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Nelson Ridge Trail

Moderate · Ace

Siuslaw National Forest, Oregon

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5.0 km3.1 mi

Distance

134 m440 ft

Elevation gain

1h 20m

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Route

Route type

What to expect on this trail

  • Natural surface
  • Moderate climbs
  • Rolling
  • Hiking
  • Running
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 13.1% grade, which is steady work rather than scrambling. Source: DEM terrain profile, moderate confidence.
Rollingestimated
The grade varies by 10.1 percentage points along the route rather than climbing steadily. 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

Nelson Ridge Trail is a 5.0 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
178 m
High point
377 m
90th percentile grade
13.1%
377 m281 m185 m0 m2.5 km4.9 km

Bike access & suitability

Legal permission and physical difficulty are evaluated separately.

Bike access unknown

Legal access

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No authoritative or explicit bicycle-access rule is recorded for this trail.

Estimated MTB suitability

Moderate

53% confidence - score 48/100

  • - Terrain: 13.1% 90th-percentile grade and 27 m climbing per km.
  • - Surface: ground.

Source: No access source recorded - 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 Nelson Ridge Trail?

Nelson Ridge Trail is 5.0 km (3.1 miles) as a route. Allow roughly 1h 20m at a steady walking pace, not counting stops.

How hard is Nelson Ridge Trail?

OpenTrail rates it moderate. It climbs about 134 m overall, and its steepest sustained stretches run around 13%.

Where is Nelson Ridge Trail?

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

Is there parking at Nelson Ridge Trail?

6 mapped parking areas sit within 1.5 km of the route. Parking comes from OpenStreetMap, so check the signage when you arrive.

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