Loading trail…
Free — you'll pick up right here.
Save this plan
Sign up to save your own editable copy — you'll pick up right here.
Oregon
4.1 mi
Distance
2,288 ft
Gain
2h 19m
Time
No conditions check on file for this trail yet — always verify current conditions before you go.
Why you'll love it
Black Butte
AI-suggested draft · review before you go
No permit or access details on file for this trail — check with the local land manager before you go.
Black Butte is a rewarding out-and-back hike in central Oregon that climbs to a scenic summit with panoramic views of the Cascade Range and surrounding landscape. The trail gains elevation steadily through mixed forest before breaking into open terrain near the top, offering increasingly expansive vistas as you ascend. This relatively short but moderately steep climb makes it an excellent choice for hikers seeking alpine views without committing to a full day's adventure.
Lower Butte Loops
~1 min drive
Moderate 7.6-mile out-and-back through high desert butte country with expansive views.
Upper Butte Loops
~3 min drive
18.53-mile out-and-back trail through Upper Butte's scenic backcountry.
East Metolius River Trail
~5 min drive
Scenic out-and-back river trail through Oregon's high desert ponderosa forest.
Camp Sherman "H"
~6 min drive
Moderate out-and-back forest hike in central Oregon's Camp Sherman area.
Suttle Lake Loop
~8 min drive
Easy out-and-back trail around scenic Suttle Lake in central Oregon.
Suttle Tie
~8 min drive
Moderate 11-mile out-and-back forest hike in central Oregon.
Lake Creek
~8 min drive
Moderate 8.8-mile out-and-back creek hike in Oregon's Cascades.
Dark Lake
~10 min drive
Short out-and-back hike to a scenic alpine lake in the Oregon Cascades.
Four Mile Butte
~10 min drive
Quick out-and-back summit hike with scenic views.
Four Mile Butte Loop
~10 min drive
Easy 1.72-mile out-and-back hike near Four Mile Butte.
