black butte

Camp Sherman, Oregon, United States

12.0 miles (19.3 km) · 1,632 ft elevation gain · Loop · Route

Route facts

Distance	12.0 mi (19.3 km)
Elevation gain	1,632 ft (497 m)
Average gain	136 ft per mile (26 m per km)
Longest climb	3.2 mi, 978 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	13.9%
Runnable	71% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	9.4 of 100
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	14%
Mild uphill	29%
Moderate uphill	15%
Steep uphill	4%
Mild downhill	20%
Moderate downhill	8%
Steep downhill	10%

Questions about black butte

How much elevation gain does black butte have?

black butte has 1,632 ft (497 m) of elevation gain over 12.0 miles (19.3 km). That averages 136 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is black butte?

The difficulty score for black butte is 9.4 of 100. That is harder than 67.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 71% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on black butte?

The longest climb on black butte runs 3.2 miles (5.2 km) and gains 978 ft (298 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 13.9%.