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Hocus Pocus

Easy · Fern

McDonald Research Forest, Oregon

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1.1 km0.7 mi

Distance

98 m322 ft

Elevation gain

25m

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Route

Route type

What to expect on this trail

  • Surface: singletrack
  • Steep
  • Sustained climb
  • Hiking
How these were worked out
Surface: singletrackrecorded
OpenStreetMap records the surface of this trail as "singletrack". Source: OpenStreetMap, high confidence.
Steepestimated
Nine tenths of this trail is at or below a 26.5% grade, and its steepest climb reaches 29.1%. Source: DEM terrain profile, low confidence.
Sustained climbestimated
This trail gains 87 m of elevation per kilometre. 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

Hocus Pocus is a 1.1 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
16 m
High point
252 m
90th percentile grade
26.5%
252 m201 m149 m0 m547 m1.1 km

Bike access & suitability

Legal permission and physical difficulty are evaluated separately.

No bicycles

Legal access

prohibited

A general access restriction applies and no bicycle-specific permission overrides it.

Estimated MTB suitability

Difficult

53% confidence - score 70/100

  • - Terrain: 26.5% 90th-percentile grade and 87 m climbing per km.
  • - Surface: singletrack.

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 Hocus Pocus?

Hocus Pocus is 1.1 km (0.7 miles) as a route. Allow roughly 25m at a steady walking pace, not counting stops.

How hard is Hocus Pocus?

OpenTrail rates it easy. It climbs about 98 m overall, and its steepest sustained stretches run around 27%.

Where is Hocus Pocus?

Hocus Pocus 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 Hocus Pocus?

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 Hocus Pocus?

Yes — Hocus Pocus is mapped as dog friendly. Posted signs and seasonal restrictions always take precedence.

Can you bike Hocus Pocus?

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 September 6, 2026 · terrain computed July 30, 2026