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1.9 miles
Distance
267 ft
Climb
-326 ft
Descent
00:22:43
Avg time
-57 ft
Altitude change
3,453 ft
Altitude min
3,681 ft
Altitude max
3,609 ft
Altitude start
3,553 ft
Altitude end
-0.6%
Grade
-19.7%
Grade max
22.1%
Grade min
4,498 ft
Distance climb
4,252 ft
Distance down
1,240 ft
Distance flat
00:22:43
Avg time

XC Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cline Buttes
    Redmond, Oregon
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (3 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #108962 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #130260 in Trail Running
    • #131398 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    Year Round
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    BLM

Uphill ride used to access the trails off of Cline Butte.

Access Info

From the south parking area (on Cline Falls Rd) ride up the gravel road toward the Buttes and look on your left for the trail.
From the north parking area (on the road that takes you to Cline Butte Rock Pit) ride the dirt road toward the buttes and duck under the fence.

Trail Supporters
  • BLM
    BLM
    Land Manager
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 18 miles avg distance
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  • Last: May 25, 2026
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Jan 31, 2025 @ 12:41pm
Jan 31, 2025
 Seasonal closure for the eagle nest is a 24/7 closure of the Saddle and the Buttes XC will be closed from the green gate to the intersection with...
Jan 30, 2025 @ 8:19pm
Jan 30, 2025
 On the dry side, but plenty of traction.
Apr 1, 2024 @ 8:51am
Apr 1, 2024
 Trails are in great shape. Talked to a couple after our ride who said their dog chased off a mountain lion half mile from the trailhead. Good...
Apr 1, 2024 @ 8:49am
Apr 1, 2024
 Trails are in fantastic shape. Talked to a couple at the end of our ride who said their dog chased off a mountain lion about half a mile from the...
Mar 26, 2024 @ 2:03pm
Mar 26, 2024
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Avg: 4.09 (4 votes)
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        Cline butte loop
        ★ 1.0 • 11 miles • 1,315 ft • 20 •
        Loop at cline butte. Around the butte and down
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        Frequently Asked Questions About XC Trail

        ▼ Where is XC Trail located?
        XC Trail is located in Cline Buttes, Redmond, Oregon, United States. It is part of the Cline Buttes trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.25648, -121.29314.
        ▼ How hard is XC Trail?
        XC Trail is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for XC Trail?
        XC Trail has 267 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 326 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,453 ft to 3,681 ft.
        ▼ Is XC Trail a point to point trail?
        XC Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is XC Trail?
        XC Trail is 1.9 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on XC Trail?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on XC Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride XC Trail?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride XC Trail are:
        • April (21 activities)
        • March (13 activities)
        • February (13 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access XC Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to XC Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride XC Trail?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 36 minutes to ride XC Trail. The trail is 1.9 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is XC Trail?
        XC Trail is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 727 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 717 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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