more stats
3.0 miles
Distance
112 ft
Climb
-212 ft
Descent
00:08:45
Avg time
-100 ft
Altitude change
3,732 ft
Altitude min
3,840 ft
Altitude max
3,840 ft
Altitude start
3,740 ft
Altitude end
-0.6%
Grade
-25.8%
Grade max
14.9%
Grade min
3,898 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
2,487 ft
Distance flat
00:08:45
Avg time

Cascade Highlands Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Phil's
    Bend, Oregon
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 95 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #90505 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #80207 in Trail Running
    • #134868 in Hiking
    • #30989 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #7646 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #903 in Mountain Biking · Oregon [+]
    • #1,385 in Trail Running
    • #2,016 in Hiking
    • #117 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #89 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    Bend Parks and Recreation

Access to Phil's. BE COURTEOUS - EASEMENT PROVIDED BY HOMEOWNERS

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Trail Supporters
  • Bend Parks and Recreation
    Land Manager
Local Trail Association

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 11 rides
  • 23 miles average
6 Months
  • 204 rides
  • 18 miles avg distance
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  • 1,215 rides
  • Last: Oct 1, 2026
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Cascade Highlands Trail Reports

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on Aug 1, 2026
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      Directions to cascade-highlands trailhead (44.040480, -121.383950)

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      An Easy/Intermediate one way loop starting and ending close to town. (No need to park at Phil's trailhead.)
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      Easy 14 mile loop with minimal elevation change on best trails in town

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Cascade Highlands located?
      Cascade Highlands is located in Phil's, Bend, Oregon, United States. It is part of the Phil's trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.04048, -121.38395.
      ▼ How hard is Cascade Highlands?
      Cascade Highlands is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Cascade Highlands?
      Cascade Highlands has 112 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 212 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,732 ft to 3,840 ft.
      ▼ Is Cascade Highlands a point to point trail?
      Cascade Highlands is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Cascade Highlands?
      Cascade Highlands is 3.0 miles long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Cascade Highlands?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Cascade Highlands. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Cascade Highlands?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Cascade Highlands are:
      • June (114 activities)
      • September (90 activities)
      • July (87 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Cascade Highlands? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Cascade Highlands are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Cascade Highlands?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Cascade Highlands. The trail is 3.0 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Cascade Highlands?
      Cascade Highlands is a very popular trail. There have been 6,233 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 6,088 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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