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Oregon
Benchmark Butte
1.9 mi
Distance
26 ft
Gain
38 min
Time
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What we do know
Inside Deschutes National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Quick trip — under 2 mi
Out & back
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 1.9 mi
- Elevation gain
- 26 ft
- Elevation loss
- 26 ft
- Highest point
- 4,484 ft
- Lowest point
- 4,464 ft
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Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
- Bikes
- yes
About this trail
Benchmark Butte is a short out-and-back trail in Oregon covering 1.86 miles with 34 feet of elevation gain. The route follows a straightforward path to the summit and back.
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