Whychus Creek Trail
Moderate · AceWhychus Creek Wild and Scenic River (Scenic Area), Oregon
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Add the first4.5 km2.8 mi
Distance
44 m144 ft
Elevation gain
1h 5m
Est. time
Route
Route type
- No bicycles
- 2 parking areas
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 11.8% 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
Whychus Creek Trail is a 4.5 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
- 146 m
- High point
- 1178 m
- 90th percentile grade
- 11.8%
Bike access & suitability
Legal permission and physical difficulty are evaluated separately.
Legal access
prohibited
OpenStreetMap explicitly marks bicycle access as prohibited on at least one segment.
Estimated MTB suitability
Moderate
35% confidence - score 26/100
- - Terrain: 11.8% 90th-percentile grade and 10 m climbing per km.
Source: Explicit OpenStreetMap access tags - OpenStreetMap contributors - checked Aug 2, 2026 - rules v2
View access evidencePosted 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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- Metolius-Windigo Trail #9923.8 km · 14.8 mi · Deschutes National ForestHard · Ivy
- Forest Road 1514-8803.1 km · 2.0 mi · Deschutes National ForestModerate · Ace
- Cougar Draw Trail #40710.6 km · 0.4 mi · Whychus Creek Wild and Scenic River (Scenic Area)Easy · Fern
Trails nearby
Other routes within about 15 km.
- 800 m away
Peterson Ridge Tie Trail
Moderate · AceDeschutes National Forest, Oregon
5.09 km · 1h 20m · ↑ 146 m
- 1.6 km away
Wychus Creek Pit
Easy · FernDeschutes National Forest, Oregon
1.37 km · 25m · ↑ 53 m
- 1.7 km away
Whychus Creek Overlook Trail #4069
Easy · FernWhychus Creek Wild and Scenic River (Scenic Area), Oregon
1.39 km · 20m · ↑ 17 m
- 3.3 km away
Peterson Ridge Trail
Hard · IvyDeschutes National Forest, Oregon
8.32 km · 1h 55m · ↑ 61 m
- 4.6 km away
Pole Creek Pit
Easy · FernDeschutes National Forest, Oregon
862 m · 15m · ↑ 29 m
- 7.0 km away
Chush Falls Trail #4080
Moderate · AceWhychus Creek Wild and Scenic River (Scenic Area), Oregon
3.80 km · 1h 0m · ↑ 115 m
- 7.0 km away
Whychus Tie Trail
Easy · FernDeschutes National Forest, Oregon
1.12 km · 15m · ↑ 5 m
- 8.6 km away
Pole Creek Trail #4072
Easy · FernThree Sisters Wilderness, Oregon
2.29 km · 50m · ↑ 177 m
- 8.9 km away
Scott Pass Trail #4068
Moderate · AceThree Sisters Wilderness, Oregon
5.72 km · 1h 50m · ↑ 345 m
- 9.4 km away
Millican Crater Trail #4066
Hard · IvyThree Sisters Wilderness, Oregon
8.01 km · 2h 15m · ↑ 294 m
- 9.4 km away
Tollgate Emergency Route
Easy · FernDeschutes National Forest, Oregon
1.09 km · 15m · ↑ 5 m
- 10.1 km away
Green Lakes Trail #4070
Hard · IvyThree Sisters Wilderness, Oregon
22.44 km · 5h 25m · ↑ 254 m
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Frequently asked
How long is Whychus Creek Trail?
Whychus Creek Trail is 4.5 km (2.8 miles) as a route. Allow roughly 1h 5m at a steady walking pace, not counting stops.
How hard is Whychus Creek Trail?
OpenTrail rates it moderate. It climbs about 44 m overall, and its steepest sustained stretches run around 12%.
Where is Whychus Creek Trail?
Whychus Creek Trail is in Whychus Creek Wild and Scenic River (Scenic Area), Oregon. The map on this page shows the full route, where it starts, and any mapped parking nearby.
Is there parking at Whychus Creek Trail?
2 mapped parking areas sit within 1.5 km of the route, the nearest being Whychus Creek Trailhead. Parking comes from OpenStreetMap, so check the signage when you arrive.
Can you bike Whychus Creek Trail?
Bicycles are not permitted, according to OpenStreetMap contributors. Legal access and how rideable the surface actually is are tracked separately on this page.