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| Oregon Butte Trail |
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Ending Elevation:
6,387 Feet
USGS Map:
Oregon Butte
Usage:
Moderate
Length:
3 Miles
Elevation Gain:
987 Feet
Difficulty:
More Difficult
Beginning Elevation:
5,400 Feet
Trail Number:
3,134
Reservation:
No
Season:
Mid-June - Mid-October
From Dayton, WA, Take the Eckler Mountain Road. Follow road about 5 miles. Where there is a stone monument at a Y in the road, turn right on to Kendall Skyline Road #46 for 12 miles to Godman Guard Station. Turn left below Godman on to Road #4608. Take all main right turns for 5 miles to Teepee Trailhead.
Location Information
This is a well maintained trail with the beginning portions located within the Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness and the trail begins at Teepee Trailhead. Within its three mile length, this trail climbs and descends across a ridge and through a saddle toward Oregon Butte. From the log water trough, the trail climbs for 1/2 mile to Oregon Butte Lookout. Oregon Butte area is heavily traveled during hunting seasons. Hunters should be aware that this is one of the first snow hit areas on the District and it is hazardous to get out of the trailhead at this time of the year.
This trail gives access to Oregon Butte, offering a breath taking view of almost 360 degree radius of the Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness, as well as, access to a large middle section of the Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness. The traveler is greeted with a beautiful view at Teepee trailhead, and as they travel further along the ridge top, more scenic views await them. One of the fresh attractions is a large log spring fed watering trough located below Oregon Butte.
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