West Bear Gulch Trail
Easy · FernOregon
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Add the first2.1 km1.3 mi
Distance
181 m594 ft
Elevation gain
45m
Est. time
Route
Route type
- Dogs allowed
- 2 parking areas
What to expect on this trail
- Natural surface
- Steep
- Sustained climb
- Hiking
How these were worked out
- Natural surfacerecorded
- OpenStreetMap records the surface of this trail as "ground". Source: OpenStreetMap, high confidence.
- Steepestimated
- Nine tenths of this trail is at or below a 22.6% grade, and its steepest climb reaches 29.5%. Source: DEM terrain profile, moderate confidence.
- Sustained climbestimated
- This trail gains 86 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.
Fern's Friendly Walk A gentle wander — great for kids, dogs, and wildflower stops.
About this trail
West Bear Gulch Trail is a 2.1 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.
Conditions
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Elevation profile
Terrain sampled every 35 m from public elevation data.
- Descent
- 0 m
- High point
- 1077 m
- 90th percentile grade
- 22.6%
Bike access & suitability
Legal permission and physical difficulty are evaluated separately.
Legal access
Confirm before riding
No authoritative or explicit bicycle-access rule is recorded for this trail.
Estimated MTB suitability
Difficult
53% confidence - score 70/100
- - Terrain: 22.6% 90th-percentile grade and 86 m climbing per km.
- - Surface: ground.
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.
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Frequently asked
How long is West Bear Gulch Trail?
West Bear Gulch Trail is 2.1 km (1.3 miles) as a route. Allow roughly 45m at a steady walking pace, not counting stops.
How hard is West Bear Gulch Trail?
OpenTrail rates it easy. It climbs about 181 m overall, and its steepest sustained stretches run around 23%.
Where is West Bear Gulch Trail?
West Bear Gulch Trail is in Oregon. The map on this page shows the full route, where it starts, and any mapped parking nearby.
Is there parking at West Bear Gulch Trail?
2 mapped parking areas sit within 1.5 km of the route. Parking comes from OpenStreetMap, so check the signage when you arrive.
Are dogs allowed on West Bear Gulch Trail?
Yes — West Bear Gulch Trail is mapped as dog friendly. Posted signs and seasonal restrictions always take precedence.