Independence Pass Trail
Moderate · AceOregon
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Add the first2.8 km1.8 mi
Distance
150 m492 ft
Elevation gain
55m
Est. time
Route
Route type
What to expect on this trail
- Steep
- Rolling
- Hiking
How these were worked out
- Steepestimated
- Nine tenths of this trail is at or below a 21.9% grade, and its steepest climb reaches 29.2%. Source: DEM terrain profile, moderate confidence.
- Rollingestimated
- The grade varies by 12.9 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.
Ace's Active Trek A real workout with honest climbing — pack water and snacks.
About this trail
Independence Pass Trail is a 2.8 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
- 102 m
- High point
- 1444 m
- 90th percentile grade
- 21.9%
Bike access & suitability
Legal permission and physical difficulty are evaluated separately.
Legal access
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Estimated MTB suitability
Moderate
35% confidence - score 49/100
- - Terrain: 21.9% 90th-percentile grade and 53 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.
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Other routes within about 15 km.
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Frequently asked
How long is Independence Pass Trail?
Independence Pass Trail is 2.8 km (1.8 miles) as a route. Allow roughly 55m at a steady walking pace, not counting stops.
How hard is Independence Pass Trail?
OpenTrail rates it moderate. It climbs about 150 m overall, and its steepest sustained stretches run around 22%.
Where is Independence Pass Trail?
Independence Pass Trail is in Oregon. The map on this page shows the full route, where it starts, and any mapped parking nearby.
Is there parking at Independence Pass 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.