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Buteo Drop #4097

Easy · Fern

Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, Oregon

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1.1 km0.7 mi

Distance

6 m20 ft

Elevation gain

15m

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Route

Route type

What to expect on this trail

  • Steep
  • Hiking
How these were worked out
Steepestimated
Nine tenths of this trail is at or below a 19.2% grade, and its steepest climb reaches 8.8%. Source: DEM terrain profile, low confidence.

Biking is not listed. That means no explicit permission is recorded, which is not the same as a prohibition — see the bike section below.

Fern's Friendly Walk A gentle wander — great for kids, dogs, and wildflower stops.

About this trail

Buteo Drop #4097 is a 1.1 km trail in Oregon. Route imported from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL); community descriptions, photos, and condition reports welcome.

Play the route

Fly the trail end to end, with the climb as it comes.

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Elevation profile

Terrain sampled every 35 m from public elevation data.

Descent
69 m
High point
240 m
90th percentile grade
19.2%
240 m207 m173 m0 m531 m1.1 km

Bike access & suitability

Legal permission and physical difficulty are evaluated separately.

Bike access unknown

Legal access

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Estimated MTB suitability

Moderate

35% confidence - score 41/100

  • - Terrain: 19.2% 90th-percentile grade and 5 m climbing per km.

Source: No access source recorded - checked Aug 2, 2026 - rules v2

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Trails nearby

Other routes within about 15 km.

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Frequently asked

How long is Buteo Drop #4097?

Buteo Drop #4097 is 1.1 km (0.7 miles) as a route. Allow roughly 15m at a steady walking pace, not counting stops.

How hard is Buteo Drop #4097?

OpenTrail rates it easy. It climbs about 6 m overall, and its steepest sustained stretches run around 19%.

Where is Buteo Drop #4097?

Buteo Drop #4097 is in Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, Oregon. The map on this page shows the full route, where it starts, and any mapped parking nearby.

Is there parking at Buteo Drop #4097?

No parking area is mapped within 1.5 km of this route in OpenStreetMap. That is not the same as there being none — check local access rules before you go.

Trail data last updated July 30, 2026 · terrain computed July 30, 2026