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Nipple Butte South Trail

Mapped as Nipple Butte Trail

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

5.7 mi9.2 kmRound trip
≈1,381 ft≈421 mElevation gain
6,240 ft1,902 mHigh point
3 hr 15 minEstimated time

Moderate2.9 mi / 4.6 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, Nipple Butte South (#346)
Trailhead: Nipple Butte
On Forest Road 1800-279, near Long Creek, OR
Coordinates: 44.58048, -118.91626
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Overview

Nipple Butte South Trail is a round-trip hike of 5.7 mi / 9.2 km near Long Creek, OR. Expect about 1,381 ft / 421 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 6,240 ft / 1,902 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 3 hr 15 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 5,522 ft / 1,683 m · high 6,234 ft / 1,900 m

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