Crater Butte Trail,
Deschutes National Forest

Located 24.0 miles from Oakridge, Oregon (OR)
4 Stars
27,406 Steps 1  (12.9 mi)
Trails National Forests Deschutes Crater Butte Trail

Elevation

The Crater Butte Trail has a maximum elevation of 6,575 ft., a minimum elevation of 4,856 ft. and an elevation range of 1,719 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
12.9 mi4,856 ft6,575 ft1,719 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
4.6 hrs185.12,221 ft863 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
4.5 hrs71.9863 ft2,221 ft
Data Accuracy
No Star Rating
Data Reliability
No Star Rating

Calories

The following chart shows the total calories that you may expend on the trail while hiking in both directions. The chart is based on data derived from a statistical model of energy expenditure that relates gross weight, typical speed and trail topography.

Topo Maps

Download the PDF Crater Butte Trail topo map and the adjoining quads to plan your hike. These are full-sheet, 7.5 Minute (1:24,000 scale) topographic maps.

Adjoining 7.5' Quadrangle Legend

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  1. Northwest Topo Map: Waldo Lake, OR
  2. North Topo Map: The Twins, OR
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Davis Mountain, OR
  4. West Topo Map: Willamette Pass, OR
  5. Topo Map: Odell Lake, OR
  6. East Topo Map: Hamner Butte, OR
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Cowhorn Mountain, OR
  8. South Topo Map: Crescent Lake, OR
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Odell Butte, OR

FAQ

Is this trail known by any other names?
Yes, this trail is also known as Crater Butte Trail #44 (#3844?).

What is the length of the Crater Butte Trail?
The length of the trail is 12.9 miles (20.8 km) or 27,406 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Crater Butte Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 4.6 hours in one direction and in 4.5 hours in the opposite direction.

Warnings

Prevent tick bites: Treat clothing and gear, such as boots, pants, socks and tents with products containing 0.5% permethrin. (cdc.gov)

Footnotes

  1. Steps is a unit of distance equal to the sum of stride lengths that vary with the terrain.
  2. Length is the distance of the trail between the two trailheads, measured on the trail.
  3. Min Ele is the minimum elevation on the trail.
  4. Max Ele is the maximum elevation on the trail.
  5. Range is the difference between maximum and minimum elevation.
  6. Time is the typical total time required to hike the trail.
  7. Floors is the gain divided by twelve feet, the height of one floor.
  8. Gain (cumulative elevation gain) is the sum of every gain in elevation.
  9. Loss (cumulative elevation loss) is the sum of every loss in elevation.