Be Surprised at the End of Maxwell Butte Trail

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Be Surprised at the End of Maxwell Butte Trail

July 7th, 2024 by Bend Premier Real Estate

Maxwell Butte is a 10 Mile Hike in the Willamette National Forest

The 4th of July 2024 was a clear and beautiful day to hike in the forests of Oregon's Cascades. Despite a few mosquitoes in the early hours of the hike, the well marked trail to the top of Maxwell Butte was cleared of fallen trees and only had a few snow patches once the trek up the butte itself began. However, the walk through the woods was lovely with many shade-loving wildflowers blooming and no one else seen.

After passing small Twin Lakes and the junction with the Lava Lakes Trail, the hike passes through more woods and open areas until the final push up Maxwell Butte starts. The trail steepens and switchbacks and as hikers gain elevation, the views towards North and Middle Sister, The Husband, the Wife and then Broken Top become visible. The topography of Hogg Rock, Hoodoo and Hayrick Butte become very evident as hikers climb. However, it isn't until the peak of Maxwell Butte is reached before the stunning views of Three Fingered Jack become seen. Three Fingered Jack's western flank fills the view from the top of Maxwell Butte. Turning slightly west, the views toward Mt. Jefferson, Mt. Hood and the multitude of small and larger lakes in this section of the Willamette National Forest and Jefferson Wilderness were obvious, as were the results of many fires experienced in Central Oregon over the past few years. All in all, the hike to the top of Maxwell Butte is slightly over 10 miles with 2500 feet of elevation gain.

Categories: Great Oregon Hikes

Tags: Central Oregon Hikes, Places to See in Central Oregon, Why We Love Central Oregon, Hiking Central Oregon

Be Surprised at the End of Maxwell Butte Trail

Maxwell Butte is a 10 Mile Hike in the Willamette National Forest

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