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Oregon
7.6 mi
Distance
2,461 ft
Gain
3h 4m
Time
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Why you'll love it
Lower Butte Loops
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Lower Butte Loops offers an accessible out-and-back adventure through Oregon's high desert landscape, featuring sagebrush terrain and panoramic views of the surrounding buttes and ridgelines. This 7.6-mile trail provides a moderate workout with steady elevation gain, making it ideal for hikers seeking solitude and expansive vistas without extreme technical difficulty. The route showcases the distinctive geological formations and open country characteristic of central Oregon's plateau region.
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