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3,287 ft
Distance
12 ft
Climb
-38 ft
Descent
00:19:25
Avg time
-25 ft
Altitude change
4,197 ft
Altitude min
4,222 ft
Altitude max
4,222 ft
Altitude start
4,196 ft
Altitude end
-0.8%
Grade
-4.1%
Grade max
2.8%
Grade min
1,014 ft
Distance climb
2,162 ft
Distance down
112 ft
Distance flat
00:19:25
Avg time

Skeleton Cave Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Horse Butte
    Bend, Oregon
  • Ref Number
    #3967
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #154288 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #161598 in Trail Running
    • #160075 in Hiking
    • #26264 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #1,476 in Mountain Biking · Oregon [+]
    • #2,474 in Trail Running
    • #2,491 in Hiking
    • #643 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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Skeleton Cave is a 3,287 ft less popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Bend Oregon. Highlights include a cave. This hike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 12 ft green climb. On average it takes 19 minutes to complete this trail.

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May 7, 2025 @ 12:13pm
May 7, 2025
reporter The Deschutes National Forest will temporarily close the Cabin Butte Vegetation Management Project area south of Bend, Oregon, beginning May 1, to...
Apr 8, 2023 @ 5:22am
Apr 8, 2023
Jan 26, 2023 @ 2:27pm
Jan 26, 2023
Quite a bit snow / ice covered and muddy, not to mention overgrown
May 28, 2021 @ 10:59am
May 28, 2021
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Avg: 3.84 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Skeleton Cave located?
      Skeleton Cave is located in Horse Butte, Bend, Oregon, United States. It is part of the Horse Butte trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 43.94802, -121.18916.
      ▼ How hard is Skeleton Cave?
      Skeleton Cave is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Skeleton Cave?
      Skeleton Cave has 12 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 38 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,197 ft to 4,222 ft.
      ▼ Is Skeleton Cave a point to point trail?
      Skeleton Cave is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Skeleton Cave?
      Skeleton Cave is 3,287 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Skeleton Cave?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Skeleton Cave. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Skeleton Cave? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Skeleton Cave are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Skeleton Cave?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Skeleton Cave. The trail is 3,287 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Skeleton Cave?
      Skeleton Cave is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 54 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 61 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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