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Nelson Ridge Trail

Easy · Fern

Siuslaw National Forest, Oregon

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1.9 km1.2 mi

Distance

88 m289 ft

Elevation gain

35m

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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 11.9% grade, which is steady work rather than scrambling. Source: DEM terrain profile, low 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

Nelson Ridge Trail is a 1.9 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
30 m
High point
377 m
90th percentile grade
11.9%
377 m331 m285 m0 m954 m1.9 km

Bike access & suitability

Legal permission and physical difficulty are evaluated separately.

Bike access unknown

Legal access

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Estimated MTB suitability

Moderate

35% confidence - score 29/100

  • - Terrain: 11.9% 90th-percentile grade and 45 m climbing per km.

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 1.9 km (1.2 miles) as a route. Allow roughly 35m at a steady walking pace, not counting stops.

How hard is Nelson Ridge Trail?

OpenTrail rates it easy. It climbs about 88 m overall, and its steepest sustained stretches run around 12%.

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?

2 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 July 30, 2026 · terrain computed July 30, 2026