Bessie Butte Trail

Hiking trail · Bend / Central Oregon · Trailhead near Bend, OR

2.1 mi3.4 kmRound trip

≈499 ft≈152 mElevation gain

4,770 ft1,454 mHigh point

1 hr 23 minEstimated time

ModerateOut and back to Bessie Butte. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

1.1 mi (1.7 km) to Bessie Butte, measured from map

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

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Bessie Butte (#3968)

Trailhead

Off National Forest Development Road 18, near Bend, OR

Coordinates: 43.95276, -121.25624

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Overview

Bessie Butte Trail is a round-trip hike of 2.1 mi / 3.4 km near Bend, OR. Expect about 499 ft / 152 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 4,770 ft / 1,454 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 1 hr 23 min. Upper sections can be snowy from November through May.

Elevation profile

Along the route: low 4,262 ft / 1,299 m · high 4,770 ft / 1,454 m

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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.