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Lake Butte Trail

Hiking trail · Eastern Oregon / Blue Mountains · Trailhead near Long Creek, OR

4.7 mi7.6 kmRound trip
≈873 ft≈266 mElevation gain
6,093 ft1,857 mHigh point
2 hr 36 minEstimated time

Moderate2.4 mi / 3.8 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 1.0 mi (1.6 km) on FR 1800-279 and FR 1800-296
Pass: Northwest Forest Pass (based on the land the trailhead is on)
Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Lake Butte (#5102)
Trailhead: Nipple Butte
On Forest Road 1800-279, near Long Creek, OR
Coordinates: 44.58048, -118.91626
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Overview

Lake Butte Trail is a round-trip hike of 4.7 mi / 7.6 km near Long Creek, OR. Expect about 873 ft / 266 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 6,093 ft / 1,857 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 2 hr 36 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 5,233 ft / 1,595 m · high 6,063 ft / 1,848 m

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