Contact Info
Deschutes National Forest
1230 NE 3rd St.
Suite A-262
Bend, OR 97701
1230 NE 3rd St.
Suite A-262
Bend, OR 97701
- Phone:
- 541-383-4000
Basics
- Length:
- 8 miles one-way
- Difficulty:
- Intermediate
- Time:
- 4.5 to 5.5 hours
- Trailhead Elevation:
- 3900 feet
- Elevation Range:
- 3900 feet to 5050 feet
- Elevation Change:
- 1150 feet
- Usage:
- Heavy
- Season:
- May to Nov
Description
From the end of Phil’s Connect No. 42.3 and the junction of Express, this popular mountain bike trail ascends steadily through a shallow canyon, across a gentle slope, and then up a steep butte. Alternate return routes include Kent's Trail No. 43. Low snow years can extend season. Trail can be dusty after dry weather.
Details
Length:
8 miles one-way
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Time:
4.5 to 5.5 hours
Trailhead Elevation:
3900
Elevation Range:
3900 feet to 5050
Elevation Change:
1150
Usage:
Heavy
Season:
May to Nov
Map + Directions
Basic Directions
To reach the trailhead, travel 2 1/2 miles west of Bend out Skyliner Rd. and then turn left on the first paved road to the south and travel ½ mile.
