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Thunder Creek

Moderate · Ace

Umpqua National Forest, Oregon

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3.1 km1.9 mi

Distance

12 m39 ft

Elevation gain

40m

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Route

Route type

What to expect on this trail

  • Moderate climbs
  • Hiking
  • Running
How these were worked out
Moderate climbsestimated
Nine tenths of this trail is at or below a 13.5% 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.

Ace's Active Trek A real workout with honest climbing — pack water and snacks.

About this trail

Thunder Creek is a 3.1 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
170 m
High point
860 m
90th percentile grade
13.5%
860 m775 m689 m0 m1.5 km3.1 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

47% confidence - score 42/100

  • - Terrain: 13.5% 90th-percentile grade and 4 m climbing per km.
  • - Track firmness: grade3.

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 Thunder Creek?

Thunder Creek is 3.1 km (1.9 miles) as a route. Allow roughly 40m at a steady walking pace, not counting stops.

How hard is Thunder Creek?

OpenTrail rates it moderate. It climbs about 12 m overall, and its steepest sustained stretches run around 14%.

Where is Thunder Creek?

Thunder Creek is in Umpqua National Forest, Oregon. The map on this page shows the full route, where it starts, and any mapped parking nearby.

Is there parking at Thunder Creek?

One mapped parking area sits 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