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Stein's Pillar Trail Hiking trail · Bend / Central Oregon · Trailhead near Prineville, OR
3.9 mi6.3 km Round trip
≈804 ft≈245 m Elevation gain
4,580 ft1,396 m High point
2 hr 15 min Estimated time
Moderate Out and back to Stein's Pillar. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.
2.0 mi (3.2 km) to Stein's Pillar
High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 1.9 mi (3.0 km) on FR 3300-500
Pass: Northwest Forest Pass (based on the land the trailhead is on)
Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Steins Pillar (#837)
Trailhead: Steins Pillar Trailhead
On Forest Road 3300-500, near Prineville, OR
Coordinates: 44.39473, -120.62393
Overview Stein's Pillar Trail is a round-trip hike of 3.9 mi / 6.3 km near Prineville, OR. Expect about 804 ft / 245 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 4,580 ft / 1,396 m. Difficulty: Moderate . At an average pace, plan on about 2 hr 15 min. Upper sections can be snowy from November through May.
Elevation profile Along the route: low 4,078 ft / 1,243 m · high 4,573 ft / 1,394 m
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. Map and trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: AWS Terrain Tiles. Official trail listings come from the agency named on each page. Distances and elevation gain marked ≈ are calculated from map data and are approximate. Check official sources for current conditions before you go.Washington trails · Oregon trails · Idaho trails · Sources · Privacy · Terms of Use