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Whalen Island Loop

Easy · Fern

Clay Myers State Natural Area at Whalen Island, Oregon

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2.2 km1.4 mi

Distance

66 m217 ft

Elevation gain

35m

Est. time

Loop

Route type

What to expect on this trail

  • Natural surface
  • Steep
  • Rolling
  • Hiking
How these were worked out
Natural surfacerecorded
OpenStreetMap records the surface of this trail as "sand". Source: OpenStreetMap, high confidence.
Steepestimated
Nine tenths of this trail is at or below a 31.5% grade, and its steepest climb reaches 34.5%. Source: DEM terrain profile, moderate confidence.
Rollingestimated
The grade varies by 14.1 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.

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

About this trail

Whalen Island Loop is a 2.2 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
68 m
High point
17 m
90th percentile grade
31.5%
17 m-5 m-28 m0 m1.1 km2.1 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

Extreme

65% confidence - score 92/100

  • - Terrain: 31.5% 90th-percentile grade and 29 m climbing per km.
  • - Surface: sand.
  • - 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 Whalen Island Loop?

Whalen Island Loop is 2.2 km (1.4 miles) as a loop. Allow roughly 35m at a steady walking pace, not counting stops.

How hard is Whalen Island Loop?

OpenTrail rates it easy. It climbs about 66 m overall, and its steepest sustained stretches run around 32%.

Where is Whalen Island Loop?

Whalen Island Loop is in Clay Myers State Natural Area at Whalen Island, Oregon. The map on this page shows the full route, where it starts, and any mapped parking nearby.

Is there parking at Whalen Island Loop?

5 mapped parking areas sit 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