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Talus Ridge Trail (NF8400-240)

Easy · Fern

Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, Oregon

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1.0 km0.6 mi

Distance

85 m279 ft

Elevation gain

20m

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Route

Route type

What to expect on this trail

  • Natural surface
  • Steep
  • Sustained climb
  • Hiking
  • Biking
How these were worked out
Natural surfacerecorded
OpenStreetMap records the surface of this trail as "unpaved". Source: OpenStreetMap, high confidence.
Steepestimated
Nine tenths of this trail is at or below a 15.1% grade, and its steepest climb reaches 31.7%. Source: DEM terrain profile, low confidence.
Sustained climbestimated
This trail gains 87 m of elevation per kilometre. 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

Talus Ridge Trail (NF8400-240) is a 1.0 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
0 m
High point
206 m
90th percentile grade
15.1%
206 m163 m119 m0 m484 m968 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

Difficult

65% confidence - score 64/100

  • - Terrain: 15.1% 90th-percentile grade and 87 m climbing per km.
  • - Surface: unpaved.
  • - Track firmness: grade2.

Source: Explicit OpenStreetMap access tags - OpenStreetMap contributors - 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 Talus Ridge Trail (NF8400-240)?

Talus Ridge Trail (NF8400-240) is 1.0 km (0.6 miles) as a route. Allow roughly 20m at a steady walking pace, not counting stops.

How hard is Talus Ridge Trail (NF8400-240)?

OpenTrail rates it easy. It climbs about 85 m overall, and its steepest sustained stretches run around 15%.

Where is Talus Ridge Trail (NF8400-240)?

Talus Ridge Trail (NF8400-240) 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 Talus Ridge Trail (NF8400-240)?

No parking area is mapped within 1.5 km of this route in OpenStreetMap. That is not the same as there being none — check local access rules before you go.

Can you bike Talus Ridge Trail (NF8400-240)?

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 August 2, 2026 · terrain computed July 30, 2026