Hole in the Bucket
Easy · FernMcDonald Research Forest, Oregon
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Add the first2.4 km1.5 mi
Distance
0 m0 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 18.8% grade, and its steepest climb reaches 17.2%. Source: DEM terrain profile, moderate confidence.
- Rollingestimated
- The grade varies by 8.2 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
Hole in the Bucket is a 2.4 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
- 168 m
- High point
- 364 m
- 90th percentile grade
- 18.8%
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
53% confidence - score 59/100
- - Terrain: 18.8% 90th-percentile grade and 0 m climbing per km.
- - Surface: dirt.
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.
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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 Hole in the Bucket?
Hole in the Bucket is 2.4 km (1.5 miles) as a route. Allow roughly 30m at a steady walking pace, not counting stops.
How hard is Hole in the Bucket?
OpenTrail rates it easy. It climbs about 0 m overall, and its steepest sustained stretches run around 19%.
Where is Hole in the Bucket?
Hole in the Bucket 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 Hole in the Bucket?
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 Hole in the Bucket?
Yes — Hole in the Bucket is mapped as dog friendly. Posted signs and seasonal restrictions always take precedence.
Can you bike Hole in the Bucket?
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.