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5,233 ft
Distance
390 ft
Climb
-9 ft
Descent
00:19:55
Avg time
382 ft
Altitude change
1,992 ft
Altitude min
2,375 ft
Altitude max
1,992 ft
Altitude start
2,375 ft
Altitude end
7.3%
Grade
-4.8%
Grade max
38.4%
Grade min
4,603 ft
Distance climb
407 ft
Distance down
223 ft
Distance flat
00:19:55
Avg time
Darkside Details
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Activities
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaMountain of the Rogue Trail System
Rogue River, Oregon -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity65 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 75 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionUphill PrimaryPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingHard
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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SeasonJan-Dec
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
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- 10 miles average
6 Months
- 28 rides
- 10 miles avg distance
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- 249 rides
- Last: Jun 22, 2026
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(42.424770, -123.143820)
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Nearby Trails
- Rat Pack 1 mile
- Rogue River Greenway Spur 2 miles
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Frequently Asked Questions About Darkside
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Where is Darkside located?
Darkside is located in Mountain of the Rogue Trail System, Rogue River, Oregon, United States. It is part of the Mountain of the Rogue Trail System trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.42477, -123.14382.
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How hard is Darkside?
Darkside is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 7.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Darkside?
Darkside has 390 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 9 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,992 ft to 2,375 ft.
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Is Darkside a point to point trail?
Darkside is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
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