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Oregon Dunes Loop Trail

Moderate · Ace

Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, Oregon

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6.2 km3.9 mi

Distance

48 m157 ft

Elevation gain

1h 30m

Est. time

Loop

Route type

What to expect on this trail

  • Natural surface
  • Gently graded
  • Hiking
  • Running
How these were worked out
Natural surfacerecorded
OpenStreetMap records the surface of this trail as "sand". Source: OpenStreetMap, high confidence.
Gently gradedestimated
Nine tenths of this trail is at or below a 7.6% grade, so the climbing is easy going throughout. 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

Oregon Dunes Loop Trail is a 6.2 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.

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Elevation profile

Terrain sampled every 35 m from public elevation data.

Descent
73 m
High point
49 m
90th percentile grade
7.6%
49 m24 m-2 m0 m3.1 km6.1 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 49/100

  • - Terrain: 7.6% 90th-percentile grade and 8 m climbing per km.
  • - Surface: sand.

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 Oregon Dunes Loop Trail?

Oregon Dunes Loop Trail is 6.2 km (3.9 miles) as a loop. Allow roughly 1h 30m at a steady walking pace, not counting stops.

How hard is Oregon Dunes Loop Trail?

OpenTrail rates it moderate. It climbs about 48 m overall, and its steepest sustained stretches run around 8%.

Where is Oregon Dunes Loop Trail?

Oregon Dunes Loop Trail is in Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, Oregon. The map on this page shows the full route, where it starts, and any mapped parking nearby.

Is there parking at Oregon Dunes Loop Trail?

3 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