Pro freeriders helped build Buzzard Butte’s new Oregon trails — open to everyone

# What happened Buzzard Butte, a new trail network on the Oregon Coast organized by the Tillamook Off-Road Trail Alliance (TORTA), added four more trails near the end of the summer. Professional freeriders teamed up with local trail crews to build advanced lines that are open to the public. The recent additions skew toward high-difficulty, pro-style freeride terrain, while the network continues to include more accessible options as well.

# Who built the trails

# The new trails — what to expect

• Mossy Hogs: Built by Christian Rigal and Trailshark, described as a double-black, quarter-mile jump trail that drops roughly 300 feet. It features large jumps with mandatory gaps, blind features that require precise speed and commitment, a steep natural chute in the middle section, and a dirt curved wall-ride style feature near the bottom.

• Other additions: The network added additional trails that broaden the difficulty range. The reporting notes adaptive-friendly descents and more approachable options for riders who don't want the pro-level jump lines.

# Why the builds matter locally Trail density on the Oregon Coast is limited despite excellent terrain and dirt. Adding public, professionally shaped freeride lines expands the local offering for gravity riders and attracts more visitors to the Buzzard Butte network. The project combined pro experience and local resources, which created advanced lines that follow formal double-black ratings and include nonstandard features uncommon on other public trails.

# Safety and skill notes The new double-black trails are rated appropriately: expect mandatory gaps, large jumps, blind features, and steep natural chutes. Riders should carry experience with jump trails, know how to manage speed, and respect the double-black rating. The more accessible trails and adaptive-friendly descents in the network provide alternatives for riders who want to avoid pro-level lines.

# Partnerships and funding

# Practical takeaway If you ride in Oregon and want to sample pro-built freeride lines without visiting a private park, Buzzard Butte now offers two distinct double-black jump trails and additional options for less advanced or adaptive riders. Expect highly technical, commitment-heavy features on the blacks, and scout lines or choose easier descents if you're not comfortable with mandatory gaps and big jumps.