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3.8 miles
Distance
121 ft
Climb
-2,084 ft
Descent
00:41:18
Avg time
-1,963 ft
Altitude change
2,533 ft
Altitude min
4,502 ft
Altitude max
4,496 ft
Altitude start
2,533 ft
Altitude end
-9.7%
Grade
-36%
Grade max
13.4%
Grade min
2,477 ft
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
1,263 ft
Distance flat
00:41:18
Avg time
Rho Creek (Fadeaway) Details
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Activities
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaRhozone
Estacada, Oregon -
AKAFadeaway
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM
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Dogs AllowedYes
Beautiful steep creek trail with a variety of forests. Some very narrow exposed portions with fall potential but not too technical. Start this ride at the Mt Lowe summit and head south on Rho Ridge. When you get to the first road crossing hang a left and find the trail in the pullout across the road.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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6 Months
- 7 rides
- 22 miles avg distance
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- 10 rides
- Last: Jul 26, 2026
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Directions to rho-creek-fadeaway trailhead
(44.922840, -121.962460)
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Routes with this trail
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18 miles • 3,196 ft • 1 •
Best way to ride Fadeaway is start at the Mt Lowe summit and head south along Rho Ridge—mostly a pedaly...
41 miles • 6,562 ft • 2 • Loop •
Big pedaling day at the Rhozone - really fun descents on Burnt Granite and Fadeaway, but also some massive...
22 miles • 3,647 ft • 2 • Loop •
Road climb to Lowe Mt Summit, then Rhody Ridge trail (since this northern half is clear in 2025), then...
6 Reviews & Comments
ckohlmeier
A fantastic descent. Has a bit more bench cut brake burning energy than Burnt Granite, but there are some moments of brilliance. Plus the log bridge and mossy forest afterward are magical. Get out there and help bed it in!
kennethtwahrenberger
Rode the bottom half after the road on May 10th, 2026, it’s all clear and running fast except for a large chainsaw necessary log about half way down. Really fun, fast trail! 10/10 would recommend
h2olove
Pairs really well with Burnt Granite for a shuttle day. It’s worth a ride. Beautiful land out there.
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