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Maxwell Butte Trail

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

9.3 mi15 kmRound trip
≈2,415 ft≈736 mElevation gain
6,188 ft1,886 mHigh point
5 hr 13 minEstimated time

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

4.6 mi (7.5 km) to Maxwell Butte
Pass: Northwest Forest Pass (based on the land the trailhead is on)
Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Maxwell Butte (#3391)
Trailhead: Maxwell Butte Trailhead
On Forest Road 080, near Sisters, OR
Coordinates: 44.46341, -121.97031
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Overview

Maxwell Butte Trail is a round-trip hike of 9.3 mi / 15 km near Sisters, OR. Expect about 2,415 ft / 736 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 6,188 ft / 1,886 m. Difficulty: Hard. At an average pace, plan on about 5 hr 13 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 3,763 ft / 1,147 m · high 6,188 ft / 1,886 m

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