Johnson Butte
- 12.3 mi
- round trip
- 3,123 ft
- climb
- 3,862 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is Johnson Butte open right now?
No closures listed
The Forest Service lists no closures for Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests.
As of · Source: USFS · Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Johnson Butte is a hard hike in the Kalmiopsis Wilderness, part of the Gold Beach Ranger District of the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests in Oregon. The route is an out-and-back that climbs from about 3,340 feet to a high point of 3,862 feet, with a total elevation gain of 3,123 feet over the course of the trip. The steepest stretch comes at about 3.8 miles in, where the grade reaches 31 percent. The trail is natural-surface and not accessible. Horses are allowed, but bikes are not. The Forest Service manages the land, and the hike is open year-round. Plan on about 5.5 hours for the round trip. The Upper Chetco Trail lies about 2.5 miles away, and Gardner Mine and the Gardner Mine Loop are each about 4 miles off. Paddlers can reach the Chetco River at roughly 4.4 miles.
Local outfitters
- John Carl Guide Service21 mi away
- Turtle Rock RV Resort25 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
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