How long is the Pilot Butte hike?
1.8-mile
A 0.9-mile long trail spirals up Pilot Butte, ascending 475 feet from the base to the top. Pilot Butte’s views of Bend and beyond make this 1.8-mile hike a Central Oregon must.
Can you drive to the top of Pilot Butte?
There is year-round access from the east side parking lot to all trails and the summit. The summit road for driving access is seasonal and open April 15 through November 1 (winter weather conditions may impact these dates). View our park brochure and map.
Is Pilot Butte a cinder cone?
Pilot Butte is a lava dome that was created from an extinct volcano located in Bend, Oregon. It is a cinder cone butte which rises nearly 500 feet (150 m) above the surrounding plains….Pilot Butte (Oregon)
| Pilot Butte | |
|---|---|
| Age of rock | Less than 780,000 years |
| Mountain type | Cinder cone |
| Volcanic arc | Cascade Volcanic Arc |
| Climbing |
How long does it take to climb Black Butte?
Total hike time was just under 2 hours. It was definitely a great way to break up the long drive back from Bend.
How long is the Benham Falls hike?
Benham Falls Trail is a 1.5 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Bend, Oregon that features a waterfall and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round.
How late is Pilot Butte open?
The summit road gate will open at 10 a.m. and close at 9 p.m. daily until it closes for the season around November 1, 2021.
What is at the top of Black Butte?
fire lookout tower
The top of Black Butte is broad, with an active fire lookout tower on the east end, and a historic cupola on the west end. There used to be a cabin just west and directly below the cupola, but it was removed.
Is Black Butte hike open?
Despite what the top of this page says, the trail is OPEN.
Can you drive up Black Butte?
Black Butte Summit via Rancheria Falls Trail is a 6.7 mile out and back trail located near Lakeshore, California that features a river and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking. You can drive most of the way up this trail/forest road or you can park at the bottom of the hill and hike/bike it!