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2.4 miles
Distance
114 ft
Climb
-455 ft
Descent
00:31:44
Avg time
-342 ft
Altitude change
1,766 ft
Altitude min
2,151 ft
Altitude max
2,148 ft
Altitude start
1,808 ft
Altitude end
-2.7%
Grade
-27.4%
Grade max
17.7%
Grade min
2,976 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
791 ft
Distance flat
00:31:44
Avg time
Catamount Trail (Mid) Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Adaptive Bike
- Winter Fat Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaSilver Falls State Park
Salem, Oregon -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 95 in Trail Running
- 90 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM, XC, Fat, Adaptive MTB
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DirectionDownhill PrimaryPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Bridge, Drop, Jump, Log Ride
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Land OwnerSilver Falls State Park
This trail runs through beautiful ancient forests, passes huge fallen trees, crosses several streams, and offers a very unique riding experience to a wide range of riders. While intended to be ridden downhill, east to west, the trail can be ridden uphill-- excluding the uppermost section which is marked for downhill only.
Optional features, such as small stump kickers, drops, and a few log rides increase the downhill rush for riders perusing more of a thrill. These are easily navigated at a lower speeds, or bypassed, for people who want a mellower ride. Steep sections followed by short punchy climbs encourage momentum, but to maintain a high speed your fitness will be tested, especially towards the lower sections.
Built entirely by volunteers, the trail is very impressive. While most definitely having technical and demanding aspects, it is not overly excruciating, balancing rooty and rocky raw trail sections with smooth and polished flow.
However you choose to ride it, you will not be disappointed with the scenery
Access Info
Park at Trailhead 214 (A parking pass for Silver Falls State Park or an Annual Forest Pass is required. You'll have to drive a little ways down the Silver Falls Highway to purchase a pass at one of the falls parking lots. You can also buy them online)
The trail can be climbed up by following the signs across the road, or you can climb the gravel road (Lookout Mountain Road) to reach the top. State Park may enforce parking fee ($5/day or $30/yr).
Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Blue Rating: Intermediate features and steeper terrain.
Some off-camber, pinch points, and switchbacks requiring multi-point turns
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
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- 9 rides
- 16 miles average
6 Months
- 164 rides
- 14 miles avg distance
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- 1,170 rides
- Last: Jun 19, 2026
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Directions to catamount-trail-mid trailhead
(44.833760, -122.614020)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Catamount Trail (Mid)
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Where is Catamount Trail (Mid) located?
Catamount Trail (Mid) is located in Silver Falls State Park, Salem, Oregon, United States. It is part of the Silver Falls State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.83376, -122.61402.
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How hard is Catamount Trail (Mid)?
Catamount Trail (Mid) is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Catamount Trail (Mid)?
Catamount Trail (Mid) has 35 m of elevation gain. The trail has 139 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 538 m to 656 m.
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Is Catamount Trail (Mid) a point to point trail?
Catamount Trail (Mid) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
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