Biking at Thurston Hills

Thurston Hills Natural Area

Thurston Hills Natural Area provides 665 acres of land dedicated to recreation and habitat restoration in east Springfield.  This area opened to the public in 2017, providing a growing trail system for hikers, mountain bikers, and nature lovers.

There are currently over 12 miles of trails in Thurston Hills Natural Area.  Two of these trails provide separate, dedicated mountain bike access for downhill use only. These are the region's first natural-surface mountain bike trails, providing both beginner and intermediate mountain bike experiences. Trails are accessible from the North Trailhead (7575 McKenzie Hwy), just south of McKenzie Hwy on the eastern edge of Springfield. The trailhead includes restrooms, an information kiosk, picnic table, water, and a bike cleaning and repair station.

Ice Storm Clean-Up Information

Upper and Lower Mossy, Basalt Rim, Cascadian Thumb – all hiking trails are now open. All Mountain Biking Trails are still closed. Park users should proceed with caution and be aware that there is still storm debris around the trails and impacts on the trail bed are still present.

Explore the Trails

Mossy Maple Trail (lower)

  • 1.5 miles
  • Hiking and uphill mountain biking
  • Connects to Mossy Maple Trail (upper)
  • Accessible from North Trailhead
  • Closed to bikes during rainy season

Mossy Maple Trail (upper)

  • 1.5 miles
  • Hiking and mountain biking
  • Connects to Yew Haw Trail and Basalt Rim Trail
  • Closed to bikes during rainy season

Camas Crest Trail (upper and lower)

  • .3 miles
  • Hiking and uphill mountain biking
  • Connects to Cervus Road
  • Open to biking all year

Basalt Rim Trail

  • 1 mile
  • Hiking and mountain biking
  • Connects to Mossy Maple Trail and Cascadian Thumb Trail
  • Open to biking all year

Cascadian Thumb Trail

  • .4 miles
  • Hiking only,  1-way traffic
  • Connects to Basalt Rim Trail and Super Maple Trail

Acer Spades Trail

  • 1.1 miles
  • Intermediate downhill mountain biking only, no hilking
  • Connects to Mossy Maple Trail (lower) and Chinquapin Chutes Trail
  • Accessible from North Trailhead
  • Closed during rainy season

Super Maple Trail

  • 1 mile
  • Beginner mountain biking downhill only, no hiking
  • Connects to Basalt Rim Trail
  • Closed during rainy season

Yew Haw Trail

  • 1 mile
  • Beginner mountain biking downhill only, no hiking
  • Connects to Mossy Maple Trail (upper)
  • Closed during rainy season

Chinquapin Chutes Trail

  • .6 miles
  • Double black diamond mountain biking downhill only, no hiking
  • Connects to Acer Spades Trail
  • Closed during rainy season
  • hiking Trails
  • pedal_bike Mountain bike trails
  • emoji_nature Natural area
  • wc Restroom
  • shower Bike wash station
  • landscape Viewpoint
  • water_drop Drinking fountain
  • local_parking Parking
  • nature Shade
  • chair_alt Benches
Mo-Su dawn to dusk
Automatic gate closes at dusk.
(541) 736-4544

Location

7575 McKenzie Highway
Springfield , OR
Directions