3.2 miles
Distance
337 ft
Climb
-337 ft
Descent
2,765 ft
High Point
2,497 ft
Altitude min
2,497 ft
Altitude start
2,497 ft
Altitude end
-24.5%
Grade max
26.3%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
2,375 ft
Distance flat

Area Description: The Madras East Hills trail network has something for all skill levels. This trail network is predominantly in open sagebrush grassland with some juniper tree areas. The trails are snow-free almost year-round and since the soil is slightly clay-based, these trails stay solid year-round. The view of majestic Mt. Jefferson on a clear day is incredible.

Trail Highlights: For a (mostly) beginner ride, take Bones Trail east. Climb the blue Gut Punch, then choose from multiple green options: Quarantine, The Ravine, Twin Snakes, or, for features like berms and skinnies, hit the Peek-A-Book trail. Finish on Bridge to Nowhere with optional jumps (you can ride around them).

Detailed Description
COTA: Beginner Madras Loop is a 3 mile popular easy route located near Madras Oregon. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 5 trails. This route climbs 337 ft with a max elevation of 2,765 ft then descends -337 ft.
Tags
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Stats

  • Distance
    3 miles
  • Avg time
    24 min 26 sec
  • Altitude min
    2,497 ft
  • Altitude start
    2,497 ft
  • Altitude end
    2,497 ft
  • Climb
    337 ft
  • Descent
    -337 ft
  • Grade max
    -24.5%
  • Grade min
    26.3%
  • Distance climb
    1 mile
  • Distance down
    1 mile
  • Distance flat
    2,375 ft

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Trails in Route

Bones1 mile
Gut Punch1,811 ft
Sucker Punch1,076 ft
Quarantine1,759 ft
Bridge to Nowhere2,267 ft

Details

  • Riding area
    Madras East Hills
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Green
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Activity Logs
    1

Directions

  1. Bike south on West Side.
  2. Continue for 10 meters.
  3. Bike south on West Side.
  4. Continue for 10 meters.
  5. Bike north on West Side.
  6. Continue for less than 10 meters.
  7. Bike south on Bones.
  8. Continue for 30 meters.
  9. Bike west on Bones.
  10. Continue for 600 meters.
  11. Bike east on Bones.
  12. Continue for 1 kilometer.
  13. Bike southeast on Bones.
  14. Continue for 200 meters.
  15. Turn left onto Gut Punch.
  16. Continue for 300 meters.
  17. Bike east on Gut Punch.
  18. Continue for 60 meters.
  19. Turn left to stay on Gut Punch.
  20. Continue for 90 meters.
  21. Turn right to stay on Gut Punch.
  22. Continue for 100 meters.
  23. Bear right onto The Ravine.
  24. Continue for 60 meters.
  25. Bike southeast on The Ravine.
  26. Continue for 90 meters.
  27. Bike south on Peek A Boo.
  28. Continue for 200 meters.
  29. Bike north on Peek A Boo.
  30. Continue for 40 meters.
  31. Turn left onto Quarantine.
  32. Continue for 100 meters.
  33. Bike north on Quarantine.
  34. Continue for 400 meters.
  35. Bike northwest on Bridge to Nowhere.
  36. Continue for 90 meters.
  37. Bike northwest on Bridge to Nowhere.
  38. Continue for 400 meters.
  39. Bike southwest on Bridge to Nowhere.
  40. Continue for 90 meters.
  41. Bike southwest on Bridge to Nowhere.
  42. Continue for 30 meters.
  43. Bike northwest on Bridge to Nowhere.
  44. Continue for 20 meters.
  45. Bike northwest on Bones.
  46. Continue for 300 meters.
  47. Bike west on Bones.
  48. Continue for 100 meters.
  49. Bike northwest on Bones.
  50. Continue for 200 meters.
  51. Bike northeast on Bones.
  52. Continue for 200 meters.
  53. Bike north on Bones.
  54. Continue for 80 meters.
  55. Bike northeast on West Side.
  56. Continue for 20 meters.
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Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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Bridge to Nowhere
Mar 7, 2026 @ 9:03am (America/Boise)
Mar 7, 2026
Gut Punch
Mar 7, 2026 @ 9:03am (America/Boise)
Mar 7, 2026
Bones
Mar 7, 2026 @ 9:03am (America/Boise)
Mar 7, 2026
Sucker Punch
Dec 10, 2024 @ 11:36am
Dec 10, 2024
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Quarantine
Apr 15, 2022 @ 11:36am
Apr 15, 2022
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