Line Butte Trail

Mapped as Line Butte Trail #807

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

7.1 mi11.5 kmRound trip

≈1,017 ft≈310 mElevation gain

6,142 ft1,872 mHigh point

3 hr 36 minEstimated time

Moderate3.6 mi / 5.8 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 4.4 mi (7.0 km) on FR 4215, FR 4220, FR 4220-257 and other forest roads

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

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Line Butte (#807)

Trailhead: Line Butte East Trailhead

On Forest Road 4220-257, near Prineville, OR

Coordinates: 44.28278, -120.33836

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Overview

Line Butte Trail is a round-trip hike of 7.1 mi / 11.5 km near Prineville, OR. Expect about 1,017 ft / 310 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 6,142 ft / 1,872 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 3 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 5,591 ft / 1,704 m · high 6,122 ft / 1,866 m

Nearby

South PointPeak · 1.5 mi / 2.4 km
Line ButtePeak · 2.5 mi / 4 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.