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11.6 miles
Distance
925 ft
Climb
-932 ft
Descent
01:23:51
Avg time
-6 ft
Altitude change
3,570 ft
Altitude min
4,136 ft
Altitude max
3,681 ft
Altitude start
3,675 ft
Altitude end
-0%
Grade
-13.5%
Grade max
13.5%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
5 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat
01:23:51
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Upper Butte Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Black Butte
    Camp Sherman, Oregon
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    White (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #111983 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #20732 in Trail Running
    • #72745 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    USFS

Mixture of doubletrack and singletrack loop around Black Butte through old growth forest, with occasional views of the Cascades. Perfect for a hardtail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 15 miles average
6 Months
  • 8 rides
  • 20 miles avg distance
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  • 44 rides
  • Last: Sep 4, 2026
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Upper Butte Loop Trail Reports

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Mar 8, 2026 @ 1:47pm (America/Boise)
Mar 8, 2026
 Like already mentioned. Mostly double track. Soft, dry, with ample pine needles to make it somewhat of a slog. Fine trail. Did it with xc bike,...
Aug 20, 2025 @ 8:25am
Aug 20, 2025
 Mostly a 2 track, with some short single track sections. Mostly a XC ride but can also be ridden on gravel bikes-
May 7, 2025 @ 5:13pm
May 7, 2025
 A couple of new trees down near the northern switchbacks. Otherwise good.
Apr 24, 2024 @ 8:53am
Apr 24, 2024
 Smaller trees have been cleared. The STA sawyer team has been informed of the handful of larger downed trees. Otherwise clear of snow and riding...
Apr 11, 2024 @ 11:20pm
Apr 11, 2024
 mostly riding great, but bring a pack saw to help clear some of the dozen trees across the trail.
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on Mar 8, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 2.9 (6 votes)
Your vote: 0

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Butte Loop

        ▼ Where is Upper Butte Loop located?
        Upper Butte Loop is located in Black Butte, Camp Sherman, Oregon, United States. It is part of the Black Butte trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.3791, -121.62241.
        ▼ How hard is Upper Butte Loop?
        Upper Butte Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Butte Loop?
        Upper Butte Loop has 925 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 932 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,570 ft to 4,136 ft.
        ▼ Is Upper Butte Loop a point to point trail?
        Upper Butte Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Upper Butte Loop?
        Upper Butte Loop is 11.6 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Butte Loop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Butte Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Upper Butte Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Butte Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Butte Loop?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 hour 35 minutes to ride Upper Butte Loop. The trail is 11.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Upper Butte Loop?
        Upper Butte Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 142 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 162 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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