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Bessie Butte Trail
The Bessie Butte Trail runs from its junction with the Swamp Wells Trail to the top of Bessie Butte, which offers a 360-degree panoramic view. Most people access the trail from the trailhead on Road 1810. The distance from the trailhead to the top of the butte is 0.7 mile.
At a Glance
| Fees: | No Fee |
|---|---|
| Permit Info: | No permit required |
| Open Season: | Early Spring - Late Fall |
| Best Season: | Summer |
| Busiest Season: | Summer |
| Passes: | No pass required |
| Operated By: | Forest Service |
General Information
Directions: Trail is accessed from the Swamp Wells North Trail #3961.Activities
Day Hiking
Horse Riding
Alerts & Warnings
- Bachelor Complex Fires Emergency Closure (September 12, 2024)
- Firestone & Flat Top Fires Emergency Closure (September 12, 2024)
- Linton Creek Fire Emergency Closure (September 9, 2024)
- West Bend Area Trail Closures (Aug. 27, 2024)
- Revised Wickiup Fire Area Emergency Closure (Effective July 25, 2024)
- Public Use Fire Restrictions: Stage 2 (Effective July 22, 2024)
- Expanded Red Fire Area Emergency Closure (Effective July 24, 2024)
- Round Mountain Fire Area Emergency Closure (July 19, 2024)
- Blue-Green Algae Information (Summer 2024)
- Recreating in the Cedar Creek Fire Burned Area (June 2023)
- Willamette NF Fire Closures
Related Information
Central Cascade Wilderness Permit Maps
Location
Area/Length :
1.0 miles
Elevation :
4270 - 4760