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2.6 miles
Distance
79 ft
Climb
-128 ft
Descent
00:26:37
Avg time
-49 ft
Altitude change
3,030 ft
Altitude min
3,085 ft
Altitude max
3,083 ft
Altitude start
3,035 ft
Altitude end
-0.4%
Grade
-13.6%
Grade max
15.4%
Grade min
4,508 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
3,114 ft
Distance flat
00:26:37
Avg time

Clear Lake Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    McKenzie River
    Eugene, Oregon
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #90568 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #69268 in Trail Running
    • #27697 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

This is a optional, and easier, line to the more difficult McKenzie River Trail that follows the east side of Clear Lake. The trail offers views of Clear Lake and follows a well constructed trail through old growth forest.

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  • 1 rides
  • 26 miles average
6 Months
  • 12 rides
  • 26 miles avg distance
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  • 247 rides
  • Last: Jun 18, 2026
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Clear Lake Trail Reports

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May 4, 2025 @ 11:22am
May 4, 2025
Last bridge is out. In process of being rebuilt. Creek can be crossed without getting wet.
Oct 6, 2024 @ 10:03am
Oct 6, 2024
the last bridge on the West side was OUT so we had to cross the water over some big rocks with very little water in-between the rocks and what was...
Jun 14, 2024 @ 4:26am
Jun 14, 2024
Running great
May 19, 2023 @ 3:22am
May 19, 2023
Some patches of snow the first few miles of MRT, Another week or two and it should be melted out
Jun 21, 2022 @ 9:57am
Jun 21, 2022
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on May 4, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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        Directions to clear-lake trailhead (44.381040, -122.000400)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Clear Lake

        Where is Clear Lake located?
        Clear Lake is located in McKenzie River, Eugene, Oregon, United States. It is part of the McKenzie River trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.38104, -122.0004.
        How hard is Clear Lake?
        Clear Lake is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        What is the elevation gain for Clear Lake?
        Clear Lake has 79 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 128 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,030 ft to 3,085 ft.
        Is Clear Lake a point to point trail?
        Clear Lake is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.

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