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Lava Flow (lower)

Easy · Fern

Deschutes National Forest, Oregon

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1.2 km0.8 mi

Distance

0 m0 ft

Elevation gain

15m

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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 "unpaved". Source: OpenStreetMap, high confidence.
Moderate climbsestimated
Nine tenths of this trail is at or below a 10.7% 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

Lava Flow (lower) is a 1.2 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
71 m
High point
2004 m
90th percentile grade
10.7%
2004 m1969 m1933 m0 m588 m1.2 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 40/100

  • - Terrain: 10.7% 90th-percentile grade and 0 m climbing per km.
  • - Surface: unpaved.

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 Lava Flow (lower)?

Lava Flow (lower) is 1.2 km (0.8 miles) as a route. Allow roughly 15m at a steady walking pace, not counting stops.

How hard is Lava Flow (lower)?

OpenTrail rates it easy. It climbs about 0 m overall, and its steepest sustained stretches run around 11%.

Where is Lava Flow (lower)?

Lava Flow (lower) is in Deschutes National Forest, Oregon. The map on this page shows the full route, where it starts, and any mapped parking nearby.

Is there parking at Lava Flow (lower)?

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.

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