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Fire lookout · Blue Mountains

Oregon Butte Lookout

5.4 mi round trip1,210 ft gainModerateDay hike: None knownOvernight: Check first
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Permits and reservations

Day hikeNone known
No permit that we know of. Watch for posted access rules.
OvernightCheck first
Camping rules depend on who owns the land.

No matching boundary on the map. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.

About the trail

Distance5.4 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain1,210 ftTotal climb, round trip
Summit6,370 ftFrom elevation data

Overview

Oregon Butte Lookout is a fire lookout reached by a 5.4-mile round trip from Teepee Trailhead. The route follows Mount Misery Trail to the lookout.

Heads up: the last stretch to the top is off trail.

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What you need

Parking and passes

No parking pass is needed at most trailheads like this one. Check posted signs, since some lots have their own rules.

Getting there

The hike starts at Teepee Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.

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