Extendo Trail
Easy · FernMcDonald Research Forest, Oregon4.0(1)
2.3 km1.5 mi
Distance
7 m23 ft
Elevation gain
30m
Est. time
Route
Route type
- Dogs allowed
- Bikes allowed
What to expect on this trail
- Natural surface
- Steep
- Rolling
- 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 19.4% grade, and its steepest climb reaches 11.2%. Source: DEM terrain profile, moderate confidence.
- Rollingestimated
- The grade varies by 8.9 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
Extendo Trail 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
Loading forecast…
Elevation profile
Terrain sampled every 35 m from public elevation data.
- Descent
- 173 m
- High point
- 335 m
- 90th percentile grade
- 19.4%
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
Difficult
73% confidence - score 61/100
- - Terrain: 19.4% 90th-percentile grade and 3 m climbing per km.
- - Surface: dirt.
- - Mapped MTB technical scale: 1.
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.
Report incorrect bike access
Connecting trails
Trails whose path meets this one — plan a longer route or a loop.
Trails nearby
Other routes within about 15 km.
- 300 m away
Shave & A Haircut
Easy · FernMcDonald Research Forest, Oregon
810 m · 10m · ↑ 0 m
- 350 m away
Little Snake
Easy · FernMcDonald Research Forest, Oregon
609 m · 10m · ↑ 0 m
- 600 m away
Lower Play Time
Easy · FernMcDonald Research Forest, Oregon
806 m · 10m · ↑ 0 m
- 600 m away
The Plunge
Easy · FernMcDonald Research Forest, Oregon
1.14 km · 15m · ↑ 0 m
- 900 m away
Beehive 1 / Low Rider
Easy · FernMcDonald Research Forest, Oregon
1.08 km · 15m · ↑ 17 m
- 950 m away
Baker Creek Upper
Easy · FernMcDonald Research Forest, Oregon
683 m · 10m · ↑ 0 m
- 1.0 km away
Buzz Cut / Lovely Rita
Easy · FernMcDonald Research Forest, Oregon
564 m · 15m · ↑ 70 m
- 1.0 km away
Funnel Cake
Moderate · AceMcDonald Research Forest, Oregon
796 m · 10m · ↑ 0 m
- 1.0 km away
Delta / On The Sly
Easy · FernMcDonald Research Forest, Oregon
1.10 km · 20m · ↑ 70 m
- 1.0 km away
Southside Slip
Hard · IvyMcDonald Research Forest, Oregon
1.68 km · 20m · ↑ 0 m
- 1.1 km away
Screamin' Jack
Easy · FernMcDonald Research Forest, Oregon
1.04 km · 20m · ↑ 44 m
- 1.2 km away
Play Time
Easy · FernMcDonald Research Forest, Oregon
1.41 km · 20m · ↑ 27 m
Photos
Location metadata is stripped from uploads automatically. New photos are reviewed by a moderator before they appear publicly.
No photos yet.
Reviews
Create a free account to review this trail.
Frequently asked
How long is Extendo Trail?
Extendo Trail is 2.3 km (1.5 miles) as a route. Allow roughly 30m at a steady walking pace, not counting stops.
How hard is Extendo Trail?
OpenTrail rates it easy. It climbs about 7 m overall, and its steepest sustained stretches run around 19%.
Where is Extendo Trail?
Extendo Trail 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 Extendo 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.
Are dogs allowed on Extendo Trail?
Yes — Extendo Trail is mapped as dog friendly. Posted signs and seasonal restrictions always take precedence.
Can you bike Extendo Trail?
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.