Oregon · Hiking

Baty Butte

7.7 mi
round trip
2,231 ft
climb
4,871 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Baty Butte open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Clackamas River Ranger District. It doesn't name Baty Butte, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · Clackamas River Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Baty Butte is a hard hike in the Clackamas River Ranger District of Mt. Hood National Forest in Oregon, managed by the Forest Service. The route is an out-and-back of about 7.7 miles, with a total elevation gain of 2,231 feet. The climb is steady, and the steepest stretch comes early, around 0.24 miles from the start, where the grade reaches 21 percent. The trail's natural surface makes for a rugged outing. The hike begins at an elevation of about 4,417 feet and reaches a high point of 4,871 feet. The round trip includes about 2,231 feet of ascent and the same amount of descent. The trip takes about 3.5 hours. Joyce Lake Trail lies about a mile away, and the East Table Rock-Joyce Lake - Batty Butte Trail is about 2.5 miles off. For paddling, Nohorn Creek is about 2.1 miles away. Kingfisher campground is about 7 miles from the trail.

Local outfitters

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Route details

Distance
7.7 mi round trip
Climbing
About 2,231 ft
Summit
5,060 ft
Difficulty
Hard
Time
About 3 hours

Other routes up Baty Butte

Questions about this route

How long is the Baty Butte on Baty Butte?

About 7.7 mi round trip.

How much elevation gain is on the Baty Butte?

About 2,231 ft of climbing round trip.

How hard is the Baty Butte?

It is rated hard.

How long does the Baty Butte take?

About 3 hours round trip.

How many routes go up Baty Butte?

2: East Table Rock-Joyce Lake - Batty Butte Trail and Baty Butte.

Conditions and forecast on Baty Butte

Caution at last checkAgency alerts are in effect for this areaUSFS · checked 16 h ago

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at the summit and route start for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.