The Plunge
Easy · FernMcDonald Research Forest, Oregon
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Distance
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Elevation gain
10m
Est. time
Route
Route type
- Dogs allowed
What to expect on this trail
- Steep
- Rolling
- Hiking
How these were worked out
- Steepestimated
- Nine tenths of this trail is at or below a 29.6% grade, and its steepest climb reaches 0.0%. Source: DEM terrain profile, low confidence.
- Rollingestimated
- The grade varies by 14.2 percentage points along the route rather than climbing steadily. 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
The Plunge is a 0.9 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.
Conditions
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Elevation profile
Terrain sampled every 35 m from public elevation data.
- Descent
- 151 m
- High point
- 370 m
- 90th percentile grade
- 29.6%
Bike access & suitability
Legal permission and physical difficulty are evaluated separately.
Legal access
Confirm before riding
Estimated MTB suitability
Moderate
35% confidence - score 45/100
- - Terrain: 29.6% 90th-percentile grade and 0 m climbing per km.
Source: No access source recorded - checked Aug 2, 2026 - rules v2
Posted signs and current land-manager closures always override OpenTrail.
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Frequently asked
How long is The Plunge?
The Plunge is 0.9 km (0.6 miles) as a route. Allow roughly 10m at a steady walking pace, not counting stops.
How hard is The Plunge?
OpenTrail rates it easy. It climbs about 0 m overall, and its steepest sustained stretches run around 30%.
Where is The Plunge?
The Plunge is in McDonald Research Forest, Oregon. The map on this page shows the full route, where it starts, and any mapped parking nearby.
Is there parking at The Plunge?
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.
Are dogs allowed on The Plunge?
Yes — The Plunge is mapped as dog friendly. Posted signs and seasonal restrictions always take precedence.