Horse Butte
Bend, Oregon
| Address: | ~21845 Butte Ranch Rd, Bend, OR 97702, USA |
| GPS: |
43°58'39.4"N 121°14'2.6"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Oregon |
| Trail Length: | 2.00 miles |
| MTB Difficulty: | Intermediate |
| Trail Type: | Network |
| MTB Trail Type: | Singletrack |
Mountain Bike
Trails in this area are good for those who want a less crowded alternative to the busy trails west of Bend. Please be considerate of other users since these trails are designated primarily for horse riders. via USDA Courtesy of Singletracks.com
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Add ResourceNever modify trail features. Ride trails when they're dry enough that you won't leave ruts. Speak up when you see others on the trail and always yield to hikers, horses, and others coming uphill. Always ride on the established trail.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Bend, Oregon
- Head southeast on NW Franklin Ave toward NW Wall St (1.1 mi)
- At the traffic circle, continue straight onto NE Franklin Ave (0.1 mi)
- Turn right onto NE 10th St (0.2 mi)
- Slight left onto NE Bear Creek Rd (0.4 mi)
- At the traffic circle, take the 1st exit onto SE 15th St (1.0 mi)
- At the traffic circle, take the 2nd exit and stay on SE 15th St (0.8 mi)
- Turn left onto Ferguson Rd (1.1 mi)
- Turn right onto SE 27th St (0.9 mi)
- Turn left onto Rickard Rd (1.8 mi)
- Turn right onto Billadeau Rd (1.0 mi)
- Continue onto Horse Butte Rd/NF-1815Continue to follow NF-1815(1.4 mi)
- Turn right (0.4 mi)
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