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Lower Butte Loop #4093

Easy · Fern

Deschutes National Forest, Oregon

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2.2 km1.4 mi

Distance

62 m203 ft

Elevation gain

35m

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Route

Route type

What to expect on this trail

  • Natural surface
  • Moderate climbs
  • Hiking
  • Running
  • Biking
How these were worked out
Natural surfacerecorded
OpenStreetMap records the surface of this trail as "ground". Source: OpenStreetMap, high confidence.
Moderate climbsestimated
Nine tenths of this trail is at or below a 8.4% grade, which is steady work rather than scrambling. Source: DEM terrain profile, moderate confidence.

Biking is listed because the access rules record an explicit permission — see the bike section below for its authority. It is never inferred from the terrain.

Fern's Friendly Walk A gentle wander — great for kids, dogs, and wildflower stops.

About this trail

Lower Butte Loop #4093 is a 2.2 km trail in Oregon. Route imported from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL); community descriptions, photos, and condition reports welcome.

Play the route

Fly the trail end to end, with the climb as it comes.

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Elevation profile

Terrain sampled every 35 m from public elevation data.

Descent
10 m
High point
1072 m
90th percentile grade
8.4%
1072 m1029 m986 m0 m1.1 km2.2 km

Bike access & suitability

Legal permission and physical difficulty are evaluated separately.

Bikes allowed

Legal access

allowed

Every imported segment carries an explicit bicycle permission.

Estimated MTB suitability

Moderate

53% confidence - score 38/100

  • - Terrain: 8.4% 90th-percentile grade and 28 m climbing per km.
  • - Surface: ground.

Source: Explicit OpenStreetMap access tags - OpenStreetMap contributors - checked Aug 2, 2026 - rules v2

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Other routes within about 15 km.

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Frequently asked

How long is Lower Butte Loop #4093?

Lower Butte Loop #4093 is 2.2 km (1.4 miles) as a route. Allow roughly 35m at a steady walking pace, not counting stops.

How hard is Lower Butte Loop #4093?

OpenTrail rates it easy. It climbs about 62 m overall, and its steepest sustained stretches run around 8%.

Where is Lower Butte Loop #4093?

Lower Butte Loop #4093 is in Deschutes National Forest, Oregon. The map on this page shows the full route, where it starts, and any mapped parking nearby.

Is there parking at Lower Butte Loop #4093?

3 mapped parking areas sit within 1.5 km of the route. Parking comes from OpenStreetMap, so check the signage when you arrive.

Can you bike Lower Butte Loop #4093?

Bicycles are permitted, according to OpenStreetMap contributors. Legal access and how rideable the surface actually is are tracked separately on this page.

Trail data last updated August 2, 2026 · terrain computed July 30, 2026