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5.9 miles
Distance
42 ft
Climb
-684 ft
Descent
00:29:48
Avg time
-642 ft
Altitude change
3,863 ft
Altitude min
4,532 ft
Altitude max
4,525 ft
Altitude start
3,885 ft
Altitude end
-2.1%
Grade
-15%
Grade max
5.8%
Grade min
2,608 ft
Distance climb
5 miles
Distance down
3,615 ft
Distance flat
00:29:48
Avg time

Phil's (Lower) Details

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    • E-Bike
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    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Phil's
    Bend, Oregon
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (4 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #13635 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #30412 in Trail Running
    • #1515 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    USFS - Deschutes Ranger District

Most of the trail is downhill only, with the exception of the upper 1/4 which is 2-way from Kent's Trail to the top. Super smooth and just flows but you'll have to pedal on some sections to keep your speed up. There is a little rooty section that will take you by surprise, but it is only a few meters long, then it is back to the easy roll.

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aMTB Blue Rating: Intermediate features and steeper terrain.

aMTB rating is provided for general information only and may not reflect the technical difficulty of the trail or a particular rider's support needs. COTA completed a trail assessment process, please find more information on our website: https://www.cotamtb.com/amtb-trail-information.html. Contact Oregon Adaptive Sports for more information or ride support: https://oregonadaptivesports.org.

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    Land Manager
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Phil's (Lower) Trail Reports

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Jun 1, 2026 @ 3:20pm (America/Boise)
Jun 1, 2026
 Some sandy spots that grab your tires on Phil’s descent. Occurring more frequently the lower you get.
May 15, 2026 @ 12:19pm (America/Los_Angeles)
May 15, 2026
Apr 19, 2026 @ 12:52pm (America/Boise)
Apr 19, 2026
Mar 18, 2026 @ 10:01am (America/Los_Angeles)
Mar 18, 2026
 Basically all dry - top section before the canyon is already June-esque loose/dusty
Feb 6, 2026 @ 12:31pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Feb 6, 2026
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Avg: 3.91 (52 votes)
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        Directions to phil-s-lower trailhead (44.025090, -121.461760)

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        Bens to pho
        ★ 3.7 • 9 miles • 627 ft • 12 • Loop •
        An Easy/Intermediate one way loop starting and ending at Phil's trailhead. This is a great introductory...
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        COTA: Ben's -> EXT -> Phil's
        ★ 5.0 • 12 miles • 829 ft • 3 •
        Classic Bend singletrack trail, cross country riding with minimal rocks, through forested area. Trailhead:...
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        Visitor Center Loop: Ticket to Ride->VoodooChild->EXT->Phil's->ELV->Ticket...
        ★ 4.0 • 14 miles • 1,043 ft • 6 •
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Phil's (Lower)

        ▼ Where is Phil's (Lower) located?
        Phil's (Lower) is located in Phil's, Bend, Oregon, United States. It is part of the Phil's trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.02509, -121.46176.
        ▼ How hard is Phil's (Lower)?
        Phil's (Lower) is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Phil's (Lower)?
        Phil's (Lower) has 42 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 684 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,863 ft to 4,532 ft.
        ▼ Is Phil's (Lower) a point to point trail?
        Yes, Phil's (Lower) is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.

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