Deschutes & Ochoco National Forests
Crooked River National Grassland

Summer Trails

Gray Butte Trail -- Trail #852

Ochoco National Forest - Crooked River National Grassland

ACCESS:

From Madras -- Head SOUTH on Highway 26 for approximately 15.7 miles. Turn RIGHT onto Forest Road 7960 (Lone Pine Road). Follow for approximately .25 miles. Turn RIGHT onto FOREST ROAD 57. Follow FOREST ROAD 57 for approximately 3.3 miles. The trailhead is on the left side (south) of the road across from the apple orchard at the old McCoin homestead. The orchard is ringed with poplar trees.

From Prineville -- Head NORTH on Highway 26 for approximately 12.8 miles. Turn LEFT onto Forest Road 7960 (Lone Pine Road). Follow for approximately .25 miles. Turn RIGHT onto FOREST ROAD 57. Follow FOREST ROAD 57 for approximately 3.3 miles. The trailhead is on the left side (south) of the road across from the apple orchard at the old McCoin homestead. The orchard is ringed with poplar trees.

From Smith Rock State Park -- The trail can be accessed from Smith Rock State Park. Follow the trail on the north side of the Crooked River to a trail leading up a draw connecting to Burma Road. Hike the road to the top. Gray Butte Trail takes off to the right from the highest point on the road.

DESCRIPTION:

FEE: None

LENGTH: 6.5 miles

ELEVATION (low): 3300 feet

ELEVATION (high): 4400 feet

SEASON: Summer-Fall

DIFFICULTY: Easy to Difficult

RECOMMENDED USES: Hiking, Horse, Mtn Bike

PROHIBITED USES: Motorized