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This trail offers a good view as you climb to its highest point of 5,120'. One can access the Copple Butte Trail No. 3052 and head west for about 1 mile to reach Madison Butte and the Madison Butte Lookout. After reaching the Copple Butte Trail, you can turn east to hook up with the Alder Creek Trail No. 3051. This makes for a good loop back to the bottom.
Since there is not a trailhead, a topographical map of the district comes in very handy for locating the beginning of the trail. This trail is open for hiking and horseback riding.
Details
Length:
1.75 miles
Difficulty:
Difficult
Time:
1 - 2 hours
Trailhead Elevation:
4150
Elevation Range:
4150 feet to 5120
Elevation Change:
970
Useful Map(s):
USGS: Madison Butte
Map + Directions
Basic Directions
From Heppner, follow State Hwy 207 south for approximately 26 miles to Anson Wright County Park. At the corner, turn left on to FS 22 (County Road 670). Continue, then turn left onto FS Road 2119. Follow it for approximately 3 miles to FS Road 21-140. Continue for about 1/2 mile and turn left on Road 140, just past Road 142 is the trail (on the right). There is no trailhead, so it may take a few minutes to find the trail itself.
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