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4,331 ft
Distance
-601 ft
Descent
3,917 ft
High Point
-601 ft
Altitude change
3,316 ft
Altitude min
3,917 ft
Altitude start
3,317 ft
Altitude end
-13.9%
Grade
-33.8%
Grade max
-2.6%
Grade min
4,298 ft
Distance down
33 ft
Distance flat

Chainbreak Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Cline Buttes
    Redmond, Oregon
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #19024 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    BLM

This trail was completed November 2024 Its designed to be open year round as its outside the eagle closure. This trail is downhill for bikes only. It has lots of fun turns with optional rock features along the way.

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  • 1 rides
  • 3 miles average
6 Months
  • 74 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 261 rides
  • Last: Aug 23, 2026
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Chainbreak Trail Reports

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May 24, 2026 @ 11:26am (America/Los_Angeles)
May 24, 2026
Minor erosion (trail braiding, yummyh ruts developing, brake bumps)meet j My
Apr 26, 2026 @ 12:16pm (America/Boise)
Apr 26, 2026
Dry and rubble
Apr 5, 2026 @ 12:06pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Apr 5, 2026
Verry Loose
Mar 17, 2026 @ 3:56pm (America/Boise)
Mar 17, 2026
Dry and loose
Jan 6, 2026 @ 10:44am (America/Los_Angeles)
Jan 6, 2026
Some slick spots in the thaw
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on May 24, 2026
Avg: 3.59 (7 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Chainbreak

        Where is Chainbreak located?
        Chainbreak is located in Cline Buttes, Redmond, Oregon, United States. It is part of the Cline Buttes trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.25429, -121.29951.
        How hard is Chainbreak?
        Chainbreak is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 13.9%.
        What is the elevation gain for Chainbreak?
        The trail has 601 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,316 ft to 3,917 ft.
        Is Chainbreak a point to point trail?
        Yes, Chainbreak is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        How long is Chainbreak?
        Chainbreak is 4,331 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        Are dogs allowed on Chainbreak?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Chainbreak. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        How do I access Chainbreak? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Chainbreak are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How busy is Chainbreak?
        Chainbreak is a very popular trail. There have been 958 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,077 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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