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Black Butte Trail

Mapped as Black Butte Trail #4026

Hiking trail · Santiam / Mount Jefferson · Trailhead near Sisters, OR

8.4 mi13.5 kmRound trip

≈3,212 ft≈979 mElevation gain

6,434 ft1,961 mHigh point

5 hr 18 minEstimated time

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

4.2 mi (6.7 km) to Black Butte

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

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Black Butte (#4026)

Trailhead

Off Southwest Camp Sherman Road, near Sisters, OR

Coordinates: 44.42203, -121.66611

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Overview

Black Butte Trail is a round-trip hike of 8.4 mi / 13.5 km near Sisters, OR. Expect about 3,212 ft / 979 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 6,434 ft / 1,961 m. Difficulty: Hard. At an average pace, plan on about 5 hr 18 min. High-elevation trail, usually snow-free from mid-July into October. Before then, expect snow and possible avalanche danger.

Elevation profile

Along the route: low 3,202 ft / 976 m · high 6,417 ft / 1,956 m

Nearby

Larch TrailsHiking trail · 1.3 mi / 2.1 km
Head of the Metolius ViewpointViewpoint · 1.6 mi / 2.6 km
"Blue" Birding LoopHiking trail · 1.7 mi / 2.7 km
West Metolius River TrailHiking trail · 1.9 mi / 3 km
Red PathHiking trail · 1.9 mi / 3 km
East Metolius River TrailHiking trail · 1.9 mi / 3 km
Black ButtePeak · 2.1 mi / 3.4 km
Lake Creek TrailHiking trail · 3 mi / 4.8 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.