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Geologic Time Trail

Easy · Fern

John Day Fossil Beds - Clarno Unit, Oregon

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0.6 km0.4 mi

Distance

17 m56 ft

Elevation gain

10m

Est. time

Route

Route type

What to expect on this trail

  • Paved
  • Steep
  • Rolling
  • Hiking
How these were worked out
Pavedrecorded
OpenStreetMap records the surface of this trail as "asphalt". Source: OpenStreetMap, high confidence.
Steepestimated
Nine tenths of this trail is at or below a 15.5% grade, and its steepest climb reaches 38.1%. Source: DEM terrain profile, low confidence.
Rollingestimated
The grade varies by 9.4 percentage points along the route rather than climbing steadily. Source: DEM terrain profile, low 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

Geologic Time Trail is a 0.6 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
0 m
High point
470 m
90th percentile grade
15.5%
470 m461 m452 m0 m289 m578 m

Bike access & suitability

Legal permission and physical difficulty are evaluated separately.

Bike access unknown

Legal access

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No authoritative or explicit bicycle-access rule is recorded for this trail.

Estimated MTB suitability

Moderate

53% confidence - score 35/100

  • - Terrain: 15.5% 90th-percentile grade and 28 m climbing per km.
  • - Surface: asphalt.

Source: No access source recorded - 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 Geologic Time Trail?

Geologic Time Trail is 0.6 km (0.4 miles) as a route. Allow roughly 10m at a steady walking pace, not counting stops.

How hard is Geologic Time Trail?

OpenTrail rates it easy. It climbs about 17 m overall, and its steepest sustained stretches run around 16%.

Where is Geologic Time Trail?

Geologic Time Trail is in John Day Fossil Beds - Clarno Unit, Oregon. The map on this page shows the full route, where it starts, and any mapped parking nearby.

Is there parking at Geologic Time Trail?

5 mapped parking areas sit within 1.5 km of the route, the nearest being Palisades Trailhead. Parking comes from OpenStreetMap, so check the signage when you arrive.

Trail data last updated August 2, 2026 · terrain computed July 30, 2026