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4,429 ft
Distance
293 ft
Climb
-99 ft
Descent
903 ft
High Point
194 ft
Altitude change
709 ft
Altitude min
709 ft
Altitude start
902 ft
Altitude end
4.4%
Grade
-24.1%
Grade max
60.3%
Grade min
3,048 ft
Distance climb
1,220 ft
Distance down
112 ft
Distance flat

Buteo Drop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Ref Number
    #4097
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #9983 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #90600 in Trail Running
    • #59664 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    USFS

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Buteo Drop is a highly rated 4,429 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Cascade Locks Oregon. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 293 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow.

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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 11 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 175 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
All
  • 434 rides
  • Last: Sep 7, 2026
Status:
on Sep 6, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.14 (8 votes)
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        Directions to buteo-drop trailhead (45.691200, -121.815090)

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        Videos

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        Welcome to Buteo Drop at Cascade Locks
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        4:28 | 67 | Jan 17, 2026 , Cascade Locks
        Gorge Trail + Buteo Drop - CLIMB, Hood River,...
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        7:09 | 149 | Oct 1, 2025 , Cascade Locks
        Finding the Flow on Buteo
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        0:27 | 18 | Apr 17, 2026 , Cascade Locks
        Rock'n a new roller - top view
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        0:11 | 30 | Jan 11, 2026 , Cascade Locks

        Routes with this trail

        4.0 9 miles 1,470 ft 9 Loop
        A quick lab to get a taste of the new trails (as of October 2024) at Cascade Locks
        6 miles 1,037 ft 5
        Talus loop up and down on intermediate routes
        1.0 14 miles 2,168 ft 8
        Park at the Wyeth trailhead and hit up all of the new trails available to ride as of October 2024
        4.3
        8 Ratings
        5 50%
        4 25%
        3 25%
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        1 Review & Comments

        bizango-x bizango-x
        Rode this down to connect with Peregrination. Fun that direction.

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        • By pmhobsonTF Pro NWTA OMBC & contributors
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        Frequently Asked Questions

        Where is Buteo Drop located?
        Buteo Drop is located in CLIMB - Cascade Locks International Mountain Bike System, Cascade Locks, Oregon, United States. It is part of the CLIMB - Cascade Locks International Mountain Bike System trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.6912, -121.81509.
        How hard is Buteo Drop?
        Buteo Drop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        What is the elevation gain for Buteo Drop?
        Buteo Drop has 293 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 99 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 709 ft to 903 ft.
        Is Buteo Drop a point to point trail?
        Buteo Drop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        How long is Buteo Drop?
        Buteo Drop is 4,429 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        Are dogs allowed on Buteo Drop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Buteo Drop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        How do I access Buteo Drop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Buteo Drop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How busy is Buteo Drop?
        Buteo Drop is a very popular trail. There have been 1,159 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,676 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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