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The Way

Easy · Fern

Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, Oregon

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2.0 km1.3 mi

Distance

47 m154 ft

Elevation gain

30m

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Route

Route type

What to expect on this trail

  • Natural surface
  • Moderate climbs
  • Hiking
  • Running
How these were worked out
Natural surfacerecorded
OpenStreetMap records the surface of this trail as "ground". Source: OpenStreetMap, high confidence.
Moderate climbsestimated
Nine tenths of this trail is at or below a 11.3% grade, which is steady work rather than scrambling. 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.

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

About this trail

The Way is a 2.0 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
25 m
High point
713 m
90th percentile grade
11.3%
713 m689 m665 m0 m1.0 km2.0 km

Bike access & suitability

Legal permission and physical difficulty are evaluated separately.

No bicycles

Legal access

prohibited

OpenStreetMap explicitly marks bicycle access as prohibited on at least one segment.

Estimated MTB suitability

Moderate

53% confidence - score 44/100

  • - Terrain: 11.3% 90th-percentile grade and 23 m climbing per km.
  • - Surface: ground.

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 The Way?

The Way is 2.0 km (1.3 miles) as a route. Allow roughly 30m at a steady walking pace, not counting stops.

How hard is The Way?

OpenTrail rates it easy. It climbs about 47 m overall, and its steepest sustained stretches run around 11%.

Where is The Way?

The Way 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 The Way?

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 Way?

Yes — The Way is mapped as dog friendly. Posted signs and seasonal restrictions always take precedence.

Can you bike The Way?

Bicycles are not 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