Pilot Butte (Oregon)
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| Elevation | 4,142 feet (1,262 m)[1] |
| Location | Deschutes County, Oregon, USA |
| Range | Cascades |
| Prominence | 480 feet (150 m)[2] |
| Coordinates | [3] |
| Topo map | USGS Bend |
| Type | Cinder cone |
| Volcanic arc/belt | Cascade Volcanic Arc |
| Easiest route | Road |
Pilot Butte is an extinct volcano located in Bend, Oregon. It is a cinder cone which rises nearly 500 feet (150 m) above the surrounding plains. Bend is one of the very few cities in the United States with volcanoes located within their boundaries. Others include Portland, Oregon, which lies within the Boring Lava Field, and Honolulu, Hawaii, which includes several volcanoes such as Diamond Head within its city limits.
The 100 acres (40 ha) Pilot Butte State Scenic Viewpoint, acquired by the city in 1927, nearly covers the butte. Pilot Butte itself is a popular hiking destination and requires an ascent of about 500 feet (150 m) to reach the summit. A scenic road also winds up and around the cone and saw 900,000 vehicle visits in 2004 and 2005 according to the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department.[citation needed] From the top, the entire city of Bend is visible, as well as several major Cascade peaks, most prominently the Three Sisters, Broken Top, and Mount Bachelor located about 20 miles (32 km) to the west. Pilot Butte is also the location from where the Bend 4th of July fireworks are launched.[citation needed]
[edit] References
- ^ NGS Data Sheet for PILOT BUTTE. U.S. National Geodetic Survey. Retrieved on 2008-04-02.
- ^ Pilot Butte, Oregon. Peakbagger.com. Retrieved on 2008-04-02.
- ^ USGS GNIS: Pilot Butte (Oregon). Retrieved on 2008-04-02.
[edit] External links
- Pilot Butte State Scenic Viewpoint. Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. Retrieved on 2008-04-01.</ref>
- Pilot Butte, Oregon. USGS Cascades Volcano Observatory. Retrieved on 2008-04-01.</ref>
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