more stats

4.1 miles

Distance

1,644 ft

Climb

-57 ft

Descent

00:51:59

Avg time

1,588 ft

Altitude change

1,238 ft

Altitude min

2,854 ft

Altitude max

1,238 ft

Altitude start

2,825 ft

Altitude end

7.4%

Grade

-18.8%

Grade max

34.2%

Grade min

4 miles

Distance climb

1,496 ft

Distance down

794 ft

Distance flat

00:51:59

Avg time

King Castle Details

Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Adaptive Bike
- Horse
- Hike
- Trail Running
Riding Area

McKenzie River
Eugene, Oregon
Ref Number

#4326
Difficulty Rating

Blue Rate
Voted Difficulty

Blue (1 vote)
Local Popularity
70 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 70 in Trail Running
- 75 in Hiking
- 5 in Horseback
Global Ranking
#48105 in Mountain Biking [+]
- #19879 in Trail Running
- #22161 in Hiking
Trail Type

Singletrack
Bike Type

AM, XC, Adaptive MTB
Direction

Both Directions
Climb Difficulty

Black Diamond
Physical Rating

Moderate
Season

Spring - Fall
Dogs Allowed

Yes
eBike Allowed

No
TTFs on Trail

Berm, Rock Face
Land Owner

USFS

Natural tread multiuse singletrack climbing or descending trail in the Willamette National Forest. Narrow bench cut singletrack at the top until the first road crossing at about the 1 mile point. Below that a newly-built section (as of 2016) with banked corners, armored roots and rocks covers most of the second mile of the trail. The remaining stretch of trail extends another 2.5 mi down to the lower trailhead, with stream crossings and a couple of rollable rock drops before it finally flattens out right at the trailhead. ***This trails wet weather resiliency is rapidly declining due to the repetitive use/abuse by shuttlers. Please DO NOT ride the trail in heavy rain, or right after. Heavy rutting and prevalent mud are now a regular thing during wet periods. It needs time to drain and dry out.*** Please stay on the trail and do not create new lines Camping at the trail heads is PROHIBITED AND POSTED! ***

Access Info

Access the top of the trail from Castle Rock above the USFS 480 Rd. The trail also crosses the USFS 480 Rd in its first mile. Access the bottom of the trail from E King Rd on the south side of the McKenzie River, just east of the covered bridge crossing in Rainbow.

Disclaimer

This trails wet weather resiliency is rapidly declining due to the repetitive use/abuse. Please DO NOT ride the trail in heavy rain, or right after. It needs time to drain and dry out. Please stay on the trail and do not create new lines. ***

Adaptive Bike Info

aMTB Black Rating: Advanced obstacles exist, some trail obstructions.

Plenty of exposed sidehill where adaptive riders will need support. Rock roll near bottom may require spotter. See aMTB3 recommended route.

Trail Supporters

USFS
Land Manager

Local Trail Association

Disciples of Dirt
Oregon Timber Trail Alliance
Oregon Mountain Biking Coalition
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week

3 rides
18 miles average

6 Months

13 rides
17 miles avg distance

All

153 rides
Last: Jun 18, 2026

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King Castle Trail Reports

status	date	description
	Apr 28, 2026 @ 2:22pm (America/Los_Angeles) Apr 28, 2026	Running perfect.
	Mar 22, 2026 @ 1:52pm (America/Boise) Mar 22, 2026
	Feb 20, 2026 @ 12:31am (America/Los_Angeles) Feb 20, 2026	Wet but no puddles. Don’t drag the brakes and it will hold up
	Feb 7, 2026 @ 3:24pm (America/Los_Angeles) Feb 7, 2026	All clear, thanks to the sawyers for clearing!
	Jan 4, 2026 @ 10:22am (America/Los_Angeles) Jan 4, 2026	1/3/2026 report. Do not ride. 15+ trees down across trail and lots of debris from recent storms.