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Pipeline Trail

Easy · Fern

Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, Oregon

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0.5 km0.3 mi

Distance

0 m0 ft

Elevation gain

5m

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Route

Route type

What to expect on this trail

  • Natural surface
  • Moderate climbs
  • Hiking
  • Running
  • Biking
How these were worked out
Natural surfacerecorded
OpenStreetMap records the surface of this trail as "dirt". Source: OpenStreetMap, high confidence.
Moderate climbsestimated
Nine tenths of this trail is at or below a 9.6% grade, which is steady work rather than scrambling. Source: DEM terrain profile, low confidence.

Biking is listed because the access rules record an explicit permission — see the bike section below for its authority. It is never inferred from the terrain.

Fern's Friendly Walk A gentle wander — great for kids, dogs, and wildflower stops.

About this trail

Pipeline Trail is a 0.5 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
18 m
High point
178 m
90th percentile grade
9.6%
178 m169 m160 m0 m229 m457 m

Bike access & suitability

Legal permission and physical difficulty are evaluated separately.

Bikes allowed

Legal access

allowed

Every imported segment carries an explicit bicycle permission.

Estimated MTB suitability

Moderate

53% confidence - score 40/100

  • - Terrain: 9.6% 90th-percentile grade and 0 m climbing per km.
  • - Surface: dirt.

Source: Explicit OpenStreetMap access tags - OpenStreetMap contributors - checked Aug 2, 2026 - rules v2

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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.

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Frequently asked

How long is Pipeline Trail?

Pipeline Trail is 0.5 km (0.3 miles) as a route. Allow roughly 5m at a steady walking pace, not counting stops.

How hard is Pipeline Trail?

OpenTrail rates it easy. It climbs about 0 m overall, and its steepest sustained stretches run around 10%.

Where is Pipeline Trail?

Pipeline Trail is in Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, Oregon. The map on this page shows the full route, where it starts, and any mapped parking nearby.

Is there parking at Pipeline Trail?

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

Can you bike Pipeline Trail?

Bicycles are permitted, according to OpenStreetMap contributors. Legal access and how rideable the surface actually is are tracked separately on this page.

Trail data last updated September 6, 2026 · terrain computed August 2, 2026