Black Butte

Intermittent clouds and sprinkles, but still a great day. Snow was soft and only at the top. Easy to navigate.

Great hike with the Bend Hiking Meetup! The trail is snow-free until about the last quarter mile, where I donned microspikes. Perfect weather for hiking,

We started from the bottom and did the entire trail to the top. We almost turned around because we weren't prepared for the snow.  We

2nd Central Oregon Six Pack of Peaks hike – Black Butte. Nice hike – we did upper trail so only 4 miles. Lots of snow

I took advantage of a clear window of blue skies.  I actually had been backpacking on the Metolious and ended my journey with the summit

Wonderful clear spring day in central Oregon!  The only snow encountered on the hike was on the final 0.25 miles and was passable for all