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Johnson Butte Trail Mapped as Johnson Butte Trail #1110
Hiking trail · South Coast · Trailhead near Brookings, OR
12.2 mi19.6 km Round trip
≈2,415 ft≈736 m Elevation gain
3,907 ft1,191 m High point
6 hr 18 min Estimated time
Hard 6.1 mi / 9.8 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.
Pass: Northwest Forest Pass (based on the land the trailhead is on)
Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Johnson Butte (#1110)
Trailhead: Vulcan Lake / Johnson Butte Trailhead
On Forest Road 1909, near Brookings, OR
Coordinates: 42.19602, -123.99102
Overview Johnson Butte Trail is a round-trip hike of 12.2 mi / 19.6 km near Brookings, OR. Expect about 2,415 ft / 736 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 3,907 ft / 1,191 m. Difficulty: Hard . At an average pace, plan on about 6 hr 18 min. Upper sections can be snowy from November through May.
Elevation profile Along the route: low 3,258 ft / 993 m · high 3,894 ft / 1,187 m
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. Map and trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: AWS Terrain Tiles. Official trail listings come from the agency named on each page. Distances and elevation gain marked ≈ are calculated from map data and are approximate. Check official sources for current conditions before you go.Washington trails · Oregon trails · Idaho trails · Sources · Privacy · Terms of Use