Contact Info
Umatilla National Forest
Hwy. 244
PO Box 158
Ukiah, OR 97880
Hwy. 244
PO Box 158
Ukiah, OR 97880
- Phone:
- 541-427-3231
Basics
- Length:
- 4.5 miles
- Difficulty:
- Difficult
- Time:
- 3 - 4 hours
- Trailhead Elevation:
- 6100 feet
- Elevation Range:
- 3900 feet to 6100 feet
- Elevation Change:
- -2200 feet
- Usage:
- Light
- Season:
- Summer to Winter
Description
The area is signed. Limited parking and dispersed camping is located near the trailhead. The Silver Butte Trail is located in the North Fork John Day Wilderness. Closed to all motorized and mechanized equipment, including mountain bikes and carts.
Details
Length:
4.5 miles
Difficulty:
Difficult
Time:
3 - 4 hours
Trailhead Elevation:
6100
Elevation Range:
3900 feet to 6100
Elevation Change:
-2200
Usage:
Light
Season:
Summer to Winter
Useful Map(s):
USGS: Desolation Butte SE,NE
Map + Directions
Basic Directions
From Ukiah, head 24 miles southeast on Forest Road No. 52 to Big Creek Meadows. Turn Right on Forest Road No. 5225 (Silver Butte Road). The trail Head is located 1/4 mile before the end of the road.
