Portland: Salmon Butte Summit Trail

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.

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Author:	Backpacker Magazine
Date:	20 Jun 2005 2:02:43 PM
Activity:	Hiking ActivitySearchHiking
State:	Oregon (OR)
Distance:	4.22 mi (Change units)
Survey Elevation:	Total Gain: 3591 ft Total Loss: 887 ft Net Change: 2704 ft
Difficulty:	5 / 10
Tags:	Portland, Oregon, Welches, Cascade Locks
Rating:	2 rating(s) Rate it

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: 4.22 mi	Points: 382	Calories: none
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Salmon Butte Trail

Points of Interest

SBT001

Location: 45.261272, -121.938515
Salmon Butte trailhead; head S into lush forest

SBT002

Location: 45.252537, -121.937210
Old growth firs tower above trail

SBT003

Location: 45.248283, -121.938583
Viewpoint: The treeless dome of Salmon Butte rises above Salmon-Huckleberry Wilderness

SBT004

Location: 45.242409, -121.933418
Path horseshoes around a massive ravine filled with huge Douglas firs; several switchbacks ahead

SBT005

Location: 45.239368, -121.932831
Tall rhododendrons frame rocky point overlooking the Salmon River Valley

SBT006

Location: 45.238216, -121.932617
Rest spot: Only flat stretch along this steady ridge climb

SBT007

Location: 45.234901, -121.930115
Turn R onto fire road; wildflowers paint the trail edge in purple and red

SBT008

Location: 45.230290, -121.931007
Stay S on well-marked path

SBT009

Location: 45.227242, -121.933357
Sharp climb; snowfield likely even in mid-summer

SBT010

Location: 45.228020, -121.934509
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