National Forest Development Road 173
Easy · FernUmatilla National Forest, Oregon
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Add the first2.1 km1.3 mi
Distance
30 m98 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 10.5% 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 173 is a 2.1 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
- 40 m
- High point
- 1576 m
- 90th percentile grade
- 10.5%
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
Easy
35% confidence - score 23/100
- - Terrain: 10.5% 90th-percentile grade and 15 m climbing per km.
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.
Trails nearby
Other routes within about 15 km.
- 9.3 km away
Blue Mountain Trail
Hard · IvyUmatilla National Forest, Oregon
12.28 km · 4h 5m · ↑ 808 m
- 9.5 km away
South Fork Desolation Trail
Hard · IvyUmatilla National Forest, Oregon
12.79 km · 4h 5m · ↑ 724 m
- 11.2 km away
Lake Creek Trail
Hard · IvyNorth Fork John Day Wilderness, Oregon
10.97 km · 2h 50m · ↑ 251 m
- 11.2 km away
Lost Lake Trail
Moderate · AceUmatilla National Forest, Oregon
5.68 km · 2h 0m · ↑ 460 m
- 14.2 km away
Princess Trail
Easy · FernMalheur National Forest, Oregon
2.27 km · 35m · ↑ 56 m
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Frequently asked
How long is National Forest Development Road 173?
National Forest Development Road 173 is 2.1 km (1.3 miles) as a route. Allow roughly 30m at a steady walking pace, not counting stops.
How hard is National Forest Development Road 173?
OpenTrail rates it easy. It climbs about 30 m overall, and its steepest sustained stretches run around 11%.
Where is National Forest Development Road 173?
National Forest Development Road 173 is in Umatilla 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 173?
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.