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1.2 miles
Distance
20 ft
Climb
-144 ft
Descent
00:02:41
Avg time
-123 ft
Altitude change
3,781 ft
Altitude min
3,913 ft
Altitude max
3,913 ft
Altitude start
3,789 ft
Altitude end
-2%
Grade
-15.1%
Grade max
4%
Grade min
1,181 ft
Distance climb
3,340 ft
Distance down
1,690 ft
Distance flat
00:02:41
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Tetherow Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Phil's
    Bend, Oregon
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #102025 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #30024 in Trail Running
    • #109411 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Skinny, Other
  • Land Owner
    USFS - Deschutes Ranger District

Loop trail around Tetherow, combine with the Tetherow Return trail and Alpine Park for a full loop, although some sections you are required to ride along the sidewalk. There are some neat beginner features throughout.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 2 rides
  • 30 miles average
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  • 64 rides
  • 18 miles avg distance
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  • 287 rides
  • Last: Sep 1, 2026
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May 9, 2026 @ 4:31pm (America/Boise)
May 9, 2026
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Very Dry
Avg: 3.74 (2 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Tetherow Loop

        ▼ Where is Tetherow Loop located?
        Tetherow Loop is located in Phil's, Bend, Oregon, United States. It is part of the Phil's trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.02493, -121.36708.
        ▼ How hard is Tetherow Loop?
        Tetherow Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 2%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Tetherow Loop?
        Tetherow Loop has 6 m of elevation gain. The trail has 44 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,152 m to 1,193 m.
        ▼ Is Tetherow Loop a point to point trail?
        Tetherow Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Tetherow Loop?
        Tetherow Loop is 1.9 km long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Tetherow Loop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Tetherow Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Tetherow Loop?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Tetherow Loop are:
        • July (32 activities)
        • August (26 activities)
        • October (11 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Tetherow Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Tetherow Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Tetherow Loop?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Tetherow Loop. The trail is 1.9 km long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Tetherow Loop?
        Tetherow Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 2,671 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,663 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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