Pilot Butte, Extinct volcano in Bend, Oregon.
The cinder cone rises 480 feet above the city, reaching an elevation of 4,142 feet at its summit with views of the Cascade Range.
The volcanic formation emerged approximately 188,000 years ago through an eruption that dispersed cinders and steam across the surrounding landscape.
Native Americans utilized the elevation as a strategic observation point for tracking wildlife while pioneers navigated their routes through the region.
Three trails totaling seven miles provide access to the summit, with options including the Natural Trail and two paved paths along Summit Drive.
The peak finder at the summit identifies nine different mountain peaks, including Mount Bachelor, Three Sisters, Mount Jefferson, Black Butte, and Mount Hood.
Location: Bend
GPS coordinates: 44.06050,-121.28300
Latest update: May 12, 2025 01:28
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