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Pyramid Butte Trail

Mapped as Pyramid Butte Trail #740

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

2.2 mi3.6 kmRound trip
≈449 ft≈137 mElevation gain
6,070 ft1,850 mHigh point
1 hr 24 minEstimated time

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

1.1 mi (1.8 km) to Pyramid Butte
High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 6.4 mi (10.3 km) on FR 4220 and FR 4220-210
Pass: Northwest Forest Pass (based on the land the trailhead is on)
Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Pyramid Butte (#740)
Trailhead: Breitenbush Lake Trailhead
On Forest Road 4220, near Detroit, OR
Coordinates: 44.76465, -121.78574
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Overview

Pyramid Butte Trail is a round-trip hike of 2.2 mi / 3.6 km near Detroit, OR. Expect about 449 ft / 137 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 6,070 ft / 1,850 m. Difficulty: Easy. At an average pace, plan on about 1 hr 24 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 5,571 ft / 1,698 m · high 6,020 ft / 1,835 m

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