Pilot Butte Bend Oregon

Pilot Butte State Scenic Viewpoint

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Pilot Butte is a cinder cone that was created from an extinct volcano located in Bend, Oregon. It is a cinder cone butte which rises nearly 500 feet …

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Sep 10, 2024
The area is currently experiencing wildfires, so we couldn’t see much. The AQI is about 175, we wore masks to remain healthy and were pretty much the only ones on the butte.Full review by pipkinse
Jul 19, 2024
Mount Butte is a must visit if you are traveling around Bend. Once you are at the top it gives a great view of the surroundings and Lava mountain. They have a bus from the base point which takes you …Full review by RAKESH P
Jan 29, 2024
There's not much to it, we drove up and hung out for about 20 minutes before calling it a day, but there are great views of the nearby Cascades from up here. It does get crowded, but overall not a b…Full review by Joseph R
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Come and explore an old cinder cone located just east of Bend. Hike up and around on one of three trails. The trails wind through stands of j…
touristlink.com
Unique to the city of Bend, the Pilot Butte is a volcanic rock formation in the form of a cone. This small hill can be hiked upon thanks to th…
cityseeker.com

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Elevation:4,142 ft (1,262 m)
Mountain type:Cinder cone

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what is the hike like?
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Sorry for the delay in responding, but don’t have much to contribute because we drive to the top and parked...(wimps.). We did see people of all ages walking and, while all uphill, …
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Sorry for the delay in responding, but don’t have much to contribute because we drive to the top and parked...(wimps.). We did see people of all ages walking and, while all uphill, just take your time.
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Is the driving option closed for the season or did I just happen to choose a bad day?
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From November till mid April - since it is a winter season.
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how far is it to derive to from Bend?
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It is in the middle of bend
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How long are the hikes to the top?
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If you start from the trailhead parking lot, time wise 30 minutes or less each direction. Just Under 2 miles round trip.
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What is the GPS address for getting to Pilot Butte?
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Sorry I do not know the answer, but the directions given so far sound right.
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Where am I allowed to smoke tobacco in State Parks?
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Smoking tobacco in Oregon State Parks is allowed only in your vehicles and personal camping units, campsites and portions of day use parks designated as safety rest areas. Smoking...
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