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4.8 miles
Distance
2,316 ft
Climb
-261 ft
Descent
01:41:26
Avg time
2,054 ft
Altitude change
2,008 ft
Altitude min
4,272 ft
Altitude max
2,008 ft
Altitude start
4,062 ft
Altitude end
8.1%
Grade
-45.3%
Grade max
61%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
3,307 ft
Distance down
236 ft
Distance flat
01:41:26
Avg time

Stein Butte Details

  • Activities
    • Dirtbike/Moto
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Applegate Lake
    Jacksonville, Oregon
  • Ref Number
    #929
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
    • 25 in Dirtbiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #114013 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #18618 in E-Biking
    • #104355 in Trail Running
    • #283084 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    Mar-Oct
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

The upper half features somewhat open ridgeline trail while the lower half is exposed benchcut.

Trail Supporters

  • USFS
    Land Manager
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Mar 24, 2025 @ 5:38pm
Mar 24, 2025
 Trail is in good condition for the most part. Heavy rain made a pretty good rut towards the beginning. And the top section could use a little...
Mar 11, 2025 @ 5:17pm
Mar 11, 2025
3 sawyer volunteers with Southern Oregon Trail Alliance spent their Sunday clearing the trail of logs as well as doing brushing near the ridge....
Jun 19, 2024 @ 4:46pm
Jun 19, 2024
 trail is in great shape. hornets nest at about mile 3 in the shaded area!
Feb 10, 2024 @ 5:51pm
Feb 10, 2024
 In great shape and all clear except for one tree down just below the last switchback before the butte trail split. We did find some logs dragged...
Sep 6, 2021 @ 8:56pm
Sep 6, 2021
 All clear, rode very well 3-25-2021
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Avg: 3.09 (6 votes)
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      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

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      3 ★ 17%
      2 ★ 17%
      1 ★ 33%

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Stein Butte located?
      Stein Butte is located in Applegate Lake, Jacksonville, Oregon, United States. It is part of the Applegate Lake trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.01181, -123.15109.
      ▼ How hard is Stein Butte?
      Stein Butte is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 8.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Stein Butte?
      Stein Butte has 2,316 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 261 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,008 ft to 4,272 ft.
      ▼ Is Stein Butte a point to point trail?
      Stein Butte is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Stein Butte?
      Stein Butte is 4.8 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Stein Butte?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Stein Butte. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Stein Butte?
      Stein Butte is best visited during: Mar-Oct.
      ▼ How do I access Stein Butte? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Stein Butte are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Stein Butte?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 hour 21 minutes to ride Stein Butte. The trail is 4.8 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Stein Butte?
      Stein Butte is a moderately popular trail. There have been 96 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 100 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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