Pilot Butte State Scenic Viewpoint
Pilot Butte State Scenic Viewpoint
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Joette N
Oakdale, CA493 contributions
Jun 2020
A great little hike to a beautiful view of the Cascade Mountain Range. It was an easy hike and the views were well worth it. We even took a stroller. The locals use this place as a great place to do their walks and jogs and enjoy the views as they exercise. Highly recommended. Very goo parking area, free of charge.
Written June 15, 2020
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Ed A
Little Rock, AR39 contributions
Sep 2022
Pilot Butte is an interesting landmark right in the middle of Bend. The view from the top is spectacular and there are displays that identify surrounding mountains off in the distance. The trail to the top is paved and safe. There's also a road so you can drive to the top if someone isn't able to hike uphill. It is definitely worth experiencing.
Written October 3, 2022
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nancyrdunlap
Murrieta, CA9 contributions
Jul 2016 • Family
We have been up there a couple of times for Independence Day and the hospital parking lot is a great place for a perfect view of the Bend fireworks.
Written July 25, 2016
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Smilerk97123
Hillsboro, OR36 contributions
Aug 2019 • Family
It is easy hike and the views of 360 are just stunning. Great place to enjoy sunset and views. It is easy to get to it and drive all the way up or just hike it.
Written August 6, 2019
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dennis241
Tumalo, OR27 contributions
Jul 2016 • Solo
When I first moved to Bend in 1976 I would go up on Pilot Butte almost every day to eat my lunch and enjoy the view. There was hardly ever anyone else up there because Bend was so much smaller back then. It is now usually closed in the winter, to vehical travel (you can still hike up). Even though it is much more crowded these days it is well were the short drive or hike to the top. It produces quite a panoramic view of the Cascades, Ochocos and surrounding area.
Written February 13, 2017
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Kjay
Klamath Falls, OR606 contributions
Oct 2014 • Business
Was pleasantly surprised by this gem of a park right near the highway. Ample parking near children's play area & green grass field, with circular walking trail which allowed further hikes around the Butte base & to the top. Walks were easy to more difficult on the steep portions, & meandered through wooded areas, or briefly past schoolyards & houses; also offering spectacular scenic distant vistas of snowy mountains.
Written October 6, 2014
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Justin P
Raleigh, NC4,557 contributions
Sep 2013 • Couples
Pilot Butte is an extinct cinder cone volcano located within the city of limits of Bend, making it one of only four cities in the United States with a volcano within it's boundaries. Most of Pilot Butte is protected as part of Pilot Butte State Scenic Viewpoint. There are two ways to access the summit - hiking or driving. The hiking trail is short, but steep. For those not wanting the challenge of hiking up the volcano, there is also a road to the top. Normally, I would always prefer to hike up a mountain, but we were running short on time when we visited and had a little trouble finding the parking for hiking. Not wanting to miss the sunset, we drove to the top instead. The views from the top are absolutely beautiful. Pilot Butte is the highest point for miles around so great views of the high desert in all directions. As the sun was going down, looking east we could see the immense shadow of the butte. To the west, we could see the sun setting over the Cascade Mountains, including the Three Sisters, Mount Bachelor, Mount Jefferson, and even Mount Hood in the distance. It would be hard to beat this spot for watching the sunset, so if you're visiting Bend, don't miss out on Pilot Butte.
Written January 17, 2014
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Joseph Robba
Charlotte, NC2,281 contributions
Jun 2023 • Family
There's not much to it, we drove up and hung out for about 20 minutes before calling it a day, but there are great views of the nearby Cascades from up here. It does get crowded, but overall not a bad spot to check out.
Written January 29, 2024
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Femi
16 contributions
Aug 2022 • Couples
You need to walk in order to get to this place. You need good shoes. Car park area needs better cleaning.
Written September 17, 2022
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Zachary Y
16 contributions
Sep 2019
Wonderful 360 view from the top! Some people walk from the bottom but you can easily drive to the top of your short on time!
Written August 24, 2020
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Sorry for the delay in responding, but don’t have much to contribute because we drive to the top and parked...(wimps.). We did see people of all ages walking and, while all uphill, just take your time. 😊
Written March 22, 2020
Is the driving option closed for the season or did I just happen to choose a bad day?
Written November 18, 2017
From November till mid April - since it is a winter season.
Written November 18, 2017
If you start from the trailhead parking lot, time wise 30 minutes or less each direction. Just Under 2 miles round trip.
Written August 27, 2016
'lat long pilot butte bend or' I Googled it; seems to have all the answers these days...
It thinks the coordinates are a website I guess:
fourty four pt 0607 N and 121 pt 2834 degree W.
...and I'll try doing it this way too:
44 . 0607° N, 121 . 2834° W
Happy travels! The place is really fantastic.
Written July 26, 2016
Are you aware you are reviewing pilot butte state park here and not the burger joint?
Written August 21, 2015
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