National Forest Development Road 2730-500
Moderate · AceOchoco National Forest, Oregon
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Add the first4.4 km2.7 mi
Distance
26 m85 ft
Elevation gain
1h 0m
Est. time
Route
Route type
- Parking nearby
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 11.3% 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.
Ace's Active Trek A real workout with honest climbing — pack water and snacks.
About this trail
National Forest Development Road 2730-500 is a 4.4 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
- 156 m
- High point
- 1638 m
- 90th percentile grade
- 11.3%
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 37/100
- - Terrain: 11.3% 90th-percentile grade and 6 m climbing per km.
- - Track firmness: grade3.
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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Frequently asked
How long is National Forest Development Road 2730-500?
National Forest Development Road 2730-500 is 4.4 km (2.7 miles) as a route. Allow roughly 1h 0m at a steady walking pace, not counting stops.
How hard is National Forest Development Road 2730-500?
OpenTrail rates it moderate. It climbs about 26 m overall, and its steepest sustained stretches run around 11%.
Where is National Forest Development Road 2730-500?
National Forest Development Road 2730-500 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 National Forest Development Road 2730-500?
One mapped parking area sits within 1.5 km of the route, the nearest being South Scotty Creek Trailhead. Parking comes from OpenStreetMap, so check the signage when you arrive.