Tag: Black Butte

We’ve been putting this hike off waiting for a clear day. We were not disappointed. It was a lovely Sunday morning. We started our hike…

While this hike had a lot of people on it, the day was sunny, clear and just the right temperature. We were able to see…

My dog and I hiked from the lower trailhead. It was our first time starting at the bottom.  The weather was hot by our standards.…

Went up black butte for sunset. We completed this a few months back in snowshoes but it was cloudy and there wasn’t a view so…

Beautiful clear day!  Went early so crowds were minimal.

An amazing walk through the woods topped off with an incredible view of the Oregon Cascades!  I highly recommend doing it in the later afternoon/evening.

Got an early start as the day was going to be in the 90’s. Hammered it out in just a few hours. Could see all…

Beautiful morning! Did the 4 miler and it was uphill the entire time but worth the views. Great start to our challenge.

We unfortunately arrived at 9:30 am with the crowds but it was so beautiful we didn’t care. The views were amazing and there were a…

Very well maintained trail mostly in the shade.It is wild worth to start from the lower TH, loved it all the way.

I liked this hike. The trees are beautiful and it was clear – could see the sisters, Jefferson, Hood and as far as Adams.

My first time hiking Black Butte from the lower trailhead. 10.75 miles RT. Beautiful but somewhat chilly day.

Weather wasn’t great but at least it wasn’t raining!

A great, fun after work evening hike starting at the lower trailhead with my friend Emily who is also part of this hiking challenge. It…

Nice hike, a bit chilly at the top due to wind. The road was in good condition.

Nice easy uphill trail to the top . Sunny ,no wind no rain woo hoo! .All our white capped mountain in surround sound formation !…

Was returning from the valley and though, “why not?” The skies were mostly clear, the view is always worth it!!

The first real hike of the season (other than some Smith Rock adventures) got the calves burning. The weather was perfect for hiking (temps in…

Beautiful views with map references to label all the peaks!  Snow at top, used Yaks to get through.

Beautiful views at top of a short but challenging hike!

Beautiful hike up Black Butte from the lower trailhead. My third time up for 2022. The wildflowers are not out yet, and there is still…

Trail in good condition. Snow at the very top

It was clear enough today to see Mt Adams, nearly 200 miles from Black Butte. Temps were perfect and winds were low. Snow starts as…

Beautiful day to summit Black Butte. We started from the lower trailhead. Didn’t hit snow until near the top but hikeable. Just hiked in some…

Gorgeous views today with a short but slippery section of snow just before the summit. Popular trail today from the upper trailhead, mostly had the…

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,…

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…

First hike in a couple months, about 10 miles and 3500 feet of elevation gain. It kicked my butt, altogether took about 4 hours and…

Such a beautiful day to hike Black Butte! I have attempted once before but turned back as the weather had changed & we weren’t prepared…

Great day for hiking Black Butte! Started at the lower trailhead hiking with Ethan and David. Very little snow until we reached the upper trailhead,…

Gorgeous day on Black Butte. Started the hike with Jeff and David from the lower trailhead making for a long day on the Butte. The…

The Three-Trail Sisters did it again, in that we bagged our second Peak!  I’ve hiked Black Butte countless times, but this one had some firsts:…

Road to the Upper trailhead was impassable so we ended up starting at the lower trailhead making this a 10 mile hike. Hiked the 1st…

We started our hike in spikes and switched to snowshoes the last mile up. It was a complete white out at the summit, we didn’t…

Quick hike up and back in 2 hours 15 minutes with about 20 of those spent exploring at the top. Beautiful views on a fairly…

The fog made this hike feel different than the other hikes on this list. You couldnt see very far but the butte itself was very…

Easy hike got it done really quickly and was the first of and down out of my group of three and it was really misty…

Obviously, we found the road up to the trailhead rough on our car – too much washboard for too long. But potholes weren’t bad and…

The washboard on the road was really bad – it destroyed our dust shield and my nerves. We had a lot of smoke in the…

This was our 2nd time hiking Black Butte this summer, however it was my daughters 1st. With this hike my daughter has now completed her…

Veary cold there, it got 46 at the top and very windy. It usually won’t be that cold though, we just went at a bad…

Our family hiked to the summit of Black Butte on August 7, 2021. The last 4 miles of driving to the trailhead are along a…

Even though I read that others had trouble with getting to the trailhead, I still used Apple Maps and it took me to the wrong…

The trail was uphill the whole way with some coverage from the sun at the beginning of the hike. Unfortunately I didn’t know there is…

Planned this hike fairly early in the morning to beat the heat (was home by 11:00 am!).  The trail climbs steadily up throughout the hike. …

Reached the trailhead at 7:00am to beat the heat and the crowds. Only a couple cars in the parking lot. Took 1 hour to reach…

The hike was awesome! I hiked with my husband and two adult daughters. The weather was hot. We hiked mid day and it was about…

The trail condition is fantastic! It does get a little loose on the way down and a touch dusty in the breeze. There is a…

The trail was in great condition. We started early this morning,  to avoid the heat. The parking lot had few cars when we arrived, and…

This was my second visit and I was much faster in spite of soaking in the panorama and lollygagging over the flora and fauna. I…

Hike #1 Black Butte with a small group of friends. Beautiful sunny day!

It was a beautiful day for hiking! Sunny and warm with a few clouds covering the mountain view. 9.8 miles with 3,389 feet of elevation…

Beautiful day and no rain.  All the people on the trail were really friendly.  Awesome 360 views.

Weather was beautiful!  Dry trail, but not dusty due to rain earlier in the week.   Views of the 3 Sisters, Mt Washington, 3 Fingered Jack,…

Easy 1500 verts

It was a cloudy day but still a wonderful day and hike.

Cold and cloudy. Lots of dogs (not mine) along with hordes of people (no solitude on Sunday) and quite a few parents trying to cajole…

This was so much fun.  I really did not plan for a 12 mile hike, but that is what the GPS said.  Great trail, great…

Great steep, but short hike! Worth the effort for the amazing views of the sisters!

Lower trail steeper & longer than I remember. New deck on top provides amazing views & perfect place to have lunch.

Hiked with Hope Pearson. Snowed on us this morning .

Great weather! Not too hot and not too cold at top if you bring a jacket.

Trail was great, small snowfield near top, but path was easy and didn’t need yaktrax or microspikes – hiking boots are recommended for that portion…

One of the most gorgeous days ever!  Temperature cool but since it’s uphill all the way, this was definitely in our favor.there is a Turk…

Beautiful day to hike Black Butte! 37 degrees at the trailhead (road to Upper TH is bumpy but clear of 99% of snow). A few…

Snow on ice in spots on the trail on the way up. Last 1/4 mile or so, completely covered in snow. Difficult, but passes with…

This was a spectacular hike from the bottom of the butte… so a 3000 foot elevation gain!  The first three miles were in the trees…

Lower trail on Easter Sunday was clear and beautiful. First home of the season, so I’m a bit out of shape and didn’t quite make…

Upper trail was beautiful most of the way. The Northwest switchback is still icy, but easily passed with caution or Yak Tracks on your shoes.…

Some snow on the way up and when we neared the summit the trail was covered in snow. We all found it very helpful to…

Beautiful hike! A little bit of ice/snow on the road to the parking lot but drivable (Toyota RAV4, also saw a sedan parked). Packed/crunchy snow…

We hiked this mountain on March 2nd for a birthday hike for yours truly. It was so beautiful in the snow and I highly recommend…

We hoped the forecast was correct, but it was far from. Wanting to get some very, we started at the lower TH. A wonderful gradual…

Got to the trailhead at 9:45 am. Sunny and blue skies quickly turned to 30-40 mph winds and snow at the top. Found the yurt…

Clear day and only a few other fellow hikers.

It read 18 degrees on my car’s thermometer at the trail head. The trail was snow over dirt, snow over ice, and then windblown snow.…

Amazing clear weather and a fresh dusting of snow made for a beautiful hike!

Beautiful hike up the mountain. Used micro spike near the top. Few people. Cold sunny day.

Absolutely gorgeous day! Bagging a Peak on the same day we experienced history with our first ever female and person of color Vice President just…

Bluebird weather! Enjoyed the new viewing platform by the Cupola. The upper 2 miles of trail were icy. Microspikes helpful on the way up and…

Needed microspikes on the upper part

Trail mostly clear of snow until last quarter mile where it was completely covered all the way to the top. Fun walking around in the…

Beautiful sunny day to hike black butte. Definitely needed layers with the wind chill. Kicked my butt, ready to get into shape for the south…

Partly Sunny.  Low 20’s.  Windy.  Trail was a combination of slush, snow, and a little ice.  Some small rocks helped with footing.  We hiked up…

Having hiked this trail many times in the past, I put it off til near the end of my Challenge. But very glad I did:…

Started at the upper trail head, it was a beautiful and relatively easy hike, trail was well maintained, with identifiers for trees, plants and two…

Hiked same day after Black Crater. Not a very good idea because I was tired and did not appreciate the hike as much as I…

My son and I hiked to the summit in about an hour and a half, maybe less. It was a nice, short hike. We started…

Cool temperatures.   When we got to the top, we were fogged in.  No views but still an enjoyable hike.

It was foggy on the way up which made for added drama when I reached the top and it cleared. Had the route to myself…

A great, quick hike. My partner and I completed this hike after work today, heading out around 4:15 pm. It was warm, but a nice…

Weather was perfect! Went in the afternoon today, warm sun and slight breeze. Great views of the Green Ridge fire to the NE of the…

Nice day to hike with Beth and Alan.  Much easier than Sisters for sure.  Very friendly ground squirrels enjoyed our snacks with us.  Weather good,…

Apparently once wasn’t enough. Since we have several people in our run klub completing this peak challenge there is opportunity to hike/run when others have…

Great conditions with few people on the lower trail and not to bad in the upper…

Well maintained trail, Manzanita and Snowbrush lined the trail all the way up.  Clear blue skies, views all the way to Mount Hood today.

After a slight detour we hiked to the summit. Beautiful views! Ran back down to the base! #redmondoregonrunklub #hotaugust100milerunningchallenge

I started at 0745 with my two mini schnauzers. Steady climb to the top. Wildflowers are really blooming now. First half is forest covered, but…

Beautiful flowers and a little overcast so it wasn’t scorching.

Sunny, no wind!! At the top about 0830…. would have been a scorcher later in the day!!

The lower part of the hike is shaded, the second part not so much! We got a late start and didnt see many people until…

It was really cold and windy up too but that was just because we picked a cold day. Also this place is fairly crowded.

It was a bit cloudy and windy on Black Butte today, and I was really wishing for gloves on the descent, but it was a…

Perfect weather! The first 3 1/4 miles I only saw two other parties of 2 people. More people from the parking lot and up, but…

My hiking buddy Jo and I set off early from the bottom of the Butte around 830am. Not many parking spaces so parked on the…

Did it solo. Windy & snow flurries on the top

Trail conditions were great and the weather offered pretty much every condition except for heat! Was cloudy at the start, had a rain shower, stopped…

Beautiful hike!

We kinda cheated on this one. We wanted to start from the lower TH but time wouldn’t allow it. We started in the afternoon and…

It was a chilly but beautiful hike.  No views but the frosty watch tower was pretty cool!

We’ve been to Black Butte many times, but we decided to check out the Lower Black Butte trail this time around for some additional elevation…

Almost 3,500 feet of elevation gain & they call this sucker a Butte?! Had to run the last 2 miles due to a storm, we…

Got a late start this morning (bad idea). Got to the trailhead (super washboard rough, but passable without high clearance as long as you are…

Quick hike before sunset.

Short, Steep, and sweet hike! Fogged In at the top but still a great hike!

Lovely 70 degree day. Decided to do the hike after work kinda spontaneously. Forgot this was on the list!! Then saw a guy in the…

Excellent day for a hike. Left Eugene at 9:30am. Arrived and began hiking by 11:45, 60 degrees at the base. 2 hrs 20 min to…

Drove up to the Black Butte Trailhead in my car. Never been up there in my life. The higher we went, the more snow on…

The trail was a winter wonderland in May! A surprise snowfall the night before made this one of my favorite hikes all year! Spikes were…

This is a fairly direct, shorter, but challenging hike, with an amazing view worth every step higher.  I did this one today with my daughter…

I started my hike at 11:30 AM with my dog Jack.  It was a very nice and sunny day.  The temperature could not have been…

Beautiful view up top despite the pounding wind and deep snow. Bring plenty of layers. Also sank in the snow at times up to my…

The old Central Oregon wives tale; if you can still see the snow on Black Butte it’s too early to plant your garden. Today was…

Beautiful day, was very glad to get in this hike before all the state parks close. Trail was a bit icy. Our group could’ve used…

It’s been quite a while since I hiked Black Butte, but it was just as awesome as I remembered! The weather wasn’t perfect, but the…

Although it was short it sure was a butt kicker! Very dusty, happy to have been up & down before 11am!

Nice, moderate Sunday morning hike. We started just after 11 and summited around noon. The wind was a bit much at the summit, but luckily…

We left Camp Sherman at 4:30 am to summit Black Butte for sunrise. It was dark, cold and clear. Our group included my 7 year…