Portland: Salmon Butte Summit Trail

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Author:	superdiver
Date:	29 Apr 2006 11:44:39 AM
Activity:	Not Specified
State:	Oregon (OR)
Distance:	4.28 mi (Change units)
Survey Elevation:	Total Gain: 3617 ft Total Loss: 913 ft Net Change: 2704 ft
Difficulty:	5 / 10
Tags:	out-and-back, Portland, Oregon, Cascade Locks
Rating:	Unrated Rate it

This 8.4-mile, out-and-back climbs steady through giant Douglas fir stands and rhododendron fields to a treeless summit yielding drop-dead gorgeous views of five distinct volcanic peaks. TO TRAILHEAD: From Portland, follow US 26 E. Go 17 mi. past Sandy, turn S on Seven River Rd. (FR #2618). Follow 6.7 mi. to parking lot.

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Distance: 4.28 mi	Points: 382	Calories: none
Total Time: none	Speed: 0.0 mph	Pace: 0:00 / mi
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Salmon Butte Trail

Points of Interest

SBT001

Location: 45.261269, -121.938499
Salmon Butte trailhead; head S into lush forest

SBT002

Location: 45.252541, -121.937202
Old growth firs tower above trail

SBT003

Location: 45.248280, -121.938599
Viewpoint: The treeless dome of Salmon Butte rises above Salmon-Huckleberry Wilderness

SBT004

Location: 45.242409, -121.933403
Path horseshoes around a massive ravine filled with huge Douglas firs; several switchbacks ahead

SBT005

Location: 45.239368, -121.932800
Tall rhododendrons frame rocky point, overlooking the Salmon River Valley

SBT006

Location: 45.238220, -121.932602
Rest spot: Only flat stretch along this steady ridge climb

SBT007

Location: 45.234901, -121.930099
Turn R onto fire road; wildflowers paint the trail edge in purple and red

SBT008

Location: 45.230289, -121.931000
Stay S on well-marked path

SBT009

Location: 45.227242, -121.933403
Sharp climb; snowfield likely even in mid-summer

SBT010

Location: 45.228020, -121.934502
Salmon Butte (4,877 ft.): Giant razor-sharp volcanic peaks--Mts. Jefferson, Adams, Hood, and Rainier--form a striking horizon over a sea of green wilderness