Eightmile Loop Trail #496
Easy · FernMount Hood National Forest, Oregon
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Add the first2.3 km1.4 mi
Distance
131 m430 ft
Elevation gain
45m
Est. time
Route
Route type
- Parking nearby
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 11.2% 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.
Fern's Friendly Walk A gentle wander — great for kids, dogs, and wildflower stops.
About this trail
Eightmile Loop Trail #496 is a 2.3 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
- 0 m
- High point
- 1386 m
- 90th percentile grade
- 11.2%
Bike access & suitability
Legal permission and physical difficulty are evaluated separately.
Legal access
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Estimated MTB suitability
Moderate
35% confidence - score 28/100
- - Terrain: 11.2% 90th-percentile grade and 58 m climbing per km.
Source: No access source recorded - checked Aug 2, 2026 - rules v2
Posted 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.
Trails nearby
Other routes within about 15 km.
- 1.3 km away
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Frequently asked
How long is Eightmile Loop Trail #496?
Eightmile Loop Trail #496 is 2.3 km (1.4 miles) as a route. Allow roughly 45m at a steady walking pace, not counting stops.
How hard is Eightmile Loop Trail #496?
OpenTrail rates it easy. It climbs about 131 m overall, and its steepest sustained stretches run around 11%.
Where is Eightmile Loop Trail #496?
Eightmile Loop Trail #496 is in Mount Hood National Forest, Oregon. The map on this page shows the full route, where it starts, and any mapped parking nearby.
Is there parking at Eightmile Loop Trail #496?
One mapped parking area sits within 1.5 km of the route, the nearest being Bottle Prairie Trailhead. Parking comes from OpenStreetMap, so check the signage when you arrive.