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1.1 miles
Distance
233 ft
Climb
-287 ft
Descent
00:18:24
Avg time
-54 ft
Altitude change
2,325 ft
Altitude min
2,613 ft
Altitude max
2,380 ft
Altitude start
2,326 ft
Altitude end
-0.9%
Grade
-22.3%
Grade max
20.1%
Grade min
2,543 ft
Distance climb
2,418 ft
Distance down
860 ft
Distance flat
00:18:24
Avg time

Communication Breakdown Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sandy Ridge
    Sandy, Oregon
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (5 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #54487 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #260456 in Trail Running
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    BLM Oregon - Salem Office

Communication Breakdown starts from a climb up Rock Drop. The first part of the trail is a pedal up through large sweeping berms. The grade is steady but not lung busting.

Be sure to stop and enjoy the views from green rock down across the valley.

The descent on Communication Breakdown is well worth the climb. It's almost a continuous stream of berms to the intersection with Quid Pro Flow.

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  • 16 miles average
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  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Sep 12, 2026
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Communication... Trail Reports

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Aug 29, 2026 @ 10:50pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Aug 29, 2026
 Wasp nest before the first right-hand switchback (climbing). Bunch of people got stung today. May want to avoid Communication Breakdown for a bit.
Jul 31, 2026 @ 10:38am (America/Vancouver)
Jul 31, 2026
 Some Lose Turns But perfect
Jul 29, 2026 @ 5:47pm (Pacific/Midway)
Jul 29, 2026
Jul 26, 2026 @ 9:44pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Jul 26, 2026
Jul 4, 2026 @ 12:00pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Jul 4, 2026
 All clear and riding good
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Ideal
Avg: 3.97 (28 votes)
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        Directions to communication-breakdown trailhead (45.399720, -122.024020)
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        4 Reviews & Comments

        renschhayden renschhayden
        I really enjoyed the climb and view at the top. The descent was pretty “meh” compared to some of the other trails. I’d say ride this if you want a little extra climb after the fire road, or you want to skip the gnarliest parts of quid pro. Personally I’d just lap Rock Drop and skip this one, but it was fun to take a peek.
        PraxisPixels PraxisPixels
        Rode this today for the first time. Climb was pretty rough but worth the view at the top, good spot for a snack and a rest before descending and hitting Quid Pro Flow.
        Rileyplummer Rileyplummer
        Be careful who you take up this trail, my dad wanted to beat me because the climb was too long.

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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is Communication Breakdown located?
        Communication Breakdown is located in Sandy Ridge, Sandy, Oregon, United States. It is part of the Sandy Ridge trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.39972, -122.02402.
        ▼ How hard is Communication Breakdown?
        Communication Breakdown is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.9%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Communication Breakdown?
        Communication Breakdown has 233 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 287 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,325 ft to 2,613 ft.
        ▼ How long is Communication Breakdown?
        Communication Breakdown is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Communication Breakdown?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Communication Breakdown. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Communication Breakdown? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Communication Breakdown are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Communication Breakdown?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 19 minutes to ride Communication Breakdown. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Communication Breakdown?
        Communication Breakdown is a very popular trail. There have been 7,235 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 7,099 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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