Western Rim National Recreation Trail
Hard · IvyHells Canyon National Recreation Area, Oregon
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Add the first19.7 km12.2 mi
Distance
632 m2073 ft
Elevation gain
5h 25m
Est. time
Route
Route type
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 18.4% grade, and its steepest climb reaches 55.9%. Source: DEM terrain profile, high confidence.
- Rollingestimated
- The grade varies by 11.6 percentage points along the route rather than climbing steadily. 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.
Ivy's Peak Challenge Steep, long, or rough. Experienced hikers will love it.
About this trail
Western Rim National Recreation Trail is a 19.7 km trail in Oregon. Route imported from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL); community descriptions, photos, and condition reports welcome.
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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
- 763 m
- High point
- 2104 m
- 90th percentile grade
- 18.4%
Bike access & suitability
Legal permission and physical difficulty are evaluated separately.
Legal access
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Estimated MTB suitability
Moderate
35% confidence - score 41/100
- - Terrain: 18.4% 90th-percentile grade and 32 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.
- Western Rim National Recreation Trail21.7 km · 13.5 mi · Hells Canyon WildernessHard · Ivy
- Saddle Creek Trail17.1 km · 10.6 mi · Hells Canyon WildernessHard · Ivy
- Morgan Ridge Trail11.0 km · 6.9 mi · Hells Canyon National Recreation AreaHard · Ivy
- Black Mountain Trail4.9 km · 3.1 mi · Hells Canyon WildernessModerate · Ace
- Battle Creek Trail3.2 km · 2.0 mi · Hells Canyon WildernessModerate · Ace
- Marks Cabin Trail2.8 km · 1.8 mi · Hells Canyon National Recreation AreaEasy · Fern
Trails nearby
Other routes within about 15 km.
- 1.3 km away
Granny Spur
Moderate · AceHells Canyon National Recreation Area, Oregon
4.90 km · 1h 10m · ↑ 43 m
- 2.1 km away
High Trail
Hard · IvyHells Canyon Wilderness, Oregon
43.08 km · 12h 20m · ↑ 1633 m
- 3.5 km away
Memaloose
Moderate · AceHells Canyon National Recreation Area, Oregon
3.72 km · 1h 25m · ↑ 345 m
- 3.5 km away
Freezeout Trail
Moderate · AceHells Canyon National Recreation Area, Oregon
6.60 km · 1h 30m · ↑ 12 m
- 6.8 km away
Hat Point Trail
Moderate · AceHells Canyon Wilderness, Oregon
5.47 km · 1h 15m · ↑ 0 m
- 7.3 km away
Upper Snake Trail
Hard · IvySnake Wild and Scenic River, Oregon
18.05 km · 5h 30m · ↑ 896 m
- 8.1 km away
Snake River National Recreation Trail
Hard · IvySnake Wild and Scenic River, Oregon
50.00 km · 14h 0m · ↑ 1718 m
- 8.3 km away
Catch I Two Trail
Hard · IvyHells Canyon National Recreation Area, Oregon
8.19 km · 2h 25m · ↑ 375 m
- 8.3 km away
Four Mile Trail
Moderate · AceHells Canyon Wilderness, Oregon
6.39 km · 1h 25m · ↑ 0 m
- 8.5 km away
Snake River Trail
Hard · IvySnake Wild and Scenic River, Oregon
33.97 km · 8h 45m · ↑ 734 m
- 8.5 km away
Little Granite Creek Trail
Hard · IvyHells Canyon Wilderness, Oregon
9.38 km · 5h 5m · ↑ 1813 m
- 8.8 km away
Last Chance Trail
Moderate · AceHells Canyon National Recreation Area, Oregon
3.02 km · 45m · ↑ 66 m
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Frequently asked
How long is Western Rim National Recreation Trail?
Western Rim National Recreation Trail is 19.7 km (12.2 miles) as a route. Allow roughly 5h 25m at a steady walking pace, not counting stops.
How hard is Western Rim National Recreation Trail?
OpenTrail rates it hard. It climbs about 632 m overall, and its steepest sustained stretches run around 18%.
Where is Western Rim National Recreation Trail?
Western Rim National Recreation Trail is in Hells Canyon National Recreation Area, Oregon. The map on this page shows the full route, where it starts, and any mapped parking nearby.
Is there parking at Western Rim National Recreation 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.