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Indian Canyon Loop Trail

Moderate · Ace

John Day Fossil Beds - Clarno Unit, Oregon

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3.7 km2.3 mi

Distance

67 m220 ft

Elevation gain

55m

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Route

Route type

What to expect on this trail

  • Natural surface
  • Moderate climbs
  • Hiking
  • Running
How these were worked out
Natural surfacerecorded
OpenStreetMap records the surface of this trail as "ground". Source: OpenStreetMap, high confidence.
Moderate climbsestimated
Nine tenths of this trail is at or below a 10.9% grade, which is steady work rather than scrambling. 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

Indian Canyon Loop Trail is a 3.7 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
148 m
High point
624 m
90th percentile grade
10.9%
624 m549 m473 m0 m1.8 km3.6 km

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 42/100

  • - Terrain: 10.9% 90th-percentile grade and 18 m climbing per km.
  • - Surface: ground.

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 Indian Canyon Loop Trail?

Indian Canyon Loop Trail is 3.7 km (2.3 miles) as a route. Allow roughly 55m at a steady walking pace, not counting stops.

How hard is Indian Canyon Loop Trail?

OpenTrail rates it moderate. 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?

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

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