National Forest Development Road 1230-500
Easy · FernDeschutes National Forest, Oregon
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Add the first2.2 km1.4 mi
Distance
5 m16 ft
Elevation gain
30m
Est. time
Route
Route type
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, 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.
Fern's Friendly Walk A gentle wander — great for kids, dogs, and wildflower stops.
About this trail
National Forest Development Road 1230-500 is a 2.2 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.
Conditions
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Elevation profile
Terrain sampled every 35 m from public elevation data.
- Descent
- 99 m
- High point
- 1130 m
- 90th percentile grade
- 11.4%
Bike access & suitability
Legal permission and physical difficulty are evaluated separately.
Legal access
Confirm before riding
No authoritative or explicit bicycle-access rule is recorded for this trail.
Estimated MTB suitability
Moderate
47% confidence - score 31/100
- - Terrain: 11.4% 90th-percentile grade and 2 m climbing per km.
- - Track firmness: grade2.
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.
- National Forest Development Road 123010.6 km · 6.6 mi · Deschutes National ForestHard · Ivy
- National Forest Development Road 1235-1003.1 km · 1.9 mi · Deschutes National ForestModerate · Ace
- Forest Road 12603.1 km · 1.9 mi · Deschutes National ForestModerate · Ace
- Forest Road 1230-5000.7 km · 0.4 mi · Deschutes National ForestEasy · Fern
Trails nearby
Other routes within about 15 km.
- 1.8 km away
Rockpile Lake Trail #4005
Hard · IvyMount Jefferson Wilderness, Oregon
8.91 km · 2h 0m · ↑ 12 m
- 2.4 km away
Two Springs
Moderate · AceDeschutes National Forest, Oregon
5.98 km · 1h 50m · ↑ 319 m
- 2.6 km away
Minto Lake Trail #4006
Moderate · AceMount Jefferson Wilderness, Oregon
6.05 km · 2h 0m · ↑ 389 m
- 4.3 km away
Canyon Creek Meadow Loop Trail
Moderate · AceMount Jefferson Wilderness, Oregon
7.48 km · 2h 0m · ↑ 179 m
- 4.3 km away
Old Summit Trail #4014
Hard · IvyMount Jefferson Wilderness, Oregon
18.30 km · 4h 55m · ↑ 494 m
- 4.6 km away
Canyon Creek Trail #4010
Moderate · AceMount Jefferson Wilderness, Oregon
4.29 km · 1h 10m · ↑ 119 m
- 5.7 km away
Brush Creek Trail
Moderate · AceMount Jefferson Wilderness, Oregon
5.27 km · 1h 20m · ↑ 87 m
- 5.7 km away
Minto Pass Trail #3437
Hard · IvyMount Jefferson Wilderness, Oregon
8.59 km · 2h 0m · ↑ 75 m
- 5.8 km away
Abbott Butte Spur
Easy · FernDeschutes National Forest, Oregon
1.17 km · 20m · ↑ 53 m
- 6.9 km away
Abbot Creek
Easy · FernDeschutes National Forest, Oregon
529 m · 5m · ↑ 0 m
- 7.0 km away
Glacier View Trail
Easy · FernMount Jefferson Wilderness, Oregon
1.33 km · 30m · ↑ 120 m
- 7.5 km away
Round Lake Camp/Christian Camp
Easy · FernDeschutes National Forest, Oregon
1.03 km · 15m · ↑ 11 m
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Frequently asked
How long is National Forest Development Road 1230-500?
National Forest Development Road 1230-500 is 2.2 km (1.4 miles) as a route. Allow roughly 30m at a steady walking pace, not counting stops.
How hard is National Forest Development Road 1230-500?
OpenTrail rates it easy. It climbs about 5 m overall, and its steepest sustained stretches run around 11%.
Where is National Forest Development Road 1230-500?
National Forest Development Road 1230-500 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 National Forest Development Road 1230-500?
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.