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3,219 ft
Distance
39 ft
Climb
-169 ft
Descent
00:03:36
Avg time
-129 ft
Altitude change
402 ft
Altitude min
532 ft
Altitude max
532 ft
Altitude start
404 ft
Altitude end
-4%
Grade
-26.1%
Grade max
12.3%
Grade min
653 ft
Distance climb
1,516 ft
Distance down
1,050 ft
Distance flat
00:03:36
Avg time
Sour Mash (Lower) Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaWhiskey Run Trails
Coos Bay, Oregon -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity75 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 75 in E-Biking
- 60 in Trail Running
- 70 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Jump
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Land OwnerCoos County Forest
This flow style downhill trail dips and dives through the forest with ridable back-slopes, small berms, and optional jumps from the rollers if you carry enough speed. This trail is rated BLUE SQUARE for speed, fast corners, and tight lines. THIS IS A DOWNHILL ONLY TRAIL from the Hollerback intersection! The trail ends at an access road which you can take back up to the top of Sour Mash and loop it again. For a longer downhill centered ride after climbing back up the Access Road, continue all the way down Hollerback, Well Shot, Dirty Dishes and Stay Tuned. You won't be disappointed... if you have a vehicle waiting for you at the bottom.
Access Info
Climb Hollerback all the way to the top. It will intersect with the beginning of Sour Mash. Open your suspension, rev up your gears and drop into the left.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 2 rides
- 10 miles average
6 Months
- 26 rides
- 12 miles avg distance
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- 574 rides
- Last: Jul 18, 2026
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Directions to sour-mash-lower trailhead
(43.226700, -124.336880)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sour Mash (Lower)
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Where is Sour Mash (Lower) located?
Sour Mash (Lower) is located in Whiskey Run Trails, Coos Bay, Oregon, United States. It is part of the Whiskey Run Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.2267, -124.33688.
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How hard is Sour Mash (Lower)?
Sour Mash (Lower) is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4%.
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What is the elevation gain for Sour Mash (Lower)?
Sour Mash (Lower) has 39 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 169 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 402 ft to 532 ft.
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Is Sour Mash (Lower) a point to point trail?
Yes, Sour Mash (Lower) is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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