

Route

Route type

What to expect on this trail

  • Moderate climbs
  • Hiking
  • Running
How these were worked out
Moderate climbsestimated
Nine tenths of this trail is at or below a 8.7% 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

Edison-Lava Trail 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.

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Elevation profile

Terrain sampled every 35 m from public elevation data.

Descent
37 m
High point
1587 m
90th percentile grade
8.7%
1587 m1541 m1495 m0 m1.9 km3.8 km

Bike access & suitability

Legal permission and physical difficulty are evaluated separately.

Bike access unknown

Legal access

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Estimated MTB suitability

Easy

35% confidence - score 20/100

  • - Terrain: 8.7% 90th-percentile grade and 23 m climbing per km.

Source: No access source recorded - checked Aug 2, 2026 - rules v2

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Connecting trails

Trails whose path meets this one — plan a longer route or a loop.

Trails nearby

Other routes within about 15 km.

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Frequently asked

How long is Edison-Lava Trail?

Edison-Lava Trail is 3.9 km (2.4 miles) as a route. Allow roughly 1h 0m at a steady walking pace, not counting stops.

How hard is Edison-Lava Trail?

OpenTrail rates it moderate. It climbs about 90 m overall, and its steepest sustained stretches run around 9%.

Where is Edison-Lava Trail?

Edison-Lava Trail is in Deschutes National Forest, Oregon. The map on this page shows the full route, where it starts, and any mapped parking nearby.

Is there parking at Edison-Lava 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.

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