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4.6 miles
Distance
212 ft
Climb
-282 ft
Descent
00:27:42
Avg time
-71 ft
Altitude change
4,008 ft
Altitude min
4,167 ft
Altitude max
4,128 ft
Altitude start
4,058 ft
Altitude end
-0.3%
Grade
-11.3%
Grade max
22.9%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
4,869 ft
Distance flat
00:27:42
Avg time

Catch and Release Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Wanoga
    Bend, Oregon
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #64695 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #111537 in Trail Running
    • #102667 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Catch and Release is mostly flat with a couple of small sections of rock, which gives it the grade. It's commonly used as a connector for people getting between COD, Storm King, and Tyler's.

Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Black Rating: Advanced obstacles exist, some trail obstructions.

aMTB rating is provided for general information only and may not reflect the technical difficulty of the trail or a particular rider's support needs. COTA completed a trail assessment process, please find more information on our website: https://www.cotamtb.com/amtb-trail-information.html. Contact Oregon Adaptive Sports for more information or ride support: https://oregonadaptivesports.org.

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 9 rides
  • 19 miles average
6 Months
  • 264 rides
  • 28 miles avg distance
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  • 1,596 rides
  • Last: Sep 1, 2026
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Catch and Release Trail Reports

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Jul 12, 2026 @ 10:11am (America/Boise)
Jul 12, 2026
May 22, 2026 @ 5:39am (America/Los_Angeles)
May 22, 2026
 All clear
May 6, 2026 @ 12:02pm (America/Los_Angeles)
May 6, 2026
 Half of trail is closed from Storm King northward for controlled burn.
Apr 23, 2026 @ 9:02am (America/Boise)
Apr 23, 2026
 Very nice after the rains. Little to no puddles.
Mar 12, 2026 @ 9:11am (America/Los_Angeles)
Mar 12, 2026
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Avg: 3.64 (22 votes)
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        Directions to catch-and-release trailhead (43.952980, -121.443970)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Catch and Release

        ▼ Where is Catch and Release located?
        Catch and Release is located in Wanoga, Bend, Oregon, United States. It is part of the Wanoga trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.95298, -121.44397.
        ▼ How hard is Catch and Release?
        Catch and Release is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Catch and Release?
        Catch and Release has 212 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 282 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,008 ft to 4,167 ft.
        ▼ Is Catch and Release a point to point trail?
        Catch and Release is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Catch and Release?
        Catch and Release is 4.6 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Catch and Release?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Catch and Release. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Catch and Release? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Catch and Release are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Catch and Release?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 28 minutes to ride Catch and Release. The trail is 4.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Catch and Release?
        Catch and Release is a very popular trail. There have been 5,826 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,726 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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