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1.6 miles
Distance
388 ft
Climb
00:12:38
Avg time
389 ft
Altitude change
687 ft
Altitude min
1,076 ft
Altitude max
687 ft
Altitude start
1,076 ft
Altitude end
4.7%
Grade
-1.5%
Grade max
14.6%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
125 ft
Distance down
830 ft
Distance flat
00:12:38
Avg time

Upper NW Saltzman Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Forest Park
    Portland, Oregon
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    Gravel
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
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  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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Upper NW Saltzman is a 2 mile popular dirt/gravel road trail located near Portland Oregon. This multi-use trail can be used uphill primary. On average it takes 12 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 7 rides
  • 21 miles average
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  • 122 rides
  • 23 miles avg distance
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  • 645 rides
  • Last: Jun 18, 2026
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Jun 5, 2026 @ 1:33pm (America/Los_Angeles)
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May 5, 2026 @ 12:21pm (America/Vancouver)
May 5, 2026
There are occasional mud/wet/slippery sections in corners when descending Salzman. Springville uphill was grippy.
Apr 8, 2026 @ 10:17am (America/Vancouver)
Apr 8, 2026
With the relatively warm and dry spring we’re having, it’s in great shape early this year.
Jan 18, 2026 @ 1:00pm (America/Vancouver)
Jan 18, 2026
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Ideal
Avg: 3.91 (6 votes)
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        Directions to upper-nw-saltzman trailhead (45.569350, -122.762930)

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        Routes with this trail

        13 miles 1,207 ft 3
        Thurman Gate to Germantown with a Firelane 5 detour.
        17 miles 1,416 ft 4 Loop
        Loop that goes up then comes back down through Forest Park.
        15 miles 1,832 ft 4 Loop
        Loop that goes up then comes back down through Forest Park.

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Upper NW Saltzman

        Where is Upper NW Saltzman located?
        Upper NW Saltzman is located in Forest Park, Portland, Oregon, United States. It is part of the Forest Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.56935, -122.76293.
        What is the elevation gain for Upper NW Saltzman?
        Upper NW Saltzman has 388 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 687 ft to 1,076 ft.
        Is Upper NW Saltzman a point to point trail?
        Upper NW Saltzman is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
        How long is Upper NW Saltzman?
        Upper NW Saltzman is 1.6 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.

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