Oregon · Mountain biking

788 Dirt Circus

0.4 mi
round trip
557 ft
climb
Mixed
surface
Out and back
route
Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
best months

788 Dirt Circus is a short but intense black diamond mountain biking route in Oregon, about 4.5 miles from the town of Perry. The 0.41-mile out-and-back is a technical gauntlet of mixed surfaces that demands advanced bike handling and precise line choice. Its circus-themed name and difficult rating hint at a playground of technical challenges, and the one-way format lets riders session specific features and build confidence on the demanding terrain. The climb rises from about 4,041 feet to 4,050 feet, with a total gain of 557 feet over the round trip. The steepest stretch comes at about 0.21 miles, with a 14% grade. Summer is the most comfortable time to ride. Typical averages from the nearby La Grande weather station show July and August highs in the mid-80s with only three or four wet days a month, while winter brings highs near 39°F and a few snow days. Several other routes sit close by, including 775 Depends and 790 Link, each about 0.1 mile away, and 765 Slammer at 0.3 mile. Climbers can head to Concert Hall, about 3.7 miles off.

  • Best time to go · Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct

    Best time to visit 788 Dirt Circus

    Best months: April–June and September–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      39° / 25°

      10 wet · 3 snow

    2. Feb

      44° / 27°

      8 wet · 2 snow

    3. Mar

      52° / 31°

      10 wet · 1 snow

    4. Apr

      59° / 35°

      10 wet

    5. May

      68° / 42°

      9 wet

    6. Jun

      75° / 49°

      7 wet

    7. Jul

      86° / 55°

      4 wet

    8. Aug

      87° / 53°

      3 wet

    9. Sep

      77° / 45°

      4 wet

    10. Oct

      62° / 36°

      8 wet

    11. Nov

      48° / 30°

      10 wet · 1 snow

    12. Dec

      39° / 24°

      11 wet · 3 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at La Grande, OR, 5.5 mi away at 2,755 ft. The station sits about 1,300 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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