Indian Canyon Loop Trail
Easy · FernJohn Day Fossil Beds - Clarno Unit, Oregon
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Add the first1.0 km0.6 mi
Distance
67 m220 ft
Elevation gain
20m
Est. time
Route
Route type
- Parking nearby
What to expect on this trail
- Moderate climbs
- Hiking
- Running
How these were worked out
- Moderate climbsestimated
- Nine tenths of this trail is at or below a 11.4% grade, which is steady work rather than scrambling. 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
Indian Canyon Loop Trail is a 1.0 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
- 0 m
- High point
- 624 m
- 90th percentile grade
- 11.4%
Bike access & suitability
Legal permission and physical difficulty are evaluated separately.
Legal access
Confirm before riding
Estimated MTB suitability
Moderate
35% confidence - score 30/100
- - Terrain: 11.4% 90th-percentile grade and 70 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.
Trails nearby
Other routes within about 15 km.
- 200 m away
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Equisetum Ridge Trail
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852 m · 15m · ↑ 31 m
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Indian Canyon Loop Trail
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- 1.0 km away
East Shortcut Trail
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Right Equisetum Trail
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774 m · 20m · ↑ 111 m
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Mimulus Trail
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Rabbit Rock Trail
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Deer Canyon Trail
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Huntley Trail
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Frequently asked
How long is Indian Canyon Loop Trail?
Indian Canyon Loop Trail is 1.0 km (0.6 miles) as a route. Allow roughly 20m at a steady walking pace, not counting stops.
How hard is Indian Canyon Loop Trail?
OpenTrail rates it easy. It climbs about 67 m overall, and its steepest sustained stretches run around 11%.
Where is Indian Canyon Loop Trail?
Indian Canyon Loop 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 Indian Canyon Loop Trail?
One mapped parking area sits within 1.5 km of the route. Parking comes from OpenStreetMap, so check the signage when you arrive.