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Oregon · Hiking · Near Sisters
Maxwell Butte
- 4.4 mi
- round trip
- 1,218 ft
- climb
- 5,473 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is Maxwell Butte open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Detroit Ranger District. It doesn't name Maxwell Butte, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).
Beachie Creek and Lionshead Fires Closure
Agency closure covering Detroit Ranger District · Order 06-18-04-26-14 · USFS · Detroit Ranger District
Cedar Creek Fire Closure
Agency closure covering Willamette National Forest · Order 06-18-10-26-04 · USFS · Willamette National Forest
FIRE CLOSURES: Current wildfire closures on the Willamette National Forest
Agency alert covering Willamette National Forest · USFS · Willamette National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Detroit Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Maxwell Butte is a 4.4-mile out-and-back hike in the Detroit Ranger District of Oregon's Willamette National Forest, managed by the Forest Service. It gains about 1,145 feet, with the high point at 5,473 feet, and is rated moderate. The trail is natural-surfaced and allows horses, which makes it a good choice for riders. The climb starts at around 4,405 feet and peaks near 5,473 feet, with the steepest stretch coming around 1.7 miles in, where the grade reaches about 15%. The route is front-loaded, meaning the most ascent happens early on. The trip is estimated to take about two hours, and the trail is open year-round. Nearby, the Maxwell Loop sits just 0.1 mile away and the Park Loop about 0.6 mile off. Lava Lakes is roughly 0.9 mile away, and Big Pool Campground offers camping about 2.6 miles from the trail.
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On your way back · 5 miIf it rains Kiwanis club
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