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A good climb up scenic ridgeline to an outstanding summit and a rewarding descent.


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4.9

Miles

7.8

KM

Point to Point

4,167' 1,270 m

High

1,999' 609 m

Low

2,236' 682 m

Up

193' 59 m

Down

9%

Avg Grade (5°)

29%

Max Grade (16°)

Dogs Leashed

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Description

This is a straightforward ascent to the summit of Stein Butte, former site of a fire lookout tower. The climbing is steady but never too steep as far as the junction with the final short (few hundred yards) spur to the summit. After enjoying the 360-degree panorama, you can choose to descend the way you just came up, make a loop by going down the New London Trail, or explore the trail as it continues further east along the Elliott Creek Ridge.

This trail is maintained for the Forest Service by the Motorcycle Riders Association.

Contacts

Shared By:

Peter Carse with improvements by BK Hope and 1 other

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  3.6 from 5 votes

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  3.6 from 5 votes
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Trail Rankings

#741

in Oregon

#23,617

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Summit trail
Feb 23, 2020 near Williams, OR

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Mar 27, 2021
Jeremy Brady
9mi
Dec 28, 2020
BK Hope
Aug 8, 2020
Rod March
Dec 30, 2019
BK Hope
Aug 4, 2019
Pinky Bandit
Seattle Bar day use parking area is closed and gate is locked. Recent bear posting signs do not have a date. Area looks deserted. Decided no hike.
Dec 28, 2018
BK Hope
Dec 31, 2017
BK Hope
Trail clear and in great condition. Not impacted by the Miller Complex Fire. No snow on it anywhere.
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