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4,623 ft
Distance
-471 ft
Descent
00:03:10
Avg time
-473 ft
Altitude change
641 ft
Altitude min
1,114 ft
Altitude max
1,114 ft
Altitude start
640 ft
Altitude end
-10.2%
Grade
-22.3%
Grade max
1.3%
Grade min
30 ft
Distance climb
4,285 ft
Distance down
289 ft
Distance flat
00:03:10
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Firelane 3 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Forest Park
    Portland, Oregon
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #96450 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #68113 in Trail Running
    • #105432 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

FL 3 is a nice fast (when dry) mostly single track downhill. It's relatively short and drops you onto Lief Erikson Rd. Should only be ridden downhill. Watch for hikers. Will be muddy if recently rained

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From Skyline Blvd. turn onto NW Thunder Crest Drive. Trail starts about 100 yards at gate.

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Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 17 miles average
6 Months
  • 20 rides
  • 19 miles avg distance
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  • 103 rides
  • Last: Jun 16, 2026
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on Jun 5, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.87 (10 votes)
Your vote: 0

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Firelane 3

        Where is Firelane 3 located?
        Firelane 3 is located in Forest Park, Portland, Oregon, United States. It is part of the Forest Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.55286, -122.77151.
        How hard is Firelane 3?
        Firelane 3 is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 10.2%.
        What is the elevation gain for Firelane 3?
        The trail has 471 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 641 ft to 1,114 ft.
        Is Firelane 3 a point to point trail?
        Firelane 3 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.

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