Buteo Drop Dig Day Recap: Big Rocks and Bigger Progress in the Columbia River Gorge

Buteo Drop continues to evolve thanks to a committed group of 40+ volunteers who have been showing up and putting in serious work in Cascade Locks. On January 10, crews focused on upgrading this popular section of trail with new features that add both challenge and flow.

Much of the day’s effort centered on moving and setting large rocks by hand. With no shortcuts available, volunteers relied on teamwork, coordination, and plenty of heavy lifting to place massive boulders exactly where they were needed.