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4,129 ft
Distance
294 ft
Climb
-84 ft
Descent
00:09:35
Avg time
211 ft
Altitude change
1,318 ft
Altitude min
1,564 ft
Altitude max
1,346 ft
Altitude start
1,557 ft
Altitude end
5.106%
Grade
-18.199%
Grade max
38.315%
Grade min
2,944 ft
Distance climb
1,010 ft
Distance down
174 ft
Distance flat
00:09:35
Avg time
"W" Trail Details
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Activities
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaCathedral Hills
Grants Pass, Oregon -
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Local Popularity85 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 100 in Trail Running
- 90 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM, XC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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SeasonAll Season
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Land Owner
This trail is the only way to the Wildrose Loop. There are a couple of short, semi-steep sections, but otherwise a steady climb for the most part.
Access Info
From the Espey entrance, head up the southern track of the Backside Loop. There is a trail marker clearly showing the start, a little ways before the Backside joins Lower Hogback.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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6 Months
- 9 rides
- 17 miles avg distance
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- 69 rides
- Last: Jul 21, 2026
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(42.393719, -123.328899)
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Nearby Trails
- Backside Cutoff 443 ft
- Mike's Connector 574 ft
- Lower Hogback Trail 810 ft
- Connector Trail 1,644 ft
- Cloverlawn Trail 1,827 ft
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Frequently Asked Questions About "W" Trail
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Where is "W" Trail located?
"W" Trail is located in Cathedral Hills, Grants Pass, Oregon, United States. It is part of the Cathedral Hills trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.39372, -123.3289.
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How hard is "W" Trail?
"W" Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.106%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for "W" Trail?
"W" Trail has 294 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 84 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,318 ft to 1,564 ft.
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Is "W" Trail a point to point trail?
"W" Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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