Buteo Drop Trail

Mapped as Buteo Drop #4097

Hiking trail · Columbia River Gorge · Trailhead near Cascade Locks, OR

2.5 mi4 kmRound trip

≈354 ft≈108 mElevation gain

883 ft269 mHigh point

1 hr 27 minEstimated time

Easy1.2 mi / 2 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

Pass: Northwest Forest Pass (based on the land the trailhead is on)

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Buteo Drop (#4097)

Trailhead

Off Wyeth Road, near Cascade Locks, OR

Coordinates: 45.69151, -121.82091

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Overview

Buteo Drop Trail is a round-trip hike of 2.5 mi / 4 km near Cascade Locks, OR. Expect about 354 ft / 108 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 883 ft / 269 m. Difficulty: Easy. At an average pace, plan on about 1 hr 27 min. Low-elevation trail, hikeable year-round. Can be muddy after rain.

Elevation profile

Along the route: low 571 ft / 174 m · high 883 ft / 269 m

Nearby

Herman Creek TrailHiking trail · 1.1 mi / 1.8 km
Gorton Creek Trail #408Hiking trail · 1.1 mi / 1.8 km
Nick Eaton Trail #447Hiking trail · 1.1 mi / 1.8 km
easyCLIMB TrailHiking trail · 1.1 mi / 1.8 km
Diluvian Loop #4903Hiking trail · 1.1 mi / 1.8 km
Herman Bridge Trail #406EHiking trail · 1.1 mi / 1.8 km
Wyeth Trail #411Hiking trail · 2.3 mi / 3.7 km
Gorge Trail #400Hiking trail · 2.3 mi / 3.7 km

Sources

Route and map: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: AWS Terrain Tiles.
Official trail listing: U.S. Forest Service.
Pass: based on the protected area that contains the trailhead.