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3.0 miles
Distance
406 ft
Climb
-403 ft
Descent
00:26:19
Avg time
2 ft
Altitude change
1,172 ft
Altitude min
1,523 ft
Altitude max
1,181 ft
Altitude start
1,181 ft
Altitude end
-23%
Grade max
30.9%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
4,577 ft
Distance flat
00:26:19
Avg time

Stem Cell Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
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  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #72126 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #81397 in Trail Running
    • #308352 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    City of Pendleton

This trail starts and ends at the bottom of the canyon when following Tim's Trail or Tower Trail to the bottom. The normal loop is done clockwise, but can be ridden in either direction. If riding the trail clockwise, it is 2 miles to the top corner, and 1 mile of downhill.

From the start, you simply head south west toward I-84 and will begin a series of switchbacks and turns toward the top. Once you crest the steep hillside, you have a small reprieve downhill as you head west and then more switchbacks to the very top corner. Once you make the corner, you will turn back East and head down some fun switchbacks and over a drop back toward the bottom.

You can ride out Tim's trail as it will lead you back to the top parking lot.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Stem Cell

        Where is Stem Cell located?
        Stem Cell is located in Pendleton Adventure Trails Recreational Area, Pendleton, Oregon, United States. It is part of the Pendleton Adventure Trails Recreational Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.683, -118.85839.
        How hard is Stem Cell?
        Stem Cell is rated as Blue difficulty. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        What is the elevation gain for Stem Cell?
        Stem Cell has 406 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 403 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,172 ft to 1,523 ft.
        Is Stem Cell a point to point trail?
        Yes, Stem Cell is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.

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