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This is a two-ended trail with two trailheads which means you have the option of backcountry backpacking it one way if you have someone to pick you up at the other end. You spend the whole backcountry hike in roughly the same elevation zone which means the conditions are about the same from start to finish. Deer Butte Trail is 17.2 miles long; it's considered a longer backcountry hike. This backcountry trek should take you about 2.5 days, so it's a wonderful thing if your backpack is big enough to do the job. Deer Butte Trail is quite long, so make sure you bring plenty of supplies. The total elevation difference for Deer Butte Trail is 814 feet which is a lower than average number. Sometimes this hiking and backpacking trail gets really dry, so make sure you check current conditions and fire restrictions with local forest authorities before you head out.
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Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 8.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 4.2 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
8 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
4.5 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 8.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.7 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
7.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
4 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 17.2 miles
Total climbing distance = 7.9 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
1.5 days
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 17.2 miles
Total climbing distance = 7.9 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
1.5 days
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Total elevation difference: 814 feet
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US Hiking Trails > Oregon > Deer Butte Trail
