Gold Butte Trailhead
From Portland Hikers Field Guide
- Latitude: 44.81876
- Longitude: -122.08686
- Maps: Portland Hikers Maps Google Earth
- Elevation: 3800 feet
- Driving time from Portland: 2.5 hours
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Hikes starting here
- Gold Butte Lookout Hike (TH | <-- --> | LOG)
Fees and Regulations
- No pass currently required to park here.
- Reservations are required to stay at the lookout, contact the Detroit Ranger District at (503)-854-3366 for information
Driving Directions
From Detroit, take the Breitenbush road FR 46 4 miles north, and turn left on 4696 towards Elk Lake. After .8 mile, turn left on 4697. Go 4 miles and turn right on 451. After .1 mile you will see the road/trail to gold butte- FR 453 on your right. Park here, and it is a 1.6 mile hike to the summit with 800 feet elevation gain.
Other Notes
This road is subject to severe rutting and drainage problems. A 4-wheel drive is recommended, but I have driven my Toyota Corolla here several times with no problems.