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Pilot Butte State Scenic Viewpoint, Bend

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  • Pilot Butte is an interesting landmark right in the middle of Bend. The view from the top is spectacular and there are displays that identify surrounding mountains off in the distance. The trail to....  more
    Pilot Butte is an interesting landmark right in the middle of Bend. The view from the top is spectacular and there are displays that identify surrounding mountains off in the distance. The trail to....  more »
  • Old cinder cone, close to Bend downtown. You can hike up and around, there are three trails. Or you just may use the summit road, very convenient. Up there you have an impressive panoramic view of... 
    Old cinder cone, close to Bend downtown. You can hike up and around, there are three trails. Or you just may use the summit road, very convenient. Up there you have an impressive panoramic view of...  more »
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  • Amazing 360 degree views! A very nice hike up to the top or for those less capable you can also drive up during the day to take in the views.
  • A must visit if you come to Bend. This hill has a small road (that is currently, at least as of June 2021, closed to traffic and motor vehicles and only bikes and pedestrians can access to) in a spiral that reaches to the top. There are no straight line shortcuts and it is quite steep and long, so allow at least 30 minutes to get all the way up, but believe me, it is totally worth it. You will have, on a clear-sky day, views to the city from above and of course all the mountains to the west, north and south, most of the year snow covered. At the top there are some information panels and signs and 360 degree views as well.

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