more stats
4,816 ft
Distance
450 ft
Climb
00:24:58
Avg time
450 ft
Altitude change
3,673 ft
Altitude min
4,123 ft
Altitude max
3,673 ft
Altitude start
4,124 ft
Altitude end
9.4%
Grade
1.4%
Grade max
41.8%
Grade min
4,816 ft
Distance climb
00:24:58
Avg time

Pilot Butte Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Pilot Butte
    Bend, Oregon
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Hiking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #1280 in Hiking [+]
    • #53 in Trail Running
  • State Ranking
    #15 in Hiking · Oregon [+]
    • #1 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

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AI Generated Description

Pilot Butte is ranked #15 for hiking in Oregon. It is a 4,816 ft blue difficulty family friendly singletrack trail located near Bend Oregon. Nearby: restrooms. This hike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 24 minutes to complete this trail.

Tags
Family friendlyRestrooms
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 2 miles average
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  • 5 miles avg distance
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Pilot Butte located?
      Pilot Butte is located in Pilot Butte, Bend, Oregon, United States. It is part of the Pilot Butte trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.05783, -121.27848.
      ▼ How hard is Pilot Butte?
      Pilot Butte is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 9.4%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Pilot Butte?
      Pilot Butte has 450 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 3,673 ft to 4,123 ft.
      ▼ Is Pilot Butte a point to point trail?
      Pilot Butte is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Pilot Butte?
      Pilot Butte is 4,816 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Pilot Butte?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Pilot Butte. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to hike Pilot Butte?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to hike Pilot Butte are:
      • November (19 activities)
      • December (13 activities)
      • September (11 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Pilot Butte? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Pilot Butte are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Pilot Butte?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 21 minutes to hike Pilot Butte. The trail is 4,816 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Pilot Butte?
      Pilot Butte is a very popular trail. There have been 2,549 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,271 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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