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McGinnis Creek Trail

Easy · Fern

Ochoco National Forest, Oregon

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0.7 km0.4 mi

Distance

41 m135 ft

Elevation gain

15m

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Route

Route type

What to expect on this trail

  • Natural surface
  • Moderate climbs
  • Hiking
  • Running
  • Biking
How these were worked out
Natural surfacerecorded
OpenStreetMap records the surface of this trail as "dirt". Source: OpenStreetMap, high confidence.
Moderate climbsestimated
Nine tenths of this trail is at or below a 13.9% grade, which is steady work rather than scrambling. Source: DEM terrain profile, low confidence.

Biking is listed because the access rules record an explicit permission — see the bike section below for its authority. It is never inferred from the terrain.

Fern's Friendly Walk A gentle wander — great for kids, dogs, and wildflower stops.

About this trail

McGinnis Creek Trail is a 0.7 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
0 m
High point
1513 m
90th percentile grade
13.9%
1513 m1492 m1471 m0 m313 m626 m

Bike access & suitability

Legal permission and physical difficulty are evaluated separately.

Bikes allowed

Legal access

allowed

Every imported segment carries an explicit bicycle permission.

Estimated MTB suitability

Difficult

53% confidence - score 54/100

  • - Terrain: 13.9% 90th-percentile grade and 57 m climbing per km.
  • - Surface: dirt.

Source: Explicit OpenStreetMap access tags - OpenStreetMap contributors - 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 McGinnis Creek Trail?

McGinnis Creek Trail is 0.7 km (0.4 miles) as a route. Allow roughly 15m at a steady walking pace, not counting stops.

How hard is McGinnis Creek Trail?

OpenTrail rates it easy. It climbs about 41 m overall, and its steepest sustained stretches run around 14%.

Where is McGinnis Creek Trail?

McGinnis Creek Trail is in Ochoco National Forest, Oregon. The map on this page shows the full route, where it starts, and any mapped parking nearby.

Is there parking at McGinnis Creek Trail?

One mapped parking area sits within 1.5 km of the route, the nearest being Bandit Springs Sno-Park. Parking comes from OpenStreetMap, so check the signage when you arrive.

Can you bike McGinnis Creek Trail?

Bicycles are permitted, according to OpenStreetMap contributors. Legal access and how rideable the surface actually is are tracked separately on this page.

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