Upper Chetco Trail

Moderate · Ace

Kalmiopsis Wilderness, Oregon

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4.2 km2.6 mi

Distance

545 m1788 ft

Elevation gain

1h 50m

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Route

Route type

Dogs allowed

Steep
Sustained climb
Hiking

How these were worked out

Steepestimated: Nine tenths of this trail is at or below a 28.7% grade, and its steepest climb reaches 55.3%. Source: DEM terrain profile, moderate confidence.
Sustained climbestimated: This trail gains 130 m of elevation per kilometre. 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

Upper Chetco Trail is a 4.2 km trail in Oregon. Route imported from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL); community descriptions, photos, and condition reports welcome.

Bike access

AllowedConditionalProhibitedUnknown

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: 8 m
High point: 925 m
90th percentile grade: 28.7%

Bike access & suitability

Legal permission and physical difficulty are evaluated separately.

Bike access unknown

Legal access

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Estimated MTB suitability

Difficult

35% confidence - score 56/100

- Terrain: 28.7% 90th-percentile grade and 130 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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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 Upper Chetco Trail?

Upper Chetco Trail is 4.2 km (2.6 miles) as a route. Allow roughly 1h 50m at a steady walking pace, not counting stops.

How hard is Upper Chetco Trail?

OpenTrail rates it moderate. It climbs about 545 m overall, and its steepest sustained stretches run around 29%.

Where is Upper Chetco Trail?

Upper Chetco Trail is in Kalmiopsis Wilderness, Oregon. The map on this page shows the full route, where it starts, and any mapped parking nearby.

Is there parking at Upper Chetco Trail?

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 Upper Chetco Trail?

Yes — Upper Chetco Trail is mapped as dog friendly. Posted signs and seasonal restrictions always take precedence.