Oregon · Hiking · Kalmiopsis Wilderness

York Butte

1.6 mi
round trip
1,126 ft
climb
4,171 ft
high point
Out and back
route
May–Oct
best months

Is York Butte open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Wild Rivers Ranger District. It doesn't name York Butte, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · Wild Rivers Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

York Butte is a moderate out-and-back hike in Oregon's Kalmiopsis Wilderness, within the Wild Rivers Ranger District of the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests. The trail is managed by the Forest Service and runs about 1.6 miles, with a total elevation gain of 1,126 feet. The high point on the route reaches 4,171 feet, and the steepest stretch comes at about 0.68 miles, where the grade reaches 56 percent. The trail is not accessible, and bikes are not allowed. The most comfortable time to go is late summer into early fall, when typical averages from a nearby weather station at Sexton Summit show highs around 77°F in July and August and only about two wet days a month. Winter is much colder and wetter, with highs in the low 40s and 16 wet days a month from December through March. The hike is open from June 1 to October 31, and the trip should take about an hour. Shorty Noble Way is about 1.4 miles away, and Mud Springs and the Illinois River Trail are both within about 2.3 miles. For paddling, Briggs Creek is about 4.2 miles off.

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.

  • Best time to go · May–Oct

    Best time to visit York Butte

    Best months: May–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      43° / 33°

      16 wet

    2. Feb

      44° / 33°

      15 wet

    3. Mar

      46° / 33°

      16 wet

    4. Apr

      52° / 35°

      14 wet

    5. May

      61° / 41°

      10 wet

    6. Jun

      68° / 46°

      6 wet

    7. Jul

      77° / 53°

      2 wet

    8. Aug

      77° / 54°

      2 wet

    9. Sep

      70° / 51°

      4 wet

    10. Oct

      58° / 43°

      9 wet

    11. Nov

      47° / 36°

      15 wet

    12. Dec

      41° / 32°

      16 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Sexton Summit, OR, 26.5 mi away at 3,832 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

    Closures we've recorded since August 2026

    • Stage 2 Public Use Fire Restrictions (Forest-wide)

      Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests · Order dated September 4, 2026; seen Sep 3, 2026 → lifted Oct 28, 2026 · Forest Service

    • Stage 3 Public Use Fire Restrictions (Forest-wide)

      Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests · Order dated July 17, 2026; seen Aug 23, 2026 → lifted Sep 3, 2026 · Forest Service

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Route details

Distance
1.6 mi round trip
Climbing
About 1,126 ft
Summit
4,237 ft
Difficulty
Moderate
Time
About 1 hour

Questions about this route

How long is the York Butte on York Butte?

About 1.6 mi round trip.

How much elevation gain is on the York Butte?

About 1,126 ft of climbing round trip.

How hard is the York Butte?

It is rated moderate.

How long does the York Butte take?

About 1 hour round trip.

Conditions and forecast on York Butte

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at the summit and route start for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.