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Metolius-Windigo Trail

Hard · Ivy

Deschutes National Forest, Oregon

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93.3 km58.0 mi

Distance

1104 m3622 ft

Elevation gain

22h 35m

Est. time

Route

Route type

What to expect on this trail

  • Natural surface
  • Moderate climbs
  • Rough underfoot
  • Hiking
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 8.4% grade, which is steady work rather than scrambling. Source: DEM terrain profile, high confidence.
Rough underfootestimated
OpenStreetMap records track type "grade5" on this trail. Source: OpenStreetMap, 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.

Ivy's Peak Challenge Steep, long, or rough. Experienced hikers will love it.

About this trail

Metolius-Windigo Trail is a 93.3 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
1574 m
High point
1858 m
90th percentile grade
8.4%
1855 m1602 m1348 m0 m45.9 km91.9 km

Bike access & suitability

Legal permission and physical difficulty are evaluated separately.

No bicycles

Legal access

prohibited

OpenStreetMap marks bicycle access as prohibited on part of this route, while other sections are marked open. A closure anywhere on a route closes the whole route here, so treat it as closed until the restricted section is identified.

Sections of this route are mapped as open to bicycles and at least one is not. Identify the closed section before planning to ride any of it.

Estimated MTB suitability

Difficult

85% confidence - score 64/100

  • - Terrain: 8.4% 90th-percentile grade and 12 m climbing per km.
  • - Surface: ground.
  • - Track firmness: grade5.
  • - Mapped MTB technical scale: 2.

Source: Explicit OpenStreetMap access tags - OpenStreetMap contributors - checked Aug 2, 2026 - rules v2

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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.

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Frequently asked

How long is Metolius-Windigo Trail?

Metolius-Windigo Trail is 93.3 km (58.0 miles) as a route. Allow roughly 22h 35m at a steady walking pace, not counting stops.

How hard is Metolius-Windigo Trail?

OpenTrail rates it hard. It climbs about 1104 m overall, and its steepest sustained stretches run around 8%.

Where is Metolius-Windigo Trail?

Metolius-Windigo Trail 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 Metolius-Windigo 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.

Can you bike Metolius-Windigo Trail?

Bicycles are not 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