Pilot Butte State Scenic Viewpoint

Pilot Butte State Scenic Viewpoint is a 121-acre park in Oregon, about 1.7 miles from the center of Bend. It sits within easy reach of town, so it makes a short outing rather than a full-day trip. Typical averages from a nearby Bend weather station show warm, dry summers. July and August highs run in the low to mid 80s°F, with lows near 48 to 49°F and only about two wet days a month. June (74°F) and September (76°F) are milder options. Spring and fall cool off quickly: May averages a high of 66°F and October 63°F. Winter is cold. December and January highs sit in the low 40s, lows in the mid 20s, with around four snow days a month and eight to nine wet days. Trails start right next to the park. The Pilot Butte Nature Trail is 0.2 miles away and the Base Trail 0.3 miles away. Juniper Park Trail lies about 0.8 miles off, and the Deschutes River is roughly 5.3 miles away for paddling.