State: Oregon
Location: Rogue River National Forest
Length, One-Way: 4.9 miles
Trail Type: Out and Back
Minimum Elevation: 2069 feet
Maximum Elevation: 4400 feet
Best Season: Year-Round
Difficulty: Moderate
Usage: Light
Trail Information
The Stein Butte Trail features areas of historical as well as scenic interests. Panoramic views of Applegate Lake and the rugged Siskiyou Mountains may be seen along the ridge. Evidence of hydraulic, surface and lode mining activity, dating from the turn of the century, is present along the trail. There is no water on this route.
Beginning at Seattle Bar, the trail passes underneath the Applegate Road bridge and crosses Manzanita Creek Road (Forest Road 1041). Leaving the road, the trail climbs steadily through a mixed conifer forest at a moderate grade for 2.5 miles to Elliott Ridge. Views from the ridge display the dramatic differences between dark green forests of north slopes, while pale green and brown tones of predominantly brush and grass are seen on the south facing slopes. The trail continues along the ridge to a crest just below Stein Butte. A short side trail to the top of Stein Butte offers excellent vistas of the Red Buttes and much of the Siskiyou Crest.
A loop can be made by leaving the ridgeline at the trail junction approximately 0.3 miles east of the side trail at the top of Stein Butte. At this trail junction follow the 2.6 mile long New London Trail (#928) down the relatively steep grade to Elliott Creek Road (Forest Road 1050). Turn right at the trailhead and follow the road back to Seattle Bar.
Directions
To Seattle Bar from Star Ranger Station:
Drive south 13 miles on Upper Applegate Road to the junction with Carberry Creek Road. Turn left and continue one mile to the Seattle Bar Trailhead.
To Elliott Creek Rd:
Continue past Seattle Bar picnic area 0.5 mile to the junction with Forest Road 1050. Stay left and drive 3 miles to the New London Trailhead. Off road parking is available in a turnout area.
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