16.7 miles
Distance
3,345 ft
Climb
-3,342 ft
Descent
3,420 ft
High Point
3 ft
Altitude change
982 ft
Altitude min
982 ft
Altitude start
984 ft
Altitude end
-57.7%
Grade max
45.8%
Grade min
8 miles
Distance climb
7 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat

A Classic tour of post canyon

Detailed Description
hood river big loop is a 17 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Hood River Oregon. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 13 trails. This route climbs 3,345 ft with a max elevation of 3,420 ft then descends -3,342 ft.

Trail Issues on Route

  • Closed: 1 trail (newest: Apr 1, 2026)
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Stats

  • Distance
    17 miles
  • Altitude min
    982 ft
  • Altitude start
    982 ft
  • Altitude end
    984 ft
  • Climb
    3,345 ft
  • Descent
    -3,342 ft
  • Grade max
    -57.7%
  • Grade min
    45.8%
  • Distance climb
    8 miles
  • Distance down
    7 miles
  • Distance flat
    2 miles

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  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Hard
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    youtuber Bad Motor Scooter - Post Canyon - Hood River, OR
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    youtuber Upper Grand Prix - Post Canyon - Hood River, OR
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    Jun 19, 2026
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    Jun 15, 2026 @ 11:10am (America/Vancouver)
    Jun 15, 2026
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    Jun 14, 2026 @ 9:03am (America/Los_Angeles)
    Jun 14, 2026
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    May 28, 2026 @ 12:59pm (America/Los_Angeles)
    May 28, 2026
    More like rock surfer on the upper half. Lots of large loose rocks.
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